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November 14, 2003
Identity crisis breaches 'Master and Commander'
By ANTHONY BREZNICAN
AP Entertainment Writer
AP Entertainment Writer
An action-adventure movie that's almost as clunky as its name, "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World" stars a jaunty Russell Crowe, who's sailing far from home to fight the Napoleonic menace.
His Capt. "Lucky Jack" Aubrey strides the deck of his warship with a wink and a quick wit for all -- until it's time for some bloodletting. Then he's all "Die Hard."
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