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To: LindyBill who wrote (16663)	11/19/2003 1:03:31 AM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793782

The reproduction of the frigate Surprise was as real as modern construction could make it. Weir must have spent a fortune on antiques, including clothing. He obviously wanted every detail as close to the actual period as possible including speech. His subtle use of filters made the colors grey, white and blue as close as any real life ocean scene. The references to Lord Nelson at the meal in the captains quarters and Aubrey's determination to defeat the French for the sake of all of Great Britain lent a classic patriotic theme to the film imo. The scene down below with the cannon crew, before the final battle, was as patriotic as it gets. Coming from a long line of sea captains and having had first hand experience of life at sea.....in smaller ships and during higher and faster seas for long periods of time.....I can say without hesitation that I've never been as close to that particular kind of reality watching a movie as I was watching this. I was also very pleased at the role of Master Allen......that being a family name and all. On top of every thing, Weir's depiction of sea life is the most authentic and realistic I've ever seen.....he came as close as you can to giving an audience an experience without them physically being in the movie, and that is what is so amazing about this picture