I finally saw the movie Master and Commander today.  While the movie was very well made, I didn't enjoy it as much as I enjoyed the books.  Also I felt Russell Crowe portrayed Captain Aubrey too differently.  Aubrey I know is more stoic, drier character who gains respect by doing.  Russell Crowe's Aubrey was wittier and flimsier.  Maturin was also too young and seemed too inexperienced.  Still, I enjoyed the action at sea although I wish there was more battle scenes and ships manuevering.