The best thing about this movie is they tried to convey what it must have been like aboard a 18th century Naval Frigate (The HMS Surprise). My Uncle who served in WWII said Saving Private Ryan did this for the European battles he was in, but all the military men of Captain Aubrey's day are gone, so we have to take Patrick O'Brian and Peter Wiers word for it. Attention to detail was key in this movie; the costumes, the weevils, the ships rigging and the English Language of the day took you to that time and place. It's a fun movie to watch, so sit down and enjoy the ride.