Looking at the success of ships in movies and the stories surrounding them. Whether the movie is a romance, action or horror; it seems that movies featuring ships are doing well at the box office and gaining a large following amongst the audience. It is clear from the recent box office performance of these movies that audiences love compelling stories that take place at sea. This blog will look at one of the most successful of these movies and hopefully shed some light on why movies set at sea generate so much interest among moviegoers.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World was released in movie theaters in 2003 and immediately captivated audiences with its accurate recreation of the Napoleonic Wars. The movie is a realistic recreation of the terrible, harsh and horrific conditions that took place on deck during the Anglo-French wars of the 1800s. The ship around which the movie is centered is the HMS Surprise The ship used in the filming was a replica ship based on the design of the HMS Rose, a sixth rate frigate built in the 1700s. Due to her role in the movie, the replica ship has now been renamed HMS Surprise and has gained great popularity and interest amongst visitors and fans. Master and Commander was a huge success with audiences and critics alike, earning 10 Oscar nominations and grossing $212 million at the box office worldwide. The film proved that historical naval battles are of interest to audiences and that people love stories centered on the brave men who fought in these famous wars. The replica ship HMS Surprise played an important role in accurately reconstructing the naval battles. The following results obtained by HMS Surprise show the level of interest in this period of history and the ships that were used to fight during these times.

In 1975, Steven Spielberg's thriller Jaws brought fear and entertainment to moviegoers. Based on the novel of the same name, this movie tells the story of a terrifying giant shark that is hunted. The main characters hunt the shark, an Orca, on their boat and eventually manage to defeat it. Combined with creepy music, superb acting and convincing special effects; "Jaws" manages to keep the audience on the edge of their seats throughout. The movie received a lot of critical acclaim and at the time was the highest grossing movie of all time, grossing $470 million. It could be argued that the suspense of Jaws is caused by the helplessness of the characters involved. At sea, sharks have an advantage over humans. The vastness of the ocean is the most intense part of the movie. When the characters are on shore, the audience feels relaxed because they are safe here, but once they enter the ocean, they are in danger. This movie does an excellent job of highlighting how dangerous and endless the ocean can be, as well as the fact that in general, people feel safer on land. The boat used by the characters in this movie is known as an Orca and has become an icon. Due to the success of the movie and the legend it has left behind; this boat is often considered to be the only thing that saved Hooper, Quint, and Brody from being killed by the horrific animals they were out hunting.

Disney went gold in 2003 when they released their movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Based on their already popular theme park rides, this movie was the first in a series that would gross $3.7 billion at the box office. The success behind these movies lies in the fantasy and spectacle of life at sea. The series consists of four movies in total, most of which are set at sea. The first movie introduced the Black Pearl, a pirate ship that would later become the flagship of the first three films in the series. "The Black Pearl is played by Sunset, a replica ship that continues to play Queen Anne's Revenge in the final movie. The films were also intended to rekindle interest in the myths and legends of Davy Jones and the Flying Dutchman. The ship featured prominently in later films. In addition to the two pirate ships, Royal Navy ships made several appearances in all four films, including HMS Interceptor and HMS Endeavour. The Lady Washington, a replica ship, was used to represent the HMS Interceptor in the first movie, while Master and Commander's ship, HMS Surprise, was used to represent the HMS Providence in the final movie. The success of the Pirates of the Caribbean series can be attributed to the fact that the accurate recreation of the pirates' lives and the adventures they had during this history appealed to the audience. But perhaps what most viewers find fascinating is the way all the characters in these movies spend their lives at sea and the freedom and adventure that comes with it. The series, one of

Highest grossing ever, it is back in vogue in this era of history. The theme park rides that Disney offers with the series have become popular destinations for many viewers. Overall, the series has increased audience interest in this particular genre and has proven that movies based entirely on the sea can be a huge success.

Finally, perhaps the most famous of all the films discussed thus far is Titanic, released in 1997. Titanic is James Cameron's romantic disaster movie based on the non-fiction disaster of the RMS Titanic ship. Known for its legend, and perhaps even more so after the movie, the fate of the ship is known to many. The success of this movie lies in the amount of time and effort put into reconstructing the Titanic and presenting a realistic image of the Titanic on screen. Audiences felt like they were really there, developing an emotional attachment to the ship and the characters, which made the experience all the more difficult when the inevitable happened. Upon its release, the film grossed $1.8 billion at the box office and received 14 Oscar nominations, 11 of which it won. In 2012, it was released in 3D to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking, and its gross increased to $2.1 billion. Before being surpassed by Cameron's own Avatar, the highest grossing movie of all time, Titanic, was a huge success. Audiences were not only drawn to the tension and drama of the actual disaster; but they were initially drawn to the characters, their experiences, and the social differences between them. The movie was so successful with audiences because it drew them in using the spectacle of the ship itself. The movie was based entirely on a ship, including the name. A ship that is so accurately rendered on the screen that until the utmost attention to detail is paid, the audience feels like they are really part of the disaster itself. The opening two or three minutes of the movie are set entirely at sea; capturing the viewer's attention and further proving that boats can be hugely entertaining.

Looking at these four films, it's clear that movies centered on ships and oceans have had a positive impact on audiences. Both Jaws and Titanic became the highest-grossing movies of all time at the time of their release; today occupying two of the top 10 highest-grossing movies (adjusted for inflation). Pirates of the Caribbean is one of the highest-grossing movie franchises of all time, and the first series to gross more than $1 billion for a single movie. They received a total of 38 Oscar nominations, 14 for Titanic, 10 for Master and Commander, 10 for Pirates of the Caribbean, and 4 for Jaws; proving that all four films were well received by audiences and critics alike. Between them they grossed $6.4 billion worldwide. Whether it's the horror element of the endless sea, the disaster lore on which it's based, the fantastical adventures of pirates, the freedom of open waters, or the historical aspect; movies about ships and the sea are proving to continue to be popular with audiences and critics alike; sustaining interest in ships and the sea for the long haul.

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