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Find out why Russell Crowe's Oscar-winning historical epic, Master and Commander, never got a sequel despite its critical acclaim and potential for a sprawling story. Discover the box office realities and timing issues that led to the film's demise.

The 2016 historical epic "Risen" earns rather high scores for its depiction of Roman battle from a Roman historical scholar. Discover why, despite varied reviews, the military strategies, weapons, and formations of the film appeal to a historian. Examine the movie's original interpretation of the Jesus narrative and consider why its historical veracity might inspire revisiting.