Blackbeard
by Kevin Connor
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Actor: Angus Macfadyen, Jessica Chastain, Mark Umbers, Richard Chamberlain, Stacy KeachDirector: Kevin Connor
Brand: PLATINUM DISC LLC
Producer: Russell D. Markowitz
Writer: Bryce Zabel
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 169 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-07-11
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: 44169
Studio: Platinum Disc
Product features:
- In the Golden Age of Piracy, at the dawn of the 18th century, Blackbeard stood out among the lawless rogues as the most fearsome and notorious seafarer of them all. He killed for the reputation, and his reputation has become legend. Now, for the first time, comes the true story of pirate Edward Teach, the man who terrorized the seas.Not Rated - Violence, Profanity / Available in CanadaSpecial Feat
Movie Reviews of Blackbeard
Movie Review: Arghh Matey!
Summary: 5 Stars
Here is a great made-for-TV miniseries that does a fine job of capturing the mystique of the legendary (albeit infamous) pirate, Blackbeard. Angus Macfadyen nails the part of the flamboyant, reckless, merciless and rancorous buccaneer. With no offense to Mr. Macfadyen, he plays a great scoundrel!
The rest of the cast is quite good as well. Jessica Chastain is a nice fit as the timid, demure, young & innocent upper class dame who must transform into something of a tomboy in order to stand up against the nasty pirates. Mark Umbers delivers a good performance as the hero of the plot. Richard Chamberlain is an interesting choice as the corrupt governor of the Carribean province. 30 some-odd years ago Chamberlain would have been cast to play the role given to Mark Umbers.
Some other commentators have complained that the movie is not accurate. This is true: the storyline IS fictional. To preclude any confusion, it's best for the viewer to know this up-front. Instead of historical veracity, the "point" of this film is to tap into the mythology of the charismatic pirate who still reaches beyond the grave to captivate people to the present day. On that account, I believe the movie delivered what it promised. There were parts of the movie in which I thought to myself: "I bet the real Blackbeard would have been able to relate to how he was portrayed in this film." That's a very good thing in my book!
In truth, the demise of the historical Blackbeard was far more boring and anti-climactic than what happens in this film. (The real Blackbeard sunk his ship, THE QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE, and attempted to retire to the Carolinas & got caught - yawn). This is not the first film to take liberties with the lives of historical characters; I certainly don't think it should be hammered in regards to this issue.
All in all, if you like pirate movies, this one is certainly worth a look. I had no pre-conceived notions when I picked it up, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the film. One thing is for sure: after viewing this DVD you'll feel like you got a chance to peer back a few hundred years into the world of the pirates!
Summary of Blackbeard
IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY, AT THE DAWN OF THE 18TH CENTURY, BLACKBEAR STOOD OUT AMONG THE LAWLESS ROGUES AS THE MOSTFEARSOME & NOTORIOUS SEAFARER OF THEM ALL. HE KILLED FOR THEREPUTATION & HIS REPUTATION HAS BECOME LEGEND. NOW, COMES THE TRUE STORY OF THE PIRATE EDWARD TEACH, BLACKBEARD.Broken into two parts, the epic Blackbeard tells the tale of this famed pirate's travails through the South Seas, beginning in 1717. Blackbeard begins with Royal Navy Lieutenant Robert Maynard (Mark Umbers) vowing to capture Blackbeard (Angus McFayden), captain of the Queen Anne, in order to make the South Seas safer. Maynard goes undercover to get hired as Queen Anne's navigator, but not before falling in love with Charlotte (Jessica Chastain), the daughter of corrupt governor of West Indies' New Providence, Charles Eden (Richard Chamberlain). As Blackbeard's crew embark on a treasure hunt, Charles Eden is exposed as being a pirate in his own right, as he heads the campaign to purchase stolen booty from various villains. He also plots to kill Charlotte, whose 21st birthday will qualify her for an inheritance that Eden has selfishly hoarded. All the while, Maynard works towards busting Blackbeard, exposing himself to multiple life-threatening situations. Accurately rendered, this dramatized biography of a world-famous pirate feels darker than other pirate films, due to its inclusion of violent pirate clichés such as people walking planks, and rum-drunk pirates torturing each other. Blackbeard's melodramatic romance between Maynard and Charlotte detracts from the film's depiction of hard-edged pirate life, but there is enough piracy here to please. --Trinie Dalton
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