The Pirate Movie
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Movie Reviews of The Pirate Movie
Movie Review: Infamy!
Summary: 5 Stars
The DVD box describes this film as "infamous" and that's as good an adjective as any. I can only imagine the martini-soaked Hollywood power lunches that bred this thing. "Hey, The Pirates of Penzance is doing major business on Broadway - let's do a spoof with most of the songs thrown out, and lots of scantily-clad teenage antics thrown in! Maybe we can get a Baskin-Robbins ice cream tie-in!" Whatever the rationale, "The Pirate Movie" ended up being one of the most deliriously enjoyable guilty pleasures of my childhood. Even at age 10 I knew it was trash, but I loved every moment. Now that it's on DVD, I find myself skipping the interminable love songs but relishing the shameless camp humor and nearly credible renditions of Gilbert & Sullivan's hits. Kristy McNichol is, indeed, adorable, and I'm sorry she didn't make more films. "Tell him, Harry!" Christopher Atkins was obviously cast for his resemblace to Rex Smith (Frederic on Broadway). He is endearingly dimwitted in the role, and displays his tanned, toned physique to maximum effect. Ted Hamilton is a hilariously lecherous Pirate King, and Bill Kerr is a credible Major General. The jokes swerve from the sophomoric to the inspired, and the throw-away gags usually work the best. For instance, at one point the Pirate King pretends to twirl his non-existant moustache, then looks confused when the imaginary 'stache makes a squeaky sound effect. As stupid as it is, it's hard to dislike because the entire cast seems to be having so much fun. So switch off your brain and enjoy "The Pirate Movie." You might not respect yourself in the morning, but you'll have a great time nonetheless.Movie Review: Wish All Kids Can See This. A Rough Diamond --> Diamond!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been trying to find this movie for 20 years.
I saw this movie when I was in Yugoslavia as a kid. Its "Happy Ending" Theme, Cute Puppy Love, Great Songs, Slapstick Comedy Style with Blend of Modern Parodies with Old Pirate Setting, Guantanamo Human Rights, Pirate Honor etc. is overwhelming and very inspirational that one forgets and totally overlooks the TV-production-ish negatives.
I want Kids to see this movie because I feel that it subconsciously made me the way I am: good humored, solutions oriented, creative, and strive for the best in life, which boils down to simply, "Forget Your Worries, and Have A Happy Time!".
And that's what the movie is about, taking one through a Roller Coaster Ride in a fun park, Running you through cute Slapstichs, Romance & Love, abit of Sex Feel, Songs and Dance, and then going to the turning point of the movie where everything seems to go downright bad, a big crisis. Then suddenly our heroine realizes that, in that "Thin Red Line" between Success and Failure, there is one Freedom that Absolutely No One Can Take Away from her- and that is the Freedom to Choose a Happy Ending and Influence the Rest to do the same!
Thanks to the movie makers, Stars (Nichols, Mr. Freddy and the Pirate King), for shaping me the way I am. I would definitely want to meet these people in the future (if possible) and will look to buy the blu-ray when it comes out! In the mean time, lets do what this favorite movie of mine tell you not to forget: "Choose to have take the path that leads you to your Sustainable Good Times!"
Movie Review: I Loved It - I watched Twice The Day I Bought It.
Summary: 5 Stars
I can remember when this film came out. I thought it was fun and different and weird and campy and completely ridiculous!
I loved it! The concept making a farce of the farce known as Gilbert & Sullivans PIRATES OF PENZANCE was brilliant. Ted hamilton does a greta job as the Pirate King and who could condem Christopher Atkins (The Blue Lagoon) and Kristy McNichols (Family) over campy romp with music and dance?
The brekaing of the "fourth wall" was the best part for me. I love it when they looked at or too the audience for support or reaction.
The Pirates were hysterical and the Major General and Chief Bobby were over the top - at their best! The music is hip and upbeat - refelctive of 1982 and the costumes were cleverly intertwined. It really looks like they all had a lot of fun!
The audio commentary is great and listening to the director, Ken Anakin (Long Day At The Beach) reminice about the shoot was great. I remember buying the Beta and Laser Disc copy of this. I even have the original RECORD soundtrack....
I wish there was a Making Of documentary on it or I wish Chis and Kristy could have done the commentary too! That would have been fun!
This is a fun, fabulous farce. Campy and filled with music and inside "sexual Innuendos", Star Wars jigs, Comic Banter and nonsensical gags. I loved it and you and the whole family will too.
Remember it was mad ein th 80's - so HAVE FUN WITH IT! 4-1-05
Movie Review: Fantastically Craptacular!
Summary: 5 Stars
Yeah, OK, I'll admit it...I saw this movie three times in the theater when it first came out (I was madly in love with Christopher Atkins! I was eleven, OK?!? Cut me some slack!!!)...I can't believe my poor mother actually paid cold, hard cash for those outings, but oh well. And yes, I had the soundtrack, on vinyl, which I listened to on my Fisher-Price (portable) record player...we won't go there...
But I have to say, this is one of those movies which becomes highly enjoyable as an adult - in a juvenile, flashback to your youth sorta way - because as a kid, you miss all the punchlines and innuendo, blinded by the pretty blond boy...and there is nothing better than having the light of realization dawn - finally - in your adult years, when you can sit back and say, 'Oh, so that's what that meant!!!' - and as crummy as the music is, I am ashamed, and thrilled at the same time, to report that I still remember EVERY WORD to those gawd-awful songs!!! (Not sure I should brag about that or not...)
Lemme just say this; I've watched this Craptacular film twice during the last week (it's been on OnDemand) and am now going to shamelessly toss away my hard earned dollars to purchase a copy of my very own...
"All kidding aside, tell me this. Are you a virgin?"
"I don't know."
"Near enough."
It's so BAD, it's GOOD!!!
Movie Review: ONE OF THE BEST!
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this movie when I was ten years old and I loved it. Then the years went by and I always remembered the huge song and dance at the end of the movie so when I was 17 I told my parents it was what I wanted for my birthday. (This was pre-Ebay) so finding movies the companies could RIP you off. I found a copy at Blockbuster and rented for a month. I watched it so much I made a glitch in the last number. My mom found it for me for my birthday after paying a horrible store at the mall over $70 bucks to get it, but I love it. Then all of a sudden it was all over Ebay 5 years later a good copies were going for over $65. Now it is wonderful to see that the movie company got smart saw that people wanted it, and you get it for $10! That is awesome..
Oh yeah the review on this movie. IT IS NOT.. I repeat NOT! The Pirates of Penzance 100% yes the songs are there, but there are a LOT of fun 80's songs too. Also this has a lot of humor as well. I find myself quoting this movie a lot, and I think that if you love silly, funny movies then you are in for a treat when you watch this movie. Don't expect anything, just watch and laugh.