Crusoe

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Crusoe

PG-13

1988

1h 31m

Adventure

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In the 1800s, a Virginia slave trader, Crusoe (Aidan Quinn), is shipwrecked on an unknown island on his way to South Africa to pick up more slaves, along with the only other survivor, a dog. Crusoe builds himself a camp from the ship's remains, and later discovers savages on the other side of the island. While rescuing a victim, whom he dubs Lucky, Crusoe is taken hostage by a warrior. Only after some time in the village does he begin to reassess his involvement in slave trafficking.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

Washed up, alas, in all senses.

Jul 25, 2023

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Derek Malcolm

Guardian

The film looks good, as befits the cinematography of The Black Stallion, Being There and The Right Stuff, and the acting is fine. But the whole thing suffers a little in the telling from a certain sense of déjà vu, however novel the concept.

Jul 25, 2023

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David Robinson

Times (UK)

It is well crafted and pleasant to watch, with its handsome seascapes and fine sailing craft.

Jul 25, 2023

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Madeleine Harmsworth

Sunday Mirror (UK)

This fascinating film, with its beautiful Seychelles setting, carries an obvious message which, cleverly, is never overstated.

Jul 25, 2023

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Sean French

Observer (UK)

As virtually a one-man show, Crusoe has always been a challenge to actors, and Aidan Quinn, looking like an underfed Mel Gibson, doesn't entirely rise to that challenge.

Jul 25, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A very moving film, at times giddy, that utilizes the music sheet from the even better Michael Kamen. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 15, 2022

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scott m

Story about a westerner who gets ship wrecked on a deserted island while seeking fame and fortune. There his horrible prejudices against an African man are turned around on him in a very well told story. One of my favorite movies about race and ignorance.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Frances H

I very much liked the slaver/rescued black native Friday angle of this version and the fantastic cinematography . Aidan Quinn is very good as Crusoe.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/14

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Audience Member

Not being familiar with the source material, this proved to be an interesting story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

The Robinson Crusoe story with a few twists. Crusoe as a slave trader. I did not see the twists as an improvement over the original story.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Audience Member

Crusoe is one of the most terribly bland and boring adaptations of the classic tale, just don't watch the movie

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Beautifully filmed, but suffers from deliberate pacing and a shallow, uninspired viewpoint.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Synopsis

In the 1800s, a Virginia slave trader, Crusoe (Aidan Quinn), is shipwrecked on an unknown island on his way to South Africa to pick up more slaves, along with the only other survivor, a dog. Crusoe builds himself a camp from the ship's remains, and later discovers savages on the other side of the island. While rescuing a victim, whom he dubs Lucky, Crusoe is taken hostage by a warrior. Only after some time in the village does he begin to reassess his involvement in slave trafficking.

Director: Caleb Deschanel
Production Co: Island Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Surround

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