The Pirate Movie

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Eric S A very silly and fun movie. Great care was taken to update lyrics from Pirates of Penzance to the 80's sense of humor. The love songs are probably too long, but become endearing over time. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Joleene N I was 3 when I first saw it, and most of the jokes went over my head, but I loved it then and I still love it. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Sarah J Professional Critics hated this movie, they gave it a hard time and it flopped at the box office - I couldn't afford to go to the movies very often it was a rare thing but I paid to see it in the theatre because I was a Christopher Atkins fan - I wasn't disappointed and had no regrets at all. It was light-hearted fun, and had me smiling from start to finish. The 2 leads had chemistry - the Pirate King had charisma; it was a great little movie. I don't think I am the only one who felt that way about it! It was an 80's version of The Pirates of Penzance and I enjoyed it more than the movie of that name that came out in 1983 which i never bothered to re-watch. I think Gilbert and Sullivan would have totally approved of The Pirate Movie. It was deliberately corny, breaking the 4th wall at at time when that wasn't the norm and so funny, but with a undeniable sweetness! Over the years I go back and re-watch the Pirate Movie on occasion and still enjoy as much as when I first watched it. A sweet funny romp with an air of innocence about it, in spite of the banter. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/08/24 Full Review Mike P This is a pretty bad mess of a movie that's considered one of the worst movies ever made, as a matter of fact. It was a huge bomb with critics and fans alike...This was also part of a pirate mini cycle in Hollywood; with this, 1986's Pirates, 1991's Hook, 1983s The Pirates of Penzance, and 1980s The Island. This one is considered the worst of that bunch. Indeed,this movie wishes it was "The Pirates of the Caribbean"; and falls WAY short of that goal... Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 08/25/24 Full Review Bo Q Great movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. I'd consider it to be in the Top Secret/Airplane genre within a musical. I love the songs. I suspect most people who are viewing this on Rotten Tomatoes have fond memories of it hence the large discrepancy between Tomatometer and Audience Score. It's sad that it didn't take off like it should have. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review matthias s "The Pirate Movie" sets sail with a crew of mixed emotions. The casting, particularly the Pirate King, stands as a shining beacon amidst the choppy waters. His portrayal adds a hearty dose of humor, making the cinematic voyage thoroughly entertaining. The tunes strike a harmonious chord, weaving a musical tapestry that lingers in the mind. Yet, despite the promising ingredients, the film struggles to fully capture the audience's heart. It dances on the edge of oddity, with a plot that, while inventive, occasionally stumbles over its own uniqueness. The flicker of brilliance in the concept isn't consistently stoked, leaving a sense of untapped potential. The comedic waves are high, but the enchantment falls short, failing to anchor one's attention securely. "The Pirate Movie" remains a curious treasure chest – gleaming with good moments, but ultimately sailing a course that feels a tad too peculiar to wholly embrace. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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