Review of Cutthroat Island (1995) by Michelle L — 23 Aug 2010

Cutthroat Island is a very fun pirate film with lots of action, humorous and witty dialogue and good acting. I cannot understand why this film flopped, it has everything that is required to be a box office hit.

I think it's quite a shame. Renny Harlin delivers quite possibly the best film of his career This is a bare bones pirate film with a simple, yet effective story. The film doesn't include all the magic and sorcery of The Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy; its a pirate film about pirates looking for hidden treasure.

Simple and classic, some may enjoy this film more than the POTC films. I enjoyed both films. This film is action packed and once it starts, it doesn't give you enough time for a breather. This film should only be viewed by pirate film enthusiasts or action film fans.

If you're expecting a Pirates Of The Caribbean style film, you'll be greatly disappointed and if you do expect something of the sort by watching this film, then you should pass up on it. This resembles more the pirate films of old and doesn't include magical curses or mythical creatures with multiple tentacles.

Geena Davis is very good here, and so is Matthew Modine. Also a key performance worth mentioning is Frank Langella as Dawg, he's definitely one of the strongest character on screen. Cutthroat Island is one fun, thrilling action packed swahbuckling adventure.

A seriously underrated film.