Review of The Boat That Rocked (2009) by Trailesque — 04 Sep 2022
Also known as "The Boat That Rocked", this comedy presents the offshore radio phenomenon that happened in the UK in the 1960s. It does not sink like a stone, but it does not really set sail either.
I don't know if it is based, partially or fully, on real life characters or events, but pirate radio was a real thing. This focuses on a group of mostly male DJs, with a parallel tale of government officials plotting to take them down.
It is good for a few chuckles, but it has a nostalgic, ersatz 1960s vibe to it, with that era's excesses presented as light comedy. They make the most of things at the end with some cool underwater effects.
This review of The Boat That Rocked (2009) was written by Trailesque on 04 Sep 2022.
The Boat That Rocked has generally received positive reviews.
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