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Cutthroat Island (1995)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:14

Rotten:16

Average Rating:4.5/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: In this action-packed adventure film, a female pirate named Morgan Adams fights off her villainous uncle while attempting to retrieve a buried treasure hidden away on Cutthroat Island. Before... In this action-packed adventure film, a female pirate named Morgan Adams fights off her villainous uncle while attempting to retrieve a buried treasure hidden away on Cutthroat Island. Before Morgan's pirate father dies of a wound obtained in battle, he tells her about the hidden riches and the map that will lead her to them. Morgan assumes command of her father's ship and sets off to find the treasure. To help her accomplish her mission, she turns to William Shaw, an educated slave who is the only one who can interpret the part of the map written in Latin. However, Morgan's evil Uncle Dawg and his band of swashbuckling henchmen stand in their way. Plenty of sword-fighting action ensues before the treasure can be found. [More]

Starring: Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin

Starring: Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide, Stan Shaw

Director: Renny Harlin

Director: Renny Harlin

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Hey, are you looking for an exciting movie about pirates of the, well, um, Caribbean? [Blu-ray]

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08/17/09
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews

Island is a one-of-a-kind, full-steam-ahead practical pirate event, and while it's bolted together with minimal attention to thespian proficiency, it sustains a special rhythm of eye candy and fortitude that makes it an enduring curiosity.

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08/11/09
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
BrianOrndorf.com
N/R

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03/26/09
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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So yeah, it's kind of fun. Even if it's not very good.

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05/07/07
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
DVDTalk.com
N/R

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02/09/06
Time Out

A fun popcorn movie.

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01/23/06
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
Fantastica Daily

This pirate movie wannabe should walk the plank.

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11/11/05
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

No review available.

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06/17/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

Strangely devoid of any genuine fun or excitement.

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01/07/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

The drama is shallow and superficial, but there is a coherent, forward-moving plot, enjoyable characters, numerous, elaborately staged action scenes and wall-to-wall sound. What's not to like? The film never slows down, leaping from one set of perils to

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10/14/04
Douglas Pratt
Douglas Pratt
DVDLaser

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09/08/04
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
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No review available.

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03/12/04
Spence D.
Spence D.
IGN Movies

No review available.

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03/12/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

No review available.

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02/25/04
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

A big, cheesy guilty pleasure full of beautiful landscapes and true swashbuckling.

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12/19/03
Blake Davis
Blake Davis
KFOR Channel 4 News

No review available.

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08/23/03
Aaron Hillis
Aaron Hillis
Premiere Magazine

Actually one of Renny Harlin's better efforts.

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06/12/03
Luke Y. Thompson
Luke Y. Thompson
New Times
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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
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New York Times
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11/07/02
James Rocchi
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11/01/02
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
 
 
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