This movie is the epitome of a bad eighties movie. It's really quite painful for a lot of people to watch.
That being said, I really LOVE this movie. Watch it knowing that it's a movie with no plot and enjoy the music (excluding the 3 eighties love ballads). The mix of Gilbert and Sullivan with rocking music such as "We are the Pirates" by Ian Mason, and "Victory" is laughable and fascinating, which really is the point of the movie. Sir Arthur Sullivan provides the basis for quite of few of the movie's songs, including "Modern Maj. General," "Tarantara," "Pirate King," and "With Catlike Tread." However, none of these songs uses all of the original lyrics, and "Modern Major General" comes out with a fantastic, and slightly stoner, spin.
Also good to note: the acting is sub par, excluding Ted Hamilton, who not only produced the movie, but plays the Pirate King. Christopher Atkins (best known for the "Blue Lagoon") plays a duty bound ex-Pirate of Penzance and Kristy McNichol is the irritatingly back and forth feministic/non-feministic female lead (see geeks gone gorgeous).
Without giving you a spoiler, fear the ending. It is the absolute worst ending, and even I, in my euphoria of crazy 80's movie high, was astounded and tweaked by it.
The final note I will out in this movie is for COSTUME ENTHUSIASTS!! The costuming in this movie is a 10. Hands down, some of the best period costuming. Men's pants are done correctly, which is very rare because of the sheer difficulty of button up pants. Also, the Captain's regalia, and the female pirate's (Ruth) battle garb are easily an inspiration for Scadians and Halloween costumes alike. There is one bodice in the movie that looks exactly like a Simplicity bodice on the market now.
So for the overall conclusion in peoples decision to watch this movie, if B movies are your goal for the night, this is a great way to do it. If you're looking for some great and intriguing hidden gem, this is probably not the one you want to watch. The money was obviously spent on music and costuming, while scripting and sets were thrown to the wayside. Enjoy the movie, but don't hold out high hopes for it.
That being said, I really LOVE this movie. Watch it knowing that it's a movie with no plot and enjoy the music (excluding the 3 eighties love ballads). The mix of Gilbert and Sullivan with rocking music such as "We are the Pirates" by Ian Mason, and "Victory" is laughable and fascinating, which really is the point of the movie. Sir Arthur Sullivan provides the basis for quite of few of the movie's songs, including "Modern Maj. General," "Tarantara," "Pirate King," and "With Catlike Tread." However, none of these songs uses all of the original lyrics, and "Modern Major General" comes out with a fantastic, and slightly stoner, spin.
Also good to note: the acting is sub par, excluding Ted Hamilton, who not only produced the movie, but plays the Pirate King. Christopher Atkins (best known for the "Blue Lagoon") plays a duty bound ex-Pirate of Penzance and Kristy McNichol is the irritatingly back and forth feministic/non-feministic female lead (see geeks gone gorgeous).
Without giving you a spoiler, fear the ending. It is the absolute worst ending, and even I, in my euphoria of crazy 80's movie high, was astounded and tweaked by it.
The final note I will out in this movie is for COSTUME ENTHUSIASTS!! The costuming in this movie is a 10. Hands down, some of the best period costuming. Men's pants are done correctly, which is very rare because of the sheer difficulty of button up pants. Also, the Captain's regalia, and the female pirate's (Ruth) battle garb are easily an inspiration for Scadians and Halloween costumes alike. There is one bodice in the movie that looks exactly like a Simplicity bodice on the market now.
So for the overall conclusion in peoples decision to watch this movie, if B movies are your goal for the night, this is a great way to do it. If you're looking for some great and intriguing hidden gem, this is probably not the one you want to watch. The money was obviously spent on music and costuming, while scripting and sets were thrown to the wayside. Enjoy the movie, but don't hold out high hopes for it.