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Cutthroat Island

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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

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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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 09 2006 03:16 AM

Time Out

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2.5/4

Peter Canavese

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 17 2009 11:15 AM

Groucho Reviews

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B

Brian Orndorf

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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Aug., 11 2009 02:24 PM

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Todd McCarthy

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 26 2009 03:15 AM

Variety

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2.5/5

Scott Weinberg

So yeah, it's kind of fun. Even if it's not very good.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 07 2007 01:07 AM

DVDTalk.com

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7/10

Chuck O'Leary

A fun popcorn movie.

comment Comment | Jan., 23 2006 04:48 PM

Fantastica Daily

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1/5

Carol Cling

This pirate movie wannabe should walk the plank.

comment Comment | Nov., 11 2005 11:38 AM

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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0/5

Emanuel Levy

No review available.

comment Comment | Jun., 17 2005 12:38 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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2/4

Michael Dequina

Strangely devoid of any genuine fun or excitement.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 07 2005 01:00 AM

TheMovieReport.com

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3/5

Douglas Pratt

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

comment 2 Comments | Oct., 14 2004 05:45 PM

DVDLaser

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3/10

Dragan Antulov

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 08 2004 11:37 AM

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3/5

Spence D.

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comment Comment | Mar., 12 2004 11:25 AM

IGN Movies

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0/5

Daniel M. Kimmel

No review available.

comment Comment | Mar., 12 2004 10:25 AM

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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1/5

Rebecca Murray

No review available.

comment Comment | Feb., 25 2004 09:55 PM

About.com

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3/5

Blake Davis

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

comment Comment | Dec., 19 2003 07:25 AM

KFOR Channel 4 News

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0/5

Aaron Hillis

No review available.

comment Comment | Aug., 23 2003 12:54 AM

Premiere Magazine

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3/5

Luke Y. Thompson

Actually one of Renny Harlin's better efforts.

comment Comment | Jun., 12 2003 02:16 AM

New Times

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Janet Maslin

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New York Times

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James Rocchi

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Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Nov., 07 2002 01:22 PM

Netflix

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1/5

Philip Martin

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comment Comment | Nov., 01 2002 10:52 AM

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

 
 
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