This is a great looking fil, with superb production values and a good cast, although played over-dramatically, akin to a stage play.
Almost non of the action occurs on the sea- The 'pirate mutineer' Capt. Browns actions are not shown until the ship is being abandoned .
The preparation for the 'great' battle is well done, but the battle itself is not really seen either , as it occurs in the mist !
There's two things that spoilt the film for me (& I was really looking forward to it) . The first thing is the 'betrayal' and attack, followed by. Lafittes response. However that may be a fault of the obviously 'tailored' history the film is based on.
The worst thing about this film which left me with a bad memory of it, was the ending. It was utterly unbelievable and made no-sense at all. The 'written/accepted' history was entirely different, and didn't need to be altered.
This may well evoke fond memories for many, and is a well made, vibrant film that is never boring, yet it's glaring plot contrivances and unbelievable actions of Lafitte leave a fishy taste of red-herrings .
Almost non of the action occurs on the sea- The 'pirate mutineer' Capt. Browns actions are not shown until the ship is being abandoned .
The preparation for the 'great' battle is well done, but the battle itself is not really seen either , as it occurs in the mist !
There's two things that spoilt the film for me (& I was really looking forward to it) . The first thing is the 'betrayal' and attack, followed by. Lafittes response. However that may be a fault of the obviously 'tailored' history the film is based on.
The worst thing about this film which left me with a bad memory of it, was the ending. It was utterly unbelievable and made no-sense at all. The 'written/accepted' history was entirely different, and didn't need to be altered.
This may well evoke fond memories for many, and is a well made, vibrant film that is never boring, yet it's glaring plot contrivances and unbelievable actions of Lafitte leave a fishy taste of red-herrings .