BrianSez's Review

Summary - Very Good 3.5

A mindless romp through the world of 60’s music and partying, Pirate Radio doesn’t have a complicated plot – instead, it is a perfect film for when you aren’t in the mood to think too much and instead just want to have a good time – which is what most of the cast is doing throughout the film. Enjoy the music, enjoy the escape from thinking too much, and enjoy the silly humor.

Acting - Great 4.0

Loved Bill Nighy as the ship’s father figure, and Philip Seymour Hoffman was fun to watch in the most whimsical role I think he’s been in. A quick showing by Emma Thompson is quite the spectacle…The others aren’t as notable, but a great crew.

Film - Very Good 3.5

Music, sex, drugs, and silly humor – that’s the formula. Simple and effective.

Edge - Risqué 2.4

Reality - Glib 1.9

3 Comments

• Wick Jan 25, 2010 7:49PM

  I agree. Pirate Radio is definitely the best title. Even the titles from France – Good Morning England – and Italy – I Love Radio Rock – are better than The Boat That Rocked.

• jasonhurwitz Jan 25, 2010 6:33PM

  Regarding hurwizzle’s Review
  I am confused about two things:

  1) This movie seems to be called “The Boat That Rocked” everywhere I find it online.

  2) “Pirate Radio” is a FAR better title than “The Boat That Rocked,” so why would they choose the latter?

• Wick Jan 25, 2010 4:05PM

  Regarding hurwizzle’s Review
  Perfectly pithy.

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