, I immediately thought of you, Blondel, and Xanadu when I saw this on Thursday night.
Mad props to who introduced me to The Pirate Movie, an Australian beauty. Roughly, it’s a 1980s send-up of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, and even retains 6 of the original songs. I’m surprised I didn’t see it as a kid; my biological father is a huge fan of G&S!
Rating: 4 stars. A must see, especially if you like cheesy 1980s films.
Perfect companion piece: Xanadu.
Available on DVD in Region 2 (Australia, UK) but not in North America except on VHS.
(singing) Give us a happy ending, every time….
Xanadu is one I definitely want to see again.
that is truly one of the cheesiest movies of all time. I saw it twice. in the theaters. and several times on cable
And isn’t it the best? :D
I haven’t seen it — I’ll have to go. Did you say it’s in the theater right now?
No, sadly, it hasn’t been in the theatres since 1982. If you have broadband, I might be able to get you a copy. ;)
might be easier to rent it?
If you can find it, go for it! VHS only, the DVD was only released in Australia. If you can’t find it, lemme know.
will do!