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The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Animation Adventure Family


 

The Pirate Captain sets out on a mission to defeat his rivals for the Pirate of the year Award.

"The Pirates!" is another adventure from a production house who continue to painstakingly animate their films with clay. They do so successfully with this film, creating a world of splendid colour and detail that keep the eyes busy. The story is an inherently amusing one, moving along at a swift pace, but the journey is lacking in laughter, with numerous gags failing to reach that 'hilarious' territory. It becomes even more frustrating when you acknowledge the time and effort that has gone into the craft, and realise that the humour just isn't on the same deck as the visuals. A stunning mismatch.

Anthony Macali

Wide Release 5th April 2012
88 mins




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