Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked) Reviews and Ratings


  • ElDuderinoLebowski
    November 23, 2009
    ElDuderinoLebowski
    Once you come to terms with it's freestyle storytelling (mostly just being a series of events until the inevitable conclusion), you'll enjoy your time with the quirky and often hilarious characters of this ambitious farce, played with great energy by notables such as Phillip Seym...( read more)our Hoffman, Kenneth Branagh, and Rhys Ifans, among many others.
  • johnandrewchristie
    November 23, 2009
    johnandrewchristie
    very funny abnd well done
  • ghostwolfent
    November 23, 2009
    ghostwolfent
    I liked the humor in this.
  • diveintooblivion
    November 23, 2009
    diveintooblivion
    i loved love actually, so i'm thinking, this would have the same effect on me.
  • bulletup07
    November 23, 2009
    bulletup07
    no movies like this put me to sleep
  • undeadfeature
    November 23, 2009
    undeadfeature
    I don't get where this movie isn't scoring points. I just have to say that it's probably just over some people's heads. Subtlety is a lost art form and it pains me to see it not being appreciated. I had the privilege to see The Boat That Rocked original UK version. After r...( read more)eading that 20 minutes had been taken out I was wondering where those 20 minutes were taken from. This picture's damn near close to perfect as is, cutting such an ammount of film would only drag it down. The story isn't all over the place. It's about the damn boat and the journey it takes, not about any one particiular person. Outstanding performances by Bill Nighy, Hoffman, and Nick Frost (nice to see him in a non Wright flick). Curtis' cinematography can wisk you away in a minute. One scene in particular with Rhys Ifans and Philip Hoffman climbing the radio tower on the ship is actually quite intense. There's plenty of laughs to be had unless your a big fan of Judd Apatow, in which case you should just move on. Richard Curtis crafts a warm, intelligent comedy that has a bit to say about censorship if you care to listen.
  • tsingchie
    November 22, 2009
    tsingchie
    Fantastic use of music to bring out the mood
  • CrookedlittleB33
    November 22, 2009
    CrookedlittleB33
    Well, could this be the day that I return to my old tricks of reviewing flicks while I wait with anticipation for Dexy to take up face on my telly? Perhaps it is!!

    ****
    The Spiel:
    Okay, now what really drew me to this movie was not the amazing stellar cast that they chose...( read more) but the whole premise behind it. It's the era of rock'n'roll, and a pretty huge one for the UK in particular...and the government finds something lewd and obscene about it so they go on to shut it down...but one thing mang, DAMN THE MAN.

    The Who/What/Why/Where/et al:
    This is the story of how eight completely different DJs changed the history of rock'n'roll. Taking places in the 1960s, these rebels broke the law ---by really not doing anything wrong at all--- by playing all this amazing music off the coasts of the Atlantic ocean. Seeing as they were in the middle of the ocean no one could touch them, diplomatically. However, there was something about this idea that drove the British government crazy and so they figured if you hate something enough, just make up a law to make it illegal. It is also the story of the people upon the boat, one which is a young man named Carl (Sturridge), affectionately referred to as 'Young Carl' aboard Radio Rock ship. He broke some rules in school, drugs and cigs? Smoking? So his mommy shipped him off to his godfather Quentin (Nighy) and his band of audiotory enrichment hoodlums.

    Once aboard the ship, he meets everybody: The Count who leads the station (Hoffman), Angus the nutter (Rhys Darby), Dave (Frost), Simon (O'Dowd), News John (Adamsdale), Bob the Silver Soul of the Dawn Treader (Brown), Midnight Mark (Wisdom) and a few others. Amongst them is Carl's roommate; Thikc Kevin (Brooke) who just happens to be around when the most eventful things are going on and leads Carl to believe that his estranged father might be closer than he thinks.

    On the other side we have Sir Alistair Dormany (Branagh) and Twatt his wonderboy (Davenport) who is as eager to shut down the radio station. They come up with elaborate schemes and are thwarted again and again until finally they find something worth pressing and do everything in their power to bring down the ship.

    Amidst the great rebellion with the government we see Carl become apart of the ship from the posh tosser they all thought he was to begin with. As the government tests them, they bring back a famous voice in radio Gavin (Ifans) and that's when the real trouble begins.

    Ending Thoughts and Junk:
    I don't really see why the reviews were so terrible for this movie, the acting is incredible and the story is if a bit far from the truth actually quite entertaining and a joy to wach unfold. Not to mention the vast array of music used throughout, it's going to be one hell of a soundtrack boys and girls!


    I'm sure this is a move that everyone will enjoy. :D
  • chanty59
    November 22, 2009
    chanty59
    The movie was awesome !!!
  • agentsnash
    November 22, 2009
    agentsnash
    Very entertaining movie. Great cast too!
  • oscarin9303
    November 21, 2009
    oscarin9303
    jajaja it is going to be awesome!!
  • eldinbalcinovic
    November 21, 2009
    eldinbalcinovic
    With a great cast, and the best soundtrack I heard in a long time. Pirate Radio is one of the funniest movie's I've seen this year.
  • mheannlorna
    November 21, 2009
    mheannlorna
    For me the movie's ok but i think the soundtrack is great!
  • DrZeek
    November 21, 2009
    DrZeek
    Gavin Cavanagh: Here's a rather long record. I hope I'm here at the end of it.

    A very sitcomy, ensemble comedy that makes a fictitious, funny, but uneven story out of actual events. The cast features Capote, Davy Jones, Sgt. Butterman, Hamlet, Nigel 'The Leg' Gruff, and Murray...( read more) from Flight of the Concords. Its very much a who's who of supporting British comedy actors, but the film is way to messy.

    During the 60s, a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs; including The Count, played by Philip Seymour Hoffman, a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin, played by Bill Nighy, the boss of Radio Rock; Gavin, played by Rhys Ifans, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, played by Nick Frost, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official, played by Kenneth Branagh, out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation. There are plenty more quirky characters aboard the boat, including the young Karl, who serves as our guide, as he is Radio Rock's newest member.

    Quentin: Your mother is dropping by to pay us a visit before Christmas.
    'Young' Carl: You're kidding? When does she arrive?
    Quentin: Tomorrow. She was always very impromptu. Anyway, I thought you might like to know, in case you want to brush your hair or hide the large stack of pornography you keep on that shelf.

    Directed by Richard Curtis, who scripted many of the big, British romantic comedies and directed Love Actually, its clearly another case of getting a large ensemble cast together and letting the chemistry make everything work. That is all well and good, but there are a number of moments that just drag on. This especially applies to everything involving the governments work to stop Radio Rock. The biggest problem I have with this movie is its terrible ending, which is literally just that - an ending, with really no closure.

    However, despite some major flaws, it is enjoyable due to the fact that you can clearly see that this cast is having a great time. There is really a great kind of feeling in this film that is as if you know these characters, like they are just a bunch of guys you hang out with, and that is certainly a good quality for a film to have.

    Very light and forgettable, but enjoyable moments scattered throughout.

    Angus: The way I look at it, the world couldn't survive without my comedy, and who's going to have the moral backbone to play the Seekers when the mood is right?
    Dave: They've split up.
    Angus: I intend to celebrate the back catalog.
    Dave: I intend to stop you doing so.
  • keithckrueger
    November 20, 2009
    keithckrueger
    This movie was hilarious, my dad who was around said it was pritty much what it was like back then. He loved it.
  • agent2009
    November 19, 2009
    agent2009
    Pirate radio? Emmm... no thx.
    I'd say doing pirate music would've been more edgy...
  • patndoris
    November 19, 2009
    patndoris
    Funny and full of amusing humor.
  • runeshai
    November 19, 2009
    runeshai
    Decent. Not as much of a political/historical movie as I'd hoped, but fun, seemed to portray the message of pirate radio well enough. Although the Titanic-ness of the ending kinda ruined that part for me.
  • angel2devil91
    November 19, 2009
    angel2devil91
    Went to see this with my roommate last night, and it was the best movie I've seen ever!!!!!! Its funny, smart, silly, and suspenseful. Its a must see for everyone, and the soundtrack is amazing! Superb cast as well.
  • flditems1
    November 18, 2009
    flditems1
    Predictable ending, but thoroughly entertaining on its way to the ending.
  • muttonman21
    November 17, 2009
    muttonman21
    One of my favorites from this year... ^_^

    Will type s'more laters...
  • jennanobush
    November 17, 2009
    jennanobush
    the Polynesian Pirate off of maui hawaii had the real experience too. great music without censoring is wonderful.
  • billiebop
    November 17, 2009
    billiebop
    Funniest movie ever!!! Good to see a Kiwi (Rhys Derby) in it too.
  • wnjr
    November 16, 2009
    wnjr
    Fabulous music. Cool story. Some great performances.
  • niek123
    November 15, 2009
    niek123
    A film that could 've and should've, but doesn't. A great cast has to portay a team of funloving radio pirates, but they have only tacky dialogue, bad jokes and unconvincing storylines to work with. Entertaining enough, I guess, partly due to a killer soundtrack.
  • bocahdablek
    November 15, 2009
    bocahdablek
    not bad for my weekend movie. the character were awesome. long live rock n roll!
  • hisensei808
    November 15, 2009
    hisensei808
    I love this film. I loved the soundtrack. I think this is a great film for all music lovers. Watch and enjoy!
  • iricafariscal
    November 15, 2009
    iricafariscal
    i didnt watch it .....
  • rnhanke
    November 15, 2009
    rnhanke
    One of the best movies I have seen this year!
  • criscusack
    November 15, 2009
    criscusack
    GREAT fun! Phillip Seymour Hoffman is terriffic as usual.
  • mfarmer15
    November 15, 2009
    mfarmer15
    haven't seen it yet- rate the previews at a 4
  • ratschella
    November 15, 2009
    ratschella
    Every movie with Philip Seymour Hoffman and British accent is worth watching!
  • ksadkl
    November 15, 2009
    ksadkl
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  • emaphoebep3
    November 15, 2009
    emaphoebep3
    great movie, only a bit too long for the genre
  • alteregonot
    November 15, 2009
    alteregonot
    love this film! Rock n Roll beiybiii! hahaaaay...
  • ricardoguillen4
    November 15, 2009
    ricardoguillen4
    good for 200 million
  • bm3379
    November 15, 2009
    bm3379
    Definitely a must see
  • gentlemorgan
    November 15, 2009
    gentlemorgan
    nice and interesting
  • heroicwarrior76
    November 15, 2009
    heroicwarrior76
    I don't know I'm not interested in Rock related Movies.
  • cenzano38
    November 14, 2009
    cenzano38
    Pirate Radio is a movie that was released in the UK, bombed, was shortened, and was released in the US with the title Pirate Radio. I don't know if the original 3 hour version had more story, but the shorter one definitely doesn't. The cast is amazing. So many of my favorite Brit...( read more)ish, and one of my favorite American actors, all in one film. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is terrific in everything he does, and Pirate Radio is no different. Nick Frost is so funny, and he's a big part of why Shawn of the Dead is one of my favorites. Bill Nighy, Rhys Ifans and a cast of many other familiar faces do such a fantastic job. The only person missing is Simon Pegg. Even Emma Thompson shows up for a couple of minutes. The movie doesn't have much of a story, but the little it does have is simple. A group of guys on a boat are having a blast, and we've been invited to watch. And they're playing great music. The story takes place over a year while a politician is trying to shut down their station to spare their citizens from having to listen to that dreadful rock and roll. The problem I had is that you've got to catch on that the movie is taking place over a year. That part is sloppy, and doesn't seem like they want to make it a big part of the film. A couple of sub-stories were taken out, obviously as they cut over an hour off the movie, and I think in the initial movie this wasn't supposed to be a major part. That makes it pretty weak when the bigger story is on the cutting room floor. Although I thought it was great because of the actors, and the way they progress what little story there is, I wouldn't say people should run out and see it, but Pirate Radio is at least worth renting down the road.
  • AllUserNamesIWantedWereUsed
    November 14, 2009
    AllUserNamesIWantedWereUsed
    I really enjoyed this movie,great tunes,interesting characters played by some amazing actors,really like to see Tom Sturridge again, the only time I saw him act was in the movie Vanity fair but it was only a small part,in the boat that rocked you get to see him a lot more and tha...( read more)t's great,hope to see him in other movies soon! So the point is, if you enjoy great music from the 60's plus good acting you should see this movie,I really recommend it!! =D
  • hotblackychan
    November 14, 2009
    hotblackychan
    way better that what people are saying
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    November 14, 2009
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  • jsbond008
    November 14, 2009
    jsbond008
    I?ve just seen a movie about the importance of rock ?n? roll radio to British culture in the 1960?s. I?ve been thoroughly entertained for the last two hours. I?ve been exposed to obvious exaggerations and typical dry British humor. I heard songs I?ve heard before, utilized in mor...( read more)e emotional moments than I have experienced them in myself. It wasn?t fantastic in that I came away with a new understanding of myself as a person, but I had a laugh or three and got my mind out of pissing down a drain for a couple hours.
  • dfduncan
    November 14, 2009
    dfduncan
    This looks like it could be a great movie. I really look forward to seeing it.

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Pirate Radio (The Boat That Rocked) Summary