Frederic (Rex Smith) turns 21 and is no longer indentured to The Pirate King (Kevin Kline). He decides to leave his hated pirate life and intends to destroy them. Hard-of-hearing Ruth (Angela Lansbury) had mistakenly given him to be an apprentice pirate instead of an apprentice pilot. He rows to shore and spots seven frolicking beauties on the beach. They are the daughters of Major-General (George Rose) and none of them are willing to take him. Mabel (Linda Ronstadt) shows up and immediately gives him her heart.
Back in the early 80's, I watched the multiple Razzie nominee The Pirate Movie (1982) and I liked it. It's complete camp and it knows it. This may be blasphemy, but I like that movie more than this version. The only superior aspect in this movie is Kevin Kline. He's having so much fun. Linda Ronstadt is showing that she is so superior in singing. I don't necessarily have any big complaint, but it is very much a production play musical. It's a good production. It's perfectly good. I just have more fun with the silly ridiculous version.
Back in the early 80's, I watched the multiple Razzie nominee The Pirate Movie (1982) and I liked it. It's complete camp and it knows it. This may be blasphemy, but I like that movie more than this version. The only superior aspect in this movie is Kevin Kline. He's having so much fun. Linda Ronstadt is showing that she is so superior in singing. I don't necessarily have any big complaint, but it is very much a production play musical. It's a good production. It's perfectly good. I just have more fun with the silly ridiculous version.