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PostedNovember 16, 2009
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from Houston, TX
Entertaining move that didn't make you laugh out loud, but made you smile throughout. An assortment of internesting characters that you want to root for. And great music too. I recommend this movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A MUST SEE
PostedNovember 16, 2009
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from Clearwater Florida
Hubby & I saw this and laughed throughout. If you're over 40, it's a must see. If you have teens, take them to "get it".. we MADE the best music & this movie proves it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Quit reading reviews! Go watch this!
PostedNovember 16, 2009
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from Alameda, CA
If you liked "Love Actually," then the producers will not let you down with this one! Similar cast but completely different story. Very funny and lovable characters. Great laughs. An overall solid feel good movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Groovy Movie
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from St. Louis, Mo
Absolutely loved it. Those were the times I wish we could go back to. Of course, they had to Hollywood it up a bit, but what a great mind escape for a couple of hours. I would see it again, it was wonderful to hear the people in the theatre laughing outloud.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Greatest Music Ever
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Oklahoma City, OK
What a fantastic movie. The music was great, the characters were funny and the story line was hilarious. Other than a few instances where the thick British accent made it difficult to understand the dialogue, the movie was excellent.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A true 60s bummer
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Venice, CA
Richard Curtis - what happened? You had the best music to choose from - which you did. You had great actors and an incredible story with a great message of free speech to work with. But then you brought us a bunch of Animal House raunchy men that we didn't care for. It was way too Macho Dick for me. I was so looking forward to this movie...bummer
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Cool Time Travel
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Inland Empire, CA
What a magic carpet ride! An elixir of great rock music and revelry which captures that time and takes us all back there again.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
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PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
As a Philip Seymour Hoffman fanatic, my expectations were unfairly raised as this movie left me wanting more. The intellectual performance you're used to from Hoffman just isn't carried through in this anti-climactic, predictable film that should be positioned more as a British comedy, not to the extent of Monty Python, but more like Animal House at sea. Trust me though, this is no cult classic to be.
A fun one-time watch for a light chuckle and an easy evening makes this a strong #2 choice for any night at home with DVD.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Unexpected Surprise!
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
I had planned to see another picture, which was sold out, so I opted for "Pirate Radio", which I knew nothing about...what a great surprise! A spectacular cast, and lots of fun.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Pirate Radio
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Washington, DC
Wonderfully funny, it portrayed the 60's exactly as the "drop out, turn on, love-in" madcap, zany decade the decade advertised itself to be. So I felt the sweet pathos when The Count said, "These are the best years of our lives."
And of course next came Viet Nam, the Civil Rights movement, the Womens' Movement, Herpes Virus, serious drug problems...
It was even more fun because of Branagh's Hitler-look-alike role portrayal as the repressive government hack. Emma Thompson played the narcissistic Mom perfectly.
The Brits really know how to make comedy.
Loved the movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
Great music, great time
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Los Angeles, CA
Imagine a world where $ex, drugs and rock n roll were frowned upon, not to mention long hair and you'll have the setting for this fun movie full of the best rock ever. The cast is a blast and you're sure to leave it with a smile on your face. Long live Rock!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
THE BEST 1960'S MOVIE EVER
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from colorado
i had tears in my eyes after this movie.first
off i'm 61 years old and grad from high schoolin 1966.also,i was a disc jockey on a fm station kfmg in des moines in 1969 playing
all blues.i thought this movie captured the
music of that era perfectly.i know some of thesongs weren't all from the sixties ,but,that
has nothing to do with the reason this
movie was a success.the acting was stellar
from top to bottom.they nailed the characters
right on.i laughed all through the movie.if your a baby boomer don't miss this once in
a lifetime movie.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Best Movie of the Year
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from San Francisco, CA
Pirate Radio was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. I laughed throughout the entire film - there is nothing like british humor! I highly recommend this movie - I can't wait to see it again. The cast is incredible and talk about a fantastic soundtrack. See Pirate Radio today!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Pirate Radio
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Houston
The movie was excellent. It was great to hear DJ's with personalities playing good ROCK! I laughed all the way through the movie and throughly enjoyed it.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Best in a long time
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from San Diego, CA
I can't remember when I last enjoyed a movie so much. Laugh out Loud! Best use of movie sound systems for the great music of the 60's. Everyone in hysterics all through. and best of all, I was there! May even see it again. Finally a movie I can recommend!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Pleasant surprise
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Bronxville NY
Very entertaining .
Good actors and great costumes.
The first good movie after several weeks of wait.
The choice of music is outstanding.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
fun evening
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Westchester, NY
Slow start, but then laughed throughout the movie. The soundtrack was "AMAZING". Storyline was ok - not very convincing, but LOVED the music. Everyone in the theatre applauded at the end. Some people danced up the aisle as they left the theatre. Loved the character who was supposed to resemble Mick Jagger. Definitely a must see for those who love the music of the 60's.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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The movie is enjoyable for the music alone. Philip Seymour Hoffman is outstanding while Bill Nighy and Rhys Ifans join in to carry the load for the rest crew.
Characters are a bit too much over the top to be believed, but if you watch the movie for the fun of it, it will be quite entertaining
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Pirate Radio
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Washington, DC
Riotously funny and very entertaining! A cult classic for sure!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Pirate Radio
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Stamford, CT
an entertaining flick, great storylines and twists.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Pirate Radio
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Phoenix, Arizona
It's hard to believe that anyone would pan this movie.
There are so few really engaging and funy movies these days. Even TV still uses laugh tracks.This movie never needs a laugh track. Getting back to the movie, definitely see it
and enjoy the interaction of players and plot.
I give it an A++. Enjoy!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Great entertainment
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Alexandria, VA
This movie is just plain fun! Great music, great characters, and lots of laughs. It is surely tongue in cheek and greatly exaggerated but that does not take away from the enjoyment. Recommend it highly.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
whole lot of fun
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from los angeles
wonderful actors, great music, evil villains, suspenseful ending. did I mention great music. quirky characters, lovely birds, what's not to love.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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3 / 5
3 / 5
60's as amusing stereotypes
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from NYC
Bill Nighy, Emma Thompson and Rhys Ifans are sublime and keep this shallow characature afloat with some great lines and affectations. Hoffman is his usual engaging fat ham. Some great sight gags and laughs until the plot goes Titanic. An affectionate but cartoonish take on the 60's best seen under the influence. Why no Beatles?
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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1 / 5
1 / 5
Missed Opportunity
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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This is a great subject for a movie and I thought "Love, Actually" was brilliant, so my hopes were high. But Pirate Radio is all wrong--even the music is lost. There were more clever plots, wittier dialogue, and better character development in the average episode of "WKRP In Cincinnati."
No, I do not recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
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PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Bethesda, MD
There are so few well-crafted, truly funny movies. Pirate Radio makes the most of a wonderful story and then of course there is the music that is like fine wine in support of an excellent meal. The excellent performance by Phillip Seymour Hoffman and a perfect cast make this a movie well worth the price of admission.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Joyous Trip Down Memory Lane
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Richmond, VA
The soundtrack of my youth! Saw it with friends of all ages and they enjoyed it too. We all laughed and laughed. Many of my favorite actors & they did a great job - especially Phillip Seymour Hoffmann and Bill Nighy. Yes, it was silly and not truly historically accurate (the Dunkirk-like boat brigade at the end) but Who Cares? Everyone can use a good hearty laugh.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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4 / 5
4 / 5
Tune in and see Pirate Radio....
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Arizona
If Pirate Radio was a food it would be a great big plate of spaghetti with a beefy tomato hearty "nostalgia" sauce. On the side would be the most perfectly cooked "historical and dramatic" garlic bread. There would be some extra grated "humorous" Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the top. Finally a medium priced fine red wine that would help tie everything together and finish off the meal - "like a song"! This film is nearly perfect in it's portrayal, plotting, dialogue and humor. The only weakness is the length (too long) and some meandering at the mid-point of the movie. Smart move to include many stand-out songs from the period. Director Curtis did not make the same mistake Ang Lee made in his Woodstock movie. See it!
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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5 / 5
5 / 5
Loved this movie
PostedNovember 15, 2009
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from Princeton Junction, NJ
Funny movie. Great acting. The music brings back memories. We loved it. Definitely will see it again. Let the music never die! Only sour note was the very ending -- Duffy's version of Lorraine Ellison's "Stay With Me"? Had to be Janis or even Bette Midler.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A .... R E A L L Y great movie!!!
PostedNovember 14, 2009
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from san antonio
After reading reviews, I decided to chance it, and went to see Pirate Radio, it was hilarious, had a story line, great actors. Everything u cud want in a movie, must say BEST ONE i've seen in quite a while. Loved the music as i had older bros/sis that listened to beetles, rolling stones, etc.... and i wasn't too far behind them.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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