Captian Fear
Pirate Master
Hi there mates! To come back from my hiatus I give you a bundle of late Christmas gifts! Ever watched Jack Sparrow duke it out with some pirate baddie and think, What if there is another pirate movie I can watch? Well think that no longer! On the Pirates Wikia, I listed a number of pirate films both old and new! So take a look at these swashbuckling movies!1. Treasure Island (1950's version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y-oZoN_JP0
Of course this one was going to be on here! Before Johnny Depp was even born, Disney had their charming old salt named Long John Silver. If you already know this story (and chances are, you do) and think you don't need to see it, think again. For nothing else, watch it for Robert Newton's performance. I believe he is the closest person to come close to the infamous one legged pirate. And don't worry you younger fans, this film isn't in black and white.
2. Return to Treasure Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Gj559wYRs
Keeping on the Treasure Island train, we have a show that comes with some good action, little bit of comedy, and a whole lot of pirate lore. The show revolves around Jim Hawkins again but this time he is older and trouble ensues when John Silver, still alive, comes to Jim saying Jim found Flint's gold... but not his jewels. It's cool of how all of Jim's old friends are like in the future. I will go on record and say I like Ben Gunn more in this show than in the previous movie. Also, notice how I say show, not movie. This was a miniseries that ran on the Disney Channel during the 1980s. This is a lot of fun with a few profound moments of dialogue.
3. Scalawag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DyIxvBluB4
Perhaps the only pirate film to take place in California, this is perhaps the most original film. Instead of ships, the rouges in this picture travel on horses. At times this may seem like a western, but in the end it is about a group of young people setting off for pirate's gold with a group of pirate's following behind them. Also Danny Devito started his acting career in this movie. Yeah, now your intrested.
4. Swiss Family Robinson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIAcIORbUPM&list=PL1EA32219F4C1DFEA&index=1&feature=plpp_video
Castaways are cool, aren't they? Ecspecially if they are the most famous bunch of castaways next to Giligan. The Swiss Family Robinson is about a family who tries to survive in the mysterious jungle infested island. The way they survive AND thrive is really cool to see. And what also is cool to see? The entire family fighting off viscious pirates! The final battle against a Sao Feng-esque pirate captain is reason enough to see this movie.
5. The Black Pirate
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK__fcXlrAk&feature=watch-now-button&wide=1
If you aren't afraid of getting back into the old days, this movie is the best for you. This movie, based on the novel, is the ultimate pirate silent film. This is back when pirate heroes were the dashing type and not the ones who dump their beloved on a desert island (ahem, Jack Sparrow).
6. Hoarito Hornblower
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NtQeoMztHAThe main characters are not exactly pirates but British sailors during the wars of Naploean. The story follows Hornblower as he sails around the world fighting enemies of the Crown. Some say the main characters performance is to wooden. I respectfuly disagree for he has charged with a role that ask for a strong, soft spoken man, not an easy role to pull off. With charming characters and intresting plots, the movie also offers exciting battles at sea. These seem as though they could be impressive in today's films.
7. Peter Pan (2003)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvO4x59W6WY
Captain Hook is a very underated villian. Think about it; he fights children with a hook. Let me say that again... fights children with a HOOK! All the actors are really good even the children and the humor in this is outstanding. The effects are also pretty good so when the final climax comes yuou will be on the edge of your seat and ready to fly with the forever young boy, Peter Pan.
If you have any pirate films to add to the list post them below!!!
