Blackbeard DVD (2006)

Blackbeard

2006

Overall rating: 2.5 out of 5

from 52 members

Pirate adventure starring Angus MacFadyen as Edward Thatch - aka Blackbeard, terror of the seas. Flushed with the success of a successful mutiny and in command of the pirate vessel Queen Anne's Revenge, Blackbeard sets out in search of a renowned booty known as Kidd's Treasure. Meanwhile, English Lieutenant Robert Maynard (Mark Umbers) is ordered to secure the safety of the seas by putting a stop to Blackbeard's wicked ways, and to escort young Charlotte Ormand (Jessica Chastain) home to New Providence and to her father, the governor Charles Eden (Richard Chamberlain). As Maynard learns more about his adversary, he begins to unravel a plot that goes far deeper than simple piracy. Stacy Keach and Rachel Ward co-star.

Blackbeard details

Format:	12 DVD
Starring:	Mark Umbers, Richard Chamberlain, Angus Macfadyen, Angus MacFadyen, Stacy Keach, Rachel Ward
Director:	Kevin Connor
Genre:	Action/Adventure - Westerns
Studio:	BRIGHTSPARK PRODUCTIONS

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Blackbeard	12 Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	2 hours 37 minutes
Rental release:	06 Jul 2009
Main languages:	English

Write your own review

Most helpful review Blackbeard

I want my life back

By Glazzard (5 reviews) from Tunbridge Wells , 08 Jul 2009

[Highly rated reviewer]

Why, Why, Why did I keep watching, bad acting crap story line that dramaticaly differs from what I have read. Did it copy Pirates of the Carribean or the other way around because it seems to incorporate all three films. I have ordered a book to get an accurate retelling of the story of Edward Teach so sure as hell won't be renting this again.
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (2) Yes |
- No (0)
Report this review

All reviews

(3)

Sort by:

Cure for insomnia

By Paco99 (1 review) , 04 Jul 2011

THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide

Poor!

I only rented this because I was one of the extras involved in the filming during my stay in Thailand 2005 and wanted to see the finished article. Don't know why I bothered, very tiresome watch; suppose it would have been better as a mini series over a few weeks, but probably not.

When I was on the set I thought it was low budget and the movie reflects that. Filming in Thailand is cheaper than elsewhere and no health and safety restrictions.

Standing about in costume for ages on end in 40 degrees is not what you would call glamorous either.

Still, got a good insight into how bad some of the acting was etc as well as inability to learn lines.
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (0) Yes |
- No (0)
Report this review
Avoid!!!

By ohmrdarcy (38 reviews) from Paignton , 10 Jul 2009

I rented this and was looking forward to watching it, for me mainly it was due to the fact Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward were going to be acting in it ,the first time they had been in the same thing since 'The Thorn Birds', Oh dear the acting was dire, the set pieces weren't realistic at all, I can't believe I even made myself watch it to the end, my advice stay well clear, I mean the pirates even had a Hollywood white smile for God sake!! AVOID!!!
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (2) Yes |
- No (0)
Report this review
I want my life back

By Glazzard (5 reviews) from Tunbridge Wells , 08 Jul 2009

Why, Why, Why did I keep watching, bad acting crap story line that dramaticaly differs from what I have read. Did it copy Pirates of the Carribean or the other way around because it seems to incorporate all three films. I have ordered a book to get an accurate retelling of the story of Edward Teach so sure as hell won't be renting this again.
- Was this review helpful to you?
- (2) Yes |
- No (0)
Report this review