Pirate Radio (a.k.a. The Boat That Rocked)
Inspired by true events
From the creator of Love Actually and Notting Hill comes a trip back to the freewheeling, free-loving '60s when the very rock music that inspired a generation was censored by the government. When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans. Featuring a soundtrack that includes The Who, The Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, The Rolling Stones and many more, it's a feel-great film based on a true story that critics cheer is "exuberant!" (John Powers, Vogue)
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good music, shame about the movie - dfra
If you're old enough to remember the music [think Yardbirds, Kinks, Beatles, Stones, etc] you're probably too old to enjoy this movie. Weak plot, adolescent humour, casual misogyny, deification of a bunch of unappealing DJs...it's all pretty poor. If you are under 15 years old, you might get a few chuckles out of it. Otherwise, don't waste your time.
Nice music, but that's not enough.High-spirited story of how 8 DJs love affair with Rock n Roll changed the world forever. - moviemonger
The story’s great- with pirate radio stations such as the one depicted in the film actually existing in the UK during the sixties. This is a great flick. It’s fun as hell, and pushes all the right buttons. Heading the ensemble cast, Philip Seymour Hoffman continues his string a remarkable performances here as The Count. It’s nice to see him lighten up a bit- and he handles the light comedy very well. The great Rhys Ifans is similarly great, and this is probably the best role he’s had. Nick Frost also manages to impress with a nice change of pace as an unlikely ladies man. I should also mention the awesomeness of Kenneth Branagh, as the evil antagonist, Sir Alistair Dormandy, as the Minister trying to shut down our heroes. The film features an unbelievable selection of music including The Beatles, The Stones, Beach Boys, Dusty Springfield, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Smokey Robinson, David Bowie, Otis Redding, Cat Stevens just to name a few. The film is laugh out loud funny and speaks to the rock n roll rebel in all of us.Watch the Deleted Scenes... - simpig
I liked the movie and characters, but I was really struck by some of the deleted scenes - they are well worth watching. There is one where one of the guys going through a rough time plays a song and sings along in a very emotional scene. It struck me as one of the primary ways people identify with music - getting through rough times - and was surprised that this scene had been cut. Anyway, just watch the deleted scenes, most of them are good and worth the watch.
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good music, shame about the movie - dfra
If you're old enough to remember the music [think Yardbirds, Kinks, Beatles, Stones, etc] you're probably too old to enjoy this movie. Weak plot, adolescent humour, casual misogyny, deification of a bunch of unappealing DJs...it's all pretty poor. If you are ...High-spirited story of how 8 DJs love affair with Rock n Roll changed the world forever. - moviemonger
The story’s great- with pirate radio stations such as the one depicted in the film actually existing in the UK during the sixties. This is a great flick. It’s fun as hell, and pushes all the right buttons. Heading the ensemble cast, Philip Seymour Hoffman ...Watch the Deleted Scenes... - simpig
I liked the movie and characters, but I was really struck by some of the deleted scenes - they are well worth watching. There is one where one of the guys going through a rough time plays a song and sings along in a very emotional scene. It struck me as ...