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The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!
2012 88 min United Kingdom, United States of America PG 0+
★7.4
Animation, Adventure, Family, Comedy
Director: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt
🎭 Based on
«The Pirates! in an Adventure with Scientists»
byGideon Defoe
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Description
The enthusiastic Pirate Captain, along with his rag-tag crew, sets out to beat his bitter rivals. The chaotic adventure takes them from exotic shores to Victorian London, and from a haplessly smitten scientist to a diabolical queen.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$31.05M
Worldwide:
$123.05M
Starring
Hugh Grant
Actor
Salma Hayek
Actor
Jeremy Piven
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Animated Feature
European Film Awards 2012
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! is widely praised for its meticulous Aardman stop-motion craftsmanship and distinct, ironic British wit. While supporters champion its absurd humor and focus on friendship, critics find the narrative disjointed and the adult-oriented jokes poorly suited for a younger audience.
| Production | The stop-motion animation represents a high-water mark of tactile craftsmanship, offering a refreshing alternative to standard computer-generated aesthetics. | |
| Humor | The film utilizes a specific, dry brand of British wit that provides sharp, ironic commentary but intentionally narrows its accessibility for some viewers. | |
| Pacing | The narrative structure suffers from erratic pacing and a disjointed flow that prevents the story from maintaining momentum. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divided between those who appreciate the clever integration of historical figures like Darwin and those who find the adult-centric references and sexual humor misaligned with the film's family-friendly tone. |