7 films and TV series about pirates

On May 25, rolled out the fifth part of the famous franchise about pirates. While Disney is at war with hackers who allegedly stole a new film, Layfhaker decided to recall some interesting pictures on this topic.

Peng: Journey to Neverland

• Adventure fantasy.
• US, UK, Australia, 2015.
• Duration: 111 minutes.
• IMDb: 5,8.

"Peng: Journey to Neverland" - a story about a young orphan, whose name is known both adults and children. Directed by Joe Wright ( "Atonement", "Anna Karenina") has decided to take on the classic tale about a boy who falls into a magical land. This free prequel to the novel by JM Barrie.

The film, unfortunately, is not earned fame. With a budget of 150 million dollars he was able to assemble a picture in worldwide box office total of 128 million. Critics called the film a big mistake and accused the creators that they do not understand how a family should look like fairy tale.

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Skull and Bones (TV series)

• Adventure drama.
• United States, 2014.
• Length: 1 season.
• IMDb: 6,5.

Television series on NBC tells the story of a pirate republic located in the Bahamas. Its ruler - brutal and at the same time charismatic pirate Blackbeard, which go to different legends.

The series, which shine with John Malkovich, Richard Coyle and Claire Foy, called adventure with a touch of espionage. Well-designed scenery, decent graphics and user-friendly series of timing will help you to plunge into the romance of the high seas, burning swords and sails.

captain Phillips

• Drama.
• United States, 2013.
• Duration: 134 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Who ever drunk classic pirates with wooden legs and blindfolded, no longer exist. They were replaced by Somali pirates. Paul Greengrass film, about the Jason Bourne franchise father just tells the real story of a huge container ship crew member who was attacked off the coast of Africa in 2009. Storming of the vessel was not successful, but the attackers managed to capture Captain Phillips.

The film was warmly received by both the audience, which noted strong performance of Tom Hanks and critics alike. As a result, the picture has acquired 6 nominations for the prize "Oscar"And charges with a budget of $ 55 million amounted to nearly 220 million.

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Black Sails (TV)

• Adventure drama.
• South Africa, USA, 2014.
• Duration: 4 seasons.
• IMDb: 8,2.

the show is set in 1715, when piracy in the Caribbean has reached its climax. Island of New Providence was the port for the most famous and dangerous captains, one of which name is James Flint. He and his colleagues will have to join the battle with the British fleet, which wants to take over the island.

The series managed to win the love of the fans due to his meticulous approach to decorations (for the film has been recreated detailed layout of the ship of those times in full size), and costumes, the scale of what is happening and the availability of places of worship characters.

"Black Sails" - a sort of prequel to the teen novel "Treasure Island".

Pirates of the Caribbean: Blackbeard (TV movie)

• Adventures.
• Germany, France, United Kingdom, 2005.
• Duration: 120 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,5.

This film has nothing to do with Disney franchise and tells the story of one of the most brutal and bloodthirsty pirate named Edward Teach. He kept at bay all the east coast of America. His hated local government that was convinced that by destroying Ticha, they once and for all put an end to piracy in this region.

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the Earth

• Adventure drama.
• United States, 2003.
• Duration: 138 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Peter Weir's film is difficult to attribute to the pirate theme, but still we could not include it in this collection because of the beautiful scenery, good directing and bright image of Russell Crowe.

We are in the picture is about the Napoleonic wars. One of the ships of Her Majesty's "Surprise" was attacked by an unknown ship in the Atlantic. "Surprise" persevered, and Captain Jack Aubrey decides to set off in pursuit of the enemy, to take revenge and to understand who and what they wanted to sink.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead men tell no tales

• Adventure fantasy.
• United States, 2017.
• Duration: 129 minutes.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead men tell no tales" - a new part of the Disney franchise about the pirate Jack Sparrow. At this time the directors were two young director, who told the story of Captain Salazar, eager to destroy all pirates in the world, including Jack. The only thing that can save them from death, - Trident of Poseidon, which gives its owner power over the seas.

Charismatic cast in the face of Javier Bardem, Kaya Scodelario, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp, serious budget and a huge community of fans have to do their job.

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