Yellowbeard
For years Yellowbeard had looted the Spanish Main, making men eat their lips and swallow their hearts. Caught and convicted for tax evasion, he's sentenced to 20 years in St. Victim's Prison for the Extremely Naughty. In a scheme to confiscate his fabulous treasure, the Royal Navy allows him to escape and follows him, where saucy tarts, lisping demigods and some awful puns and punishments await.
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Plot Summary
Yellowbeard, a notorious pirate, is released from prison after 20 years. His only desire is to find the treasure he buried, but he must first retrieve a map hidden inside his own skull. He enlists the help of his former crew and a naive young man who dreams of becoming a pirate.
Critical Reception
Yellowbeard was a critical and commercial failure upon its release. Critics largely panned the film for its weak script, inconsistent pacing, and reliance on lowbrow humor. While it featured a cast of comedic talent, the film failed to live up to expectations.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies too heavily on slapstick and wordplay.
- A disappointing effort from a talented cast.
- Lacks a coherent plot and genuine comedic moments.
Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed to negative reception, with many finding the film's humor dated and the plot nonsensical. Some viewers appreciated the performances of the Monty Python cast members, but this was generally not enough to salvage the movie.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a more serious pirate adventure, but was rewritten to be a comedy after Graham Chapman of Monty Python joined the cast.
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