Cutthroats

In the 17th century, a female pirate captain named Morgan Adams inherits a piece of a treasure map tattooed on her scalp. She must race against her treacherous uncle, Dawg Brown, and the charming rogue Shaw, to find the legendary Cutthroat Island and its hidden riches. The adventure is fraught with betrayals, daring escapes, and epic sea battles as Morgan fights for her inheritance and survival.

Cutthroat Island was a massive critical and commercial failure, widely panned for its convoluted plot, over-the-top action sequences, and weak character development. Despite its ambitious scale and lead performance, it became one of the biggest box-office bombs in film history.

• Praised for Geena Davis's energetic performance and some thrilling action set pieces.

• Criticized for a nonsensical plot and excessive, uninspired violence.

• Seen as a bloated, expensive spectacle that lacks charm and substance.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be an entertaining, albeit flawed, adventure romp with some exciting moments. While many enjoyed the action and Geena Davis's portrayal of a tough pirate, others felt the plot was too silly and the special effects dated.

The film's catastrophic box office performance led to the bankruptcy of its production company, Carolco Pictures.