The Pirates! Band of Misfits [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [3D] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Director: Peter Lord, Jeff Newitt

Overview

Set sail for fun with this family-friendly Aardman Animations adventure following a bumbling, abundantly bearded scallywag who competes against his two biggest rivals for the title Pirate of the Year. Try as he might, the Pirate Captain (Hugh Grant) just can't be taken seriously as a plunderer. But that might change if he could only manage to win the Pirate of the Year competition. As the event gets under way, the Pirate Captain makes it his mission to leave dreaded foes Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) sinking in his wake. Before that can happen, though, the determined Pirate Captain will have to seek out the help of a love-struck scientist (David Tennant) and defeat a malevolent queen (Imelda Staunton), who might just send him down to Davy Jones' Locker.

Product Details

Release Date:	08/28/2012
UPC:	0043396407152
Original Release:	2012
Rating:	PG
Source:	Sony Pictures
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:28:00
Sales rank:	7,888

Special Features

All-new mini movie: So You Want to be a Pirate!; Filmmakers' commentary; ; Exclusive to DVD:; Mr. Bobo's flash card challenge; DVD-ROM link to more fun online; ; Exclusive to blu-ray:; Pirate disguise dress-up game; From stop to motion; Bubbles of fun: the bathtub chase scene; Peter Lord short films

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Hugh Grant	The Pirate Captain
Brendan Gleeson	The Pirate With Gout
Martin Freeman	The Pirate with a Scarf
David Tennant	Charles Darwin
Imelda Staunton	Queen Victoria
Brian Blessed	The Pirate King
Jeremy Piven	Black Bellamy
Salma Hayek	Cutlass Liz
Lenny Henry	Peg-Leg Hastings
Anton Yelchin	The Albino Pirate
Ashley Jensen	The Surprisingly Curvaceous Pirate
Al Roker	The Pirate Who Likes Sunsets and Kittens
Mike Cooper	Admiral
David Schneider	Scarlett Morgan
Tom Doggart	Additional Voices
Sophie Jerrold	Additional Voices
Sophie Laughton	Additional Voices
Peter Lord	Additional Voices
Kayvan Novak	Additional Voices
David Schaal	Additional Voices
Ben Whitehead	Additional Voices
Gavin Greenaway	Conductor
Viktor Andrienko	The Pirate with Gout
Valeriy Chiglyaev	The Pirate King
Mitchell Mullen	Gameshow Host,Voices
Andrey Saminin	Black Bellamy
Bettina Zimmermann	Voices
Joko Winterscheidt	Voices
Sebastian Schulz	Voices
Russell Tovey	Voices
Theodore Shapiro	Composer

Technical Credits

Gideon Defoe

Gideon Defoe	Screenwriter
Julie Lockhart	Producer
David Sproxton	Producer,Executive Producer
Peter Lord	Producer,Executive Producer
Carla Shelley	Executive Producer,Producer
Jeff Newitt	Co-Director
Kate Rhodes James	Casting
Hilary Thorn	Production Manager
Richard "Beeky" Beek	Production Manager
Jacky Priddle	Production Manager
Anthony Bayman	Sound Editor
Carlos Grangel	Character Design
Jonny Duddle	Character Design
Antony Allen	Special Effects

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Pirates! Band of Misfits
1. Scene 1 [8:36]
2. Scene 2 [6:34]
3. Scene 3 [5:18]
4. Scene 4 [6:34]
5. Scene 5 [6:01]
6. Scene 6 [4:16]
7. Scene 7 [4:39]
8. Scene 8 [5:22]
9. Scene 9 [4:28]
10. Scene 10 [4:45]
11. Scene 11 [4:28]
12. Scene 12 [6:01]
13. Scene 13 [4:41]
14. Scene 14 [4:28]
15. Scene 15 [2:54]
16. Scene 16 [8:49]

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So You Want to be a Pirate! Short Film
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Editorial Reviews

Just when it started to look as if the pirate trend had sailed its course and that old Jolly Roger was disappearing over the horizon line, the Aardman Animations ship fires off starboard-blasting clay cannonballs of hilarity from its gun ports, scoring a direct hit on our funny bones. Breezy, colorful, and overflowing with jokes for viewers of all ages, The Pirates! Band of Misfits is yet another winner from the studio that gave us Wallace & Gromit, Chicken Run, and, most recently, Arthur Christmas. Try as he might, the Pirate Captain (voice of Hugh Grant) just isn't taken seriously as a plunderer. But that might change if he could only manage to win the Pirate of the Year competition. As the event gets under way, he makes it his mission to leave dreaded foes Black Bellamy (Jeremy Piven) and Cutlass Liz (Salma Hayek) sinking in his wake. But when the Pirate Captain hijacks a ship carrying Charles Darwin (David Tennant) on a nature expedition, he makes a startling discovery about his loyal "parrot" Polly that sends him on an adventure into the heart of London, where a major science competition is being held. Later, just as it appears as if the Pirate Captain's dream is finally within reach, the vengeful Queen Victoria (Imelda Staunton) discovers his true identity. A monarch with an intense hatred of pirates, she offers to spare the Pirate Captain's neck for a price. And though at first her offer seems fair, it isn't long before the amiable marauder realizes that in his quest to be the best, he's put his favorite pet in grave danger. Now, in order to rescue Polly, the Pirate Captain will have to take on Queen Victoria herself. Fortunately he won't have to go it alone, because his loyal crew will be battling right alongside him, even if it means taking a long walk off the queen's plank as punishment. Invention has been the cornerstone of Aardman Animations since the very beginning, and that spirit is still alive and well in The Pirates! Band of Misfits. With studio veteran Peter Lord at the helm, this lively adventure sails just as smoothly when the Pirate Captain and his crew are traipsing though the London fog as it does when they're seeking ships to pillage on the high seas. A rousing introduction to the Pirate Captain's opponents and a comedic series of blundered hijackings early on get the action off to a rousing start before a trip to Darwin's house leads to a chase that stays true to the style and energy of Aardman's best work. Meanwhile, a rapid-fire succession of sight gags, surprise cameos, clever quips, and winning characters will have the kids laughing as their parents catch the jokes that fly over their heads. And the gentle moral about remaining true to yourself in the face of temptation comes through in the actions of the characters rather than clunky exposition, ensuring that the story never slows down in the race to its energetic nautical climax. As usual for Aardman, the detail devoted to character design makes Pirates! eye candy of the highest order, and elaborate, computer-generated backdrops give the film a distinctive texture that mirrors the studio's clay-based tradition while also providing a vibrant splash of color that really brings the story to life. And the same could be said for the exceptionally talented cast as well. Grant instills the good-natured Pirate Captain with just enough of a rugged edge to make him alternately dashing and endearing, while Tennant, Staunton, and Brendan Gleeson stand out as, respectively, the smitten Darwin, the villainous queen, and the ever-loyal Pirate With Gout. So hop aboard and get ready for a good time, because The Pirates! Band of Misfits is cinematic booty that shines like gold.