Title: Cutthroat Island
Year: 1995
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella, Maury Chaykin, Patrick Malahide
Description: A swashbuckling spectacle gone spectacularly awry, "Cutthroat Island" (1995) isn't just a pirate adventure; it's a cautionary tale of ambition and its perilous price. Geena Davis, fiercely independent as Morgan Adams, commands the screen, her performance a vibrant counterpoint to the film's often-campy tone. While the CGI, by today's standards, feels dated, the film's heart beats with a surprisingly feminist pulse, challenging patriarchal norms within its buccaneer backdrop. The film's failure at the box office shouldn't overshadow its bold attempt to reimagine the pirate genre, making it a fascinating, if flawed, cinematic artifact. Its legacy lies not in its success, but in its audacious spirit and a performance that transcends the film's shortcomings.