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Genres: Advent
Starring: Christian Bale, Charlton Heston, Pete Postlethwaite, Christopher Lee, James Cosmo, John Abbott, Julian Glover
Director(s): Fraser Clarke Heston
Country: USA, UK
Year: 1990
Available Quality: DivX
IMDB Rating: 7.2 out of 10 (1846 votes)
Young Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, meets Captain Billy Bones, who dies at the inn while it is beseiged by buccaneers led by Blind Pew. Jim and his mother fight off the attackers and discover Billy Bones treasure map for which the buccaneers had come. Jim agrees to sail on the S.S. Espaniola with Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey to find the treasure on a mysterious isiand. Upon arriving at the island, ships cook and scaliwag Long John Silver leads a mutiny of crew members who want the treasure for themselves. Jim helps the Squire and Espaniola officers to survive the mutiny and fight back against Silvers men, who have taken over the Espaniola.
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ishmael-18 (24 May 2012)
I don't think it's so good
In the same way as Kevin Costner played Robin Hood in the movie withthe money, while Patrick Bergin did a far better job in the other Robinmovie of the same year (1991), and in the same way that Carrol Read'sOliver! (1968) was a film of Lionel Bart's musical (1960), itself atreatment of David Lean's film Oliver Twist (1948), this TreasureIsland fails to match up to the BBC version of 1977, which seems tohave inspired it.Imagine the scene; the Hestons viewing the 1977 tape, not a star to beseen, and Charlton lamenting his never yet having played the Sea Cook;surely Junior could write the script - and direct it, no point inletting someone else stick their oar in - and with Charlton's nameinvolved, surely they could get some real stars, and make a much bettermovie; after all, they'd have more money.And there's the first rub, Oliver Reed never quite gets beyond OliverReed (and who decided Billy Bones was a Scot?), Christopher Lee is ashade gratuitous as Pew (did we have to be shown the true horror behindthe mask?), and Julian Glover (Livesey), so accomplished as a villain,is a little too much like a villain with nothing bad to do today, thana truly good man. There's lots of star quality, but not much depth.As to the script, it's not bad, though the BBC influence is definitelythere, the trouble is that while the BBC adaptor, John Lucarotti had afine grasp of RLS's pirate idiom, Fraser Heston hasn't.It's forgivable for an American writing UK English to make the mistake,but 'Bugger', Bloody Hell' and 'Bastard' were not common C18 nauticalcurses, and 'Blighter' is definitely Victorian; Heston's pirates slipinto 1940s far too often, and it jars. (And Trelawney habituallydrinking tea; where did that come from? Is it just to underline thatthis story happens in England not America?) Having said all that, Christian Bale is extremely good as Jim, andHeston's Silver is all it should be (the pity is that we just don't seeenough of him), Michael Halsey is splendidly nasty as Israel, StephenMackintosh does a highly effective cameo as Dick, and John Benfield isa really scary and violent Black Dog.It's not a bad film by any means, just not nearly as good as it shouldhave been.
(24 May 2012)
Rousing Adaptation Follows Novel Closely
This version of Stevenson's masterpiece is probably the one that mostclosely follows the novel.It appears that they must have had a copyalongside when they were writing the script.Oh,we can certainly havecriticisms,of inaccuracies,and diversions,but they're so small.Bale is someflat as Jim Hawkins,and he does appear a little dull-witted(which is NOT thesame as being stupid)but what of it.He's the closest in age of anyinterpreter.I've heard people complain of Heston being cast against type asSilver,stating that he's not doing a hero.Nonsense!Silver happens to be anevil hero!Wood's Smollet is a little too young for the character,and Halseyand Coyle are both much too young for theirs(Hands and Morgan are describedas rather elderly pirates)but what of it?They do a fine job.The fight at thestockade is much more elaborate than was described in the book,but can wehave a Heston film that doesn't have an epic battle?Besides,it's so muchfun.And Silver's escape is not as described in the novel,but it's sooriginal,and so much in character,that we have to cheer the old blackguardin his resourcefulness.Get the video,stock up lots of beverages,make lots ofpopcorn,and settle back for a rousing,rollicking good time.
gfender (20 May 2012)
Very good movie for all ages and great performance by Heston
Although this was a made for TV movie, Ted Turner wanted, and got, agreat movie from an old story that has been shot on the screen manytimes. But none, in my opinion, as good as this.Charelton Heston's performance was magnificent. Had the movie beenproduced for theatrical release, I believe that Heston would havegotten nominated for yet another Academy award, as probably would havethe cinematography as well. I highly recommend this movie for a delightful evening that the wholefamily can and will enjoy. Go ahead, pop some popcorn and find out. Andfor you true Charleton Heston fans, I'd also recommend another obscuretitle, "Mother Load."
Adams Douglas (19 May 2012)
Great Movie, Great Score!
I just want to add a mention about the terrific score created for thisexcellent film by The Chieftains. They've created a sense of period usingtheir classic instruments while adding an orchestral score which trulyembodies the spirit of swashbuckling adventure.
ers-11 (17 May 2012)
Treasure Island (1990 version_
If you hated watching Robert Newton and his ARRRRR, Matey! approach tothe role of Long John Silver, and you hated watching a brat (Bobby D)play Jim Hawkins, and you like to watch a movie about boats and shipsfeaturing actors who actually know something about sailing, this one'sfor you. It's the best version of Treasure Island ever filmed. Not onlyare you treated to a charismatic, cunning and completely amoral LongJohn, and a young man coming of age playing Jim, you get to hear anincredible soundtrack by the Chieftans! Wish I had a copy of thescore...The Chieftans build the perfect OST for this movie. You may not likeCharlton's politics, but who cares-- it's just a movie. I'm pretty surethe director is Heston's son, and he does a good job. From the openingmoments when Captain Billy Bones comes in to the harbor close hauled,you know you're seeing real sailors. No other film version even comesremotely close to this one. Check it out. A bit hard to find, but outthere.
ewilgus (17 May 2012)
Captures the book !
I am a life-long fan of the book. This film captures wonderfully thebook's spirit (Adventure!). Prior to this film, I had always dislikedCharlton Heston for his pompous saintliness. In this film, however, asa villain, he is a WONDERFUL villain - refreshingly non-stereotypical,and a good translator of the author's ambiguous character (the amoralship's cook). And Israel Hands, the quintessential pirate-up-the-mast,with his, " Ahhh, Jim, you didn't keep your powder dry!" lends a greatflavor to the translation. Mr. Bale, as the hero, has good substance,though older than the original character. After thinking about thisfilm for years - both my thumbs up.
BadWebDiver (13 May 2012)
Brilliant dramatization of a classic novel
This is one of the best adaptations of a classic novel, which I rank as onpar with the Disney version. Christian Bale and Charlton Heston are wellcast as Jim and Long John Silver respectively, and the the whole cast workto make a truly magnificent production. The production design and otheraspects also work wonderfully.There is one particular scene I would like to comment on. It's the one justafter the ship arrives at the island, and Jim and Long John are ashore. Jimis hidden in the undergrowth, and sees Long John trying to persuade anhonest sailor to join the pirates. The sailor refuses, so Long John knockshim out with his crutch and then stabs him in the back - literally. It's avery powerful scene from the original story, and one which most versionsomit (understandably). But I think it a) fully explains why Jim dashes offmadly into the interior and stumbles onto Ben Gunn; and b) reveals LongJohn's true personality and establishes him as a serious villainous threat. He may be able to butter people up and talk nice, but when push comes toshove he will kill you if you stand in his way. I think this productiondeserves wide commendation for keeping the scene in. It just one aspect ofa truly intelligently entertaining story. Top notch example of brilliantclassic storytelling; along with the Disney version of this story, THEADVENTURES OF HUCK FINN (1993) - also Disney, and David Lean's OLIVERTWIST.
poe426 (13 May 2012)
Superb...
Along with George C. Scott's performance as Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL,Charlton Heston's performance as Long John Silver will go down as one of thehighlights of 20th century television. In an utterly amazing turn, Hestonmetamorphosizes chameleon-like into one of literature's most enduringvillains. This is the kind of performance that needs to be seen to bebelieved- and believe it you will! Had Heston chosen, he could very wellhave become one of The Silver Screen's leading villains. (THE THREEMUSKETEERS and THE FOUR MUSKETEERS are also offered in evidence.) Superbwriting and direction by Fraser Heston in aid of must also be noted.Must-see telemovie.
steve-perry (05 May 2012)
An awesome version of a Classic!!! WHERE'S THE DVD?!?!?!?
(it would be 10 for 10 if this were released in WIDESCREEN DTS !!!)This TNT backed (probably made for TV) version had me hooked from thefirst minute. Faithfully following the tale of pirates treasure, wefollow young Jim Hawkins from his fascination with Captain "BillyBones" (a picture perfect performance by the late Oliver Reed) to hisadventures aboard the Hispaniola and eventually Treasure Island. Thecasting is magnificent. Charlton Heston plays his Long John Silver withan air of jaded humanity that we almost empathize with him. The "goodguys" are also humanized and show some of their "darker" sides in thecourse of the telling of the tale. I just wish this would be releasedon DVD. It is truly an effort of love and a tribute to the great RobertLouis Stevenson. Truly wonderful, Mateys!
wboldys (05 May 2012)
The best yet
This is probably by far the best adaptation of R. L. Stevenson's novelyet.It is the one most loyal to his book, it has beautiful scenery, and superbacting. No wonder it was made for TV. There is violence and there somefightscences in this movie too but that's okay I guess. It could have been alotworse. I have seen the other two versions of Treasure Island. They werepretty good but they don't come close to this one. This movie is perfectforshowing in school if you have read the book. See it now!
sherlock-34 (03 May 2012)
A Treasure of a Treasure Island!
One of the great literary classics is brought to life in this wonderfulmadefor television version. An incredible cast, headed by Charlton Heston asLong John Silver, beautiful location footage and a great soundtrack fromPaddy Maloney performed by the Chieftains, makes this one of the liveliestproductions ever filmed. Cleverly scripted and directed by Fraser Heston,the viewer is treated to a wonderfully faithful adaptation of R. L.Stevenson's classic adventure tale.Christopher Lee is near unrecognizable in the ghastly make-up of BlindPew.Add to that the most incredible voice-work and you have one of Mr. Lee'smost fascinating characterizations. Although on-screen for a relativelyshort time, Pew is instrumental to the plot, and Mr. Lee certainly makesthemost of his limited time, effectively creating one of the most frighteningand memorable characters. Never before, or since, has Blind Pew been quiteso well played. His interaction with the late great Oliver Reed as BillyBones at the Benbow Inn is a wonderful moment, particularly for Hammerfans.The cast includes a phenomenal assortment of remarkable actors. WhileCharlton Heston is less than perfectly cast, he does turn in a commendableperformance and in no way detracts from the production. It is evident thathe is enjoying his role. Young Christian Bale in an early performance isexcellent and well cast, as Jim Hawkins. Isla Blair does a great job asyoung Jim's protective mother. Along for the ride we also have JulianGloverin a standout performance as Dr. Livesey. His confrontation with theswaggering Oliver Reed as Billy Bones is a high point in this film.RichardJohnson as Squire Trelawney and Clive Wood as Capt. Smollet round out thecast, with Nicolas Amer (whom I thought was actually Jasper Carrot) as asuitably deranged Ben Gunn. An exceptional cast, which fits togetherbeautifully, results in my favorite version of this oft-filmed classic.While at times reminiscent of some of Hammer's adventure films, itcertainlybenefits from modern film technique, and rightly exceeds even the best ofHammer's pirate yarns.Even if you are just checking this out for Christopher Lee's or OliverReed's performance, you'll find yourself engrossed in a wonderful familyfilm and wondering why more classics aren't given such great treatment.Highly recommended!
André-7 (02 May 2012)
Fond memories
Cudoes to all those involved. The Hestons (father and son) for daring torisk a lot (in terms of reputation) on so well known a project. A superb andfaithfull re-telling that still manages to surprise (the cannon scene was abeautiful coup de theatre). This loving adaptation is the only one I remember that includes thehaunting image of Israel Hands slowly sinking out of sight in the water... Adescription I will always remember from the novel and echoed at the very endof Benchley's JAWS. This television version of Stevenson's book brought back fond memories of ateen-age summer on Prince edward Island, reading the adventures of JimHawkins striding the razor's edge between the honest Captain Smolett, andthat band of ruffians that follow Long John Silver.
GulyJimson (29 April 2012)
Shiver-me-timbers, this is the best version of the Stevenson classic!
Shiver-me-timbers, this is the best version of the Robert LouisStevenson classic! In fact it is a model of cinematic adaptation.Closely following the book, with whole scenes and dialogue takenstraight from its pages, the film never bogs down into the kind ofstuffy lifelessness that sometimes afflicts adaptations attempting tobe faithful to their literary source. Indeed Frazier Heston'sscreenplay and direction capture the brisk, page turning pleasure ofthe book nicely. Add to his sure direction, wonderful locations, apicture-perfect cast and a rousing music score by the Chieftains andyou have one of the best pirate movies ever made. And for once theyreally are pirates and not watered down, sentimentalized versions ofthem. They're cut-throats all, a scurvy lot of thieves, superstitiousand dirty. You can just smell their stench under the hot tropic sun andlush vegetation of Skeleton Island. Oliver Reed as Billy Bones gets the movie going smartly. We first seehim with his granite visage at the head of the skiff, an old sea doghome from the sea. With his great hulk and whiskey whisper purr heexudes danger from every rum soaked pore of his being. Of course hisold shipmates, the remnants of the crew of the now dead Captain Flint,are pursuing him. Christopher Lee, almost completely unrecognizable, isBlind Pew, a spectral, skeletal figure of death, whose fury, fueled byblindness is like some great ravaging bird of prey. He is wonderful andlike Reed he creates a vivid, memorable characterization. A youngChristian Bale is the definitive Jim Hawkins. He narrates theproceedings and is at turns appealing, capable and wily. He is a boy onthe verge of young manhood who is about to have his mettle tested withthe adventure of a lifetime. There is not a trace of the Jackie Coopermawkishness about him. Richard Johnson as Squire Trelawney, JulianGlover as Dr. Livesey, and Clive Wood as Captain Smollet are allperfect in their roles. They beautifully capture the essence of quietcourage. Heroes without phony heroics, they are solid men of charactersure of themselves and quite capable of dealing with Silver and hisscurvy crew.This brings us to Charlton Heston as Long John Silver. Ultimately forany version of this work to succeed it rests on the shoulder of theactor portraying the Sea Cook. Happy to say, Heston gives one of thebest performances of his long career. Turning his stalwart, forthrightscreen persona on its head, he creates a monster that is complex,charismatic, and bloodthirsty. There is no Wallace Beery, Robert Newtonsentimentality here. This is a natural leader of men who can dazzlewith his bigger than life personality and tales of treasure, and thenext moment plunge his cutlass into the bowels of his victim withouteven missing a beat. Never has he used his toothy smile to bettereffect. It is the smile of a vicious carnivore-a shark. On a lighternote Nicholas Amer brings the right balance of levity and pathos as BenGunn, the poor maroon. He is amusing without becoming a caricature, andhis scene with Jim when describes his yearning for a piece of toastedcheese is wonderful. Both Pete Postlewaite as George Merry and MichaelHalsey as Israel Hands are perfectly nasty. Finally the music score by the Chieftains is superb. It captures byturns the lilting Celtic love of the sea, the grace and sweep of agreat sailing ship setting out for adventure and the exotic dangers ofburied treasure, pirates, flashing cutlasses, and midnight rendezvouson a far away island in the balmy tropics. Avast, me hearties, this isa film to treasure!
Jackson Booth-Millard (28 April 2012)
Treasure Island
I have heard of many versions of this famous book by Robert LouisStevenson turned into a film, the only other one I have seen is theMuppet version. But this only other version I have seen is actuallypretty good for action, adventure and actors playing memorablecharacters. I think you know the story, but I'll explain it anyway. JimHawkins (young Christian Bale) finds a treasure map and he gets thehelp of Dr. Livesey (Julian Glover), Squire Trelawney (Richard Johnson,and of course, Captain Smollet (Clive Wood) to take them to the islandof treasure. Only the one problem is that one member wants the treasurefor himself, one leg short Long John Silver (Charlton Heston). Alsostarring Oliver Reed as Captain Billy Bones, Christopher Lee as BlindPew and Pete Postlethwaite as George Merry. Good!
(28 April 2012)
Remarkable version of this classic novel
In my opinion, this movie is the best film rendition of Treasure Islandto date. I must however preface that comment with the fact that I waseight years old when it came out and still watch it today from time totime. I fell in love with this film at a young age, without the wisdomto realize that this movie stands the test of time as a rich and wellcrafted rendition.The story is of course of the famous the R.L Stevenson book and uses asomewhat older Jim Hawkins played by a young Christain Bale. CharltonHeston seems born for the role of Captain Hook and a host of otherfamous actors play great characters as well. Everything is tied intogether with excellent scenery and a wonderful soundtrack by theChieftans in the flavor of Irish folk music.I watched the movie again at the age of 18, having been exposed to awide array of films and upon seeing this again, I couldn't believe howmuch I still loved the film. When remakes are done of films, it'ssometimes the first rendition one sees that sticks as the'prototypical' version to which all others are compared. This film issuch for me, that I cannot see another version of the story and findanything of value in it. Call it stubborness or simply childhoodattachment, but one must see this movie to understand. Don't listen tothe rants and raves of a grown up eight year old, rent it yourself andmake your own decision.
Hardwicke Benthow (27 April 2012)
Good old-fashioned storytellling
About a month ago, Robert Newton was Long John Silver to me. I thoughtyou just can't beat his portrayal, no way, no how. That was until I sawCharlton Heston in the 1990 version. He nailed it. It's one of thoseperformances of a literary character that is so good it's as if thecharacter walked off the page. I'm, talking about Jeremy Brett-SherlockHolmes, Hugh Laurie-Bertie Wooster, David Suchet-Hercule Poirotperfection here.Christopher Lee was perfect as Blind Pew, and used a surprising voice.I say surprising, because we all know what his voice sounds like. Deep,booming, and sophisticated. Well, as Blind Pew, his voice ishigh-pitched, and for lack of a better term "wretched-sounding", whichfor this character, is a good thing.The rest of the actors were all perfect as well, including ChristianBale as Jim Hawkins and Oliver Reed as Billy Bones. But it CharltonHeston who steals the show. His Long John Silver is gritty andfrightening, yet somehow we can't help but feel a little pity for him.Every second he is on screen, you feel like you are watching a realpirate. As much as I like Robert Newton, Jack Sparrow, etc, Heston'sLong John Silver is the real deal.The cinematography is excellent. It's colorful, and the exoticlocations are captured very well. There's no shaky-cam, no unneededcamera movements, no fancy stuff, just good old-fashionedcinematography.The music is performed by a band known as "The Chieftans". Although itis only a band, not a large orchestra, their Scottish-flavored musicfitted the atmosphere well, and occasionally was quite rousing in aswashbuckling sort of way.The plot, atmosphere, and characters are very faithful to the book, theeffect could be described as "deja-vu".Overall, this is a movie that doesn't try to be groundbreaking or pushlimits. It doesn't try to be modern, hip, or cool. It just tells a goodstory, and tells it well.10/10
daria84 (26 April 2012)
An awesome book turned into a great movie!
I remember the first time I saw this movie, it was on TV a long timeago, I didn't even know what it was about but started seeing it and Itotally loved it.Well I guess most of you are familiar with this book, but anyhow, thestory is about pirates! aaargh! The map of a treasure that falls in thehands of a boy, handed by an old pirate. Anyways the boy then gets afew people to go get the treasure. But the adventure starts when theysail to seek for the treasure and find out that most of the ship's creware not willing to share the treasure and have a dark past.This movie is great, I had no idea Christian Bale played Jim Hawkings,i just saw it right now. He was great, not as great as he is now, buthe's good in this movie. Charlton Heston is awesome as Long JohnSilver, the coolest pirate ever. All the others actors are good, andthe dialogues are fun, pirate's dialogues.I love adventures, I thought this movie was excellent. If you feel likewatching a fun adventure involving pirates and treasures, this moviewill do! ***** out of *****.
helpless_dancer (26 April 2012)
Ye olde Jolly Roger flies again
In many ways this was a slicker version than the 1950 film; the acting andmany of the props and settings were superior. Given all this I stillpreferthe old picture: it had a grittier feel to it, more like a crusty oldbuckaneer. I especially appreciated the big ship in the earlier version:this one was simply too clean and tidy. The 2 movies followed closely toeach other, even to using a bit of the same dialogue. Heston gave a niceperformance as the rogue Silver but couldn't surpass that done by RobertNewton 40 years earlier.
Werner Kienberger (25 April 2012)
The absolutely best version of Stevensons classic novel
Although one of the commentaries states that he would have give 10 of10 if the movie has been released widescreen in DTS I will give itnevertheless 10 points. This is based not on the technical side. Me aswell would have greatly appreciated a Release on DVD in German Languagein a Widescreen Apect Ratio but I'm afraid this Picture was shot in an1.33 open gate Aspect Ratio due to the primary intense to broadcast iton TV (the Movie was produced by HBO). If so, a blow up to a 1.78 orwider would cut of heads or other important parts of the image.HBO has proved a dozen times (The Last Outlaw) that it is even moreable to produce absolutely high class movies than some studios orindependents simply by using the essence for a good film in a way ithas to be: the story.Fraser Clarke Heston who did produce, wrote the screenplay and directedthe movie did a really great Job. In his fussy stile (in the mostpositive tenor) he tried to take the story by Louis Stevenson in animage how it was intended. He meet the fantasy of thousand of readersand involve them in the movie. They are riveted on the picture from thevery first minute.This movie is perfect! The Screenplay, the arc of suspense, theLanguage as it was spoken at that time, the clothes as they were worn,the decoration, the dirt, the teeth, the properties, the ship, thelocation, the make-up, hair-dresser and even the continuity areperfect. The story is known by all. The Actors as well.Therefore an extensive comment is needless except this one sentence:It's perfect and a great enjoyment to view, watch it !!
Steve (25 April 2012)
Treasure Island is itself a treasure
This version of the classic Treasure Island novel is without a doubt aclassic. It is not only the best film based on the Stevenson classic,but it is also the best pirate film ever. What makes it good enough tobe given such honors? Listed below from order of most important toleast important are some of the reasons. 1. I would say the most important factor would be this: the piratessounded and looked like real pirates. In a pirate movie, this is themost crucial piece in making the movie worthwhile. If the pirates arenot believable, then the movie really seems cheesy and unrealistic.Seriously- take a second to think this to yourself: "What is apirate?". There is nothing romantic about them. A pirate is nothingmore than a rogue on a ship who has turned to a life of crime andmurders and loots and spends all day on a ship surrounded by othercrude, dirty, vulgar ruffians. It stands to follow then, that theywould be dirty, unsightly, muscular, coarse people with ruff voices.This movie did the best job of any pirate movie in portraying them asjust that. 2. This movie also had amazing actors. With a cast thatincludes Charlton Heston, Christian Bale, Oliver Reed, and ChristopherLee, how could the acting not be superb? All the actors, whether in asupporting role or a leading role, were amazing. 3. The script writersnailed the attitudes of all the characters perfectly. When you heardCaptain Smollet you could easily find yourself believing that you werehearing a captain from the olden days speaking to you. 4. The props andcostumes were excellent. While I was terribly disappointed by manyversions of Treasure Island for their bad costumes, this had perfectcostumes. 5. The musical score was absolutely incredible. The music(performed by The Chieftains) was not only beautiful, but it fit themood of every scene perfectly. I would say more, but then I'd need to add a spoiler alert, and since Idon't want to do that I'll content myself with giving only that smallamount of praise.
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