MovieChat Forums > The Buccaneer (1958) Discussion > Whats with the low rating!

Whats with the low rating!


6.3 out of 10 seems like a very low rating. I'd think it should get at least a 7 if not 8 out of 10. I've always though it was a very well acted and enjoyable movie despiete some historical inaccuracies.

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I agree. this is a decent and enjoyable movie. Have always liked it.

There is more Gravy about you then the Grave. Scrooge.

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Where do you want to start? Static direction, within a largely studio bound set. Invariably director Quinn sticks the camera in front of a tableau of actors and just leaves it motionless. Over-talky script. Bad acting. Dated in style even when it was released in 1958, when I first saw it!

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I've never minded static shots. I also like dialogue, as long as it isn't pointless. Always thought the performances were memorable. Haven't seen it in a while though.

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Sooo good.

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I gave it a ten becuse one, it is one of my ten favorite movies, and two, I thought the rating was to low. I think generall speaking 8 is fair.

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