Product ReviewsThe Pirates of Penzance (DVD, 1983)

Great entertainment.

Many people have tried to adapt this Musical comedy to the big screen, most of the movie adaptation's were okay but nothing to brag about.This movie had people like Kevin Kline,Linda Ronstadt and others that just seemed to rocket this film to another level. I never thought of Kevin Kline as a singer but he does a decent job and of course Linda Ronstadt has sang a little of everything so of course she was wonderful. It's a comedy that most people are familiar with. Jokes and laughs come at you hard and fast. Give it a shot!Read full review...

I am sure....

.....that there will be folks, G&S purists, who will take exception to my assessment here, but for me, this is the definitive Pirates of Penzance. Dashing, utterly piratical, and with a massive dollop of sheer rollicking fun, Kevin Kline, Angela Lansbury, Linda Ronstadt, and Rex Smith romp their way through a well timed, wonderfully staged, and superbly filmed productiin of Gilbert and Sullivan's paean to the Victorian sense of duty. I can give no higher praise than that which I have for this production. Read full review...

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Truly original, and so much fun

We've adored this production for many years, and are glad to finally have it on DVD. Kevin Kline really earned his Tony for his role as the Pirate King--he is quick, expressive, and hilarious. Linda Ronstadt is a sparkling Mabel and Tony Azito's one-of-a-kind elegantly awkward dancing as the police captain is a revelation. Fun for kids, despite the advanced vocabulary.Read full review...

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Long ago still funny

I remember the pirates of pensance from ages ago, today it may seem dated and maybe a little campy, BUT that's all part of the charm.

A charming funny film recommend for anytime.

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"Pirates" at last.

I loved it on Broadway in the early 80s. This DVD version is for the most faithful to the stage version with the opening up of scenes not destructive as is sometimes the case. Kevin Kline shines as the Pirate King. Angela Lansbury is a charming Ruth. The rest of the cast is good as well if one doesn't expect a Major-General of Martyn Green standard. In one of the lesser roles Tony Azito is outstanding as the Chief Constable. I could only wish for a Blu-Ray version.Read full review...

Delightful and funny.

I had heard this was a good musical and it did not disappoint. It's nice to be able to understand the words that they sing. Many other musicals sound good but you can't understand the words.

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my favorite fun operetta, it has everything

This is the BEST rendition of the classic G&S musical, handsdown!

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You’l be happier for days after experiencing this masterpiece

Simply a remarkable piece of music and story performed by incredible actors and singers. You feel that living in a beautiful world is pretty amazing.

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love this movie

I love this movie. I wanted to buy it for a long time, but never did. It is wonderful and a great value

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The very model of a modern G&S production

Liberal liberties taken with Gilbert's plot and text but thoroughly charming. First rate choreography led, surprisingly, by Kevin Kline. Linda Ronstadt, off her roller skates, is simply gorgeous in both face and voice. You'll wish it was longer.Read full review...

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