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ATM (2012)
Two Men Outnumbered by One Psychotic Killer
This film essentially begins with a financial analyst named "David Hargrove" (Brian Geraghty), who is informed by his business colleague "Corey Thompson" (Josh Peck) that a young woman named "Emily Brandt" (Alice Eve) has accepted a new job and will soon leave the company. Being rather shy and somewhat infatuated with her, David finally gathers his courage at an afternoon party and volunteers to drive her back to her apartment. Unfortunately, just minutes later, Corey reminds David of his promise to also drive him home. To that effect, the three of them get into the car and drive off. At first, things are going relatively well, but Corey then asks David to stop off at an ATM along the way. David agrees, but what he doesn't know is that a psychotic maniac is lurking nearby, and he intends to murder them all. Now, instead of revealing more, I'll just say that I liked the overall premise of the movie, but some scenes were a bit hard to accept. For instance, I grasp the concept of the two men wanting to protect Emily by not staying close to her side. No problem with that. But their reluctance to do anything at all was rather puzzling. At least, that is how it seemed to me. That said, while I don't consider this to be a bad film, it fell short of its potential, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly below average.
The Guest (2014)
A Guest Who Isn't What He Appears to Be
The film begins with a young man named "David Collins" (Dan Stevens) knocking on the door of a house. When a woman named "Laura Peterson" (Sheila Kelley) answers, he introduces himself as an old army buddy of her recently deceased son. After she invites him inside, he explains that he was with her son when he died and that he promised to check in on her as soon as he could. Grateful for his kind words, she invites him to stay for a few days, and during that time, he gets to know the whole family. However, none of them realize that, although he seems like a good friend when they need him, he is not who they think he is. Instead of revealing more, I'll just say that this started out as a decent movie but became less enjoyable toward the end. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the performances of Maika Monroe (as "Anna Peterson"), Tabatha Shaun ("Kristen"), and the aforementioned Dan Stevens, and I have rated this film accordingly. Average.
Robinson Crusoe (1954)
A Basic Retelling of the Famous Book
The film opens in 1659 with a young Englishman, "Robinson Crusoe" (Dan O'Herlihy), who travels by ship to Brazil. During the journey, the crew encounters a storm that ultimately causes the ship to sink off the coast of a deserted island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Robinson is the sole survivor and immediately begins to assess his surroundings to survive as best he can. Much to his delight, he notices that his ship, although severely damaged, has managed to remain afloat on a nearby reef, allowing him to salvage whatever he can from it. With somewhat better provisions, he gradually adapts to his situation over time. What he doesn't realize, however, is that cannibals occasionally visit the island, which eventually causes him great alarm. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will simply say this is a basic retelling of the famous book with only a few adjustments made for modern audiences. Admittedly, there were some parts of the book that I didn't care for, especially the way Robinson Crusoe treated the native he called "Friday" (Jaime Fernandez). Still, I suppose it had to be included in the film for accuracy's sake. Be that as it may, while I can't say this was necessarily a great film, it was still somewhat entertaining, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Kaizoku bahansen (1960)
A Japanese Merchant in Pursuit of a Notorious Pirate
This film is set in the 16th century during a time of political unrest that ultimately led to a civil war among various Japanese factions. Consequently, trade between Japan and other nations was cut off, but a small group of traders known as the Kaizoku Bahansen continued to do business using ships modified for battle. Consequently, some of the Japanese populace mistakenly consider them pirates--when in reality, they have also been victims of piracy. This is especially true with a young merchant named "Kamon" (Hashizo Okawa) discovers that his sister, "Koshizu" (Hiroko Sakuramachi), has been kidnapped by a notorious pirate and will soon be sold as a slave in a foreign country. It's also during this time that he learns his biological father was one of the most significant commanders of the Kaizoku Bahansen. As a result, he reluctantly becomes the commander of one of the ships set to hunt down the pirates responsible for his sister's kidnapping. What he doesn't realize, however, is just how difficult this will turn out to be. Instead of revealing any more, I will say that this film was a bit complicated to fully comprehend initially, but it became somewhat easier to understand as the movie progressed. I especially liked the battles between the opposing ships, which looked realistic. Likewise, the addition of several attractive actresses like Satomi Oka (as "Suga"), Eiko Maruyama ("Jahana") along with the aforementioned Hiroko Sakuramachi certainly didn't hurt the scenery in any way either. That aside, I mostly enjoyed this film and have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)
A Very Entertaining Pirate Fantasy
This film begins on the island of Port Royal with the infamous pirate "Jack Sparrow" (Johnny Depp) rescuing a young woman, "Elizabeth Swann" (Keira Knightley), the governor's daughter, from near-drowning. Unfortunately, instead of being rewarded for his efforts, the officer in charge of Port Royal's security, "Lieutenant Norrington" (Jack Davenport), arrests him. What no one realizes, however, is that a medallion she was wearing possesses magical qualities activated when she hits the water-alerting a group of pirates led by a man named "Barbossa" (Geoffrey Rush), who is determined to do whatever it takes to possess it. Now, rather than reveal any more, I remember watching this movie when it first came out, and I was just as impressed by it then as I am today. I especially enjoyed Johnny Depp's performance, which, in my opinion, was nearly flawless. But that's just my opinion. Be that as it may, if you haven't seen this film yet, I encourage you to do so.
Wild in the Country (1961)
A Troubled Young Man at War with the World
The film begins with a troubled young man named "Glenn Tyler" (Elvis Presley) getting into a fight that nearly kills his brother, "Hank Tyler" (Red West). As a result, he is arrested and informed that he must meet with a social worker, "Irene Sperry" (Hope Lange), at least once a week. Additionally, he also moves in with his uncle, "Rolfe Braxton" (William Mims), due to conflicts with his father and brother. This leads to new issues, primarily because of his flirtatious cousin, "Noreene Braxton" (Tuesday Weld). To complicate matters further, he is also dating a young woman named "Betty Lee Parsons" (Millie Perkins), whose father considers Glenn unworthy of her. Even worse, not only does he have to juggle both Noreene and Betty Lee, but he soon develops romantic feelings for Irene, adding even more challenges. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that I found this to be an interesting film, mainly due to its portrayal of life in the rural South during this time period. I particularly enjoyed Tuesday Weld's acting, as she played her role to near perfection. While I don't consider this a great romantic drama, it was sufficient for the time spent, and I have rated it accordingly--slightly above average.
Open Range (2003)
An Excellent Western
This film essentially begins with a cowboy named "Boss Spearman" (Robert Duvall) leading a small cattle drive through the Montana countryside in 1882. Low on a few supplies, Boss sends one of his men, "Mose" (Abraham Benrubi), into a small town to buy a few things at the local store. When he doesn't come back, Boss becomes concerned and, along with another cowhand named "Charley Waite" (Kevin Costner), rides into town to check for any problems. Upon arrival, they learn that Mose has been arrested for disturbing the peace. Furthermore, they discover that the leading rancher in the area, "Denton Baxter" (Michael Gambon), doesn't want cattlemen grazing their herds on the open range and plans to rustle their cattle at the first opportunity. Rather than reveal more, I'll just say that this turned out to be one of the better Westerns I've seen in quite a while, largely due to the performances of both Robert Duvall and Kevin Costner. Additionally, the in-depth plot and beautiful scenery certainly contributed to its appeal as well. With that said, I've rated this movie accordingly.
Born for Hell (1976)
Based on a Real Event
This film opens with a Vietnam veteran named "Cain Adamson" (Mathieu Carriere) disembarking from a ship in Belfast, Ireland, where he plans to board another vessel heading to America in a few days. While there, the conflict between British soldiers and Irish Separatists stirs up memories of his time in Vietnam, which continue to haunt him. As he wanders the city, he spots a nurse who reminds him of the wife who deserted him while he was serving overseas. Ultimately, these memories drive him into a frenzy, leading him to invade the apartment where she lives and terrorize the nurses residing there. Instead of elaborating further, I will simply say that this film was not enjoyable to watch, largely because it was based on a real event involving a serial killer named Richard Speck in Chicago about nine years earlier. Frankly, it just seemed a bit too creepy. That said, I honestly didn't care for this movie, and I have rated it accordingly. Below average.
Double Agent 73 (1974)
A Secret Agent Infiltrating a Drug Cartel
This film essentially begins with a secret agent named "Jane Genet" (Chesty Morgan) receiving a call from her superior ordering her to report back to headquarters as soon as possible. That said, although she hadn't taken a vacation in quite a while, she dutifully obeys and reports as instructed. It's then that she is given an assignment to infiltrate a drug-smuggling operation in order to get to the mysterious individual in charge. To help her superiors keep track of everyone involved, they have her undergo an operation to install a hidden camera inside one of her extremely large breasts. What she doesn't realize, however, is that her agency is compromised, and the leader of the international drug cartel knows her every move. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this extremely low-budget film was produced shortly after another movie titled "Deadly Weapons" was released that same year. And like the first film, this one also suffered from bad acting, a poorly written script, and a rather ridiculous plot as well. On that same note, although I am sure that there are some people who might be attracted to such a well-endowed female like Chesty Morgan, I can honestly say that I wasn't interested all that much. That being said, because of the faults mentioned earlier, I didn't particularly care for this movie, and I have rated it accordingly.
Double Crossbones (1951)
The Pirate with a Heart
This film is set in the late 1700s and follows a young shopkeeper's apprentice named "Davey Crandall" (Donald O'Connor), who is falsely accused of selling stolen goods and is subsequently scheduled to be hanged by the local authority, "Governor Elden" (John Emery). It turns out that Governor Elden is jealous of Davey's romantic relationship with the young maiden, "Lady Sylvia Copeland" (Helena Carter), whom he wants to marry. Furthermore, it soon becomes clear to the viewer that Governor Elden is the main beneficiary of all the stolen goods in that area. Even so, realizing that he won't have a chance to clear his name, Davey and his loyal friend "Tom Botts" (Will Geer) manage to escape from prison, after which he rises to fame as one of the most notorious pirates of the Caribbean. Now, instead of revealing more, I'll just say that this wasn't a bad movie per se, but it lacked the humor necessary for a musical-comedy of this sort, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly below average.
Byeongtae-wa yeongja (1979)
Two Lovers Separated by Societal Pressures
This sequel to the 1975 film "The March of Fools" unfolds nearly three years later with a young man named "Kim Byeong-tae" (Jeong-Hwa Son), who is serving in the Army and eagerly anticipating his return to civilian life in about a month. Similarly, a young woman close to him, "Oh Yeong-ja" (Yeong-ok Lee), is set to graduate from college in two months. Thus, when Yeong-ja visits him at the small Army base where he's stationed, he feels delighted to reunite with her. Unfortunately, during this visit, she reveals that she will soon be engaged to another man. Unsurprisingly, this news shocks Byeong-tae, as he had always hoped she would marry him one day. Likewise, Yeong-ja had always dreamed of marrying Byeong-tae, but various circumstances and social pressures had kept them from advancing their relationship any further. After announcing her upcoming engagement, they reluctantly part ways, believing they will never see each other again. Yet, despite their intentions, certain factors continue to reunite them. Now, rather than disclose any further details, I will just say that this film started off quite strong, but I began to lose interest when the romance shifted to comedy. That said, while I can't honestly claim this was a great movie by any means, it remained entertaining for the most part, and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
Secondhand Lions (2003)
An Entertaining Coming-of-Age Movie
This film begins with a single mother by the name of "Mae Coleman" (Kyra Sedgwick) driving her 14-year-old son, "Walter Caldwell" (Haley Joel Osment), to live with her two uncles, "Hub McCain" (Robert Duvall) and "Garth McCain" (Michael Caine), for a few months while she attends school in Fort Worth, Texas. Living in a rural area of Texas represents a significant change for Walter, further intensified by the eccentric lifestyle of the older men. Even more intriguing is the rumor that both men are incredibly wealthy and have a stash of money hidden on their property. Walter doesn't quite know whether he will like his new situation, but as time passes, he gradually warms up to his de facto parents--even though they're not exactly normal. Rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an entertaining coming-of-age movie that benefited from strong performances by both Robert Duvall and Michael Caine. It also contained some decent comedy throughout. That being said, I enjoyed this film, and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.
Deadly Weapons (1974)
A Heartbroken Woman Seeking Revenge
This film begins with a mob hitman named "Larry" (Richard Towers) betraying his boss by stealing a small address book from a government official for personal gain. Unfortunately, his deceit is quickly uncovered, and the mob boss sends a hitman named "Tony Barler" (Harry Reems), along with another known only as "Captain Hook" (Mitchell Fredericks), to deal with Larry. Permanently. What they don't realize, however, is that Larry's fiancé, "Crystal" (Chesty Morgan), has overheard the murder as it happened and, being extremely well-endowed, becomes determined to use her physical assets to seek revenge on those responsible. Rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an extremely low-budget production that suffered from poor acting, a poorly written script, and a rather absurd plot. Likewise, although I am sure that some people might be attracted to a well-endowed female like Chesty Morgan, I can honestly say that I wasn't that interested. That said, due to the faults mentioned earlier, I found very little to enjoy about this movie, and I have rated it accordingly.
Winnetou - 1. Teil (1963)
A Prequel to the First Film in the Winnetou Series
This film starts with a bandit leader simply called "Santer" (Mario Adorf) who captures a young Apache warrior named "Black Eagle" (Dusko Dobudj). After discovering a bag of gold nuggets on him, Santer orders his men to torture the young warrior to find out where he got it. Unfortunately, during this process, they accidentally kill him. The scene then shifts to a pioneer nicknamed "Old Shatterhand" (Lex Barker), who observes that a railroad line illegally crosses into Apache territory. Concerned about this, Old Shatterhand rides into the town of Roswell, New Mexico, to speak with the engineer in charge. Around the same time, a well-known Apache warrior discovers Black Eagle's body and learns about the railroad. This sets off an all-out war between white settlers and the Apache, which only Winnetou and Old Shatterhand can resolve. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this film acts as a sort of prequel to the first film in the Winnetou series, titled "The Treasure of the Silver Lake," produced the previous year. Much like the 1962 film, it features beautiful scenery and background music. It also seems somewhat tailored to a younger audience. In any case, although I don't consider this to be a great Western, it still managed to entertain me, and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
Black Moon (1934)
The Return of a Voodoo Goddess
Suffering from a traumatic incident that resulted in her parents' deaths, a married woman named "Juanita Perez Lane" (Dorothy Burgess) gradually develops an overwhelming compulsion to return to the Caribbean Island where it all took place. To that effect, after receiving an invitation from her uncle, "Dr. Raymond Perez" (Arnold Korff), to return for a visit, her husband, "Stephen Lane" (Jack Holt), reluctantly agrees. Accompanying them are their young daughter, "Nancy Lane" (Cora Sue Collins), his private secretary, "Gail Hamilton" (Fay Wray), and Nancy's nanny. However, it isn't until they arrive on the island that unexplained events occur around Juanita. Now, rather than reveal more, I will say that this was an interesting film that benefited from solid acting and some good suspense. Admittedly, a few scenes could have used a bit more detail, but overall, I enjoyed it, and I have rated it accordingly--slightly above average.
Darktown Strutters (1975)
Neither Entertaining nor Compelling
This film opens with four Black female bikers riding to a small roadside stand, where they order slices of lemon meringue pie. While at the stand, they encounter a group of men in Marine uniforms who proceed to harass them. After quickly subduing the Marines in combat, the bikers get back on their motorcycles and ride off. Soon after, they are pulled over by the police, who demand to see identification. After a heated discussion, the female bikers manage to escape with the help of some nearby bank robbers, who inadvertently distract the police by crashing into their police car while attempting their escape. What follows is a series of chaotic scenes primarily centered around "Syreena" (Trina Parks), the leader of the bikers, who becomes embroiled in an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of her mother. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that I typically enjoy blaxploitation films from this particular time in American history. Unfortunately, this wasn't one of the better films, in my opinion, due to the extremely poor script and bad acting. Although meant to be satirical, it just wasn't that compelling, and for that reason, I have rated it accordingly.
Captain Blood (1935)
An Entertaining Pirate Film of Olde
This film begins in the 17th Century with an Irish doctor by the name of "Peter Blood" (Errol Flynn) attempting to treat a wound his patient received while fighting against the local British authorities. For this action, Peter is tried for sedition and sent to an island in the West Indies as a slave. While there, he attracts both the ire--and the interest--of a wealthy young woman named "Arabella Bishop" (Olivia de Havilland) who inadvertently aids him in his plan to escape. To that effect, once his escape is completed, he quickly finds himself as the captain of a pirate ship and subsequently become the scourge of all shipping in the Caribbean. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this turned out to be one of the more entertaining pirate films for its time with Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland and Basil Rathbone (as "Captain Levasseur") all performing quite well. Admittedly, there are several historical inaccuracies depicted during the course of this film--but that's Hollywood for you. Be that as it may, I enjoyed this film, and I have rated it accordingly. Above average.
Babodeuli haengjin (1975)
College Students in Love
This film essentially begins with two college students named "Kim Byeong-tae" (Mun-seob Yun) and "Kang Yeong-cheol" (Ha Jae-Young) presenting themselves before army doctors for a physical. Although Kim Byeong-tae passes his physical, Kang Yeong-cheol does not and the two go back to their college to continue their studies. While there, Kim Byeong-tae goes on a blind date and meets an attractive college student named "Oh Yeong-ja" (Yeong-ok Lee) which eventually results in a romantic relationship. The problem, however, is that Yeong-ja realizes that, upon graduation, Byeong-tae will be gone for 3 years while serving in the military and, for that reason, she wants to avoid any serious commitment to him. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this movie was filmed during a time when things were much stricter in South Korean society than they are now. Likewise, although I thought that this was an okay film, more or less, the comedy was difficult to fully appreciate because of the unique cultural differences. At least, that is how it seemed to me. Be that as it may, while I cannot honestly say that this was a great comedy by any means, it was still entertaining for the most part, and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
Brewster's Millions (1985)
Had Some Good Moments Here and There
This film essentially begins with a minor league pitcher by the name of "Montgomery Brewster" (Richard Pryor) and his catcher "Spike Nolan" (John Candy) being arrested for a bar fight in which they hadn't started. If that wasn't bad enough, they are also dropped from the roster of their team once the news of their arrest is made public. Needless to say, both of them have hit rock bottom. Things change, however, when a lawyer appears and not only posts their bail but also pays off their fines. Even more startling is the news that a relative Montgomery never knew he had has died and left him with a $300 million-dollar inheritance. The problem is that he has to spend $30 million dollars within 30 days in order to collect-and there are several other conditions thrown in as well. And to make things worse, he isn't allowed to tell Spike or anyone else about these conditions either. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this film was basically a remake of a 1945 film by the same name--but with a few differences thrown in to make it seem more modern. And while it's certainly not the best comedy ever made, it had some good moments here and there, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Blood Work (2002)
A Detective Trying to Get to the Heart of the Matter
Having just undergone a successful heart transplant, a former Los Angeles detective by the name of "Terry McCaleb" (Clint Eastwood) is asked by a woman named "Graciella Rivers" (Wanda De Jesus) to investigate the death of her sister. Although he politely declines at first, he reluctantly agrees to look into the matter after he learns that Graciella's sister is the person who donated the heart that is beating inside of him. What Terry doesn't realize, however, is that this new investigation he has just accepted will lead him straight toward a serial killer who seems to have taken a personal interest in him. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was a fairly decent crime-drama which benefited from good acting by both of the actors just mentioned. Admittedly, the ending could have used a bit more work, even so, I enjoyed it for the most part, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Buffalo Gun (1961)
Three Country Music Singers Investigating Cattle Rustling Out West
This film begins in 1875 with the introduction of three lawmen named "Webb Pierce", "Carl Smith" and "Marty Robbins" (each played by popular country-western singers by the same name during the recording of this film) who have been sent to investigate the rustling of cattle intended for a nearby Cheyenne reservation. In the course of their investigation they also discover that a certain rifle known as the Buffalo Gun is being sold to renegade members of another tribe who have either joined the cattle rustlers or have taken to disturbing the peace by other violent means. Unfortunately, what none of the three lawmen realize is that the cattle rustlers have a couple of prominent citizens from a nearby town guiding them in their illegal activities. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that, despite the talents of the three aforementioned country singers, this low-budget Western was lacking in about every aspect that one might imagine. The plot was rather generic, the acting was bad, and the scenes looked like they were spliced together by a complete amateur. Even worse was the manner in which one or all of the three singers would break out in song at the drop of a hat. It would be funny if it wasn't so bad. Be that as it may, although I definitely liked the music of these three musicians back in the day, none of them did themselves any favors with this movie, and I have rated it accordingly. Below average.
Witchboard III: The Possession (1995)
The Last Film in the Witchboard Series
This film essentially begins with an elderly man by the name of "Francis" (Cedric Smith) showing an unemployed stockbroker named "Brian" (David Nerman) a secret way to tell the future and make money in the stock market. Not one to really believe in Ouija boards, Brian is quite skeptical at first. However, when he places a bet based upon what the Ouija board tells him, he immediately becomes a believer. The problem, however, is that Francis isn't exactly who he claims to be--and he has plans for both Brian and his young wife "Julie" (Elizabeth Lambert) which neither of them could ever suspect. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this film was slightly different than its two predecessors in that it features a bit more eroticism in the place of actual horror. Likewise, although it starts off rather well, in my opinion, the ending left something to be desired. Even so, while I don't consider this to be a great horror film by any means, I suppose it passed the time well enough, and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
Locked Up: A Mother's Rage (1991)
An Innocent Woman Sent to Prison
Wrongly convicted for a crime she did not commit, a single mother by the name of "Annie Gallagher" (Cheryl Ladd) has to rely on her sister "Cathy" (Jean Smart) to take care of her three children while she has to contend with a number of other serious issues during her incarceration. Needless to say, the addition of three young children also creates problems for Cathy as well. Meanwhile, the man responsible for framing Annie escapes justice altogether. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that I initially didn't expect much from this movie due to the fact that the overall scenario of an innocent person being sent to prison has, more or less, been done many times before. Fortunately, this film delves a bit deeper into some of the harsh realities that these people face which was complimented by decent acting on the part of both Cheryl Ladd and Jean Smart. That being said, this turned out to be fairly entertaining drama, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
West Side Story (2021)
An Enjoyable Remake of the 1961 Musical
Based on a Broadway play by the same name and inspired by William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", this film involves two rival gangs fighting for territory in one particular area of New York City. The first gang, known as the Jets and led by a young man named "Riff" (Mike Faist) are essentially white Americans from various European ancestry. The Sharks, on the other hand, are immigrants from Puerto Rico and feel discriminated against by everyone else in that particular neighborhood--especially the Jets. That said, things become especially intense when a former member of the Jets named "Tony" (Ansel Elgort) is seen dancing with "Maria" (Rachel Zegler)--who is the sister of the leader of the Sharks named "Bernardo" (David Alvarez). Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this was an enjoyable remake of the 1961 musical which benefited from good performances by all of the actors just mentioned. That being said, although I much preferred the 1961 version, I have no qualms about recommending this film to those who might be interested, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.
Da hai dao (1973)
An Entertaining Pirate Movie
This film essentially begins with a sea battle between a European ship and a Chinese vessel belonging to a notorious pirate by the name of "Chang Pao Tsai" (Lung Ti). Although clearly outgunned, the Chinese pirates manage to board the European ship and, after an intense battle, kill the foreign crew and seize all of the wealth aboard it. Unfortunately, not long after the battle, they discover that their own ship has sustained significant damage and, as a result, they decide to anchor not too far from a small village on the coast in order to acquire the supplies needed for repairs. Meanwhile, a notorious brigand by the name of "Hua Erh Tao" (Fan Mei-Sheng) manages to break out of the prison in this same city and, when he learns of the pirate ship nearby, becomes determined to become its captain to further his escape and also gain a measure of revenge upon Chang Pao Tsai for an earlier dispute between the two of them. To further complicate matters, Chanp Pao Tsai also has to contend with a government official named "Chiang Yu Lun (Ching Tien) and his sister "Erh Ku Nai-nai" (Feng Yu) who desperately want to collect the bounty on his head. But what none of them realize, however, is that a top Chinese general by the name of "Hu Yi" (David Cheung) has been secretly ordered to this village to coordinate efforts to eliminate piracy in that area-and this creates difficulties for all concerned. Now, rather than reveal any more, I will just say that this turned out to be an entertaining pirate film due in large part to the intricacies within the plot and the acting of Lung Ti who performed his role exceptionally well. Admittedly, almost all of the martial arts sequences were rather unrealistic but, even so, I enjoyed this movie for the most part, and I have rated it accordingly. Slightly above average.