Even though I have 3 other versions of this movie, and the Disney version with Robert Newton will always be my favorite, I have to say that this was a fantastic movie. it was on point with a few details that is left out of the Disney version that I felt was was should be told. The first being that when they reach the island and Jim runs away, the pirates set out looking for him and Long John gets into a fight with a new "recruit". This scene shows the scallywag that Long John really is and why he is feared by his crew even with just one leg. The other was the capture the ship scene where Israel Hands and Jim Hawkins go at it. This version is more true to the novel which makes more appealing to the true pirate fan. The music in this version fits the story in my opinion, and it shows what a schemer Long John really is playing both his crew and Captain Smollet's company to get the end result. It also reveals that though Benn Gun may have been marooned 3 years, he didn't lose his treacherous side and the end result was he was able to outsmart Long John and his crew. Long John gets away in the end, as so goes the novel and makes off for smoother waters. This a great movie for the pirate at heart and is recommended for your collection of swashbuckling movies
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