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Back in the long long ago that was my sophomore year of high school, back when Johnny Depp was still trying to live down 21 Jump Street, back before Pirates of the Caribbean was anything more than a ride, there was Cutthroat Island.  Featuring Matthew Modine and Geena Davis, this fun pirate action thriller of the past comes back to us on Blu-ray courtesy of Lions Gate.

When the quasi-legendary pirate Morgan Adams (Geena Davis in a big surprise) goes forth on a quest to find the treasure that comprises her family’s legacy, she’s pursued by her uncle, who wants the treasure himself, and the various authorities of the British Crown who want both her brought to justice, and while they’re at it, a cut of that treasure.  Can Morgan manage to lay claim to her legacy and dodge most of the Caribbean, who just happens to be after her?

Considering that this one beat Pirates of the Caribbean to the punch by somewhere in the neighborhood of half a decade–even had the adorable monkey sidekick–you’d think this would get a lot more attention than it does.  That and it’s a downright entertaining movie, let’s not forget that.  There’s lots of sailing and fun and explosions and treasure and suchlike to be had here, and it’s a great watch that I’ve loved ever since my high school days.

The Screenhead Ten Scale, thusly, hands over an eight out of ten to a fantastic pirate romp that beat Pirates of the Caribbean to the punch by a good long while.  If you liked witty Jack, there’s no reason you won’t enjoy Morgan Adams.

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Their youngest son Billy witnesses a series of tragic accidents, including one that shattered his whole family. The ensuing accident of guilt, truth and self discovery may be just what his family needs to move on.  Geena Davis stars as the mom and I believe you can see her at the end of this trailer.  The trailer is a teaser, so it doesn’t say much. But it looks interesting.

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While out doing promotion for 12 Rounds, director Renny Harlin revealed that a sequel to his 1996 hit The Long Kiss Goodnight is in the works, though it is a while off.

"You know I would love to [make the sequel] and I’ve talked about it but it’s definitely a rumour,” he said. “Right now there’s nothing really cooking on it."

The original had Geena Davis play spy Samantha Caine who lost her memory and become a housewife. She, however, soon recalls her memories and skills start to reemerge as she tries to hunt down those who tried to kill her.

Harlin apparently has a story ready for the sequel, noting that it would focus on Davis’s daughter from the first movie where she was six years old, but who now would be about 19 or 20.

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