The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie (2008)
41 %
Reviews Counted: 29 Fresh: 12 Rotten:17 Average Rating: 4.7/10
Consensus:
This Veggietale should please the youngest crowds, but the silly script will tire the more discerning viewer.
Runtime: 86 mins
Theatrical Release: Jan 11, 2008 Wide
Box Office: $12,701,880
Synopsis: From the creators of 2002's wildly successful Jonah--A VeggieTales Movie comes a new story of heroism in the beloved VeggieTales' world, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything Now, we follow the comic misadventures of three animated veggie pals who reluctantly set sail for adventure and... [More]
Genre: Childrens
Starring: Mike Nawrocki, Phil Vischer
Director: Mike Nawrocki
Screenwriter: Phil Vischer
Producer: Paula Marcus, David Pitts, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki
Composer: Kurt Heinecke
Screenwriter: Phil Vischer
Producer: Paula Marcus, David Pitts, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki
Composer: Kurt Heinecke
Pre-order it on DVD
Reviews
While the movie is harmless, it lacks a certain spark to be really entertaining. Lots of the jokes are flat and obvious, without being awful.
Comment
08/22/08
Not only did I want to go to sleep the entire time, but I wouldn't watch this movie again if you told me my life depended on it.
05/17/08
As I wasn’t expecting much, I must say that Pirates doesn’t disappoint.
02/01/08
Young children appreciate all the bouncing shapes and bright colors (speaking of which, you might wonder why Robert the Terrible is a darker shade of green than any of his relatives), but anyone over six will be bored early and often.
01/17/08
I kept hoping someone would arrive on the scene with a Veg-O-Matic and put a stop to it.
01/15/08
The notion of no arms, especially when they're sword fighting and the swords just sort of float in front of their bodies, seems like a long way to go to establish unique cartoon characters.
01/14/08
While there's adventure and clever gags... I could have done with a little more silliness and some more songs like 'The Hairbrush Song' and 'Bellybutton.'
01/13/08
The colorful but limited animation can seem static on the big screen, but the gentle humor and equally gentle lessons will appeal to younger children and long-time fans.
01/12/08
It's full of mild goofiness and equally mild messages about believing in yourself. It's all good-natured enough. It just isn't actually good.
01/12/08
Will probably bring more tiny buccaneers into the VeggieTales fold, but some adult viewers may feel like walking the plank before the film is over.
01/12/08
I have to admit that this animated VeggieTales endeavor is far more entertaining and artistically competent than anything offered in the last two Pirates of the Caribbean movies.
01/11/08
The trio learns that heroes come in all sizes, hardly a revelation to audiences of any age.
01/11/08
Top Critic
This is no savvy Toy Story. It's a boilerplate plot like one you might find in any morning cartoon.
01/11/08
Top Critic
It's a much better film than the last big-screen Veggie outing, with good-looking character design, catchy songs, a wisecracking script and more skillfully disguised messages.
01/11/08
Top Critic
Aside from the fun musical scenes, the script is pretty lackluster, and the animation could generously be described as old-fashioned.
01/11/08
Top Critic
A gentle adventure-comedy that sails a heroes' journey so straight and true that Joseph Campbell would smile.
01/11/08
Top Critic
Pirates scores with adventure, humor and a morality tale rather than a standard biblical message.
01/11/08
Top CriticRelated Forums
Check out the Brand new trailer
by: celebslides 12/31/07
by: celebslides 12/31/07
Pictures
Trailers & Clips
News
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Nicholson and Freeman Team Up For #1 Hit
posted by Alex Vo January 13, 2008
Senior citizen superstars grabbed control of the North American box office as the end-of-life tale The Bucket List...
posted by Alex Vo January 13, 2008
Senior citizen superstars grabbed control of the North American box office as the end-of-life tale The Bucket List...
Critical Consensus: Bucket Gets Kicked, The Orphanage is Certified Fresh, In the Name of the King Not Screened
posted by Tim Ryan January 10, 2008
This week at the movies, we've got two wild and crazy guys, pious crooks, botanical buccaneers, haunted expatriates,...
posted by Tim Ryan January 10, 2008
This week at the movies, we've got two wild and crazy guys, pious crooks, botanical buccaneers, haunted expatriates,...
Box Office Guru Preview: Captain Jack and Captain Morgan Set Sail
posted by Gitesh Pandya January 10, 2008
For the first time in three weeks, studios will pack a Friday with plenty of new releases as four films open or expand...
posted by Gitesh Pandya January 10, 2008
For the first time in three weeks, studios will pack a Friday with plenty of new releases as four films open or expand...
Around the Network
• The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie at Rotten Tomatoes
• The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie at IGN
• The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A Veggietales Movie at IGN
IGN RSS Feeds