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Created Jan 28, 2013 06:40PM PST • Edited Jan 28, 2013 06:40PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   An updated made-for-TV look at the classic tale of the search for Flint’s treasure. Reconnect with young Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, and the other characters we remember so well as they set out on the famous journey. This movie is a great reminder about why Stevenson’s story is so great. It is almost scary to watch a movie version for fear that it might detract from its original greatness. However, this version does it solid justice. Rum drinking, treasure hoarding, swashbuckling, thievery, conniving, and the ultimate respect for the justice of the seas are all apparent, as is some darn good acting.

4. Acting

   Very Good 3.5

   Toby Regbo and Eddie Izzard have the lion’s share of the acting as Jim Hawkins and Long John Silver respectively. A very decent job by both. David Harwood is a standout as the dramatic Billy Bones, who gets his due early on. Appearances by Donald Sutherland as the revered Captain Flint. Elija Wood also shows his face, but not much of a part.

5. Male Stars Very Good 3.5

6. Female Stars Very Good 3.5

7. Female Costars Very Good 3.5

8. Male Costars Very Good 3.5

10. Film

    Good 3.0

    Nothing special with the production, but it is a cut above most made-for-TV movies.

11. Direction Good 3.0

12. Play Good 3.0

13. Music Good 3.0

14. Visuals Good 3.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 1.7

17. Sex Titillating 1.7

18. Violence Fierce 1.7

19. Rudeness Salty 1.7

21. Reality

    Glib 1.9

22. Circumstantial Glib 1.9

23. Biological Glib 1.9

24. Physical Glib 1.9