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Title: 2012 Treasure Island
Post by: Clan McCann on May 01, 2013, 02:41:43 PM
Has anyone seen the recent (2012) Treasure Island? It's a two part mini-series, Eddie Izzard plays Long John Silver, and some other top tier actors appear in small roles.

I thought overall that it was a pretty good take on the novel, but it veers from the book in a couple of ways that bugged me.

Good atmosphere, and I thought the young actor who played Jim Hawkins was pretty good.

Any one else want to weigh in?
Title: Re: 2012 Treasure Island
Post by: 3.14 on May 01, 2013, 04:27:53 PM
I absolutely loved the sound track, but have not been able to acquire a copy of it. As far as the movie goes, I enjoyed it.
Title: Re: 2012 Treasure Island
Post by: Sir Ironhead on May 01, 2013, 08:58:32 PM
It is very much a darker version, I think, and inserted a few interesting wrinkles into the story which was kinda neat.  I'd call it a re-imagining of the story.  It is out on DVD.
Title: Re: 2012 Treasure Island
Post by: Lady Kaalyn on May 02, 2013, 05:19:10 PM
Love his version of Lowlands away.

Treasure Island - Lowlands Away (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MejAICMZBQU#ws)