Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

Nonureva Really Surprised!

Voxitype Good films always raise compelling questions, whether the format is fiction or documentary fact.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

kitellis-98121 Having read through a lot of the reviews here, it seems plain that this film really is a case of "love it or loathe it".And I love it.Having said that, I also find myself agreeing with everything BAD that has been said about it, as well as everything good. And that's a very bizarre and unusual thing, is it not?I can't disagree with any of the criticisms. It is poorly written and directed. The plot is thin, and consists entirely of unfunny set-pieces and subplots. The humour is crass, obvious, unoriginal, and desperate. The main character is limp and insipid. The main villain is over the top. All the characters are two-dimensional. Phillip Seymour Hoffman looks smelly and in need of a good scrub (one reviewer pointed this out about him in several of his films and I have to agree).And I also agree wholeheartedly with the praise. The soundtrack is awesome. The entire film is great fun. All the characters are likeable, apart from the villains - who are enjoyable to hate. The overall story (or situation, if "story" is too strong a word) seems unusual and original. The cast is stellar, including some fun cameos. It is nicely photographed with fun, colourful costumes and good production design. There are some nicely choreographed "dance" numbers with the ensemble cast. And the last portion of the film, from when the boat begins to sink, is surprisingly DRAMATIC, ACTION-PACKED, EXCITING, MOVING, and SATISFYING. As another reviewer pointed out, it's worth watching the whole film, just for the ending.The only part of the critical "noise" that I must disagree with is the complaint that the ending is "copied" from Titanic. Those critics failed to recognise a homage when they saw it. And it was so well done that they should have simply enjoyed it anyway!But boy, it sure seemed to make all the haters angry!Personally I'm happy to be a lover rather than a hater, at least as far as this particular film is concerned. It's no great masterpiece. It isn't even a great addition to the Richard Curtis catalogue, being inarguably one of his lesser works. But it is uplifting, enjoyable, feel-good fun, if you are in the right mood, and not feeling too demanding or hyper-critical. I've watched it twice now, and will doubtless watch it again.

akrill Even my vision is enough to see what a strong idea inside this movie, and obviously the film crew didn't bring everything they want into the film. But it's not the only problem: That Boat That Rocked is also too long story/too boring in some moments, and I couldn't forgive it.

Gilartur Other reviewers have said it all and very well. The whole thing is downright embarrassing. It seems to me this movie is hardly anything more than a rich catalog of gross macho clichés and randy fantasies about the sixties, seasoned with a great load of pitiful and obscene humour. It should probably rank high in the "American Pie" movie genre, but as a tribute to the era history, music and fight for freedom, this is but a failure of biblical magnitude. The characterization and the acting are about as subtle as a Monthy Python's. This mess of a movie made me positively cringe till I decided to jump off that stinking tub of a boat...

LieneMik Entertaining. Hilarious. Cheesy at moments and not always historically accurate, but so uplifting! A solid feel-good film. That's how I would describe „The Boat that Rocked". The film is set in the late 60s and its story follows young Carl, who is sentenced by his mom to go live on a ship, where his uncle works. As he steps on board, he takes a spin on a carousel ride that will flip his life upside down. The ship shelters an illegal radio station, its eccentric DJs and a few other, but, just as important, characters. As Richard Curtis is a well known director, he's managed to gather one of the most exceptional casts I've seen for a while. Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy and Nick Frost add another great performance to their list of already impeccable work. Tom Sturridge, supposedly the main character of the film, is a new discovery. You can see that the cast had great fun filming this movie. The one thing that makes this ride truly rock is the music. If you haven't fallen in love with the 60s music, you will after this film. The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Leonard Cohen, The Who and Jimi Hendrix, these are just a few of the artists which form its amazing soundtrack. Many diss this film for its historical inaccuracies, for the partly anachronistic music that is used. This film is flawed, no doubt. There is no revolutionary message hidden in it or a strong plot. And it weirdly consists of mainly subplots. Despite all that, the film makes you want to join the cast dancing on board. It is a film of friendship and love. It is lighthearted and makes you smile like a dork even at the cheesiest moments. Even its very predictable ending doesn't take away much of that. I dare to say that this film will give energy to both the young and the old. Do not watch it for the plot or in search for accurate facts. Watch it for the characters and the emotions. Just lay back and enjoy the party.