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FLOP CULTURE CUTTHROAT ISLAND

Why it was a good idea (on paper)

fter his success with Renny Harlin aimed to revitalise the spirit of classic high-seas blockbusters with modern event- movie gusto. With Geena Davis and) upfront, Harlin promised a spectacle to leave audiences “gasping in awe”, anchored in old-school charm.

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