This is one of the most gimmicky films I've ever seen come out of the 90's, let alone any decade. I can just picture the producers thinking of every 90's cliche they could add to the mix and putting it in: pizza, pirates, swashbuckling heroes, dated and less-than-decent special effects, really unfitting mullets, you name it. Don't forget the whole stampede of wacky sound effects that fit perfectly- much in the same way a square peg fits in a round hole. With all it's flaws though, and obvious low budget, it's a film I think deserves a good watch- even if just for how ridiculous it is. It is definitely in the "so bad it's good" category of films, in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, it does some things really well. The visuals are actually quite nice, and allow for some good cinematography, even if those opportunities are missed, sometimes. The film does a good job of telling a fun, engaging story, even if it does get really cheesy sometimes (and I mean REALLY cheesy). Settle down with some pizza, prepare to cringe a bit, and take a trip back into the nineties.
Review of Magic Island
