Written about rebels but created for the mainstream.

Rating: 6/10 (2 April 2009)

The Boat that Rocked, a comedy film set around pirate radio in the 60s, had what I expected- a couple of laughs, a good soundtrack, and an eclectic 60s wardrobe- but for something based on a real phenomenon, it was rather unrealistic and the plot was weak. Around midway I found it was completely relying on music and at times I wondered if people would burst into song- I could see this being adapted as a musical for the West End. The protagonists and antagonists were so extreme it did end up being quite a pantomime and it out-cheesed many a Rom Com. It's good to look at and has an energy but I think it would've made a better TV series than film. Overall I felt it was a film written about rebels but created for the mainstream.