The Island
Director: Michael Ritchie
Actors: Michael Caine, David Warner, Angela Punch McGregor
PlotBlair Maynard, a journalist seeking a thrilling investigative story, ventures to the Bermuda Triangle, a region infamous for mysterious disappearances. Accompanied by his son Justin, Blair intends to explore and report on these unexplained vanishings. Their journey, however, takes an ominous turn when they're abducted by a group of pirates, remnants of a long-lost colony. These modern-day buccaneers have lived in isolation, adhering to brutal and archaic ways, ruthlessly attacking ships and adding those they capture to their ranks.
Blair and Justin find themselves fighting for survival amidst the pirates' violent customs and archaic justice system. As he plots to escape, Blair must protect his son from indoctrination into the pirates' savage culture and confront the group's deadly leader. The story intricately blends themes of autonomy and peril, capturing the lengths a father will go to save his child from a perilous fate. Blair's investigative quest transforms into a harrowing battle for freedom against a shadowy, isolated society steeped in bloodshed and terror.
Writers: Peter Benchley
Release Date: 13 Jun 1980
Runtime: 114 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Island offers entertaining yet unremarkable fun with strong video and audio on Blu-ray, but its sparse extras may limit appeal to die-hard fans.
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