I first saw this film as a child when my dad recorded it off the TV... he thought I'd enjoy it as it's a fun pirate film, and so I did! Savage Islands isn't a masterpiece, it is simply great entertainment. Tommy Lee Jones is lively and seemed to enjoy his light-hearted role, though there are some nice dramatic scenes amongst the high-sea frolics and the moving, upbeat Trevor Jones soundtrack.

You may think that one notable scene is a rip-off of a similar situation from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom... however this was made a year earlier.

With stunning South Pacific scenery, laughs and plenty of action, Savage Islands is a solid example of a purely entertaining adventure movie - notably one that be enjoyed by children and adults alike.