Is 'The Boat That Rocked' a flop?

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Pha

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I never fancied this film, even though I normally love Richard Curtis movies. I notice that it is now about number 6 in the UK top 10, having grossed
 
It was panned by almost all the critics, and it's possible that the massive marketing campaign was counterproductive. All those interviews in all the papers, former pirate DJs turning up on TV and radio, soundtrack albums being advertised on the cinemas' web sites etc may have put existing Curtis fans off by making the film seem too anoraky.

It's nowhere near as bad a film as some of the reviews suggested. The cinematography is gorgeous, the music is great (if nothing like what was really played on pirate radio at the time) and the cast are excellent (particularly Philip Seymour Hoffman). But it's not in the same league as some of Curtis's earlier films - and just not as funny.
 
I didnt think that all the critics panned it, if i remember rightly Jonathan Ross said it was really good and a nice film?

I havent watched it as it isnt really my cup of tea but I am sure that some reviews have said it is a good film.
 
I would only watch this for the soundtrack.

But I've been told it's not good and the songs that were in it only lasted a few seconRAB. So I bought the soundtrack and didn't bother with the movie.
 
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