

The character names are also a joke- but I don’t think that was intentional! Perhaps meant as some sort of anti or parody, there are even priests and church talk here amid the brothels and, uh, pirate booty. Of course, a flair of self reverent humor helps, too. Yet there are huge strides towards action beyond the bedroom, non-sexual drama, even character development not seen in run of the mill pornos.

So, Pirates is by no means high drama, granted.

Though I’m not sure who or what Joone actually is, the attempt at something more than your average smut is much appreciated. However, the story from director Joone and co-writer Max Massimo isn’t that bad. I jest, sure, because critically looking at a porn film does take a tongue placed firmly in cheek after all.
