As so often happens, the very market for which GEORGE'S ISLAND, a poorly scripted and less than competently directed children's adventure, is targeted is the very one which will benefit least from it; too much emphasis is placed on violence and, above all, cruelty to children, to be in any
way suitable for young viewers.
The opening spotlights the infamous Captain Kidd (Gary Reinike), who's busy burying treasure and decapitating a sidekick with whom he's disenchanted. Two hundred and fifty-eight years whiz by, bringing the story to the present day. George Waters (Nathaniel Moreau) lives with his grandfather (Ian
Bannen), a retired sea captain. George's imagina...
Released:
1991
Rated:
PG
Length:
89 mins