But what accounts for the film’s wild underperformance with audiences?

And doesCutthroat Islandtruly deserve such an infamous reputation?

If we made the film, there was at least some chance we could survive."

Cutthroat-Island

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The company was dead.

Everybody knew that one way or another, this was their last movie."

To make matters worse, the film’s budget was steadily rising.

Matthew Modine and Geena Davis in Cutthroat Island

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Is ‘Cutthroat Island’ Worth Watching Despite Its Infamous Reputation?

In short, absolutely!

No viewer will mistakeCutthroat Islandas a masterpiece or an even particularly notable entry in thepirate-themed action subgenre.

Geena Davis and Matthew Modine in Cutthroat Island

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Matthew Modine and Geena Davis in Cutthroat Island

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