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Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90Little White LiesCheyenne BunsieLittle White LiesCheyenne BunsieThrough his infectiously likeable and talented protagonists, Yates’ rollicking dialogue captures the brilliance of youth in all its bold foolishness and earnestness.
- 80The Observer (UK)Simran HansThe Observer (UK)Simran HansIt’s a bouncy, grin-inducing romp through Caribbean takeaways, designer boutiques stacked with Moschino streetwear and one ill-advised trip south of the river.
- 80Screen DailyFionnuala HalliganScreen DailyFionnuala HalliganEveryone commits to Pirates as if it’s the first time this story has been told, and in a way, that’s true. A joyous feature film centring around British Black and Asian male teenagers whose problems are exactly the same as every other teenager in the country makes it revolutionary within that familiar framework.
- 80We Got This CoveredMartin CarrWe Got This CoveredMartin CarrIn a world where everything is hyperconnected, Pirates looks to revel in a simpler time when neighborhoods were worlds unto themselves. This reveling is something it achieves with flair and room to spare, as a fully-fledged writer-director steps up to make his mark.
- 75The Film StageChristopher SchobertThe Film StageChristopher SchobertPirates is a fine film, and for Peters, Edusah, Elazour, and director Yates, it is undoubtedly a preview of even greater successes to come.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawThe film pinballs cheerfully about the place, from crisis to crisis, from losing the tickets to getting back the tickets, with no great narrative purpose other than fun.