Treasure Island

I have already blogged on the Muppet version and the prequel Black Sails. It is rumored that a re-make is in development. We will have to wait and see.

I will have to admit here that I have only read sections of this book. I have never been interested in reading it in its entirety. Amazon writes, "Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on 23 May 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title Treasure Island or, the mutiny of the Hispaniola with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North. Traditionally considered a coming-of-age story, Treasure Island is a tale noted for its atmosphere, characters and action, and also as a wry commentary on the ambiguity of morality – as seen in Long John Silver – unusual for children's literature. It is one of the most frequently dramatized of all novels. The influence of Treasure Island on popular perceptions of pirates is enormous, including such elements as treasure maps marked with an "X", schooners, the Black Spot, tropical islands, and one-legged seamen bearing parrots on their shoulders". All in all, I say: SKIP IT and watch the movies unless you love pirates.

A tv series in 2012 with Wood (Oliver Twist) and Izzard (The Riches), and dream boat Penry-Jones (White Chapel). All in all, I say: SEE IT - how could you not.

A 90s version I have never heard of. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

This is a 90s gem of a film with Bale (Batman) and Heston (10 Commandments). I have bad news though - I didn't really like it. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

A horrible modern version made in the 80s. NO NO NO NO - made in France - should I write it again? NO

Filmed in the 70s and more on the scary side. All in all, I say: SKIP IT

This gem came out in the 50s by Disney. All in all, I say: SEE IT Disney has a way to get kids hooked on stuff - they did a decent job with this.

This 30s version was in black and white - a talkie though. This one is a true Hollywood classic. All in all, I say: SEE IT