The Bluff

2026

Action / Adventure / Drama / History

56
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 62% · 46 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 62% · 250 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.8/10 10 12613 12.6K

pirate sister-in-law caribbean sea aggressive 19th century female pirate

Plot summary

When her tranquil life on a remote island is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past and unleash her deadly talents to save her family from a ruthless siege.

Director

Frank E. Flowers Photo
Frank E. Flowers

Top cast

Priyanka Chopra Photo
Priyanka Chopra as Ercell
Karl Urban Photo
Karl Urban as Captain Connor
Zack Morris Photo
Zack Morris as Weston
David Field Photo
David Field as Pastor Bradley
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24 fps
1 hr 43 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by 6 / 10

"They came looking for bloody Mary.. and bloody is what they're gonna get"

A family's home is invaded by violent men seeking riches. Very much a 2002's "Panic Room" with a Pirate costume in Halloween, or a more dangerous "Home Alone" type of premise.. where the female lead needs to survive and protect their family.And while I feel the core premise could be easily switched to a different genre or context and would work just fine.. the use of Pirates and the setting is appealing enough (Karl Urban as a pirate Captain? Sign me up!).Conceptually, I really like the idea of a dying breed seeking freedom through betrayal and a reward.. where there's also an element of love, but one's survival is more important. The execution is good, visually pretty and entertaining. Suffice to say their choice of words were not the best, as most interactions and one-liners could have been much better and have more depth.I would have also liked to be surprised, for it to have more layers. As it stands, it is perfectly okay.
Reviewed by 6 / 10

It's a Pirate movie for goodness sake

I must admit I do not fully understand the bad reviews. Let's start off by stating the obvious, it's a dang pirate movie!!! How original can they make it, I mean a pirate, is a pirate, is a pirate; they are known for specific things. This movie does those things pretty darn well. If you started watching this movie hoping to find a new Jack Sparrow, you know nothing about what a pirate was.I get it the movie became predictable, but it did throw a few unexpected twists at you. Priyanka did a brilliant job, she carried the movie, but she was the focus of the entire movie so carrying the movie rested heavily on her shoulders. The other actors did great too. I watched because I'm a fan of Karl Urban, I thought he did a good job for what his character was.I thought the setting was gorgeous, the action was entertaining and done well. I never once thought to myself of that's a stunt double for sure, the fight scenes were seamless. The acting wasn't forced by anyone. For these reasons I gave 6 stars. It's not as terrible as some reviewers try to convince you it is. Watch it for it is, a pirate movie (not Jack Sparrow's version of a pirate) packed with action, fights, and blood. Now, let me say this I love Jack Sparrow, I have nothing against dear Jack, but Jack was not a "real pirate", for lack of a better term, he was brilliant in his own right so you cannot watch other pirate movies and try to compare them to him.So I suggest, take a chance, give it a go. You might be surprised. Let's now address the question, would I watch this movie again? My answer would be yes. Its a well done average movie. Nothing special, nothing outstanding, just good, simple entertainment. On to the next.
Reviewed by 6 / 10

Simple, but Entertaining

"The Bluff" is one of those films that doesn't aim high but still manages to do its job fairly well. It's not profound, nor particularly ambitious, but it knows how to keep the audience engaged from start to finish.The plot is straightforward and doesn't try to be overly complex. There aren't many surprises, and the themes remain surface-level, yet the narrative flows smoothly enough to maintain interest. The pacing helps a lot; it moves at a steady rhythm that avoids long dull moments.Performances are solid. The cast carries the material competently, giving just enough credibility to make the story work. Nothing groundbreaking, but nothing distracting either.Overall, "The Bluff" is quite entertaining for what it is. It may not leave a lasting impression or offer much depth, but it delivers a watchable and enjoyable experience.
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