This special limited edition slipcover (designed by Haunt Love) is limited to 1,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them.
Since launching in 2016, Gunpowder & Sky has released 30+ feature films in partnership with leading services including HBO, Netflix, Hulu, Showtime and Starz. As an independent studio, they're known for groundbreaking music and pop-culture documentaries alongside narrative and genre cinema all of which manage to transgress conventions. In partnership with OCN, Gunpowder & Sky will release new titles on UHD and blu-ray alongside upgrades of current home video editions - with an attention to the best quality possible for home video and elaborate packaging. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!
New Year’s Eve 1999. Cappo (Elliot Edusah), Two Tonne (Jordan Peters) and Kidda (Reda Elazouar) drive through London in their tiny Peugeot 205, pumping a live garage set from the stereo and arguing about their Avirex jackets and Naf Naf imports. As the eighteen-year olds step into adulthood they know their lives and friendships are on the brink of change. Determined to end the century on a bang they drive from place to place in a desperate search for tickets for the best millennium party EVER. In their efforts to end up somewhere, they end up closer together.
directed by: Reggie Yates
starring: Elliot Edusah, Jordan Peters, Reda Elazouar, Kassius Nelson
2021 / 82 min / 2.00:1 / English DTS-HD MA 5.1
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Overall rating: 4.3333335 / 5 from 27 reviews.
This limited edition slipcover for the movie 'Pirates' is praised for its quality and value. Customers also appreciate the excellent release and packaging, which includes a Region A Blu-ray, trailer, audio commentary, EPK video, behind-the-scenes footage, and English SDH subtitles.
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"Entertaining buddy comedy release. Centers around a trip of characters making plans for welcoming the big, millennium new year. Fun story that sees the cast going through some hijinks in the end realizing what matters most. Random selection on my part that turned out s pleasant surprise."
"Pirates Radio. Cool slipcover. Great release."
"Decent film. Pretty good cast."
"From the awesome slipcover to the entire presentation, this one is worth picking up. A little gem here, all summed up in the title, Pirates."
"Never heard of this movie but it was super cheap so I got it. It’s a pretty good release with a nice slipcover. Not a lot of special features, but for the price I paid I can’t complain. Get it before it’s gone."
"As a release, Pirates finally gets the premium treatment it’s known for. Vinegar Syndrome presents it with care and confidence, framing the film as the high-production spectacle it was meant to be. The presentation feels deliberate and celebratory, acknowledging its place as a milestone rather than a novelty. The slipcover is a standout. Bold, lavish, and impeccably printed, it matches the film’s scale and ambition. It looks fantastic on the shelf and instantly signals that this is something special within a collection, not just another catalog title. The title itself still carries weight. Pirates remains synonymous with excess, scale, and spectacle, and revisiting it in this edition reinforces why it made such an impact. The craftsmanship, set pieces, and sheer audacity are front and center, presented in a way that respects its legacy. For collectors, this is the definitive way to own Pirates. A strong release, a striking slipcover, and a title that still commands attention make it an essential addition."
"This was a fun comedy movie and I like it."
"Really enjoyed this film"
"Pirates is a nostalgic and energetic film that delves into the lives of young Black Britons during a pivotal moment in history. The narrative is infused with a sense of optimism and the excitement of the impending new millennium. The film's strength lies in its authentic portrayal of friendship, culture, and the socio-political landscape of the time."
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