I loved the concept ... which is why I was so displeased with the film. How could PIRATES IN SPACE not turn out cool?? Somehow they accomplished the impossible!

Admittedly, I was spoiled by Muppet Treasure Island being the only Treasure Island adaptation I was familiar with, which at the time I did not know was the best pirate movie ever ... I've said this a thousand times and doubtless will again: despite all the silly singing, mugging for the camera, and throwaway gags, MTI still has more heart than TP, which actively set out to have it. And is more swashbuckling. In (I think) four minutes less.