Ice Pirates

Pros: Fairly good actors with a fairly good script, and some actual money for sets/costumes.

Cons: Some of the gags are more than a little heavy-handed.

The Bottom Line: This film tries to look like space operas of the '60s, but is actually much better. Good for some late-night laughs.

Review: “Ice Pirates” (1984) is rather an odd duck of a film. It has a good cast, although most of its “Name” members became much better known later. It has the look of a cheap SF knock-off with a fairly good budget. In fact, it’s rather like a cross between ...