Pirates

[julix]

I am going to see Pirates dead Man's chest tommorrow morning..................here is to hoping it is good.

[martok2112]

FILM:   PIRATES OF THE CARRIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST                                                            
DISTRIBUTOR:    WALT DISNEY PICTURES                                              
DIRECTOR:         GORE VERBINSKI                                
PRINCIPAL CAST:    Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom. Kiera Nightley, Bill Nighy, Stellan Skarsgard                                                                                                                  
MPAA RATING:           PG-13 for intense sequences of adventure violence, including frightening images.  
RUNTIME: 2hours, 30 minutes

Story: 3.5/5
Acting: 5/5
Sound:  5/5  
Visuals:  4.5/5
Endorphin Factor:  3/5
Big Screen Experience: 5/5
Scoring system:
Average:  4.3/5

MOVIES IT COULD BE COMPARED TO: Pirates of the Carribbean:Curse of the Black Pearl

DETAILS:   First, allow me to express my disappointment with the crowd with which I saw this film.  After a teaser trailer of Transformers, practically the whole theatre erupted in derisive laughter.  Hopefully, a more detailed trailer might bring a few more oohs and ahhs instead of BWAH HA HAAAS!

   Ah, but onto the movie subject for review.

   Well, I'd have to say that although I enjoyed this film, I found it rather wanting as compared to the first film.   Yes, there was humor, swashbuckling, romance, and even a ship battle, but one of the reasons I loved the first film so much was because it was frackin' hilarious.   This film had its humor, and indeed, I got a few good laughs out of it, but it just didn't strike me with the same intensity that Curse of the Black Pearl did.

   Visually, some great effects...especially with the Kraken.

   Soundwise, well...everything sounded perfect for a pirate film, right down to Hans Zimmer's wonderful score.

   All the actors were spot on with their characters....again, I just found the humor a wee bit less than I did in the first film.

   The story was good, and directly leads up to the planned second sequel... I hope it comes soon.  I don't think I want to wait two or three years for a third POTC film.

BOTTOM LINE:  Saw it as a evening feature, and did not feel that my money was wasted.  A good story, entertaining.

SIDE NOTE:  I was amazed at one thing regarding box office.   Never once, not even on the sneak preview nite for Superman Returns did that film get a "SOLD OUT" for any showing.  Pirates on the other hand has had six SOLD OUT shows in a row.   It saddens me, because I really want Superman to do well.

[julix]

I thought the film was pretty good very visually beautiful. I do think the story was too complex. It was like they tried to do a little too much. The film was also much darker. I did find myself confused at times or trying hard to figure out parts of the story............perhaps I was having a slow night. I thought the actors did very good and there were some surprises and a killer ending. I am glad the next installment comes out next summer. I do feel the first was a much better film but that is often the case isn't it? I also noted that Captain Jack did not seem to have as big a part as Orlando Bloom"s character had in this installment. The story in parts focused on Will a bit more which was fine, I just was so anxious to watch the Captain...........Overall I agree with Steve's evaluation and rating.  On a side note the lines were impossible at our theater as well.  It has been a long time since that many were sold out and I had trouble getting to a show.............
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[julix]

Has anyone else seen this?

[julix]

Look at these box office totals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoa :shock:


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