Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (Official Thread)

[Drew Beringer]

Official Thread, I'm pumped to see it.

[make_this_hurt]

i don't care.

[cahrishurr]

i don't care.

haha someones a little cranky

[Evolution Kid]

I was going go Thursday just to possibly get in before all the high schools get out, then my bro say no, we're going Friday so he can bring his girlfriend...

[cahrishurr]

I wanna see this asap but i dunno when i will have time. Possibly Saturday night but im thinking tickets will be hard to come by.

[selftitled85]

im nervous its going to be even more disappointing than the second one.

[cahrishurr]

im nervous its going to be even more disappointing than the second one.

Really? I found the second one to be great..what was disappointing about it for you?

[Drew Beringer]

I dunno when I'm gonna see it. It's a smart move by Disney to release it to theaters so early.

[Drew Beringer]

Yeah I loved the second one.

[FondestMemory]

i haven't seen either of the first two, but this one looks awesome.

no way i'll have time to watch the first two before this weekend though, so who knows if i'll even make it out to see it.

[selftitled85]

Really? I found the second one to be great..what was disappointing about it for you?

for me i found the movies best jokes to be the jokes that are offsprings from the first movie...which is lame.

i thought davey jones boat/crew looked incredible and the special effects were wonderful. but i thought the overall story was also relatively lame and a lot less original than the first one.

but i will still see it in theatres.

[cahrishurr]

i haven't seen either of the first two, but this one looks awesome.

no way i'll have time to watch the first two before this weekend though, so who knows if i'll even make it out to see it.

Dude you cant go see Pirates 3 without seeing the first two. I mean sure you might be able to figure out whats going on but theres a bit of backstory...and plus the first two movies are amazing.

[FondestMemory]

Dude you cant go see Pirates 3 without seeing the first two. I mean sure you might be able to figure out whats going on but theres a bit of backstory...and plus the first two movies are amazing.

yeah, i refuse to see it until i watch the first two. which is why i'm not gonna make it this weekend.

which sucks, because i'm actually really excited to see this one. it looks fucking awesome. i'll get a hold of the first two and watch them as soon as i can.

i like the dude who's head looks like an octopus.

[Jonathan Bautts]

Shrek opened on Thursday at 10 and they didn't count it towards the weekend total, so Pirates Thursday gross will probably be the same.

[cahrishurr]

yeah, i refuse to see it until i watch the first two. which is why i'm not gonna make it this weekend.

which sucks, because i'm actually really excited to see this one. it looks fucking awesome. i'll get a hold of the first two and watch them as soon as i can.

i like the dude who's head looks like an octopus.

The whole series is great...i put it up there with Lord of the Rings as far as great trilogys in my lifetime. Davy Jones (octopus head) is an awesome villian!

[chokeychicken]

im so glad its not at midnight thursday like the 2nd one. i fell asleep. that thing was so long.

[AshesAshes]

Im kinda iffy about how long it is

[fluke182]

I'm going to go to a matinee on Sunday. I hope I don't hate it, but man, I really didn't like the second one.

[TJ Wells]

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest = Worst movie of 2006.

I'm just saying.

Had to see it three times because I fell asleep the first two.


Suffice to say I won't be seeing this.

[buysoap]

I am in no rush to see this movie with 200 teeny Johnny Depp fans :shrug:

[williek311]

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest = Worst movie of 2006.

I'm just saying.

Had to see it three times because I fell asleep the first two.


Suffice to say I won't be seeing this.

I wouldn't say its the worst movie of 06 but it wasn't that good. I hated the fact that they used the same jokes from the first again. I'm in no rush to see this but I will prob see it the first week.

[hayLAYuhROSE]

I am in no rush to see this movie with 200 teeny Johnny Depp fans :shrug:


i went to see pirates 2 at the midnight showing, and there were no teeny fans of johnny depp, probably because it was a school day the next day or whatev. but there were hardcore pirates fans, dressed up as pirates, and when we all got bored of waiting for the movie, they gave us a sword show. its was pretty funny.

[StandMyBrothers]

I'm going at 8, better than going at 12

[buysoap]

i went to see pirates 2 at the midnight showing, and there were no teeny fans of johnny depp, probably because it was a school day the next day or whatev. but there were hardcore pirates fans, dressed up as pirates, and when we all got bored of waiting for the movie, they gave us a sword show. its was pretty funny.
Lucky you

Here in MA it's all ZOMGZ JOHNNY IS SOOOOOOOOO HAAAAAAAAAWTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

But I didn't see a midnight screening or anything

[hayLAYuhROSE]

Lucky you

Here in MA it's all ZOMGZ JOHNNY IS SOOOOOOOOO HAAAAAAAAAWTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

But I didn't see a midnight screening or anything


hahahhaha. yeah but during the movie there were random RRRRRRRRRRs! it made me laugh. they were fully dressed up too. hats, feathers, swords, and vests.

midnight screening was horrible. it was too long to see that late at night. i think i would have liked it better if i wasnt falling asleep in my chair.

[Evolution Kid]

Lucky you

Here in MA it's all ZOMGZ JOHNNY IS SOOOOOOOOO HAAAAAAAAAWTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

But I didn't see a midnight screening or anything
That's pretty much why I would've preferred to go see it Thursday, rather than wait until the weekend when all the schools are officially out for summer/

[Blake Solomon]

it will have an asteriks in my mind. The second one was such a "middle" movie, but I still loved it. Pirates 3 is going to be the best of the series.

[Drew Beringer]

I can't decide if I want to see it on Thursday or not.

[FOBcareemo]

im excited but not nearly as excited as my sister, fuckin hot topic

[SePaMc]

The theater here is doing Thurs 8, 9:30, and 11:30.

I think I'm gonna hit up the 9:30.Can't Wait.

My most anticipated of the year -- unless Dark Knight can actually hit theaters in Dec.

[Drew Beringer]

The theater here is doing Thurs 8, 9:30, and 11:30.

I think I'm gonna hit up the 9:30.Can't Wait.

My most anticipated of the year -- unless Dark Knight can actually hit theaters in Dec.
Haha it's not. That "See You In December" is most likely referring to a trailer being released then.

[SePaMc]

Haha it's not. That "See You In December" is most likely referring to a trailer being released then.

I figure its poster/trailer/release date/pic of joker with hair ---- something in that vein.

But I'll still hope for the movie.

:)

[SteveLikesMusic]

The previews keep going on about THE ANSWERS TO SECRETS BEING REVEALED

but um...I don't even remember anything being unanswered...

[TJ Wells]

I will definitely be seeing Waitress alone this weekend :-)

[meeotch]

I'm finally going to watch Dead Man's Chest and hopefully see it in the next few weeks. I really enjoyed Curse of the Black Pearl.

[Jared Kaufman]

I'm sure it's obvious I'm amped; love the first two.

[make_this_hurt]

haha someones a little cranky
haha. i don't care about the record. it's stupid now. and has been for awhile. i want to see the movie. but who the fuck cares about the record?

[summerstars19]

I'm finally going to watch Dead Man's Chest and hopefully see it in the next few weeks. I really enjoyed Curse of the Black Pearl.
Wait, you haven't seen Dead Man's Chest yet? Do it...do it.

[nfggc10]

The previews keep going on about THE ANSWERS TO SECRETS BEING REVEALED

but um...I don't even remember anything being unanswered...You obviously didn't see the 2nd one then because there's at least 4 major plot lines that are "unanswered."

[buysoap]

I will definitely be seeing Waitress alone this weekend :-)
I want to go see something else this weekend because the theater will be empty, and I love it when that happens. I saw Hollywoodland and The Last Kiss on the same night in abandoned theaters ... greatest cinema experience for me ever :-D

[TJ Wells]

I get uncomfortable in empty theaters for some reason. I don't know why.

[buysoap]

I get uncomfortable in empty theaters for some reason. I don't know why.
I get incredibly happy hahaha

[Burnout2888]

I've tried so hard to like these movies... I just can't. They aren't the worst movies I've ever seen, but they are very forgettable and I do not get much enjoyment out of them either...

I hope everyone who likes this series has a good time though.

[meeotch]

Wait, you haven't seen Dead Man's Chest yet? Do it...do it.
I know, I'm horrible. We've had it on dvd for the longest time I just haven't gotten around to it yet. I'll watch before the end of the week.

[Drew Beringer]

I watching Pirates One tonight and Two tomorrow in anticipation for Thursday. :-D

[TJ Wells]

this (http://www.rollingstone.com/rockdaily/index.php/2007/05/22/exclusive-review-pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end/) is coming from one of the few critics who enjoyed pirates 2. im just sayin

[Drew Beringer]

fuck movie critics, I'll enjoy whatever the fuck I want to enjoy.

[James Johnson]

Eww pirates are dirty stinky and have bad breath, count me out!

[fantasma]

fuck movie critics, I'll enjoy whatever the fuck I want to enjoy.

Amen to that.

[Just An End]

i'm sure there is a thread for this, and i'm sure this will get deleted, but i work at a movie theater and we got the prints for it early so i got to see it tonight, and let me say: AT WORLDS END IS A FUCKING MESS OF A FILM. i dont want to spoil it, but the plot is seriously beyond comprehension. everyone makes deals with everyone else and betrays them. it seems at times like the producers just threw shit into the movie because they didnt know where to go from the rest of the shit they already created. you will seriously laugh at some scenes that are totally meant to be serious (for those who dare to see this film, you'll know exactly what i mean when you see the "calypso scene"). it is also wayyyyyyy too long and half of the film could have been cut out. no joke. that being said, there were some nice action scenes and the special effects were amazing. it was also nice to see how this trilogy ends, and ill give the producers some credit for not totally pussing out at the end. however, if this movie were a stand alone film, i wouldnt be able to recommend it at all. if you're really interested in seeing how everything ends, or if you were a huge fan of the first 2, go see it. if you kinda like the first two and you are semi interested in it, DONT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY! im never this cruel when critiquing films, but seriously, this movie is complete summer garbage and the word "mess" perfectly describes it.

it gets a 3/10

[Blake Solomon]

wow, ouch. i'll still see this, though.

[ForlrnPerplxity]

I saw the preview show on HBO the other night, and the movie looked like it was going to a be a complete mess, like you said. I liked the first two, so this will be really disappointing.

[Just An End]

I saw the preview show on HBO the other night, and the movie looked like it was going to a be a complete mess, like you said. I liked the first two, so this will be really disappointing.
sorry man... i hope knocked up delivers next week tho.. maybe it will show how some originality can kick the shit out of a bunch of shitty summer sequels (both spiderman and shrek 3 also seemed to be crappy chapters in their franchises)

[ForlrnPerplxity]

sorry man... i hope knocked up delivers next week tho.. maybe it will show how some originality can kick the shit out of a bunch of shitty summer sequels (both spiderman and shrek 3 also seemed to be crappy chapters in their franchises)
yeah, i hope so. knocked up looks like it'll be really funny.

[Drew Beringer]

Still can't wait to see it. Love popcorn flicks.

[myantiyou]

mmm 3rd movies are really sucking badly. Shrek3 was kinda lame, Spiderman3 was really lame.

I hope this wont suck too much.

[Evolution Kid]

Yea, the summer of trilogies is really blowing. I didn't like Spidey 3 or Shrek 3, so I'm happy I saw those with screening passes. But Pirates I will probably be seeing twice this weekend, but not only that, paying for all the tickets (the last time I actually had to pay for a movie being in February). :squint:

I get to take my bro and his girlfriend Friday, and then Saturday this is likely to be a date movie.

[Just An End]

Still can't wait to see it. Love popcorn flicks.
but its not.. i cant explain.. this film is so odd at times, and of course there are popcorn flick moments, but a large portion of this film is very boring and pointless... btw, keith richard's cameo is cool, but very pointless.. but yes, this film is not a mindless popcorn flick at all.. in fact, id say it tries too hard to have a mind... and the final scene, which is full of action, takes way too long to get to and has an extremely odd and out of place moment amidst the fighting

but of course, this is all my opinion so i could be dead wrong about this movie, but i was just shocked at how bad, and different, it was.. maybe if people read this, their expectations will drop and then it wont be so bad ha ha :-D

[AP_Punk]

Cool. Thanks for the heads up. But I'll still prolly see this.

[selftitled85]

yeah it is getting terrible reviews.

[TJ Wells]

but its not.. i cant explain.. this film is so odd at times, and of course there are popcorn flick moments, but a large portion of this film is very boring and pointless... btw, keith richard's cameo is cool, but very pointless.. but yes, this film is not a mindless popcorn flick at all.. in fact, id say it tries too hard to have a mind... and the final scene, which is full of action, takes way too long to get to and has an extremely odd and out of place moment amidst the fighting

but of course, this is all my opinion so i could be dead wrong about this movie, but i was just shocked at how bad, and different, it was.. maybe if people read this, their expectations will drop and then it wont be so bad ha ha :-D
every review ive read says that keith richards is the best part of the movie.

[Just An End]

every review ive read says that keith richards is the best part of the movie.
no, id have to say the best part of the movie is the monkey... he actually made me laugh a few times.. but it was cool to see richards.. definitely a high point of the film

[Mike Kraft]

Surf's Up baby!

[Chemical Love]

I'm going to see it regardless and I know I'm sure I'm gonna love it.

[AP_Punk]

Lolz (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=239639)

[buysoap]

Lolz (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=239639)
Damn straight, playa

[cahrishurr]

people will find a way to pick apart any movies..especially ones as highly anticipated as Pirates 3

im seeing it tomorrow night and i know i will love it

[SePaMc]

I'm seeing it in 8 hrs, and I have high hopes.

I also saw clips from an interview where people (don't remember if they were producers, but I think they were) were saying this movie will make no sense to anyone. They said if you thought you understood the second, you are dead wrong and this movie will just make no sense.

I'm still interested though.

And it's a pirate movie. Why would everyone stick to their word? They make a living off lying, cheating and stealing.

[ben pequeno]

i haven't seen any of these movies. are they any good?

[fixatedon1star]

that saddens me. i LOVED the first one but hated the second.. so i was hoping the third had a chance to redeem itself. oh well.. seeing it at midnight tonight anyways!

[SePaMc]

I don't understand all the hate for the second.

Whatevs. Sucks you have to start at midnight. Yayyyyy for markets that get it at 8pm (although I'm going to the 9pm showing).

[Joe DeAndrea]

Regardless of how bad it sucks (same goes for Spiderman 3, possibly Shrek 3) it will still shatter records and make shit loads of money which equals another sequel in the series. Depp already said he'd do another one.

[SePaMc]

Regardless of how bad it sucks (same goes for Spiderman 3, possibly Shrek 3) it will still shatter records and make shit loads of money which equals another sequel in the series. Depp already said he'd do another one.

Shrek 3 was decent. I mean -- it wasn't the best in the trilogy, but it delivered the same sort of laughs you'd expect based off the others. They are stretching the story now, but it was still an enjoyable hour and a half.

And I don't know if POTC3 will break any records. It will take a lot of work to break 151 million. Remember Spider-Man 3 opened on the most screens in history. I don't know how many POTC is opening on -- but it does have that going against it. Also, people will still be seeing SM3 and Shrek 3, so that draws people away from POTC3, especially if the word of mouth isn't that great. And finally, by opening on Thursday at 8pm, they also made it so they can't break the midnight ticket sales, and I'm not sure if Thursday numbers count into weekend totals....so they could lose about 15 mil of their weekend take off people seeing it tonight -- and when you need 152 million, losing 15 is a good amount.

But yes, Depp has said he will do another trilogy if the writing is there, and Disney wants to. If it makes a ton of money -- of course Disney will. I just hope this one isn't set up perfectly for a sequel -- and they can integrate in a story line further down the road with Sparrow if they wanted.

[fixatedon1star]

gah i just figured out there's no midnight showing.. only a showing at 8pm which kinda defeats the point.. midnight showings are my fave

[Adeniz19]

reviews won't keep me away from this movie... might as well watch the 3rd but if this one sucks hard there is no way i'm wasting my money on a 4th. Same goes with Shrek and Spiderman... studios need to learn to just stop before dragging these franchises to the ground.

[SePaMc]

reviews won't keep me away from this movie... might as well watch the 3rd but if this one sucks hard there is no way i'm wasting my money on a 4th. Same goes with Shrek and Spiderman... studios need to learn to just stop before dragging these franchises to the ground.

I really hope the general consesus on Spidey 3 is that it sucked, and if the studio pursues a fourth (with an all new cast) it won't do well.

I agree. Studios are too money driven and don't make anything original because it makes no money.

If you look at the Top 15 opening weekends, only ONE movie is not a sequel or part of an announced trilogy or whatever. And thats at #15, and thats Passion Of The Christ.

It's just as much our country's fault as it is the studios :(

[SePaMc]

1 Titanic (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=titanic.htm) Par. (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=paramount.htm) $600,788,188 1997
2 Star Wars (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=releases&id=starwars4.htm) Fox (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=fox.htm) $460,998,007 1977
3 Shrek 2 (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=shrek2.htm) DW (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=dreamworks.htm) $441,226,247 2004
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?page=releases&id=et.htm) Uni. (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=universal.htm) $435,110,554 1982^
5 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=starwars.htm) Fox (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=fox.htm) $431,088,301 1999
6 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=piratesofthecaribbean2.htm) BV (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=buenavista.htm) $423,315,812 2006
7 Spider-Man (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=spiderman.htm) Sony (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=sony.htm) $403,706,375 2002
8 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=starwars3.htm) Fox (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=fox.htm) $380,270,577 2005
9 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=returnoftheking.htm) NL (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=newline.htm) $377,027,325 2003
10 Spider-Man 2 (http://boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=spiderman2.htm) Sony (http://boxofficemojo.com/studio/chart/?studio=sony.htm) $373,585,825 2004

This is all time top 10 theater runs.

-Star Wars was always known to be a trilogy -- count that how you will.
-E.T. and Titanic are the only movies that completely stand on their own with no sequels. There were rumors of E.T. 2, but let's hope this never happens.
-Everything else was part of a trilogy or sequel and made a shit load.

I realize I double posted similar info -- but the above post is opening weekends, and this is full theater run. It just shows why studios pursue em. They make money, they are happy. And we get shit like Fantastic Four in our theaters and on our quarters.

[Adeniz19]

i don't have anything wrong with sequels/trilogys, it's just when they get to the 4th movie and up is when it starts to drag a bit. hell even the 3rd is already dragging it a little too far.

[nfggc10]

The movie didn't get trashed in the reviews like most of you have said. There's just as many A's and B's as there are C's and D's. I'm still waiting to see it though since I'd rather not have to listen to high schoolers talk on their phones through the whole movie.

[Just An End]

people will find a way to pick apart any movies..especially ones as highly anticipated as Pirates 3

im seeing it tomorrow night and i know i will love it
you are mistaken my friend

[SePaMc]

i don't have anything wrong with sequels/trilogys, it's just when they get to the 4th movie and up is when it starts to drag a bit. hell even the 3rd is already dragging it a little too far.

My biggest beef with sequels is only how much they are milked. I have no qualms with movies that always intend on being multi-part. For example, LOTR. Everyone knew that would be three movies and end. Star Wars was two separate trilogies everyone wanted. Kill Bill is a good example of a 2 part movie (even though, yes -- it was originally one 5 hr movie split for theatrical release).

I get bothered when a studio can't make anything to produce money, so they pull out old movies that were successful and push the story further than the writers intended, and it just becomes a joke of itself.

Spidey 3 was a horrible movie -- but all actors and Raimi were contracted for 3 movies. Same with Shrek. I am content with three of each of these, and a fourth would be pushing it.

More examples of sequels I really don't need: Mummy 3 (or 4 if you count Scorpion King), Die Hard 4, Indy 4, Terminator 4 (believe this is being written, I could be wrong though), Rush Hour 3, 28 Months later (assuming it happens), Hellboy 2 (also assuming it happens).

I just hate that you can no longer walk into a theater and be satisfied with an ending because the writers always leave it open ended enough to justify a sequel, knowing people that enjoyed the first, or want closure will go see it. I hate being someone's pawn. Give me a full movie please, or tell me up front you are giving me more (the ending of POTC2 didn't bother me because I knew there was going to be a third. If the third one ends in the same vein, I'll be pissed.).

This is another problem of almost every big movie being adapted from a comic book. Because comic books are so long running, and introduce new villains all the time, and writers are ever-changing, the movies try to do the same. But at some point, it just gets annoying, and I hope people stop paying to see the same shit over and over.

[cahrishurr]

you are mistaken my friend

in which statement?

people will find ways to hate a movie..its just the way it is

[takingbackrufio]

I find it sad that I've lost total faith in most other people's opinion on film or music. I blame the accessibility of the Internet. The truth is, if you want to hate something, I can bet that someone has already and uncovered a good reason for hating it. And, with the same movie or album, another person can find just as good of reason to love it.

Le sigh.

[cahrishurr]

I find it sad that I've lost total faith in most other people's opinion on film or music. I blame the accessibility of the Internet. The truth is, if you want to hate something, I can bet that someone has already and uncovered a good reason for hating it. And, with the same movie or album, another person can find just as good of reason to love it.

Le sigh.

Ding ding ding, we have a winner. You articulated the point I was making alot better than I did.

[DeathCabForCoon]

My biggest beef with sequels is only how much they are milked. I have no qualms with movies that always intend on being multi-part. For example, LOTR. Everyone knew that would be three movies and end. Star Wars was two separate trilogies everyone wanted. Kill Bill is a good example of a 2 part movie (even though, yes -- it was originally one 5 hr movie split for theatrical release).

I get bothered when a studio can't make anything to produce money, so they pull out old movies that were successful and push the story further than the writers intended, and it just becomes a joke of itself.

Spidey 3 was a horrible movie -- but all actors and Raimi were contracted for 3 movies. Same with Shrek. I am content with three of each of these, and a fourth would be pushing it.

More examples of sequels I really don't need: Mummy 3 (or 4 if you count Scorpion King), Die Hard 4, Indy 4, Terminator 4 (believe this is being written, I could be wrong though), Rush Hour 3, 28 Months later (assuming it happens), Hellboy 2 (also assuming it happens).

I just hate that you can no longer walk into a theater and be satisfied with an ending because the writers always leave it open ended enough to justify a sequel, knowing people that enjoyed the first, or want closure will go see it. I hate being someone's pawn. Give me a full movie please, or tell me up front you are giving me more (the ending of POTC2 didn't bother me because I knew there was going to be a third. If the third one ends in the same vein, I'll be pissed.).

This is another problem of almost every big movie being adapted from a comic book. Because comic books are so long running, and introduce new villains all the time, and writers are ever-changing, the movies try to do the same. But at some point, it just gets annoying, and I hope people stop paying to see the same shit over and over.


I couldn't agree more with everything you said. Although i really enjoyed 28 weeks later, they didn't need to make it, nor do they need to make a 3rd. I don't understand why audiences today cannot be content with having a movie stand on its own. And are these companies really that out of ideas that we need to just rehash old movies over and over again? I mean i know that sequels are a sure way to make some bank but i hate that there is no room for originality in Hollywood anymore.

[SePaMc]

I couldn't agree more with everything you said. Although i really enjoyed 28 weeks later, they didn't need to make it, nor do they need to make a 3rd. I don't understand why audiences today cannot be content with having a movie stand on its own. And are these companies really that out of ideas that we need to just rehash old movies over and over again? I mean i know that sequels are a sure way to make some bank but i hate that there is no room for originality in Hollywood anymore.

28 Weeks Later was such a ...i don't even know.

Different Director. Different Actors. No continuity between movies except England being "infected".

The second even took HUGE liberties with little things. If you watch the radical ending on the 28 Days Later DVD, they scratched an ending because with one drop of blood a person becomes infected. Hmmmm..... what about the guy just bowling over the infected with the helicopter? Are we to believe that not ONE drop of blood made contact with either his mouth or eyes? When the snipers were shooting infected and blood was flying everywhere, why didn't they stress that this made more people infected? That could have been cool to have even more people get infected.

And I'm not trying to nitpick the plot. But the first movie was trying to be so perfect to look past these holes -- and the second just said fuck it. That's the part that bothered me.

And whats with this dad having access to everything? The medic got bitched out for leaving the hospital area and not having access to the Red Room or whatever -- yet this fool has access to anything? mmmmmmmmhhhhhhmmmmmmmm. suuuuuuuurrreee. convenient.

[Just An End]

im just saying i didnt wanna hate this movie at all.. i was hoping it would just be a fun action movie with humor and great special effects... as a fan of the previous films, i was let down by HUGE aspects of the film.. i wasnt nitpicking in my review

[Greg]

this is no surprise to me. the second one was just plain awful. one of the most boring movies and waste of time ever. you'd have to be a fool to think a third would somehow be better after that mess.

EDIT: then again. no need to pay attention to me. i enjoyed the mess of Spider Man 3. so screw it.

[Mitch]

I just read a review on CNN that says while Depp is "brilliant" in it, the film itself is pretty bad and confusing.

[TJ Wells]

this is no surprise to me. the second one was just plain awful. one of the most boring movies and waste of time ever. you'd have to be a fool to think a third would somehow be better after that mess.

EDIT: then again. no need to pay attention to me. i enjoyed the mess of Spider Man 3. so screw it.
Spot on.

EDIT: The first part at least.

[Greg]

Spot on.

EDIT: The first part at least.
haha

yea. i mean. i enjoyed SPiderman because i had read the book a month before the movie came out. this way i was bummed out about the crappy storylines for awhile before i saw it. and i guess by doing this i wasnt suprised at the mess it was and was able to just sit back and enjoy seeing how they put it on the big screen. i mean i dont love it. but i was able to enjoy it as a normal movie i guess.

[Lueda Alia]

Merged.

[AshesAshes]

Merged.

God bless you for that the forum was falling apart!

[Lueda Alia]

God bless you for that the forum was falling apart!
I know. :-)

[TJ Wells]

I just...I don't see what anyone likes about these SEQUELS (I enjoyed the first one). I love popcorn movies as much as the next guy, but when I saw Dead Man's Chest, I had never been so bored. It was hard enough to keep up with the convoluted plot.

[cahrishurr]

Seeing it tomorrow. Fuck the critics because I know I will love it. I was on the edge of my seat during Dead Mans Chest so im sure this one will be no different.

I just cant wait to see that final sequence.

[meeotch]

I found the first 2 to be quite enjoyable. No clue when I'll see this one but I look foward to it.

[Lueda Alia]

I won't be able to see this until Sunday and that's just so horrible. I wanted to see it tonight. Damn work. :sadangel:

[Drew Beringer]

I have no one to go with, so I'll probably see it next week with my family hah

[takingbackrufio]

I just...I don't see what anyone likes about these SEQUELS (I enjoyed the first one).
Wouldn't it be just grand if everyone liked and disliked the same films as you?

I love popcorn movies as much as the next guy
I highly doubt that. You may have seen many, many more of them than "the next guy", but hating on both Pirates 2 and Spiderman 3, two of the most popular franchises (and "popcorn flicks"), leads me to believe that you're harder to please than the next guy.

, but when I saw Dead Man's Chest, I had never been so bored.
Clearly you have never had to sit through The Cell. Or maybe you just don't remember.

It was hard enough to keep up with the convoluted plot.
You're going into a Disney movie looking for a finely-tuned plot? They call it a "popcorn movie" for a reason. In the grand scheme of things, why should anyone give a rats ass if the script/plot is polished? People want to be entertained. Entertaining =\= objectively good film.

[Drew Beringer]

Hey guys, did you hear that TJ Wells hates the Pirates trilogy?

[Lueda Alia]

I have no one to go with, so I'll probably see it next week with my family hah
You can go with us.

[TJ Wells]

Hey guys, did you hear that TJ Wells hates the Pirates trilogy?
No. I heard he hates the Pirates sequels though.

[itsmesean0630]

I just saw it tonight and was impressed. Great flick, and Johnny Depp is awesome in his role. Also, Keith Richards cameo was....interesting.

EDIT: As I was posting this, my iTunes was on shuffle and the song that came on right as I finished typing Keith Richards was "Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones....creeeeeepy.

[fire on my lips]

I thought it was really boring. Visually it was great, but it dragged on and on and on and on...

It could have been an amazing 84 minute movie. Kiera Knightley was worth my ten dollars, despite the length.

Depp was much better in the first one. I wasn't impressed by him, but it wasn't his movie at all. He was relegated to the background for most of the movie.
This was Bloom's best of the three.

[shawnb213]

I just got back from the flick. I freakin' loved it. I noticed a lot of people doggin' it, but it was way better than Dead Man's chest. The whole Calipso (spelling?) thing was confusing and seemed rather useless. But yeah, I loved it.

[chris1152]

I saw it tonight. It's long, drawn out, and wayy complicated, not nearly as good as the first.
On the other hand, if it's taken as a fun adventurous summer movie, it's moderately enjoyable.
I give it a 7.4/10.

you will seriously laugh at some scenes that are totally meant to be serious (for those who dare to see this film, you'll know exactly what i mean when you see the "calypso scene").


Wow. I cringed so much at this scene, it wasn't even funny. A part of me just wanted to stand up and yell "Dude, where's my car?"

[Anton Djamoos]

Better than Spiderman 3 and better than the Heroes finale.

[StandMyBrothers]

did you guys stick around after the credits?

[chris1152]

did you guys stick around after the credits?

Yeah, I overhyped the after-credits scene thanks to these forums. X-)
I guess I was just hoping it would be as good (or better) than the after-credits scene in X3: The Last Stand.

[SePaMc]

Ok...anyone saying this movie sucks -- plain and simple sucks more.

It was fun, it had piracy and it was just a good time all around.

The ending was so perfect up until after the credits. Leave that part and it's topped Hot Fuzz as my MOTY.

[fluke182]

Ok...anyone saying this movie sucks -- plain and simple sucks more.

It was fun, it had piracy and it was just a good time all around.

The ending was so perfect up until after the credits. Leave that part and it's topped Hot Fuzz as my MOTY.
Just a question, but how many movies have you seen this year? I'll be seeing this later this weekend...so I'll give it a fair shot.

[SePaMc]

Everyone complaining about "plot this" and twists that make no sense that...

it's a pirate movie! people made trades to suit there best interest. and everyone stuck to the word they made with everyone.

it really wasn't that difficult to follow.

and i wanted to slap people when they were all shocked that Sparrow elected Swann as king. HELLLOOOO. he wants to get his way, he's the last vote -- he can choose who will agree with him (or who he agrees with).

Our country is so dumbed down by movies that anything with a twist is shocking and difficult. This movie wasn't hard to follow.

[SePaMc]

Just a question, but how many movies have you seen this year? I'll be seeing this later this weekend...so I'll give it a fair shot.

I have a hard time remembering what came out this year and what came out last year...

but I've seen the last few "big" movies:

Spider Man 3, Shrek 3, POTC3, Hot Fuzz...along with: Smokin' Aces, TMNT, Blades of Glory, Zodiac, 28 Weeks Later...

I'm not huge on indie films, so I'm not gonna lie about that.

My top 3 tho (in order) are: POTC3, Hot Fuzz, Zodiac

I still need to see Grindhouse.

FYI (not you specifically, but everyone): POTC3 is the highest rated movie of the year on IMDB. It's probably a ton of fanboys and whatnot inflating it -- but still.

[Blake Solomon]

i cant wait to see this. I love a good twist.

[miltownrob]

how funny was that when that arabic pirate talks? the entire theater was hysterical.

[SePaMc]

i cant wait to see this. I love a good twist.

I'll put this in spoilers so you can decide to read it now or after you see it-- it doesn't reveal anything that happens in the movie.

if you actually listen to what everyone says carefully, and follow it all, there is no twist. that's why i'm bothered by people bashing this movie for being "difficult".

The other 2 pirates movies things were worded in weird ways so that Sparrow could manipulate them to get his way. He's a pirate.

[SePaMc]

how funny was that when that arabic pirate talks? the entire theater was hysterical.

My favorite part and where I had the biggest smile was

when they fell off the waterfall. And the "dead men tell no tales" line was heard, along with the rustle and bustle of a pirate city.

If you haven't been to Disneyland, its straight out of the ride, and happens when you go down....the waterfall.

It was so perfect and made me want to go to Disneyland so bad.

[atticusfinch]

I absolutely LOVED it.

3>1>2.

The last hour of this movie was GOLD. The battle scene felt epic, LOTR-esque.

And I didn't bother staying after the credits. Anyone care to post in spoiler tags what happened?

[SePaMc]

I absolutely LOVED it.

3>1>2.

The last hour of this movie was GOLD. The battle scene felt epic, LOTR-esque.

And I didn't bother staying after the credits. Anyone care to post in spoiler tags what happened?

I agree with that order -- and yeah, the last hour was sweet.

after the credits:
It shows a hillside and says "Ten Years Later".

You see Elizabeth walk to the edge of a cliff with a little boy. She pulls the little boy closer, and they show William and then the sky flash green.


I can't quite tell, but I'm assuming he spent the day with them and they were watching him leave. But its weird because they were looking longingly like he was supposed to come ashore and they were disappointed he didn't. Pretty sure he was just leaving after spending his one day every ten with them.

[StandMyBrothers]

the Midget (Marty?) shooting the shotgun got me laughing when he fell back. As for the the person above me Will and Elizabeth have had a son, whose name is also William Turner, and the family is seen reuniting ten years later.

[atticusfinch]

I agree with that order -- and yeah, the last hour was sweet.

after the credits:
It shows a hillside and says "Ten Years Later".

You see Elizabeth walk to the edge of a cliff with a little boy. She pulls the little boy closer, and they show William and then the sky flash green.


I can't quite tell, but I'm assuming he spent the day with them and they were watching him leave. But its weird because they were looking longingly like he was supposed to come ashore and they were disappointed he didn't. Pretty sure he was just leaving after spending his one day every ten with them.
Thanks man. Yeah, I suppose the movie could have done without that scene, then.

[miltownrob]

i also thought it was funny when they had davey jones in a bucket of water so he could be on land

[Tyler Revolution]

Loved this movie.

[Tyler Revolution]

I also loved how Keith Richards was in it.

[neo506]

I loved itI agree with that order -- and yeah, the last hour was sweet.

after the credits:
It shows a hillside and says "Ten Years Later".

You see Elizabeth walk to the edge of a cliff with a little boy. She pulls the little boy closer, and they show William and then the sky flash green.


I can't quite tell, but I'm assuming he spent the day with them and they were watching him leave. But its weird because they were looking longingly like he was supposed to come ashore and they were disappointed he didn't. Pretty sure he was just leaving after spending his one day every ten with them. When that last scene came on after the credits the guy behind us yelled "After the first time?!?! Dude come on!" and was greeted with the reply of "Well he is a pirate and does specialize in seamen" hahah. Overall I loved it. I just wish Calypso/Davey had actually gone somewhere istead of just....ending. And her being turned into a giant was kinda lame, but overall very good film

[SePaMc]

I loved itWhen that last scene came on after the credits the guy behind us yelled "After the first time?!?! Dude come on!" and was greeted with the reply of "Well he is a pirate and does specialize in seamen" hahah. Overall I loved it. I just wish Calypso/Davey had actually gone somewhere istead of just....ending. And her being turned into a giant was kinda lame, but overall very good film

haha

I kinda thought it was lame that one time on one day it would happen -- but whhhatever. Gotta take it as it comes and not read into everything.

And I didn't think that storyline just ended.... i mean, davey jones was kiled....and im assuming calypso opened up the maelstrom which ended up taking the Flying Dutchman and not the Pearl

[ofthejetage]

yeah, the giant part really threw me off. my sister and I were like, random...

but yeah, it was definitely a good movie, i think the plot was pretty good. i love the fact that keith richards was in it. when they first showed him i was like, 'hey! that's keith richards!' and then i immediately felt (and looked) like an idiot

best part, though was when the guards of the heart got into another argument and jack escaped yet again

[LeftCoastEnvy24]

i wasn't impressed at all

[SePaMc]

yeah, the giant part really threw me off. my sister and I were like, random...

but yeah, it was definitely a good movie, i think the plot was pretty good. i love the fact that keith richards was in it. when they first showed him i was like, 'hey! that's keith richards!' and then i immediately felt (and looked) like an idiot

best part, though was when the guards of the heart got into another argument and jack escaped yet again

Use Spoilers -- its the first day the movie is out and people would probably appreciate it.

i wasn't impressed at all

k. cool.

[ofthejetage]

Use Spoilers -- its the first day the movie is out and people would probably appreciate it.



k. cool.

yeah, i saw how yall had those, but I didnt know where they were, or how to use them...do I just use a white font? i have no idea

[Coronary Parasite]

just throwing my opinion in.



i loved it.

[SePaMc]

yeah, i saw how yall had those, but I didnt know where they were, or how to use them...do I just use a white font? i have no idea

put [ spoiler ] text [/ spoiler ]

without the spaces though

[livethesounds]

first time ive ever seen a POTC movie, and i really really liked it. i had to be filled in about some of the stuff, but ill probalby be checking outt he first two sometime this weekend if i get the chance.

[livethesounds]

first time ive ever seen a POTC movie, and i really really liked it. i had to be filled in about some of the stuff, but ill probalby be checking outt he first two sometime this weekend if i get the chance.

[SePaMc]

first time ive ever seen a POTC movie, and i really really liked it. i had to be filled in about some of the stuff, but ill probalby be checking outt he first two sometime this weekend if i get the chance.

Weird to go see three first -- but whatevs.

The second was more of a setup for the third, so it may not be as good. One was a standalone, so it should still be good and make some jokes from the third better.

Although, you might be let down.....I know there are a few people (myself included) that think this one was the best. So the others could let ya down.

[livethesounds]

Weird to go see three first -- but whatevs.

The second was more of a setup for the third, so it may not be as good. One was a standalone, so it should still be good and make some jokes from the third better.

Although, you might be let down.....I know there are a few people (myself included) that think this one was the best. So the others could let ya down.

i thought it was good, i wasnt blown away by it or anything. i'd like like to see the story come together.
i dont think id be let down honestly.

the first star wars movie i saw was return of the jedi, and that made me wanna see the other two even more.

[ActorInThisPlay]

i'm seeing this movie tonight...so excited. I don't understand how the second one gets so much hate. it was a great movie, not as good as the first but great none the less.

[SePaMc]

i'm seeing this movie tonight...so excited. I don't understand how the second one gets so much hate. it was a great movie, not as good as the first but great none the less.

The most beef I've heard about the second is: too slow, no plot, and Jack Sparrow wasn't likable.

I can't argue the too slow point...but as far as plot goes, the whole movie was done to set up the third movie. Of course nothing is going to be resolved. You have to go in ready for a cliffhanger.

And to Sparrow being likable, he was still fun..but he's a pirate! Of course he's going to exploit anything he can for his own gain. He doesn't, and shouldn't, care about anyone else.

I loved the whole trilogy. On one hand I would love them to keep making more movies, but at the same time I am content with three, and I think this one ended it nicely. I don't want a forced sequel.

[Just An End]

Everyone complaining about "plot this" and twists that make no sense that...

it's a pirate movie! people made trades to suit there best interest. and everyone stuck to the word they made with everyone.

it really wasn't that difficult to follow.

and i wanted to slap people when they were all shocked that Sparrow elected Swann as king. HELLLOOOO. he wants to get his way, he's the last vote -- he can choose who will agree with him (or who he agrees with).

Our country is so dumbed down by movies that anything with a twist is shocking and difficult. This movie wasn't hard to follow.

you are an idiot if you think everyone stuck to their word and obviously we weren't watching the same movie

[Adeniz19]

my main problem about the 2nd one is that it's a movie that really doesnt stand on it's own. nothing gets resolved, it's just a 2 hour build up. Another reason is just the sheer ridiculousness of it. sometimes it's just lighthearted and sometimes it tries to take itself more seriously then it should of. i understand that is probably the way it is intended to be and that it is just a popcorn flick but that doesnt make it justifiable. i guess we'll see where they take this 3rd one.

[Just An End]

i just dont understand the whole "lets make two movies at the same time" thing... it didnt really work for the matrix sequels (although reloaded had some sweet ass action) and it didnt really work for this... the only time ive seen it work was with the lord of the rings trilogy, and the stories had been written years before they were brought to the big screen!

[SePaMc]

you are an idiot if you think everyone stuck to their word and obviously we weren't watching the same movie

who didn't?

chow yun fat made no deals with barbosa -- only with Turner. The deal was Turner gets the Pearl and and Chow gets Sparrow. Chow got Sparrow, Turner got the Pearl -- then they took it from him, as Chow and Barbosa made a new deal.

Sparrow did what he told Norrington he would in delivering all the pirate lords away from Shipwreck Island, and then turned against him, AFTER holding up his end of the bargain.

Turner helped Sparrow to get aboard the Flying Dutchman -- in a move that appeared to everyone else as Turner traiting against Sparrow. He was in fact keeping to his (Turner's) part of the deal. They also had a deal to make Sparrow take the Dutchman so that he could be with Swann, but once Turner died the task had to be changed.

Calypso never promised Davey anything, and once Turner reminded her who betrayed her she didn't destroy all the Pirates. I do believe she created the maelstrom though, which in fact ended up swallowing the dutchman -- even though Jones was already dead.

I only watched the movie once and had fun with it, but those were the deals I remember, and were upheld. I'm gonna see it again and I will probably catch more -- but this is what I remember.

[SePaMc]

my main problem about the 2nd one is that it's a movie that really doesnt stand on it's own. nothing gets resolved, it's just a 2 hour build up. Another reason is just the sheer ridiculousness of it. sometimes it's just lighthearted and sometimes it tries to take itself more seriously then it should of. i understand that is probably the way it is intended to be and that it is just a popcorn flick but that doesnt make it justifiable. i guess we'll see where they take this 3rd one.

I agree on the buildup point...but you really have to expect that going into it. I mean, you don't watch LOTR 2 expecting the ring to be destroyed in that movie. You know its only a setup.

If the trilogy had always been planned the first probably would have been done in this same fashion -- which is probably for the best that it didn't.

And I don't think it ever took itself too seriously. They had fun with it. I mean, Sparrow provided comedic lines anytime he was on the screen. I think its just that Orlando Bloom sucks at acting :\

[takingbackrufio]

Not sure if I read it in this thread or not, but, if I'm not mistaken, some "haters" of the movie are mentioning that there are "too many betrayals". In a pirate movie.

I think that deserves a what-the-fuck.

[vandalsandquinn]

I saw it last night, I liked it a lot

[fantasma]

I liked it alot. Keith Richards is a beast.

I really liked how they did Jack in Davy Jones's Locker.

[SePaMc]

Not sure if I read it in this thread or not, but, if I'm not mistaken, some "haters" of the movie are mentioning that there are "too many betrayals". In a pirate movie.

I think that deserves a what-the-fuck.

Yupppp. Thats the kid that up there was arguing with me and he created a thread about it that got merged with this one.

If your biggest complaint is you can't keep up with betraying and backstabbing pirates -- fuck off.

lol.

[cahrishurr]

Ok after watching this movie tonight I can honestly say I do not understand where the "mess of a movie" comment that kid made earlier in this thread is coming from.
The plot was interesting and kept me on the edge of my set. Barbossa was awesome, Knightly was hot and a great part of the plot, Depp was hilarious as usual, Davey was great too.

The final scene was by far one of the most amazing, yes I said amazing, battle scenes in a movie in recent memory. Its up there with the final battle in Return of the King or the Battle of Helms Deep in The Two Towers.

A few things in the film that i loved


I loved the monkey throughout the whole movie, especially when they were riding The Pearl through the cold snowy area and he was sitting there shivering...and the time he was shot of the cannon.

The opening scene was a very chilling way to start the movie, not chilling as in creepy but chilling as in very..fuck I dunno the word..the singing..i dunno it put a chill down my back. Maybe someone knows what the hell I am talking about.

Depps concious or whatever that was manipulating him and talking to him was hilarious

Oh the Maelstrom...I mean I cant say enough about that final scene. I was near the front row and it felt like I was in the middle of the battle and felt like i should be getting soaked.



Basically it was a fun summer movie..it exceeded my expectations and is the best out of the series in my opinion...take that for whatever you want.

[Ailite]

I absolutely loved it.

[StandMyBrothers]

Just read this interesting fact
According to the film's writers, the curse of The Dutchman is broken if, after the ten years, the captain's lover reamains faithful. The final post-credit scene suggests that Will can now return to land, as Elizabeth has remained faithful. The green flash, which symbolises a soul returning from the dead, supports this theory. Apparently, a scene of dialogue between Tia Dalma/Calypso and Davy Jones, which explained this, was cut from the film, leading to confusion about the ending.

[cahrishurr]

Just read this interesting fact
According to the film's writers, the curse of The Dutchman is broken if, after the ten years, the captain's lover reamains faithful. The final post-credit scene suggests that Will can now return to land, as Elizabeth has remained faithful. The green flash, which symbolises a soul returning from the dead, supports this theory. Apparently, a scene of dialogue between Tia Dalma/Calypso and Davy Jones, which explained this, was cut from the film, leading to confusion about the ending.

Haha wow thanks man, yeah that makes alot of sense now...they could have let a brotha knowwwww.

[gonz]

So there was a post-credit scene? Damn, I left even though some of my friends said there probably is one. Oh well, I'll see it on Youtube eventually.

and how did people not like this? It blew the second one out of the water (pun intended) and it may have even given the first one a run for its money, although I'd need to rewatch the first two to make a final judgement.

[gonz]

What was so complicated about the plot? The only things I could see people having trouble with is that the movie just kind of threw the plot right at the audience and it may have taken a little bit for people to finally get settled into it, and the fact that the Calypso story was a little underdeveloped. Other than that it wasn't very difficult to follow.

[StandMyBrothers]

so if there is a Pirates 4, Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom won't do it...

[SePaMc]

Yupppppp.

I'm drunk.

And yupppppp that movie was amazing. Glad to see everyone agree with me that the convoluted plot people are retarded. I am glad there are smart and competent people still in the world than can follow a movie!!!

I love you all!!!!!!!

[fantasma]

WIll someone find the after the credits scene on the net? I didn't stay.

[FOBPrettyNPunk]

KeIbP4To8z8

[ActorInThisPlay]

I thought the movie was great. I enjoyed every minute of it.

[cahrishurr]

What was so complicated about the plot? The only things I could see people having trouble with is that the movie just kind of threw the plot right at the audience and it may have taken a little bit for people to finally get settled into it, and the fact that the Calypso story was a little underdeveloped. Other than that it wasn't very difficult to follow.

Nothing really at all..i dont get what people were so confused about. I mean there were minor things here and there like the Calypso and Davy Jones thing...but that all made sense to me after the credits scene they had

3>1>2

[Jason Tate]

WIll someone find the after the credits scene on the net? I didn't stay.
http://www.themoviespoiler.com/Spoilers/pirates3.html

[hailthewarrior]

I enjoyed this movie thoroughly. The small nuances my cousin pointed out were kinda cool.

1 > 3 > 2, imo.

[TJ Wells]

Im just going to pretend the two sequels didn't exist.

It just amazes me you guys didn't want to pull your eyes out after about two hours of this movie.

That being said, not QUITE as bad as Dead Man's Chest.

[hailthewarrior]

I don't watch POTC for the plot/story, I watch it to be entertained. So, it wasn't that bad at all to me.

[cahrishurr]

Im just going to pretend the two sequels didn't exist.

It just amazes me you guys didn't want to pull your eyes out after about two hours of this movie.

That being said, not QUITE as bad as Dead Man's Chest.

Wait, you went and saw it? I thought you werent going to.

[TJ Wells]

Wait, you went and saw it? I thought you werent going to.
ha, i decided to see it because if i didnt, and ripped on it, and someone found out, i would look like quite the ASS.

[fantasma]

I'm watching Dead Man's Chest right now.

[StandMyBrothers]

If you want to watch it again
http://movieforumz.com/showthread.php?t=16641

[Cheshire_Buddha]

The first film was alright. I didn't like it in theaters but I enjoyed it everytime it came on Starz. The second one blew, and I think the third one will be worse than Dead Man's Chest.

[SePaMc]

The first film was alright. I didn't like it in theaters but I enjoyed it everytime it came on Starz. The second one blew, and I think the third one will be worse than Dead Man's Chest.
Glad to hear your analysis without ever seeing it.

Clearly you are right.

But: 3 > 1 > 2.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Glad to hear your analysis without ever seeing it.

Clearly you are right.

But: 3 > 1 > 2.

That's all opinion, and I said I *think* it'll be worse than Dead Man's Chest.

I've never been a huge Pirates fan to begin with. :shrug:

[reductiondesign]

Wow. Somehow, I LOVED it, and I was so scared it would suck after the mess that Dead Man's Chest was. So, so good.

[eraserhead]

I just saw it. I didn't really like it. It just seemed so messy.

[ZeoVGM]

Dead Man's Chest is the best in the trilogy, easily.

I liked 3 a lot, but it's probably the weakest of the three. I need to watch the first again.

[StandMyBrothers]

It's pretty funny they were writing Pirates 3 as they filmed Pirates 2

[ihatecayte]

I just saw it. I didn't really like it. It just seemed so messy.
messy is a good way of putting it.
the first one i really really liked.
the second one i haaaaaated.
and i don't like this one either.
they seem to have steadily gone downhill.
yeah, there are still the funny lines or whatever.
plus, it probably doesn't help that i really hate excessive amounts of CGI.
meh. oh well.

[StandMyBrothers]

so this thing didn't break any records in the box-office

[TJ Wells]

so this thing didn't break any records in the box-office
nope. 122 mil. i called it 3 weeks ago :-)

[SePaMc]

nope. 122 mil. i called it 3 weeks ago :-)

it made 15 on thurs which doesn't count to weekend totals.

It's a 3 day weekend, so people aren't going to rush out fri/sat/sun as they usually would.

It clocks in at 3 hrs, so you can't have as many showings a day.

Shrek 3 and Spider-Man 3 still brought in over 60 million collectively.


Nothing was in its favor, but I think it can show more longevity than Spider-Man. I don't think it will only be at 13 mil in 2 weeks.

[xgloryxfadesx27]

1 > 3 > 2

Imo.

[bobby runs]

Glad to hear your analysis without ever seeing it.

Clearly you are right.

But: 3 > 1 > 2.

im going with that too. but these arent that great films either.

[sweetforever]

Just got back from seeing it, and thought it was terrible. It was too drawn out. IMO 2 > 1 > 3

Only highlight from 3 was that Keira looked amazing

[SteveLikesMusic]

2>1>3

I liked it but it was too predictable, nothing too crazy happened. Pretty standard.

[StandMyBrothers]

really shitty quality but if you haven't seen it cause Disney keeps deleting it
http://youtube.com/watch?v=HQBitz-AO-I

[Shatter590]

really shitty quality but if you haven't seen it cause Disney keeps deleting it
http://youtube.com/watch?v=HQBitz-AO-I

thats what we call "closure" kids lol

[TJ Wells]

I really don't see how anyone can think anything but 1 is the best.

I really don't see why I keep complaining, either :-)

[Anderson]

I really don't see how anyone can think anything but 1 is the best.

I really don't see why I keep complaining, either :-)I have to agree there. The first one was great because it was carried by Johnny Depp, as he got less screen time the movies sucked more. Having said that despite it being at least an hour too long I thought the third was better than the second.

[cahrishurr]

3>1>2

[fantasma]

3>1>2
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d84/JohnCampanelli/ditto.gif

[Adeniz19]

the huge long action scene to end the movie made this better than the 2nd. i enjoyed it and thought it was a good way to end the trilogy

[Adeniz19]

it made 15 on thurs which doesn't count to weekend totals.

It's a 3 day weekend, so people aren't going to rush out fri/sat/sun as they usually would.

It clocks in at 3 hrs, so you can't have as many showings a day.

Shrek 3 and Spider-Man 3 still brought in over 60 million collectively.


Nothing was in its favor, but I think it can show more longevity than Spider-Man. I don't think it will only be at 13 mil in 2 weeks.pirates was playing every 30 mins at most of the theatres around me so that excuse doesnt work. i think what hurt it the most was it being the 3rd of the huge blockbusters. (not like it hurt them that much)

[TJ Wells]

pirates was playing every 30 mins at most of the theatres around me so that excuse doesnt work. i think what hurt it the most was it being the 3rd of the huge blockbusters. (not like it hurt them that much)
yeah, it was actually playing every 20 minutes here, on 9 screens, on sat and sun

[Shatter590]

1>2>3

first one was amazing, funny and extremely original given the fact its based on a ride at disneyland.

2 was a middle trilogy film, much like empire strikes back, meant to set up the third one. but unlike empire, it didnt have the same depth of story and characters that made empire so great.

3 was a formulaic blockbuster with big imagery and big battles, but little story.

[Adeniz19]

the only thing i didnt like about the 3rd was the whole calypso(sp?) storyline. it seemed to go nowhere

[pshh]

the 3rd movie seem really complex with a bunch of story lines, and the beginning scene i didn't get.

[chronomic]

1>3>2

[Cheshire_Buddha]

Finished watching a bootleg of it:

1 > 3 = 2

Curse of the Black Pearl - 8/10
Dead Man's Chest - 5/10
At World's End - 5/10

[ActorInThisPlay]

1>3>2

All of them were great movies but I can't see how anyone couldn't say the first one is the best.

[cahrishurr]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d84/JohnCampanelli/ditto.gif

what?

[Judge'sDaughter]

I already saw it twice since yesterday.
I'm trying to break my record from Dead Man's Chest- 8 times in theatres.

The movie itself was fabulous. Will they make another one for the fountian of youth? And in the second one, Beckett says that Jack and himself left their marks on eachother-Beckett's on Jack obviously being the "p" on his arm. But what mark did Jack leave?

[Adeniz19]

8 times? what a waste of money haha

[Judge'sDaughter]

No. It was worth every penny.

[fantasma]

what?

Ditto. Its a pokemon.



jeez.

[cahrishurr]

Ditto. Its a pokemon.



jeez.

Ah ok..I havent played Poke'mon since like freshman year of highschool.

[ThexQuietxCull]

i havent looked through the pages here, mainly because i havent watched this yet, but bash accordingly if you must......

but, did this beat out spidey 3 for opening weekend?

[Prestonxsmith]

i havent looked through the pages here, mainly because i havent watched this yet, but bash accordingly if you must......

but, did this beat out spidey 3 for opening weekend?
No, but they didn't include Thursday night screenings.

[SePaMc]

No, but they didn't include Thursday night screenings.

Even with those numbers it wouldn't have beat Spidey. It would have bumped Shrek The Third, but still been third biggest opening all time behind POTC2 and SM3.

It did set the Memorial Day weekend record -- but thats it.

[TJ Wells]

with thursday AND memorial day numbers, it only would've beaten spidey by about 4 mil.

[StandMyBrothers]

I already saw it twice since yesterday.
I'm trying to break my record from Dead Man's Chest- 8 times in theatres.

The movie itself was fabulous. Will they make another one for the fountian of youth? And in the second one, Beckett says that Jack and himself left their marks on eachother-Beckett's on Jack obviously being the "p" on his arm. But what mark did Jack leave?I think they're going to make a 4th movie cause Johnny Depp signed on for a 4th one recently.
He was born in British Colonial India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/India) on a pirate ship during a typhoon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typhoon) and was once employed by the East India Trading Company (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_India_Trading_Company). Sparrow helmed the HMS Wicked Wench, an EITC merchant vessel, performing odd jobs for Cutler Beckett (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutler_Beckett). When he refused to transport slaves and instead freed them in Africa, Beckett sanctioned the torching (and sinking) of the Wicked Wench, and literally branded Jack Sparrow a pirate. Sparrow came to embrace his outlaw status, becoming a successful pirate with no desire to return to life under the command of others. He became one of the Nine Pirate Lords, with his territory being the Caribbean Sea. Later, he petitioned Davy Jones (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davy_Jones_%28Pirates_of_the_Caribb ean%29) to raise his ship from the ocean floor, and rechristened her the Black Pearl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Pearl). Jones granted Sparrow captaincy of the ship for thirteen years, after which Jones would own Sparrow's soul for one hundred years.

[Judge'sDaughter]

But what mark did he leave on Beckett?

[Mercy Medical]

Honestly, I'm surprised that people are praising it so much. It wasn't a horrible movie, it was decent, but I had some major issues with it.

For one, the whole who betraying who thing got way too confusing for me and I had difficultly following that which in turn just made that whole aspect of the movie a little less enjoyable.

Also, some of it was just corny as fuck. Proposal on the ship? Come on now...

Also, the battle at the end...there was an entire armada and a shit ton of pirates, but only two ships fought and then WOO HOO we win.

[avengedtbs]

the whole calypso thing where she blew into a 50 foot giant was really corny too

[Mercy Medical]

the whole calypso thing where she blew into a 50 foot giant was really corny too
Yea, it seemed like this big build up for Calypso and in the end it was just really lame...

Oooo, I'm going to grow really big and BOOM I explode into crabs!

[Shatter590]

Honestly, I'm surprised that people are praising it so much. It wasn't a horrible movie, it was decent, but I had some major issues with it.

For one, the whole who betraying who thing got way too confusing for me and I had difficultly following that which in turn just made that whole aspect of the movie a little less enjoyable.

Also, some of it was just corny as fuck. Proposal on the ship? Come on now...

Also, the battle at the end...there was an entire armada and a shit ton of pirates, but only two ships fought and then WOO HOO we win.

after the movie a ton of people were saying that in the lobby. here they are gearing up for this huge fight and then nothing.

[avengedtbs]

overall: i gave the movie a 4 out of 10....and it was completely pointless to stay through the credits to see the scene at the end

[katcherbball]

I thought this was a pretty entertaining movie but nothing special.

[Lars]

Honestly, I'm surprised that people are praising it so much. It wasn't a horrible movie, it was decent, but I had some major issues with it.

For one, the whole who betraying who thing got way too confusing for me and I had difficultly following that which in turn just made that whole aspect of the movie a little less enjoyable.

Also, some of it was just corny as fuck. Proposal on the ship? Come on now...

Also, the battle at the end...there was an entire armada and a shit ton of pirates, but only two ships fought and then WOO HOO we win.

Generally as far as I know, which isn't much, when the "leader" goes down all of the followers are supposed to run away as if their head just got cut off. That's what I'm sticking with. I forget where I learned that though.

[Kid Defender]

This movie was terrible. That end fight scence was one of the most boring, cliche things I have ever seen. And the whole getting married during the fight was so fucking terrible. All I could do to keep myself awake was to piss on the guy's head in front of me and light it on fire.

[cahrishurr]

This movie was terrible. That end fight scence was one of the most boring, cliche things I have ever seen. And the whole getting married during the fight was so fucking terrible. All I could do to keep myself awake was to piss on the guy's head in front of me and light it on fire.

cliche? what was cliche about it?

[Kid Defender]

cliche? what was cliche about it?

Well, it came complete with stupid one liners, the good guys spinning around like idiots stabbing the bad guys with perfect timing while those fish things were stumbling around like idiots. Then you have that ridiculous "love" scence right in the middle of the whole fight which, to me, was so absurd it could have come right from some Soap Opera. When I say cliche, I mostly mean that it was so unbelievable that it was laughable. Bad choice of wording on my part I guess. I guess I just wish that one day a movie director will sit down and say wait a minute, no one has perfect make-up after an intense fight scene( I mean, fucking eye liner); or, no one has perfectly shaved facial hair who isn't shaving every day. Believe me, I know it's always been that way in the movies, but it's just so typical and unnecessary. Best part of the movie was the Nachos.

[Kwan Li]

Disclaimer: I loved the movie and write ridiculously long reviews

And here we go,

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is the trilogy to the hit movies POTC: Curse of The Black Pearl and POTC: Dead Man's Chest. Although it is rumored that there are more upcoming movies, this review will be based on the trilogy as a whole. I think a major problem of the movie is that it has to be viewed as #2 and #3 together and not as #2 and #3 as stand-alone movies.

The most recent Pirates is a great example of why writers should finish writing BEFORE they start filming. It suffered from what I like to call the "24" syndrome. 24's writers are well known for making up the script as they go along. It's a BAD idea. The writers admitted to not having an ending even after the 2nd movie was already released.

As a result, there were sudden plot arcs that were introduced that felt half-baked. For example, the whole Calypso goddess of the sea line. Whaaa?!?!? After exhibiting little to no extraordinary power in the second movie, the whole plot line in the third movie revolves around Tia Dalma who is barely even shown in the movie save for some key close ups with Tentacle man and soliloquies.

Also, Sao Feng contributed about, you know, nothing. 45 minutes of the movie could have been cut out as the Chinese only served as a plot line to introduce the charts and get Elizabeth to be the captain of the ship. Surely they could have done an off screen explanation of that or at the very least cut some of the scenes down. Long movies are usually good, but I would like the plot lines to serve purpose and develop characters.

The movie also suffered from a personality conflict. The attempt to delve between seriousness and comedy often took away from the emotional depth of the movie. One can't help but think whether the director intended for some scenes to be serious or comical.

At World's End also relied on the viewers extensive knowledge of the previous film. Unfortunately, the majority of film goers are not interested in following multiple connecting movies and as a result some key plot lines in At World's End were lost upon the more easygoing film viewers. For example, Bootstrap Bill's character (Will's father) might have seemed extremely atrocious and nonsensical. Why was he doing all these crazy things? Of course one could conclude that he had gone crazy but unless you remembered that Davy Jones had tortured Bootstrap Bill then one would not have known why he was acting that way.

There's some reviewers who claim that the movie is confusing. Not at all, I can see why though. If you're in soft focus and not really paying attention then one could easily lose the plot because there are multiple alliance changes. So if you went to the bathroom or were chatting on the phone or to someone else or just not paying attention then you'd be stuck wondering why Will was on Beckett's ship. Since there are a plethora of characters with different agendas, one must really be into the movie in order to fully enjoy it.

At World's End was full of laughter. It captured the old charm that Curse of the Black Pearl had. The only drawback was that slight attempts to be serious. But the director did a well enough job of inserting some seriousness in it. I think a major disappointment to some viewers was that Pirates all of a sudden became a thinking movie instead of a summer popcorn eater.

Soundtrack = awesome. Need I say more?

Davy Jones was an excellent character. He symbolizes every broken hearted teenager turned evil. I still can't get over how impressive his tentacles are. Jack Sparrow shines in his ability to create humor in dire situations. The only problem might be that the lines might be so rushed that the viewers fail to find some of the funnier jokes. There's so much going on in the film that witty lines are interspersed in battle scenes and thus the viewer must have to watch it a second time around to fully appreciate it. I felt that Elizabeth's character was handled poorly, but that's probably just me.

Keith Richards was born to be a pirate. I've never seen more of a badass pirate.

//edit

Comments -

-If you didn't like the other Pirates, you sure as hell aren't going to like this one.
-Think Disney
-To my understanding, the Flying Dutchman always needs a captain. Also the line "once every ten years" is repeated throughout the movie which leads me to believe that Will is stuck on the Flying Dutchman. Of course, if there's more movies there's probably going to be a plot line introduced that gets him out of said sordid life.

[musicdrunk]

I saw Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End twice and thought it was a rather good movie, though in some parts i wished it would move faster. I did enjoy the second movie better though. . .and i'm hoping for a 4th movie to come out to wrap up everything.

peace&love

[TJ Wells]

Damn, as the biggest hater of Dead Man's Chest on this site, I hate to have to admit this, but I MODERATELY enjoyed this movie. My biggest complaints seem to have already been mentioned (the Calypso buildup, the letdown of the final battle, the STUPID marriage on the boat, and the completely wooden acting of Bloom and Knightley) but I THINK I am willing to recommend this EXTREMELY WARILY with a 5/10.

[Blue Mouse]

its one of those films where you love it or you dont personally i think all three were brilliant, i saw the thrid one yesturday and it was actually really good, the first one is always usually the best because its something original. but lets face it even if you dont like the films jonny depp and orlando bloom are hot!

[Judge'sDaughter]

^^ True, both are hot.
Its just that I will never be able to think of Orlando Bloom as anything but an elf.

[Cheshire_Buddha]

^^ True, both are hot.
Its just that I will never be able to think of Orlando Bloom as anything but an elf.

I'm just glad that if they make a fourth (and you know they will) that neither Knightly or Bloom will be in it.

[TJ Wells]

I'm just glad that if they make a fourth (and you know they will) that neither Knightly or Bloom will be in it.
...why not?

[Kwan Li]

...why not?

Neither are signed on for anymore. Doesn't mean they'll resign but Depp is already on for a confirmed fourth.

Also, hard to make a plot when Will is stuck on the Flying Dutchman.

[Spewk]

my friends said this was terriable and the worst of the movies... is it worth seeing?

[SePaMc]

Bitching about the marriage is lame.

You knew going in that Will + Elizabeth were going to get married. They could have made it some huge drawn out ceremony (which they also wrote in a way to cut this out of the second one in the beginning), instead they mixed it in with swashbuckling and humor.

And Calypso had to return to the sea. Turning into crabs, or whatever....yes, she didn't need to grow into a giant, but complaining about the crabs is kinda lame.

[buysoap]

I'm finally seeing this tonight, at 10:30

I'm not excited, but I'll tell you all what I think when I get home (Because I know you all care)

[Kwan Li]

It's still worth seeing, just pay attention a little. And keep in mind it's a Disney movie. It's not supposed to be a grueling fight to the death-esque final scene

[buysoap]

Well that was pretty bad

[Freud]

i loved it.

[xJangsterrx]

It was okay... it kinda pisses me off because they had a sort of open ending, leaving room for yet ANOTHER sequel, even though they said that there would only be three.

If they ever made a fourth pirates of the caribbean, i probably wouldn't waste my money on it

[agloriousruin]

I really enjoyed it. I'd be ok if they made another, but I think this ties things up pretty nicely, since there's not a freakin' thing they can do about Will now. Unless they come up with something, but that would null most of this movie.

Either way, I liked this one and look forward to adding it to my collection.

[takingbackrufio]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. In all of the three hours, it never felt like it was dragging on once for me. How is it "a mess"? It takes some paying attention, but I thought the plot was understandable. The betrayals and such were somewhat forced in the beginning, but entertaining nevertheless.

Oh, and was anyone seriously expecting to see all those fucking ships battle at once? That amount of action would have been utterly pointless considering the plot and ending - the only reason that the anti-pirate movement was having any success was because of the Flying Dutchman and their control of Davey Jones.

I realize that they keep making these sequels for money, but that doesn't mean the movies can't be good. In fact, I almost liked it better than the first one. :shrug:

I do have one complaint, though, and that is giant Calypso. Instead, she should have just fallen overboard, then the whole fucking ocean should have shook or something like that.

[takingbackrufio]

Also, hard to make a plot when Will is stuck on the Flying Dutchman.
I guarantee that they'll find a way.

[ThexQuietxCull]

I thoroughly enjoyed it. In all of the three hours, it never felt like it was dragging on once for me. How is it "a mess"? It takes some paying attention, but I thought the plot was understandable. The betrayals and such were somewhat forced in the beginning, but entertaining nevertheless.

Oh, and was anyone seriously expecting to see all those fucking ships battle at once? That amount of action would have been utterly pointless considering the plot and ending - the only reason that the anti-pirate movement was having any success was because of the Flying Dutchman and their control of Davey Jones.

I realize that they keep making these sequels for money, but that doesn't mean the movies can't be good. In fact, I almost liked it better than the first one. :shrug:

I do have one complaint, though, and that is giant Calypso. Instead, she should have just fallen overboard, then the whole fucking ocean should have shook or something like that.


i agree. i did enjoy this, more than i thought i would. for the most part, i thought it went well. a tad of a mess at the beginning, but not too bad. and i agree about the calypso thing as well

also, this is all i saw during the movie when looking at keira knightley:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v64/FaintOfHeart/ESWANN.jpg

[StandMyBrothers]

I guarantee that they'll find a way.
He's not returning for Pirates 4
It was okay... it kinda pisses me off because they had a sort of open ending, leaving room for yet ANOTHER sequel, even though they said that there would only be three.

If they ever made a fourth pirates of the caribbean, i probably wouldn't waste my money on it
They are making a 4th one involving Johnny Depp only out of those three

[brentkid]

I saw it and I really enjoyed it. I agree with what others have said, stating that there's a lot going on but it just requires a little extra attention. Everything came together very nicely.

Uh sort of spoilers below.



I'm also kinda glad that neither Knightly nor Bloom will be in the next film. There's a lot to be seen with the other pirate lords, which I have found to be more interested in now that Will and Elizabeth's own little story is basically tied up. I'd like to see more Barbossa to be honest and maybe something more with Jack's father. He was kinda just thrown into the movie. That didn't bother me, but it's a good opportunity to do something with a potentially great character.

[Kwan Li]

I'm glad Orlando isn't it. Guy can't act. He plays the same character over and over again. (LOTR, Kingdom of Heaven, Troy)

[open mind]

i thought the movie blew alot of oppritunities for greatness and sorta sucked

[takingbackrufio]

He's not returning for Pirates 4
Never said he was. I meant that if he did, they'd easily find a way to work him into the plot.

[matt_rawlings]

Just saw this;

It was entertaining as hell, but as a film, it was a mess.

Enjoyable, but extremely flawed

[Thnks Fr Th Emo]

I saw it and I really enjoyed it. I agree with what others have said, stating that there's a lot going on but it just requires a little extra attention. Everything came together very nicely.

Uh sort of spoilers below.



I'm also kinda glad that neither Knightly nor Bloom will be in the next film. There's a lot to be seen with the other pirate lords, which I have found to be more interested in now that Will and Elizabeth's own little story is basically tied up. I'd like to see more Barbossa to be honest and maybe something more with Jack's father. He was kinda just thrown into the movie. That didn't bother me, but it's a good opportunity to do something with a potentially great character.

Finally, another person who wants more Barbossa! For some odd reason he's been one of my absolute favorites. And his father should have had a bit bigger part, although the part with Cap'n Jack's mum has pretty funny.

The pirate lords were... interesting for lack of a better word. I'd certainly like to see more on them.

[avengedtbs]

keith richards (sparrows dad) wasnt that big of a role in this movie and wont be in the next movie because he has a better time playing concerts that sell for 3,000$ a ticket and banging 20 year old chicks

[MegH]

I actually liked Elizabeth in this movie. She's a better pirate than Will can ever hope to be...

I would be interested to learn more about the council of pirates. That would make a pretty good movie, I think.

[Ailite]

Will sucks, but I liked Elizabeth this time around.

I just want more Barbossa and moer Jack.

[Tom Good]

I saw it opening night...and was kind of disappointed. There were some really cool scenes, but it could have been cleaned up a little bit. I dunno. Special effects were great, though there was little to no character or plot re-introduction. I just felt a little lost at some points.