http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:24:46 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/12/19/031700.php#comment-695345 The first Pirates of the Caribbean was great, not too sure about the other two, tho the special effects were top notch of course. i hear they're coming out with a fourth installment... 695345@blogcritics.org Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:24:46 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/12/19/031700.php#comment-681619 I can't understand why Verbinski and Bruckheimer took so much life and character out of Tia Dalma. That is the most disappointing part of this movie for me. In #2 she was intriguing, sensual yet had obvious strength of character. She did not have the same qualities in #3. Almost like it was being played by a completely different actor. That and the fact that in #2 Tia Dalma said the reason Davy Jones cut out his heart was for love (or hurt) and then in #3 we find that in fact if you captain the Dutchman, you loose your heart. Seems like a large unexplained inconsistency that whomever was watching for continuity should have noticed. IF they do another, although Jack Sparrow is my favorite fun character, I believe they should come up with a whole new premise and maybe have Jack and Balbossa only do a cameo. And I include Balbossa because of the internet debate on which is the most beloved by the fans... so lets have both :) 681619@blogcritics.org Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:29:45 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/12/19/031700.php#comment-681436 I just saw this on the plane (admittedly, not an environment conducive to movie appreciation) and I agree that it was way too long. I didn't note many loose ends, though - they seemed to be all pretty much tied up. I did enjoy the scene with Johnny Depp and Keith Richard, particularly the bit where Jack asks "How's Mum?" and for answer, Teague holds up her shrunken head. Nice bit of black humor. Overall, 'At World's End' just seemed tired, and if it weren't for the always watchable Depp, and Geoffrey Rush hamming it up for all he's worth, I don't think I could have stuck it. 681436@blogcritics.org Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:08:49 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/12/19/031700.php#comment-681434 I have to admit that I was bored by the end of this film. I don't really need to see a fourth either, though I imagine it will be forthcoming. 681434@blogcritics.org Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:57:57 EST