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The TVClubHouse: Movies & Library ARCHIVES: Movies & Library 2007 ~ 2008: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: Archive through May 29, 2007 users admin

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Hypermom
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08-13-2001

Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 9:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hypermom a private message Print Post    
Just starting this for tomorrow. :-) My DH will be wanting to go to the first showing in the morning. lol

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 11:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
***Spoiler space***Spoiler space***

I'm thinking a little more time on script revision was needed. Or perhaps it was the editing. Whatever, be prepared to just go with the sea's flow because At World's End is possibly even more convoluted than Dead Man's Chest was. And boy is it long. I wasn't sure if my happiness at Will & Elizabeth's wedding was due to its passion and action or because I figured it meant the movie had to be almost over (it wasn't, btw). I also missed the humor and sense of fun of the first film.

I had liked Geoffrey Rush so much in The Curse of the Black Pearl and his unexpected return at the end of DMC pretty much saved that movie for me. Unfortunately, while he still managed to steal some scenes, his role just isn't as hearty this go-round. Naomie Harris created a thrillingly mysterious (albeit minor) character in DMC but I thought her transformation scene in this flick was something out of a just plain bad, and by that I don't mean good, B-movie. Ugh.

Orlando Bloom is still as blandly handsome and heroic as ever (and he didn't even try to hide the look of "I have no idea what the h*ll is going on" he wore for a good part of the movie - I almost have to give him credit for that though) BUT his character's fate was one of the film's few bits of inspiration. Keira Knightly gave a decent, even almost fiery at points, performance.

While Jonathan Pryce had only a tiny cameo, he managed to be affecting in those few minutes of screen time. I was sad about what happened to Jack Davenport (or as I always think of him, "it's Steve from Coupling!"). It's rather too bad that Bill Nighy is hidden beneath all those expensive-looking tentacles since they're something of a distraction from his fine acting. But somehow he's still able to convey emotion through all that. "Lord Beckett" seemed to have a more substantial role in this movie and he was an effective bad guy.

Let's face it though, we're all waiting for Johnny Depp and the only disappointment here is that he's off-screen for so much of the film. I don't know how the truly surreal scenes where Captain Jack is literally talking to himself will play to a general audience however. I got a kick out of them but recognize how bizarre and ripe for parody they are.

Oh, given my vortex phobia, I was relieved the maelstorm scenes weren't nearly as terrifying as I feared. Was expecting nightmares there, I was. Still, this movie's darker than the first two Pirates, is quite talky for much of its running time, and has some rather suggestive, also grim, as well as violent scenes so it may not be appropriate for some younger kids.

Despite the impressive visual effects, AWE isn't quite the jaw-dropper that its predecessors were. My favorite scene, looks wise, was of a ship sailing over the sea on a starry night, with the pinpoints of light reflected in the water. It looked like they were sailing across the sky, almost like something out of Peter Pan. Unfortunately some idiot a few rows in front of us decided it was time for a cell phone check at that moment and its bright glow ruined the darkness of the theater.

The theater was full, no one seemed restless and there was applause at the end but honestly, there wasn't much laughter or energy coming from the crowd. I think the biggest reaction was a spontaneous group "ahh" at a glimpse of the snow covered, shivering monkey. Some people snickered at the beginning of the movie when people were singing and I wondered what these folks were going to do when Sweeney Todd comes out. Oh and if you're like me and only barely remember what happened in the first two movies, don't worry this time (I recall panicking a bit last summer when I realized that DMC seemed to actually expect knowledge and understanding of CotBP). 'Cause it's not going to make much sense no matter what, I suspect. I admire the movie makers' ambition but really think they stuffed too much in here for one film.

The ending does set up a possible sequel and there is a sweet, satisfying extra scene after the credits (which went by relatively fast for this sort of film, seemed like just under 10 minutes).

Trailers: Live Free or Die Hard, Transformers, Ocean's 13, Ratatouille

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 5:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
my son and a group of friends went to the midnight show last night..said it was great!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 9:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
Is there a scene at the end of the credits??

Please just answer Pamy, YES or Pamy NO (so I can just see that in the new messages)

cuz I dont want to read this thread til after we see movie but dont want to wait thru credits in vain :-)
thanks so much.....I cant wait to see this today...we got 4 free tix for spending money at our market, very cool promo!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
PAMY YES

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 10:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
closes eyes and posts thank yew!

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
PAMY YES - and it actually is worth staying for, imho, unlike the last one which wasn't that of a big deal. I'm guessing the credits last around 10 minutes, maybe a little less.


<~*<~*No real spoilers but just in case<~*<~*

Oh dear, I just re-read my review post. It's a bit rambling, isn't it, lol? Sorry about that. Of course I did write it in the middle of the night. I didn't mention Chow Yun-Fat or Keith Richards. Also I guess it'd be more apt to call the extra scene bittersweet. And the crowd didn't say "ahh" it said "aww", lol. Oh and there were some people in the crowd dressed in costume, one guy looked more like a Bicentennial soldier than a pirate, it was fun seeing them. Just remembered, there was a person listed in the credits whose last name was De'ath. That freaked me a little. We got free tickets too, btw, thanks to the theater owner. Or maybe she's the manager, I'm not sure. Whatever, they were free.

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 11:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
so, what happened to the dog that was left with the cannibals?

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 11:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
**************************

The dog appeared again in at least one scene. I think he carried something. Maybe it was the key to the pirate book or something like that? Can't remember exactly. Don't ask me how he got there though - maybe Keith Richards saved him!

Cndeariso
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06-28-2004

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cndeariso a private message Print Post    
thanks for all the spoiling, calamity!

Puppy21969
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10-04-2005

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 12:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Puppy21969 a private message Print Post    
I wish that this was a thread for reviews on what people thought and NOT the story line. Can the name of the thread be changed so that we know before opening it that the show is spoiled?

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Sorry if they offended you but I clearly marked my posts for possible spoilers so people checking new messages or opening this thread could tell whether they wanted to read 'em or not. I did mention a few things that happened in the film, it's kind of hard not to unless you think people should only say whether they thought the movie was good or bad, but I did NOT go into detail nor did I reveal the actual storyline or what becomes of the main characters. Most of my review was about what I thought of the film, not what happens in the film. No hard feelings, I hope.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
possible spoilers....

Calamity, I feel the same as you. YOu put into words everything I was thinking. Not enough Jack, too much story and half the time I couldnt understand what they were saying with the heavy accents on some.

A few funny moments but not nearly the thrill ride the first 2 were. It was tooooo long, I wish they would have tightened up the script and cut down on countless fighting scenes, after 2 hours they became a bore.

I have a hard time sitting for long periods so I was thinking it was just me but I see others feel somewhat the same.

Cnd and Calamity,,,thanks so much for telling me to stay, the final scene brought tears to my eyes but
I hated the way the ended the Will/ Liz storyline

re, the dog, the said sea turtles saved him

we went to the 4 20 showing and it wasnt sold out...the later showings were.

My crowd was like your, no real excitement or big laughs. The last 2 you could feel the energy of the audience, not so much in this one.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Friday, May 25, 2007 - 9:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I saw it tonight and enjoyed it. I think after Spidey and Shrek 3 were such disappointments I may have lowered my expectations a bit, but I was not disappointed. Jack, Elizabeth and Will are such great characters to me, I was so thrilled to get to see them again.

*!*!*!*! SPOILERS TO FOLLOW (**(*(*(*(*(*
Stop reading now if you haven't seen the film please!! Yes, this film is quite convoluted, but I do think you should have seen Pirates 2 recently. It certainly can't hurt. My 5 year old was asking me about the movie and I was trying to explain the plot to her (she did NOT attend with me) and it was hard to explain! A lot happens. The one part that confused me was about Elizabeth's dad. Did they get rid of him because he knew too much? At first I was thinking they replaced the heart with his, but then he would have been captain of the ship. I felt I understood most everything else that went on. Of course I cried like a baby over Will and Elizabeth. I agree that this movie didn't have the entertaining stunts that 2 had. The fight scenes may impress the boys, but I'd rather have the stunt work. I did think the hallucinations were hilarious. I liked the jokes and laughed a lot. I really loved when the screen went dark and we were hearing the sound track of the Pirates ride. Cool effect. Sorry this is a run on of thoughts... LOL. The Richards cameo was not that interesting. I was surprised to se 80% or more of the theater leave during the credits. Don't these people realize there is always an extra scene after the credits?! Where have they been for the last 2 movies? They really missed out IMO. And while Jack wasn't in the beginning of the film, I found he was in most of the remainder.
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Overall, Pirates 1 is the best movie. I love that it's a self contained story. Pirates 2 and 3 are probably tied in my mind right now. I'd need to see 3 about 6 or 8 times like I have 2 before I can rank them.

Knightpatti
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12-06-2001

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Knightpatti a private message Print Post    
We went to the 10:30 night showing. The movie ended at 1:45! Needlessly to say we did not stay for the trailer. I would have loved to have seen it, but we were anxious to go home.

Loved the movie! Elizabeth is a very strong character. Jack and Will were marvelous,too. I want to see it again!

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 11:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
My daughter saw it with a large group of friends (mostly teenage girls) They did not like the movie as much this time. My daughter said it's darker and not as much fun. It didn't have the Pirates of the Caribbean flair. (her words)
I'd probably like the movie, but I don't think it's for everyone.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
spoiler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I liked it :-)

end spoiler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 1:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
laddjididialjdfalj

I still cant believe that Jack was so underused in this movie when he is the main reason the 1st one was so good.

There was tooo much Barbosa in this one. I would have rather seen more of the main chinese villian than Barbosa.

Prison Break fans,,,,you will love seeing Agent Kim in this

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 2:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
The town theatre owner opened his theatre last night (actually early this morning) to all the high school graduates and their guests that attended the "project graduation" party, so all of them got to watch the movie for free. My daughter really enjoyed it.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 4:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I read a description of the after credit scene. Sounds groovy :-)

Mack
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07-23-2002

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 7:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mack a private message Print Post    
We got to see the movie this weekend. Bottom line up front....not as good as the first or the second. Dragged pretty bad in spots. We'd agree that Jack wasn't in the movie enough though a few short scenes are great. After supposedly saying this was the third and maybe last they certainly left a number of major story lines open for future movies. All in all, an OK movie but not up to the standard of the first which still remains the best.

Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 8:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tigerfan a private message Print Post    
We saw it yesterday. It's funny how every person gets/thinks something different about this movie.

We absolutely LOVED it!! We expected to be lost and confused because of the reviews, but it was quite easy to follow and we really liked the storyline. Yes, there were some sad parts in it and SHAME on the people that left before the credits were over!!

Johhny Depp has said there will be at least one if not two more. It will just be longer before they film it. Doing two at once took a toll on everyone involved.

The first one will always be the best, but this one is WAY better than the second!

Yo Ho Ho !!

Kaili
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08-31-2000

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kaili a private message Print Post    
We saw it last night- the theater was pretty empty, but we have two theaters showing it in town, one on an Ultrascreen and regular screen which is a draw for a lot of people, and the theater we went to had it starting every 15 minutes..plus we went to the 8:00 on a weeknight.

I enjoyed it- wouls have liked to see more Jack and thought Keith Richards would have a little more of a part. I thought he was kind of randomly added. I don't care about Elizabeth and Will so that marriage scene did nothing for me and the sexual hints with her and Will at the end (his mouth/her leg) was...not necessary in my opinion. Tim looked at me and said "Isn't this a Disney movie?"

They did end it to be open to further sequels, but they could just as easily stop there too. Jack pretty much said goodbye to Elizabeth, she got her own ship, Will has his new job, and Jack back to his old ways, setting off on a new adventure- could easily be the final one if they choose. And it may be time, honestly. I have enjoyed all the movies and characters, but I'd hate to see this movie series be one with too many sequels that just gets old and becomes a joke, ya know? It will get stale if too many of the same ideas get replayed.

What was the final scene? We didn't stay for it. Or know about it.

Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 10:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tigerfan a private message Print Post    
**** SPOILER ALERT SPOILER ALERT ****


END SCENE : 10 years later...Pans to Elizabeth and their 10yr. old son walking toward the cliff to look out at the ocean..the sun is setting...the camera goes from Elizabeth to the son and back, the look of anticipation on their faces says it all. The sun sets and the sky flashes green... Pan to Will on the Flying Dutchman looking ashore. Their eyes meet...He sees his son....

If they really had a child, that's probably what he would look like.

Very heart warming moment.

Calamity
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10-18-2001

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 1:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Calamity a private message Print Post    
Oh! I forgot...

********Spoiler space********

Question about the extra scene: We had an argument over the weekend. Thinking it over, I had an idea that maybe the green flash might mean that Will's soul had not just come back for the day, but he was now free. I wasn't sure that was the case - just thought it was a possibility. (I'll admit I was looking for a way to have a happy ending and besides, I've read any number of sea myths and legends that have had similar story twists/resolutions). But the person I saw the movie with thinks there's no way, that Will is still cursed because the Flying Dutchman has to have a captain. I can see his reasoning but now that I thought of a way for Will to be saved, I'm being a bit stubborn about giving up that hope, lol. Anyone have opinions on this?

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