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hechboy2

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The beggining was depressing.In the first bit of it,it was just weird.Rock Crabs....Really?And he imagines his crew of himself.Jack is supposed to be in Davy Jones locker....He doesn't look like he is suffering.And his crew saves him in Davy Jones...
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The beggining was depressing.In the first bit of it,it was just weird.Rock Crabs....Really?And he imagines his crew of himself.Jack is supposed to be in Davy Jones locker....He doesn't look like he is suffering.And his crew saves him in Davy Jones locker.And then are just pointless stuff and random other things and Kiera Knightly is a Tom boy.Did that even exist in those times.Then at the end it just ends I don't remember I think I blocked it out of my mind.1/2 star for me.

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Posted sep 3, 2009 4:18 am pt

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I love the whole pirates series, and At World's End, is, without a doubt, the best. It is action-packed, funny and wraps up the series nicely.

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Posted apr 10, 2009 8:33 am pt

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"Lord Cutler Beckett" (Tom Hollander), who has declared war on piracy to the point that he will order the hanging of a child who is remotely associated with pirates, is in the possession of "Davy Jones'" (Bill Nighy) heart....
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"Lord Cutler Beckett" (Tom Hollander), who has declared war on piracy to the point that he will order the hanging of a child who is remotely associated with pirates, is in the possession of "Davy Jones'" (Bill Nighy) heart. Since he has the heart, "Jones" has no choice but to do his bidding, and goes after every pirate ship to destroy it.

However, the great pirate, "Captain Jack Sparrow" (Johnny Depp) is trapped in Davy Jones' Locker, and has to be released by the crew of his ship, which are being led by "Will Turner" (Orlando Bloom) and his love, "Elizabeth Swann" (Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley).

Let me say first that some of the scenes are hard to see on television. This is due to the shadowing and dark colors used in these scenes. I noticed that I was paying more attention to my computer than the movie during these scenes.

The performances, on the other hand, are as good as the last movie in the series I've seen (I have not seen the entire series, and do not recall which one was the last one I watched). Knightley is wonderful as the leading lady who seems to get in some trouble at times, but can fight back when needed. Bloom is nearly perfect as the charmer. Nighy is real good, but the animation effects on the tenticals off the character's face may be a little distracting to pay attention. And Depp is absolutely fun in what may be the role he will be remembered for when his time has come.

Another thing you can't help but notice is the wardrobes and special effects. The pirates outfits appear to have not been washed in about eight months, while the military uniforms appear to be authentic. As for the special effects, they are absolutely fabulous -- especially make-up effects. You can actually believe the actors faces are real and not prostetics.

As for action, I wasn't too impressed. Because of when the movie is set, you get cannon fire and a lot of sword play. If you ask me, there is just a little too much going on with swordfights involving most of the cast. In one scene, a ceremony takes place during one of these swordfights. The fighting around the ceremony, which briefly stopped when one of the others came in to fight those involved, was pretty distracting. However, this scene got some funny moments, as intended.

I didn't think that the actors chemistry was not that great in this film. When Knightley, Bloom reconnect on-screen with Depp, it just didn't work that well if you ask me. I also found that there was little chemistry with the new cast memebrs and the ones already established in the franchise.

Another thing I was not really impressed with was the soundtrack. Although the music enhanced many scenes, I just can't remember any of the music except the excerpt of "A Pirate's Life" sung by "Sparrow" to himself at the end of the movie just prior to the closing credits. Most of the tunes are instrumentals, and are done well. However, none are really memorable.

The script itself was kind of weak as well. I think the writers slacked off after the success of the first movie. The story is pretty good, though far-fetched with the stiry with the heart.

If you are a fan of the franchise, check this movie out. However, if you have not seen this movie, I strongly suggest that you watch the entire series due to the majority of the characters are well established in this film. I think only one or two characters had some character development in this film, and we learned some background on them. While other characters had little to no new development of any kind.

I would rent this one, and only add it if you have the other movies in the series in your video library.

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Posted feb 24, 2009 2:39 am pt

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I have to say that this movie is probably one of the most confusing piece of film ever created.I have three questions to ask.What was going on in this movie?,Why did the main characters get the least screen time(Bloom,Depp)?,Why did so many things...
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I have to say that this movie is probably one of the most confusing piece of film ever created.I have three questions to ask.What was going on in this movie?,Why did the main characters get the least screen time(Bloom,Depp)?,Why did so many things happen at the same time?.

I dont like this movie at all...these questions that were asked are not to be answered.this is just how I feel.Too much confusing text and the lines that they say are just rubbish.I did not like that Bloom and Depp got so little screen time compared to that witch Knightley.There was too many things going on and the beginning of the movie was already boring.If you would ask me.Dont watch this movie.spare your three hours on something better to do.First movie was phenomenal,sequel was also good but this just ended the good movie run.

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Posted jan 26, 2009 12:34 am pt

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i dont get this movie. they lost me at the part when will got killed. why did they live Elizabeth in some island? i liked it because of its comedy and action, i guess :s
this movie is seriously confusing and long. i need a summary for this...
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i dont get this movie. they lost me at the part when will got killed. why did they live Elizabeth in some island? i liked it because of its comedy and action, i guess :s
this movie is seriously confusing and long. i need a summary for this whole thing.
she had a daughter? how could she give birth with no one helping elizabeth. i didnt like why they left her in the island

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Posted sep 20, 2008 12:07 am pt

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what the heck was this?? It was wayyy too long, wayyyyyyy too confusing and wayyyyyyyy too boring!!!! It had almost no action, it was very weird, and like I said before....downright BORING!!!! i really can't understand why people liked this movie...
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what the heck was this?? It was wayyy too long, wayyyyyyy too confusing and wayyyyyyyy too boring!!!! It had almost no action, it was very weird, and like I said before....downright BORING!!!! i really can't understand why people liked this movie but hey, everybody has their own opinion. Rating: Very poor: 1/2 star.

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Posted jun 11, 2008 11:20 pm pt

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At World's End was without a doubt the best Pirates movie to date. It is exciting, action packed, and very surprising. I thought I had the ending figured out, but when it got to the final battle, I was pleasantly surprised.

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Posted feb 20, 2008 10:14 am pt

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The biggest knocks against Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End are its overly complex plot and its length. I am inclined to agree on both counts but you know what? The movie really isn't as bad as everyone is saying. There's a reason it's...
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The biggest knocks against Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End are its overly complex plot and its length. I am inclined to agree on both counts but you know what? The movie really isn't as bad as everyone is saying. There's a reason it's the number four grossing movie in 2007. But then again Spider-man 3 and Shrek 3 are the top 2 movies so what the hell does the public know? (But Pirates IS number 1 worldwide)

It's certainly the weakest of the 3 movies in the franchise. Length is definitely a huge problem as there are scenes that just seem to drag on with no end in sight. But the action sequences are very well done and almost make up for the ungodly length of the film. There is also an incredibly complex plot that at times was hard to follow as pretty much everyone was double-crossing everyone else. On the one hand, it made the film more unpredictable as I had no idea where things were leading to, and on the other hand, I was simply too confused to care about what was going on. The acting is to be expected in a pirate film, it's not any better or worse than the previous two, but the actors have pretty much made these roles their own and seem extremely comfortable with them.

The true stars of the film are the action sequences and the CGI effects, namely Davy Jones. He's about as good a CGI character as Gollum was in Lord of the Rings. The action was great, once I sat back, relaxed and realized I was watching a pirate film, it was much more enjoyable. Not the most satisfying of endings, nor the best conclusion to what could have been a great film series but things do get tied up in a way, of course a sequel is always possible and with the amount of cash it made, inevitable. Thank God for home entertainment centers where you can watch from the comfort of your own couch because if I had to sit through 3-hours of this in the theater, I would not be so generous with my score.

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Posted feb 14, 2008 8:24 am pt

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Better than the second and equally good as the first. This film has its problems, confusing at times and at one moment it harkened back to the "Clash of the Titans" and other such...
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Better than the second and equally good as the first. This film has its problems, confusing at times and at one moment it harkened back to the "Clash of the Titans" and other such movies and was a bit too ridiculous. But the movie definitely pays off: action, humor, romance, this is the ultimate pirate film. The sword fight sequences were not as amazing as the second, but the battles between ships filled in that gap. The movie ends (and by end I mean before AND after the credits) perfectly, with a nicely wrapped up package. Oh and on a more personal note: Orlando in the bandanna in the end is so FREAKING HOT! Better than the second and equally good as the first. This film has its problems, confusing at times and at one moment it harkened back to the "Clash of the Titans" and other such movies and was a bit too ridiculous. But the movie definitely pays off: action, humor, romance, this is the ultimate pirate film. The sword fight sequences were not as amazing as the second, but the battles between ships filled in that gap. The movie ends (and by end I mean before AND after the credits) perfectly, with a nicely wrapped up package.

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Posted feb 8, 2008 12:36 pm pt

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It was an odd movie. Didn't get it very well but it was still good.

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• [+] Chicago Tribune
  
  88
  The most visually spectacular, action-packed and surreal of the adventures of Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp).

  by Michael Wilmington | Read Full Review »
• [+] Charlotte Observer
  
  75
  I won't be able to talk anybody into or out of the Pirates of the Caribbean experience now, so I'll simply offer sage advice: Hit the bathroom just before it starts. To miss any five-minute chunk of this densely plotted trilogy-capper will leave you confused.

  by Lawrence Toppman | Read Full Review »
• [+] Los Angeles Times
  
  70
  Exciting, distracting and quite possibly permanently concentration impairing, what Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End offers is a wonderfully scenic medley of impressive action sequences so lengthy, elaborate and numerous that remembering what came before becomes a kind of test of mental focus.

  by Carina Chocano | Read Full Review »
• [+] The Hollywood Reporter
  
  70
  More than ever, Depp masterfully keeps the enterprise afloat, even when the sheer weight of all those other characters threatens to throw it off-course.

  by Michael Rechtshaffen | Read Full Review »
• [+] The New York Times
  
  70
  The cannibals, coconuts and landlocked locations have been replaced by the high-seas high jinks that made the first film so enjoyable.

  by Jeannette Catsoulis | Read Full Review »
• [+] Washington Post
  
  70
  Funner, biggerer, brighterer, bolderer, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is not only okay, it may even be close to good. A lavish spectacle illuminated by Johnny Depp's swishing pirate captain, the movie has its dull moments, but not many.

  by Stephen Hunter | Read Full Review »
• [+] Christian Science Monitor
  
  67
  Depp and Rush are still in there plugging away. They're troupers, but the series is all used up. If there is to be another sequel it will have to be called "Pirates of the Caribbean - At Wit's End."

  by Peter Rainer | Read Full Review »
• [+] TV Guide
  
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  It's almost three hours long, and that's a lot of time to invest in what is, essentially, a theme-park attraction you can't ride.

  by Maitland McDonagh | Read Full Review »
• [+] Boston Globe
  
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  You can bet your parrot "Pirates" will be back, even if "At World's End" hasn't the foggiest idea when to quit.

  by Ty Burr | Read Full Review »
• [+] New York Daily News
  
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  A sumptuous feast for the eyes and an occasionally exhilarating stimulant to the heart. But beware my hearty: It will tie your rum-soaked brain in knots.

  by Jack Mathews | Read Full Review »
• [+] ReelViews
  
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  The last 60 minutes offer adventure as rousing as anything provided in either of the previous installments. Unfortunately, that doesn't account for the other 108 minutes of this gorged, self-indulgent, and uneven production.

  by James Berardinelli | Read Full Review »
• [+] Empire
  
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  The plot's a trippy, twisty mess, and it's far too long, but it looks fantastic and makes some bold choices in its execution. And once again Jack's back to save the day.

  by Helen O'Hara | Read Full Review »
• [+] Variety
  
  60
  The third voyage in the "Priates" trilogy could be touted as "The biggest, loudest and second-best (or second-worst) 'Pirates' ever!" -- not necessarily a ringing endorsement, but honest.

  by Brian Lowry | Read Full Review »
• [+] Slate
  
  60
  Like all abstract art, At World's End is best approached non-narratively, as an experience rather than a story.

  by Dana Stevens | Read Full Review »
• [+] Film Threat
  
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  The action IS pretty engaging, Sao Feng and his gang of South Asian cutthroats are a nice addition, and the constant plot explication does require you to pay attention.

  by Pete Vonder Haar | Read Full Review »