Pirates III - slight spoilers

Ktrek · June 05, 2007, 09:41:32 PM

Quote from: Captain Jean-Luc Picard on June 05, 2007, 09:30:00 PM

One movie was enough. :)

Apparently NOT! You've seen all three of them! :roflmao

Kevin

Captain Jean-Luc Picard · June 05, 2007, 09:58:57 PM

I don't think you understand. :blink I liked the first one, so I saw the sequel. I was dissapointed. I figured they couldn't make two duds in a row, so I had high hopes for the new movie. I was dissapointed more than I was with the previous movie. :blink When I said one was enough, I merely ment they should not have made sequels, because they aren't very good. I love the original, that will not change, but I've lost all interest in future sequels. I will not see POTC4 should it be made.

Ktrek · June 05, 2007, 10:01:44 PM

Well, I love POTC I and II and will probably love III. I am expecting a fun roller coaster ride and not some story to end all stories affair!

Kevin

Jen · June 08, 2007, 06:02:10 PM

Quote from: Ktrek on June 05, 2007, 10:01:44 PM
Well, I love POTC I and II and will probably love III. I am expecting a fun roller coaster ride and not some story to end all stories affair!

Kevin

Then you'll love the movie Kevin. Yes...ok... its long, but I never found myself looking at my watch. I have, on occasion, fallen asleep during long, boring moviesâ€"this is not one of those flicks. Its not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. Don't go expecting Shakespearean performances. But don't expect a poorly made movie either.

By comparison, Shrek should have been a straight to DVD movie. I looked at my watch a lot while watching that movie. But, that's a post for another thread.

SebastianProoth · June 09, 2007, 02:14:11 AM

I think people need to re-analyse what exactly makes a film a good one. When you think about it, it is the viewer's opinion who counts, your PERSONAL opinion. But when so many official reviews and opinions of the film gave it a poor review, I went to see it anyway. The only convincing performance in the film is the one of Barbosa (Rush) and even he isn't as good in this third act. POTC3 had no REASON to exist, the plot was shaky, the humour was garbage and the special effects were the reason the film was made. Bruckheimer is better than this...so I thought.

If you uninterested in plot, enjoy poorly written dialouge, bad acting, and long drawn out filler sequences I would suggest you see the film as it is something that fits your description of a good time. The film could have been 1 hour 20 minutes shorter and a hell of a lot better!

(Disclaimer: I am not digging at the personal opinions of anyone here who enjoyed the film but simply pointing out as far as sophistication this film is in a clue free zone, should there be a POTC4, it is highly unlikely I will be rushing to see it.)

Rico · June 09, 2007, 06:05:23 AM

As Scotty said in "The Trouble with Tribbles" .... "Everyone is entitled to an opinion." Some like this movie, some don't. Not a big thing really. What is good to one person isn't always good for someone else. Now there are certain trends and sometimes movie reviews can help on that. But in general, I ignore them. Sometimes I feel professional movie critics have sort of overdosed on movies and don't see them the way the average person does anymore. That's why I listen to my friends and folks here more than say Roger Ebert. Anyway, just feel free to put down your views, just don't think you will be able to change another's opinion much.

Ktrek · June 09, 2007, 06:46:57 AM

I have found that often times when I did not like a movie initially that upon subsequent viewings a movie grows on me. Movies like POTC really have to be viewed more than once to catch all the subtelties that go on. I know I used to not care much for several of the Star Trek films but over time I have come to love them all, even number 5!

jedijeff · June 10, 2007, 08:16:51 PM

I have to agree with Rico, what one likes, another does not enjoy. I know for myself, I liked POTC3. I agree it was long, but over all I was entertained. I did not like POTC2, and even though I liked POTC3 the first was still the best out of the series for me unquestionably. I tend not to take to much credence in critics, as they dont view the movies the same way that the general public at times, and something that they are critical about, really dont detract from the fun value on some movie. Actually the only reviewer I ever really read (or watch) is Robert Ebert, as I find that I tend to agree with a lot of his reviews.

Jen · June 10, 2007, 08:25:18 PM

Quote from: SebastianProoth on June 09, 2007, 02:14:11 AM
I think people need to re-analyse what exactly makes a film a good one. When you think about it, it is the viewer's opinion who counts, your PERSONAL opinion. But when so many official reviews and opinions of the film gave it a poor review, I went to see it anyway. The only convincing performance in the film is the one of Barbosa (Rush) and even he isn't as good in this third act. POTC3 had no REASON to exist, the plot was shaky, the humour was garbage and the special effects were the reason the film was made. Bruckheimer is better than this...so I thought.

If you uninterested in plot, enjoy poorly written dialouge, bad acting, and long drawn out filler sequences I would suggest you see the film as it is something that fits your description of a good time. The film could have been 1 hour 20 minutes shorter and a hell of a lot better!

(Disclaimer: I am not digging at the personal opinions of anyone here who enjoyed the film but simply pointing out as far as sophistication this film is in a clue free zone, should there be a POTC4, it is highly unlikely I will be rushing to see it.)

Well, I'm sticking to my guns...guess I'm uninterested in plot, enjoy poorly written dialouge, bad acting, and long drawn out filler sequences. :D ;)

Geekyfanboy · June 13, 2007, 10:58:14 AM

Okay I finally was able to see Pirates III last night. First let me say that we watched Pirates II the night before since Harry had not seen it so we were in a Pirate mood, but I have to say I really enjoyed this film. I agree with Jen all the way. It was a fun roller coaster ride.

The effects were awesome, the acting was great and the story was cool. I enjoyed both parts I and II so there really wasn't any doubt in my mind that I would enjoy III.

The opening of the film was shocking and sad but when everyone started to sing it became this beautiful moment, just thinking about it gives me chills.

Davy Jones Locker was very bizarre, so many Jacks I felt like I was going crazy.

I think my favorite scene was them getting back from the world of the dead by flipping there ship. Very cool moment and effects.

I like the way the handled Elizabethe's Fathers death... they mention he is no longer valuable, then they drop it until we see him in the tiny boat in the land of the dead.

Loved the Monkey!!!

If they make another Pirates movies I'll be there.. if they don't I'll be happy with the Trilogy.

Ktrek · June 13, 2007, 08:19:02 PM

Thanks for your thoughts Kenny! I'm hoping to see it this weekend, maybe!

Kevin

pktrekgirl · June 14, 2007, 09:59:49 PM

I liked the movie! But then, I'm all about Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow.

I just think he is brilliant!