Get It Off Your (Dead Man's) Chest: Pirates Movie Reviews

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I didn't get that from the compass at all. In fact, it obviously didn't point to Jack when Elizabeth used it since it led them where they were trying to go.

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I just think you missed something you'll pick up on the second time. Heheh, I might have, too - - and this is the worst movie that I've ever wanted to see a second time. But as I recall, after the compass - in Elizabeth's hands - gave them the course heading, she tried it again - - and it pointed directly to Jack. She noticed, and was alarmed.

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I agree on Orlando Bloom (and said as much in my review) but that was true of the first movie and Kingdom of Heaven

Yes, I did see the Director's Cut of that film, and it's worth a viewing - - though not for any improvement in Bloom's performance. The film again fails because he simply does not have the moxie to carry a picture alone, and his under-emoting, constantly and quietly depressed character didn't help matters. But there's an interesting sub-plot (notably one which doesn't feature Orlando at all) and other fleshing-out that make it a far superior film to the version released in theaters.

Still, I'm sorry I purchased it instead of Netflixed it. And I rather doubt I'll be owning any but the original Pirates movie either. My heart sinks when I consider what they've done to Walt's masterpiece attraction for the likes of this substandard sequel.


As for your other question about the structure of the first movie that I found agreeable, perhaps after a wash-the-foul-taste-from-my-eyes viewing that I feel coming on very soon, I'll be able to respond with more specificity and clarity.