At World’s End

I saw the third installment of the Pirates series this weekend.

I had already heard some reviews and spoilers on some podcasts that I listen to. I must say that I agree and respectfully disagree with some of what was said. Since it seems that everyone needs a star out of star or point rating of some sort, I will give it 3 skulls out of 5.

I did have trouble following at times, but I think that could have been remedied if I had re-watched the second movie before hand. I also heard a suggestion this morning (from a pod cast) that seeing it a second time helps. I don’t think that I will need to do that right now, but I will definitely own the DVD and I’m not averse to watching it again.

It didn’t seem as long as everyone has complained. The time passed well for me and I didn’t have a “when is this going to end” thought in my mind. I did think there were some sections that could be taken out or limited. For example, during the maelstrom, Jack has fought Davy Jones on the mast of the Flying Dutchman and he starts “tarzan’ing’ around the ships, kicking bad guys and generally killing time and little else. I do remember thinking “What is he doing. Get down already.” Bits such as that weren’t really needed. I did like the bit when Jack was in Davy Jones’ locker and in the brig of the Dutchman…talking to him selves.

The bit about Calypso has been panned as not really needed. I haven’t made up my mind on that. Some ways yes it was needed to clear up the Davy Jones thing and then what happens to Will. The problem is that they don’t fully explain it. From what I understand, they cut out an explaination that would tie that all together. It seems that the reason that Davy Jones had to be on the Dutchman forever and turned into such a hideous creature was the after his 10 years as captain of the Dutchman he returned to shore for his one day and his true love Calypso wasn’t waiting for him and he was doomed to the Dutchman forever. Now they do talk about it when Davy comes to see Calypso in the brig of the Pearl, but it is a little disjointed. Of course we know that this would not happen to our fearless Will Turner.

I loved the references to the attraction. I jabbed my sister several times during the movie when something would come up. Keith Richard as Jack’s father was a small but great bit.

The first Pirates is still my favorite, but parts of all three are great.