My geeky son saw the "Pirates of the Carribean: Davey Jones' Chest," and said it was "AWWWWESSSSOMMME," and that I just had to see it, so I grabbed spouse by the hand and went to the twilight special. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first "Pirates," my expectations were high.
The end result was frustration.
The special effects in "Pirates of the Carribean: Davey Jones' Chest" completely undo the outstanding acting and clever writing and directing (of people) that deliver some laugh-at-loud, enjoyable moments in the flick. I cannot say enough about the extraordinarily high calibre of the actors ( except Elizabeth Swann, who is clearly out of her league when she results to pouting and 21st century body and verbal slang, while the rest of the cast sustain their characterizations without a slip). Johnny Depp is in top form as the swishy, sodden Cap'n Jack. We just need to see more of him.
Tia Dalma delivers a tour-de-force characterization as the voodoo queen. She channels Jodie Foster's "Nell" for her dialect, making the audience strain to understand, yet making her coded messages perfectly clear with her expression.
Characters and story line and beautiful scenery made the first Pirates a joy to watch; this movie shorts the characters in favor of special effects, and makes us suffer through endless scenes of the dark, frightening and disgusting underworld of Davey Jones. If I hadn't been in the middle of the row at the theatre, I would have left half way through. But,then I would have missed some of the best scenes, actually.
I began to feel that I was experiencing the story board for a thrill ride at Disney World, brought to excrutiatingly gorey film life.
I hope the third movie is a "resurrection," full of light, and hope, and quirky characters, and fun - NOT gorey special effects and gloom, not one that is not meant to be translated into a Disney ride, and overloaded with geeky effects, but remembered for its detail of character, fine acting and comic timing.
I hope. One thing I know for sure. If said geeky son says he likes the third "Pirates," (he always seems to make to opening night for new movies) I will wait until it comes out on DVD before I check it out.
jon, I hate to tell you this, but everything in life does not have to be viewed through political and religious (or anti-religious) colored lenses. Sometimes a film is just a film. Get over yourself.
'Pirates' offers mind-numbing ride
My geeky son saw the "Pirates of the Carribean: Davey Jones' Chest," and said it was "AWWWWESSSSOMMME," and that I just had to see it, so I grabbed spouse by the hand and went to the twilight special. Having thoroughly enjoyed the first "Pirates," my expectations were high.
The end result was frustration.
The special effects in "Pirates of the Carribean: Davey Jones' Chest" completely undo the outstanding acting and clever writing and directing (of people) that deliver some laugh-at-loud, enjoyable moments in the flick. I cannot say enough about the extraordinarily high calibre of the actors ( except Elizabeth Swann, who is clearly out of her league when she results to pouting and 21st century body and verbal slang, while the rest of the cast sustain their characterizations without a slip). Johnny Depp is in top form as the swishy, sodden Cap'n Jack. We just need to see more of him.
Tia Dalma delivers a tour-de-force characterization as the voodoo queen. She channels Jodie Foster's "Nell" for her dialect, making the audience strain to understand, yet making her coded messages perfectly clear with her expression.
Characters and story line and beautiful scenery made the first Pirates a joy to watch; this movie shorts the characters in favor of special effects, and makes us suffer through endless scenes of the dark, frightening and disgusting underworld of Davey Jones. If I hadn't been in the middle of the row at the theatre, I would have left half way through. But,then I would have missed some of the best scenes, actually.
I began to feel that I was experiencing the story board for a thrill ride at Disney World, brought to excrutiatingly gorey film life.
I hope the third movie is a "resurrection," full of light, and hope, and quirky characters, and fun - NOT gorey special effects and gloom, not one that is not meant to be translated into a Disney ride, and overloaded with geeky effects, but remembered for its detail of character, fine acting and comic timing.
I hope. One thing I know for sure. If said geeky son says he likes the third "Pirates," (he always seems to make to opening night for new movies) I will wait until it comes out on DVD before I check it out.
July 30, 2006 at 9:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
'Mission: Impossible' series hits its peak
jon, I hate to tell you this, but everything in life does not have to be viewed through political and religious (or anti-religious) colored lenses. Sometimes a film is just a film. Get over yourself.
May 6, 2006 at 9:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Lawrence, Ego As Big As You Think
Solomon is wise.
April 29, 2006 at 7:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )