After the Show: Arr Maties!
5/23/2011
Yo Ho Yo Ho, It’s a pirate’s life for me!
First off: much better than the two messes that proceeded it. The plot was straight forward. I had no trouble understanding what was happening or where it was going. I will say the beginning was slow. I felt like I was waiting in line for the ride at Disneyland and I have no Fast Pass. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel and wanted the line to move faster.
Once the sails dropped on Blackbeard’s ship, Jolly Roger, the movie picked up pace and the action followed. Jack Sparrow was classic Sparrow. The stunts were spectacular but not over the top. Blackbeard, mysterious and possibly driven by a dark magic, was frightening. Penelope Cruz was stunning and doable. Zombies, Mermaids and a Spanish Armada combined make a fun and entertaining movie.
Pirates are always cool. Only Ninjas and Vikings can rival the coolness. Well, maybe half naked Mermaids. It’s worth every dollar.
I want to see this movie again as I felt I missed many clues, i.e. the homage to the ride. Although I think it’s the bar scene. (note: 5/25 I've been informed its the balance act in the captain's quarters scene). I think it as good as the first and the final scene after the credits hint at another. Oops Spoiler. (always stay for the credits!) We can only hope that it arrives before the next high tide!
