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So, has anybody seen Pirates of the Carribean: At World's End, yet? I went to see it with a co-worker, and really enjoyed it. I can't really say it defined any genre's or represented what every film maker should strive to be... but it was a good movie.

My favourite funny moment was when the midget jumped onto the pier and fired off his mini-cannon, disappearing into the off-screen behind him as he was propelled by the weapon's recoil. Fucking brilliant.

As an aside, how is everyone? It's truly been a while.

I should be ashamed of myself.

We went to see it last weekend, and I for one was pleasantly surprised about the degree that the third part managed to avoid the "each sequel sucks more" rule. Johnny Depp is brilliant as usual; the ending is okay, nothing revolutionary but it fits the story nicely, and anything that causes Orlando Bloom pain and potentially makes Keira Knightley a single again is fine with me. The story is maybe a bit far-fetched and/or too complicated for my taste, but I'm probably just prone to having too high expectations there.

Oh, and hi. :-) I'm fine, you?

Consider yourself hugged.

This post was edited by null on May 31, 2007.

I got really pissed by the so-called "ending" of the second movie. And its general boredom and stupidity.

I'm not going to see it.

"Life is a queue. You come in, hang around for a bit, get some service, then depart."

Overall, I'm quite good. Life has put me into a cheaper living situation and a better paying job. I can't complain about that, now can I?

As for the second movie... I agree. Halo 2 and Pirates 2 both did something no full length feature should do... cliff hang. I hated them both for it.

I should be ashamed of myself.

I didn't think it was a bad movie. However, with how open they left it for a fourth movie there damn well better be one and hopefully it will have some sort of definite conclusion because I would certainly hate to see such an enjoyable line of films dilapidate and lose what made them good by virtue of the plot getting dragged along too far.

I do also feel the need to point out that I at points in all three movies get really disgusted with the Elizabeth/Will relationship and their parts in the storyline. Both characters are honestly somewhat flat.

--Jami Yeah, that's gonna sting in the morning.

However, with how open they left it for a fourth movie there damn well better be one

Heh, I wouldn't mind a fourth movie, provided they don't sacrifice story quality in favour of a quick buck.
On the other hand, considering that Jack ends up doing what he always does and what he's best at (being robbed of his ship and looking for a secret treasure), I think the third part's ending can also be interpreted as a "... happily ever after" of some kind.

Or maybe they didn't know whether there will be a 4th part and thus chose an ending that gave them all options.

Consider yourself hugged.

Perhaps but, I like the end of a set to have some kind of closure and I really don't feel that was quite provided. Besides, I secretly want to see more of some of the pirates they introduced in the third one.

--Jami Yeah, that's gonna sting in the morning.

It confused me a bit. All the double/triple/quadruple crossing. But the parts w/multiple shirt-less delusional Jack made it worth the confusion. Did you guys stay until the credits were done? If not the clip is on Youtube.

We should of brought a bag of rocks....

I did the second time I saw it (my flatmate wanted to see it and I thought it was funny enough to see again so I went), and I can honestly say it wasn't worth sitting through the ending credits for.

--Jami Yeah, that's gonna sting in the morning.

I liked the movie also. I liked the writing and such. I felt a few things were left unresolved. Overall it was a very decent movie. The additional content after the credits was good, though nothing very special. Credits were extreamly long also. In addition I thought the movie over all was one of the best I have seen this year. Much better ending to a triliogy than Spiderman 3.

BTW hello Aynjell, its been a while. I remember null also. So hi to him also.