Pirates Of The Caribbean At World's End Review: 3 1/2 out of 4 Stars

A movie review by:

Andrew Vigeant


Did no one come to save me just because they missed me? These are the infamous words of my favorite among pirates Captain Jack Sparrow. Yes! That's right! Jack and his crew are back for another adventure, but the rum.....is.....still....gone. In this 3rd film of the trilogy Elizabeth, Will and the rest of the crew sail off the edge of the map (literally) with the unlikely help of Tia Dalma and Captain Barbossa. We learn that Jack has been condemned to remain in Davey Jones' locker for eternity. But rescuing Jack isn't the only problem of this movie because Lord Beckett has control over the heart of Davey Jones, and with that he controls the sea. The nine pirate lords of the world must unite for a final stand against Beckett, Davey Jones and the British Navy.

I went into seeing this movie very surprised I was even going. My friends had stopped by my work and becuase I was getting off early i was able to accompany them to the movie theater. I went in excited and ready for another great pirate adventure led by Jack Sparrow. The only thing I was afraid of was being letdown by the 3rd movie like so many other trilogy's have happen to them. That isn't even to mention a lot of negative feedback from other friends of mine. I realized they must've not watched the movie, been on their periods, were making out with their boyfriend/girlfriend, or just plain out stupid.

The acting in this movie, by most characters, was amazing and somewhat shocking. Johnny Depp(Jack Sparrow) was phenomenal as usual. I can't see anybody else being able to replace him in this role because the look of him, his movements, and his body language compliment him throughout all three films. He is my favorite actor, so I do rate him harder than others, but without a shadow of a doubt he will still steal your heart away with his acting. Keira Knightley(Elizabeth Swann) not only stuns us with the standout performance of all three films, but even more amazingly is even more sexy in the outfits she wears this time around. Orlando Bloom(Will Turner) aka Legolas, didn't exceed my expectations of him as he did in the 2nd film but still does a bang up job. What makes him special this time around is he is given more of Jack's style which makes him more enjoyable. Geoffrey Rush(Barbossa) deserves yet another round of applause with his appearance in this film. His unique tone of voice he adds to Barbossa's character goes unmatched. Bill Nighy(Davey Jones) although is mostly the squidlike animal, surpises me when *spoiler* Naomie Harris(Tia Dalma) turns him human his facial expressions were exactly how they should be and he proved he is a special actor just for that. Kevin Mcnally(Gibbs) has a standout performance himself just because it seems like he saved his best for last in the retrospect that he tried his absolute hardest this time around and it worked for him. The only drawback in acting would be Jack Davenport(Norrington) for when he is on screen either looks: lost, confused, hazy, or just plain out spacing out.

The title of glowing soundtrack keeps it's name as the chosen songs are a gem when used with the particular scenes they are assigned. *Their are many spoilers ahead* Their are countless standout scenes within this movie, and I'm sure I'll miss a few. In the beginning when all the pirates are being hung the young boy who starts singing. You can feel the raw emotion lift off the screen and into your hearts as you hear the cruel Beckett aka Dickhead command to kill them. When we are in the room where Elizabeth and Barbossa are talking to one of the pirate kings where will is captured, it actually looks as if it is set in the right place and that it would look exactly like that. That's not to mention the fact that it's one of those scenes where they kickass and is laughable. As we watch Elizabeth, Barbossa, and Will sail their ship off the end of the world, you feel as if you're being pulled downwards with them. Then as if done purposely we are introduced to the first scene with Jack in it admist a scene where he clearly has a few screws loose. It begins my him sniffing around for a peanut and ending with him talking, yelling, and killing numerous other Jack Sparrows. That's not to mention that he's follwed by rocks!! I will skip a few scenes and cut to the scene where the Pearl and Flying Dutchman are fighting over a swirl in the water(the name of this thing escapes me) it all looks so real and believeable that I completely forgot it was all staged becuase i was so focused in. Finally the scene at the end where Elizabeth and Will are on the island is that of beauty. Not only does Elizabeth look stunning, but again the raw emotion that leaks out into your heart nearly makes you want to shed a tear or two. If u want any more details about a scene ask and I can tell you but that will be all for that right now.

The drawbacks of this movie are very limited. *Spoilers* When all the pirate lords are in the meeting room and Captain Teague comes out and is supposedly the keeper of the rules he fails. he doesn't look all that menacing and I began thinking Barbossa would own this guy if it came down to that. The acting by Norrington which i mentioned before was also a sad display, but Beckett wasn't too good himself this time around besides his facial expressions which always have made him look like a dickhead. The last drawback of this movie is the fact that I dont know where and I don't know how but it slightly dragged just a tad. Now I will end this with if u like pirates, Keira Knightley, laughing ur ass off, then see this movie, but please dont see it just to make out with your boyfriend/girlfriend! Use her parents house for that, you wont get caught trust me cause I'm ballin'! With that being said this film is definitely recommended.