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intereact!Director: Gore Verbinski
Actors: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Jack Davenport
Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Retail Price (not our price): $34.99
Release Date: 2007-12-04
Theatrical Release Date: 2007-05-25
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Run Time: 165 minutes
Format: Array
Format: Color, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Discs: 2
Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
1) Amazon.com
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a rollicking voyage in the same spirit of the two earlier Pirates films, yet far darker in spots (and nearly three hours to boot). The action, largely revolving around a pirate alliance against the ruthless East India Trading Company, doesn't disappoint, though the violence is probably too harsh for young children. Through it all, the plucky cast (Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush) are buffeted by battle, maelstroms, betrayal, treachery, a ferocious Caribbean weather goddess, and that gnarly voyage back from the world's end--but with their wit intact. As always, Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow tosses off great lines ; he chastises "a woman scorned, like which hell hath no fury than!" He insults an opponent with a string of epithets, ending in "yeasty codpiece."! In the previous The Curse of the Black Pearl, Sparrow was killed--sent to Davy Jones' Locker. In the opening scenes, the viewer sees that death has not been kind to Sparrow--but that's not to say he hasn't found endless ways to amuse himself, cavorting with dozens of hallucinated versions of himself on the deck of the Black Pearl. But Sparrow is needed in this world, so a daring rescue brings him back. Keith Richards' much ballyhooed appearance as Jack's dad is little more than a cameo, though he does play a wistful guitar. But the action, as always, is more than satisfying, held together by Depp, who, outsmarting the far-better-armed British yet again, causes a bewigged commander to muse: "Do you think he plans it all out, or just makes it up as he goes along?" As far as fans are concerned, it matters not. --A.T. HurleyOn the DVD Here's something you can't say about just any DVD extras: There appears to be more of Keith Richards in the outtakes, interviews, and other special features on the At World's End disc than in the actual film. For those scenes alone, this special edition is well worth the price. Richards looks as woozy and gamey as all the rumors suggested, and answers questions he's not asked, with Johnny Depp sitting next to him, almost acting as a translator. Richards offers pithy comments like, "Everything I do is original, you better believe," and smiles when other cast members call him "Two-Take Richards" for supposedly nailing his scenes. The packed second disc also includes a terrific mini-doc on how the filmmakers created the famous maelstrom, in an enormous hanger in Palmdale, California, with the ships floating 30 feet off the ground. "Just moving the Black Pearl was an enormous undertaking," says producer Jerry Bruckheimer with serious understatement. Other cool extras include "Tale of the Many Jacks," deleted scenes with great commentary, "The World of Chow Yun-Fat," a bio of composer Hans Zimmer, features on the set designers, a look at the impressive Brethren Court, and some hilarious bloopers. "You can't curse in a Disney film," deadpans Depp when a costar blurts out something blue. "See? I told him." The extras are truly as much of a rollicking adventure as the film. --A.T. HurleyBeyond Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Our Pirates of the Caribbean StorePirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black PearlPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestPirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Soundtrack Why We Love… Bill Nighy Johnny Depp Essential DVDsStills from Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (click for larger image)2) Description
Just when he's needed most, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), that witty and wily charmer of a pirate, is trapped on a sea of sand in Davy Jones' Locker. In an increasingly shaky alliance, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) begin a desperate quest to find and rescue him. Captain Jack's the last of the nine Pirate Lords of the Brethren Court who must come together united in one last stand to preserve the freedom-loving pirates' way of life. From exotic Singapore, to World's End and beyond, from Shipwreck Island, to a titanic battle, this adventure's filled with over-the-edge action, irreverent humor and seafaring myth and magic. Everything has led to this twisting, turning, wild swashbuckling ride in this final chapter of the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy
Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5
1) Too long, too many story lines [Rating: 2 out of 5]
Just a lot of eye candy and no real substance. Way too many story lines. This movie just goes on and on. As much as I loved Johnny Depp's swagger in the last two, he just doesn't seem to bring the character to full boil in this one. Geoffrey Rush is the standout in this film. I look forward to a movie with Captain Barbossa as the central character. Also, the other reviews citing the darker nature of this film are right on the money. A kid's film it ain't.2) Doesn't make a lick of sense but I won't hold that against it. [Rating: 3 out of 5]
OK, I've seen this a few times and I can make about as much sense out of it as I can Russian alphabet soup. Theree's a plot lost somewhere in the visuals, and even though I can't find it, it's definitely a treat for the eyes and ears, if not the brain. It's best viewed without a need for higher purpose in your film. It lacks the world-spanning epicness of Lord of the Rings. It has no sense of destiny or morality like Star Wars does. It's just a big, dumb, fun movie. And it has a lot of humor and 'heart' (joke intended, har har).I recommend the DVD- lets you skip those fairly incoherent and unimportant 'story' scenes and get right to the action and humor.3) The best of the series [Rating: 3 out of 5]
Overall the best of the series, though the first is also very good in my opinion. This one has the most action of any of them, some of which is surprising, especially for a Disney movie. In this century Disney is continually pushing itself (and its ratings) so that it isn't necessarily a "family"company. This movie has enough to keep everyone satisfied and put the little kiddies (and some adults) to sleep at the same time. If you haven't seen this, then what is wrong with you?Verdict: Worth a rental, unless you want the bonus features, then get the two disc version.4) How About "At Wit's End"? [Rating: 1 out of 5]
POTC 3 attempts to duplicate the success of its predecessors by emphasizing computer-generated special effects, sprawling action sequences, and doses of farcical humor. The movie does indeed meet two of its three goals, succeeding in creating fairly entertaining sequences of action with superior computer animated creatures and environments. However, it fails miserably in its unwise attempts to try to add depth to its characters and to convey a political message. Both of these decisions were ill-considered ones which detracted from the well-choreographed action and were the primary reason why the film was poor. POTC 3's decision to concentrate more on the characters and their personal issues was a strange one considering the fact that the characters were a total flop in Dead Man's Chest and The Curse of the Black Pearl, excepting the amusing Jack Sparrow of course. POTC 3 does not change this established pattern of character failure, for Elizabeth, Will, and company were lifeless, poorly acted puppets who inspire no sympathy or concern from the audience. Will Turner is played in typical uninspired fashion by Orlando Bloom, an actor kept afloat only by his looks, and Keria Knightly is only a notch or two better with her portayal of Elizabeth Swan. As surprising as it may seem, even Johnny Depp is unable to succeed with capturing his part to perfection. This failure is not his fault however, for the director/writers apparently decided to turn Jack Sparrow into an unreasonable, half-crazed lunatic in POTC 3. A lot of the charm which Sparrow radiated in the first two films derived from his humorous antics and his ability to hold clever schemes behind his foppish mannerisms. POTC 3 throws this Sparrow of the past overboard, and replaces him with a utterly different character whose antics spiral deeper and deeper into the realm of the bizarre as the film progresses. To be specific, there is a odd sequence involving a multitude of Jack Sparrows on a ship stranded in Davy Jones' Locker which was first puzzling and then boring. Moreover, the new and 'improved' Jack Sparrow seems to have no idea what he doing for the majority of the story, and unsatisfactory development considering his wily schemes in POTC 1 and 2. Setting all these issues aside however, the characters themselves are extremely poor role-models for children or teenagers. During the film, Will, Elizabeth, and Jack do nothing but try to satisfy their own desires without so much as thinking of what effect their actions might have on others. It is disgusting and irritating to watch them stroll through the film infatuated with themselves. In real, traditional action movies real heroes are shown with lots of admirable virtues. In POTC 3, this is sadly not the case. Furthermore, POTC 3 made the unfortunate decision to try and push political agendas instead of remaining a relatively 'moderate' film. The first message the movie thrusts in the faces of its viewers is a pro-feminist one. Elizabeth Swan dresses and acts like a man, drinking and fighting with the worst of the degenerate male pirates. She is then elected 'pirate king', not even 'pirate queen' which would have been more subtle, and ends up delivering the classic 'rousing' speech to her army. Not content to stop with their misguided opinion that women should act like men, POTC 3 also decides to paint a flawed portait of good vs evil. The movie portays the immoral, scrubby, and selfish pirates as the 'heroes' of the story while setting up the impeccably polite, well-dressed members of the East India Trading Company as the 'villains'. It is a common trait of Hollywood to always have the corporations and businesses, which actually provide jobs and opportunities for their employees, turn out to be corrupt and evil. POTC 3 decided to be yet another movie which pushes this pitiful, politically-correct agenda trend. Oh, and to start things off on the right track POTC 3 begins with a scene showing the 'poor', 'downtrodden' pirates being led to their doom at the scaffold while 'courageously' singing a song. The FACT that they are murderous, evil, thieving PIRATES is thrust overboard with all classic notions of good versus evil. In conclusion, POTC 3 is a severe drop-off from POTC 1 and POTC 2, which were at least content with being corny and character-less. POTC 3 resolved to torture its audiences with poor acting, poorer characters, and annoying political beliefs. Is it too much to ask that the film-makers keep their own agendas to themselves? It is too much to ask that the film-makers keep action movies funny and exciting? Apparently it is in the case of POTC 3, a fact that is not altogether puzzling considering Walt Disney is behind it.5) good but not great. [Rating: 3 out of 5]
PotC 1 and 2 were great, creative, and funny. Pirates 3 lacks the creativeness and humor of the first 2 movies.