After much anticipation, and several failed attempts, Allen and I finally managed to watch Pirates 2. The verdict; watch it once if you're a die-hard Depp fan or a Pirates fan. And prepare to be disappointed.
The sequel moves away from everything that made "Curse of the Black Pearl" so good. The humour is limited and for some unknown reason, Gore Verbinski had added more slapstick rather than the quirky and witty humour that made Pirates 1 such a success. I won't go into more detail, suffice to say, that several scenes would be better suited to a Disney cartoon than a live action movie.
Worse, Depp's screen time is drastically reduced, and yet, it is his performance that saves this movie. Perhaps the director wanted to devote more time to Will and Elizabeth, but in doing so he has sacrificed the main draw of the film.
The CGI is ok, though some can argue that is was overused, and I would find it hard to disagree. The film does have its moments, but they're too few and far between.
All in all, if you can forget that Pirates 1 was ever made, and view this movie as a prequel to Pirates 3, then the disappointment may diminish. But if you're looking for a swash-buckling sequel, then this may not be your cup of tea (or bottle of rum).
Chow for now,
Arul.
Friday, August 04, 2006
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