It's not unusual for the fourth instalments in movie franchises to critically fail, (see Indiana Jones, Die Hard, Rambo, Shrek) and Guardian film reviewer Steve Rose says Pirates has suffered the same fate, labelling On Stranger Tides a "piratical wacky race" that deserves just two stars.*
"Everyone else is so scheming and self-centred and double-crossing, it's not always clear who to root for, who's in cahoots with whom, or what anyone's going to do if/when they actually find the sacred fountain.**"
TheMutt92 said:One thing that (sadly) won't be on the soundtrack (warning: NSFW)...
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WillKill4Food said:I saw a few good reviews of it as well, so perhaps not all is lost.
Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow is back in excellent form for his fourth adventure in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, which is more serious in the hands of a new director, Rob Marshall, and thanks to Penelope Cruz it?s also a good deal sexier.
At 141 minutes, the film is marginally the shortest in the series and it profits from that. Cruz is a wonderful addition and a teaser following the credits augers well for more so long as Depp continues to get as much enjoyment from playing the role as he gives to his audience.
The Man said:
kongisking said:I'm sensing a case of Pre-Viewing Bias...
The Man said:
Forbidden Eye said:The first film got a lot of negative reviews(at RottenTomatoes, it has a 78% which isn't terrible, but you'll find a lot of "Top Critics" who hated it) so I'm not worried.
TheMutt92 said:Full soundtrack to listen to...
http://www.facebook.com/PiratesoftheCaribbean?sk=app_204619799559176
I must say, after listening to the soundtrack here and there, its defintly equal to Zimmer's work on the previous films. Bringing in Rodrigo y Gabriela also gives the score a fresh sound to it.
'Angry And Dead Again' |
As far as plot is concerned it?s nice to see that On Stranger Tides has returned back to a more straightforward narrative. The past two films were so convoluted with various subplots and villains that it was near impossible to make any sense of them. However the latest is thankfully far more straightforward affair.
Overall On Stranger Tides is a strong entry into the franchise, and after the mess which were the last two sequels, it?s good to see the series finally back on track. If this segment is successful there is already talk of making another two sequels with Jack Sparrow remaining the focus.
The Man said:Definitely. 'Palm Tree Escape' andare infectiously flamencoed. Haven't listened to the remixes.
'Angry And Dead Again'
Angry And Dead Again (I'm interested to see what that title suggests in the final film) |
Mutiny |
TheMutt92 said:
Angry And Dead Again (I'm interested to see what that title suggests in the final film)
Zombies, perhaps? |
Blackbeard died in like 1718, and the film supposedly takes place in 1750. |
But that was in theTheMutt92 said:
Mutiny
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spoiler? |
WillKill4Food said:I doubt its a reference to a major character, although
Zombies, perhaps?
Blackbeard died in like 1718, and the film supposedly takes place in 1750.
But that was in theso is it really a
trailer
spoiler?
Blackbeard, Jack, and Barbossa have all died before, so... |
TheMutt92 said:
Blackbeard, Jack, and Barbossa have all died before, so...
Yes, so killing Jack or Barbossa again would seem a little lame, wouldn't you agree? How many lives do pirates have, after all? My bet is that it's the mermaid or Blackbeard who's angry and dead again. |
WillKill4Food said:Contrary to what I expected, the more I hear about this film, the more I want to see it.