Saw the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie

[Lisa96]

I was invited to a preview last night of Pirates of the Caribbean. I really enjoyed it very much. From the audience reaction it seemed we all liked it. The set design was excellent - lots of atmosphere and colorful wharf scenes. The special effects were great; for once they really added to the story rather than seeming like something put in to jazz up the show. Johnny Depp was so funny - his mannerisms and expressions were priceless. I liked how there were several nods to the Disney ride - some of the sets were close to the look of the ride and there is a scene in prison with the dog holding the keys. There's even a joke thrown in about a "little mermaid." There are some parts that might be slightly scary for the younger kids, but there are jokes for the parents, swordfights for the boys, a brave and intrepid heroine for the girls - really something for everyone. It's good summertime entertainment that wasn't totally mindless; the story is fresh (when's the last time pirates were the focus of a movie?) and it wasn't totally predictable. I give it a thumbs-up!

 

[MJames41]

I saw the commercials and I was thinking it looked pretty good. After all, any movie that takes and elf and makes him a pirate can't be that bad. Thanks for the review.

 

[FriendsOfEeyore]

Great review. Don't give away anything!!! I am going to go out next Wednesday and watch this with my dw.

The real question....

Was it worthy of a PG-13 rating? That is the discussion that we were having here last week. Did Disney make a mistake of releasing a movie to intense the normal Disney movie crowd.

I, understand that it is a Pirate movie, so I am fine with the PG-13. But, there are others who are against the movie being released under Disney's name.

Glad to hear about the POTC ride tie-in. Sounds Great!!!!!

 

[PrincessAurora]

Just one thing I gotta know - Do they have "The Redhead"?

 

[Lisa96]

I thought it did deserve the PG-13 rating. Partly because there is a lot of fighting (they are pirates after all, which means they aren't the nicest people!) and there are many deaths resulting from the fighting. There are some effects which might be disturbing for young children - I'm trying not to give too much away here but from the commercial I thought my 8 yo nephew would like it, and his mother & I both agreed last night that it might be too intense for him. Although I know other children who would be fine with it, some even younger than him.

Now, whether it should be released under the Disney name: I don't really see why not. I would consider it a family movie that is appropriate for the older children in your family. I mean, Bambi and Snow White have aspects that would bother younger children, too. I thought the film-makers did a good job (in this day & age) of NOT overplaying the violence and gore. They could have had more gratuitous sex & violence like all these other so-called tween movies that are PG-13. (With stars as cute as Johnny Depp & Orlando Bloom, I'd have liked a little more sex! But the kiddies shouldn't see that stuff!)

 

[Lisa96]

Princess Aurora - they did have "the redhead", but in a slightly different context. It's a quick scene but funny if you're familiar with the ride. There are lots of little things like that - probably even more than I was able to catch!

 

[Peter Pirate]

Now I'm really looking forward to this movie. I'm sure I'll like Johnny Depp and my wife and oldest daughter will love Orlando Bloom & my youngest will probably like the action & ride references...I hope my positive outlook isn't enough to kill this film...

 

[d-r]

I still think most people consider PG-13 "family friendly" after all, most pirate movies are rate "ARRRR"

 

[doombuggy]

I am excited to see this movie, especially after the comments posted here.

I just want to make a comment about the ratings. I remember when i was 10 going to see "Grease" when it came out. It was PG (we had no PG-13 way back then). When it was re-released in the theaters on it's 20th anniversary (?), I took my sister, who was then about the same age that I was, and I thought, am I crazy?! all the inuenndo in that movie - yikes! It should be re-rated PG-13!

Can't wait to see POTC!

 

[NLK]

When are they going to add Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom to the POTC ride?

 

[degenerationxwwfwdw1]

Originally posted by NLK
When are they going to add Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom to the POTC ride?

As soon as the movie crosses $200 million!

I said that as a joke but when I think about it if the movie does that well or maybe better I wouldnt be surprised a bit to see them in the ride. Hey if they are talking about changing Alien Encounter to some Stitch show I wouldn't put it past them to change POTC as well (I know I go a little overboard with Alien Encounter sometimes please forgive me )

 

[shortbun]

Thanks so much for the post-we're really looking forward
to this one. I'm not worried about the PG-13, as long as
sexual content isn't part of it and I doubt there's much
language-didn't pirates just say "blimey!" lol
Thanks again!!
mimi

 

[katj]

do they have the ride song in the movie?

*hums "yo ho yo ho a pirate's life for me"*

 

[AdventurerKat]

I'm so jealous! I can't wait to see this one!

 

[Cris]

Originally posted by Lisa96
I They could have had more gratuitous sex & violence like all these other so-called tween movies that are PG-13. (With stars as cute as Johnny Depp & Orlando Bloom, I'd have liked a little more sex! But the kiddies shouldn't see that stuff!)

ROTFLMAO!!!

 

[Bob O]

A PG-13 movie is fine, now what they should do is up the ante and get to a r-rating!!!!!(lol)

 

[crusader]

That's what I like about you Bob - always pushing that envelope!!!

I am hoping this movie does great!! I will be one of those there on Wed. as well.

 

[cmbelle]

I got to see the movie tonight, and I agree with the original post. The movie was great, the acting was great, the scene with the dog in the jail house was excellent. There were enough references to the ride to please us Disney lovers, but not too much to make the movie goofy.

I also agree that it deserved a PG-13 rating. I took my 7yo, and he covered his eyes in a few scences, especially the first one where Elizabth gets to meet all skeletons.

Now, if they did add Johnny Depp or Orlando Bloom to the actual ride, they'd have to drag me out of there. Depp has always been a looker, and Bloom as a brunette can light my fire just like he can when he was an elf. : Pinkbounc

 

[Planogirl]

Originally posted by cmbelle
Now, if they did add Johnny Depp or Orlando Bloom to the actual ride, they'd have to drag me out of there. Depp has always been a looker, and Bloom as a brunette can light my fire just like he can when he was an elf. : Pinkbounc

No fair! I have to wait until Friday and your post didn't exactly make me more patient.

 

[cmbelle]

Planogirl,

I had to, unfortuantely, take my husband, but he did get me an extra poster. I may put it over my bed. Men just should not look that good!!