I think average opinion on this was, “Eh, it was ok.” That about sums it up. It is also one of the most anticipated films of the year, and it is selling out like crazy everywhere. I got there 45 minutes early and the line was already insane. I imagine some were there a couple hours early or more. Anyway, I thought the effects were good, especially on the sea men, but the story never really got you that involved. Some action scenes felt a bit repetitive and long, too. Of course, Keira Knightly was beautiful, but that’s gonna be the same in any movie she’s in. What I’m most curious about is the second week box office drop, and how it will fair against Superman in the long run. Normally I’d think this would go away quickly, but since everyone knows a third film is on the way, they’ll probably see it anyway.
Edit: Pirates OBLITERATED box office numbers, smashing records left and right. It’s the new #1 weekend, passing Spiderman by over $17M. This must have also beaten Aquaman by a wide margin, so Vinnie Chase has gotta be bummed.
That is a fair review. Keira was quite pretty, but then, so was Johny Depp. She looked damn fine with a little bit of a tan and a bit disheveled. Overall, I doubt the movie could stand on its own, but it didn’t have to. Of the 20 or so people I have talked to who saw it, most thought it was ok, and a few thought it was great, but couldn’t say why. The only consistent review I have heard was that the special effects were great. Personally, I thought Depp’s character was better played in the first movie. He seemed more into it, or at least that is how I remember it. Can’t wait for the next one!