Well, if the title doesn’t give you clear direction, let me make it simple – Captain Jack Sparrow is Back!!! And while he doesn’t get any better than the first edition of this roller coaster of a series (which has been on the down-turn for its last two installments), he does get as close as he can
The real dilemma for you, my good people, is not whether to watch it or not but more so that you should watch this movie in 3D or not…let me explain: Most of the movie is better enjoyed without those troublesome and heavy plastic glasses weighing down your nose..however, there are some spectacular sequences close to the interval and the climax that would be best enjoyed if those creatures were to jump out of the screen and hit you in the face than just be pasted on the screen…and really, I have no clear answers.
I myself saw it in 3D and if you were to take my opinion alone, I’d say you’re better off going in for the 2D version, the action sequences aren’t gonna get better than what you saw in Avatar, anyway. But, let’s get back to the movie, itself.
The movie is an honest attempt to recreate the magic of the 1st edition and you have to laud the effort. The story is simpler, much less convoluted, more focus on the dialogues and taking the plot in the right direction, all the good elements. As for the changes in the star cast, Cruz is a welcome addition to the crew and her character itself, presents exciting possibilities..These are yet to be explored in their fullest, and one would hope that happens in the next editions that are to follow. As for the missing people (Knightley and Bloom), you do miss them in parts, but all the others (Barbossa, Mr. Gibbs) are there so you get used to it
Captain Jack Sparrow, is back and he is in fine form…Even though we are familiar with his ways, he still manages to keep you interested in what he is up to, throughout the movie and Johnny Depp is truly in his element, portraying Sparrow. The character is legendary, and reason alone for this series to have another episode
To cut a rather long story short, the gist is that this movie is a resurrection-of-sorts of a promising series that had lost its way in the middle. With Stranger Tides, Pirates..has moved back to its more ‘familiar’ ways and is a ‘stranger’ no more
Now, bring me that horizon…and catch that movie yo ho!
You leave me confused...should I watch it in 2D or 3D, or the beginning in 2D, then walk out and go for a 3D show late so as to only catch the end?
ReplyDeleteIt is a laudable "effort"...but merely an effort? Not a success? So should I watch it at all?
wow...I din't realize I'd caused so much confusion..:)
ReplyDeletewhile what you suggest might actually be the best way to watch, I don't think that's practical so I would suggest you watch it in 2D..(couldn't make it plainer than that)
Whether you should watch or not..well, if u be a fan of Captain Jack Sparrow than there be no argument..march off to the theaters...if not, its not the best of Pirates, but its definitely better than the 2nd and 3rd edition..and qualifies for a watch..so yes, you should watch it but don't go in with very high expectations..hope that gives some clarity :)