The Official Pirates of the Caribbean 2 Picture, News and Information Thread!

[FaT_tONle]

These number are mind boggling though... were looking at 350 easily.... if not 4... doesn't suprise me a whole lot, but it does make you scratch your head... there is not story yet the movie is a Box Office monster... do that many people go to the movies just for popcorn and fun???

 

[PowersOfMind]

How is there no story?

 

[Speedball]

How is there no story?

I don't get it either.
People keep saying there is no story, but there is.

 

[FaT_tONle]

The plot was just really weak... and there wasn't a whole lot of character development... the love sh:t was forced... Liz's decision at the end was just so random... Bloom was so flat... it was a popcorn flick... nothing more... it shouldn't be making 350-400... 300 tops...

 

[Flexo]

The plot was just really weak... and there wasn't a whole lot of character development... the love sh:t was forced... Liz's decision at the end was just so random... Bloom was so flat... it was a popcorn flick... nothing more... it shouldn't be making 350-400... 300 tops...

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How was she supposed to know a giant squid would attack the ship?

Besides that, her action was the only thing that could save the crew from the Kraken.

 

[FaT_tONle]

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How was she supposed to know a giant squid would attack the ship?

Besides that, her action was the only thing that could save the crew from the Kraken.

I just got a feel that everything was just forced... and the one liners and comedy sucked... cept for Depp ofcourse... but they need to cut the humor from the other characters cause it is just so boring and it cuts into the story... the only funny guys are the four pirates Depp included... everyone else is lame as hell...

 

[Flexo]

I just got a feel that everything was just forced... and the one liners and comedy sucked... cept for Depp ofcourse... but they need to cut the humor from the other characters cause it is just so boring and it cuts into the story... the only funny guys are the four pirates Depp included... everyone else is lame as hell...

That's just opinion. Plenty of people laughed at all the comedic bits in my theater. Very few jokes fell flat.

 

[PowersOfMind]

That's just opinion. Plenty of people laughed at all the comedic bits in my theater. Very few jokes fell flat.

Same thing here each of the five times I saw it.

 

[PowersOfMind]

The plot was just really weak... and there wasn't a whole lot of character development... the love sh:t was forced... Liz's decision at the end was just so random... Bloom was so flat... it was a popcorn flick... nothing more... it shouldn't be making 350-400... 300 tops...

There was pleanty of character development. Elizabeth decision was not random. She did as a pirate would do she used the fact that Jack is attracted to her against him.

 

[Spider-Fan]

The plot was just really weak... and there wasn't a whole lot of character development... the love sh:t was forced... Liz's decision at the end was just so random... Bloom was so flat... it was a popcorn flick... nothing more... it shouldn't be making 350-400... 300 tops...

Elizabeth's decision was anything but random. Watch the scene with Jack and Elizabeth on the pearl where the discuss why the other will come to their side. Then watch as Elizabeth progressively in the movie becomes more like a pirate. That decision is set up through Elizabeth's whole story in the movie. I don't know where you got that it was forced.

 

[Erzengel]

I agree with Fat Tonie. If felt really forced like they were trying to create more drama with the movie. They could have rewrote the movie without that needless storyline and just stated that Jack wasn't going to go with them because HE wanted to stay on the Pearl. I would have respected that more.

 

[spideylover89]

The most complaining I've heard is from Superman and Star Wars fans, so it just sounds like a bunch of Supes and Star Wars fans are pissed that Pirates beat their films. Honestly get over it, it's a fun movie that doesn't try to be anything special like Superman was trying to be. Besides, who doesn't like Pirates.

 

[spideylover89]

it shouldn't be making 350-400... 300 tops...

And nobody expected it to be anything other than a popcorn flick so why did you? It's a movie about pirates and it's based off of a disneyland ride. The only thing that says to me is "fun." People probably flocked to it because there hasn't been a truely fun movie in a while and it was really refreshing. They could watch a movie without having to worry about being depressed, forced to think, or angered. Everybody deserves a little fun.

 

[Erzengel]

The most complaining I've heard is from Superman and Star Wars fans, so it just sounds like a bunch of Supes and Star Wars fans are pissed that Pirates beat their films. Honestly get over it, it's a fun movie that doesn't try to be anything special like Superman was trying to be. Besides, who doesn't like Pirates.

Sure it is. It couldn't possibly be the fact that we just don't think it's as good as you think it is.

 

[grey_jeanie]

I can see why. My first 2 reasons to see it would be:

1) Johnny Depp
2) Orlando Bloom

 

[kainedamo]

The most complaining I've heard is from Superman and Star Wars fans, so it just sounds like a bunch of Supes and Star Wars fans are pissed that Pirates beat their films. Honestly get over it, it's a fun movie that doesn't try to be anything special like Superman was trying to be. Besides, who doesn't like Pirates.

*goes into a berzerker rage*

Do you want me to murder you in your sleep?? DO YOU?? We dislike the film!! We can't understand how such a flat film can get so many fans! Thus the reason for this topic!! It has nothing to do with rivalry fandom.

Get the **** over yourself.

 

[Erzengel]

And I have said in the past that I was disappointed with SR. All the summer movies I have seen this far, I have been dissappointed to luke warm at best.

 

[Mee]

And I have said in the past that I was disappointed with SR. All the summer movies I have seen this far, I have been dissappointed to luke warm at best.

There's still Snakes On A Plane.

 

[BloodyWolverine]

Pirates is the new fun trilogy that people have adapted that don't like Harry Potter. There is no Rings or Star Wars movies. People need a fun flick that is not too serious. Thats the appeal to some fans of these movies. A few men but the wemon have made these movie have the mega bucks. Also tey do well because some people are tired of bad comic book movies. Sure there are some great comic movies Spiderman,X-men V For Vendetta and Batman Begins but some peopl like movies not made from comics. I personally like all movies comic, cartoon or script written. I'm just saying some people like a comfortable non comic book change.

 

[Erzengel]

I've been thinking this for the last few days and was debating whether or not to make this a topic but here it goes.

Do fans/moviegoers whatever, "will" or want so desperately to like a movie that they just overlook it's flaws? I know it's not anything fairly new but this whole summer I've been watching movies that I have disapointed in and just see the response for it, it makes me feel like there's something wrong with me and I'm missing something.

X-3 comes out and honestly, yes it was actiony but it was just such a let down for me and yet people were saying it was better than the first 2 giving it perfect 10's.

SR so much wasted potentional, and while I think it should be doing just a lil bit better, it's nowhere as good as it could have been.

Now Pirates which a lot of people were stating this would be the #1 movie this year and when I watched it, I felt it was okay but exactly like the 1st with just improved CGI which I wasn't really wowed by intially.

I guess what all these movies have in common are yes they can be construed as "fun" movies but no heart. Edit: SR did try though.

Which leads me to my original statement, do people just want these movies to succeed so badly that they swallow everything it shows us and turn a blind eye to any faults they have? Or maybe it's me, are my standards just too high? Have I watched Spiderman 2 and Batman Begins so many times that I just expect so much more from Summer movies?

 

[GoldenAgeHero]

spiderman 2 was alright. i was'nt really impressed by it. but it was good. same goes with BB itwas alright i was'nt wowed by it, its pretty much overrated.

 

[Erzengel]

GAH, were you impressed by any of the movies this year?

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Anyone who says POTC2 lacked action of all things needs to have a mental exam. You can complain about story, or plot, or pacing, but to say there wasnt any action in the film is ridiculous, the film was constant action, it's a Bruckheimer film for christ's sake.

As to why it's breaking records? I cant tell you exactly, but I can tell you it's a fun movie (imagine that Mr. Singer) that appeals to ALL demos. It's got a ton of action, a love story, a sci-fi aspect, phenomenal SFX, a big time cast, and has it's comedic moments. Something for everyone as they say.

 

[November Rain]

Seriously. How in the flying heck?

The first one is entertaining enough. Nothing special. For some reason you have these rabid fans that think it was the greatest thing ever. I just think it's an entertaining movie.

And the sequel comes out, and all of these records are broken. How??? Marketing?? I don't think so really. I just don't get it. Repeat viewings is one reason why a movie would get such high viewings, but the sequel is so... dull and long, in my personal opinion. I'm not alone in that opinion either. I just don't understand it. There is nothing special about Pirates Of The Carribean at all. I feel like people go to see these movies more for Johnny Depp and the character he plays more than anything else. "Captain Jack Sparrow sure does have great one liners!!".

*mind boggles*

the real question is how did spidey break all those records????




i mean that didn't even have any great one liners....

 

[Mee]

I've been thinking this for the last few days and was debating whether or not to make this a topic but here it goes.

Do fans/moviegoers whatever, "will" or want so desperately to like a movie that they just overlook it's flaws? I know it's not anything fairly new but this whole summer I've been watching movies that I have disapointed in and just see the response for it, it makes me feel like there's something wrong with me and I'm missing something.

X-3 comes out and honestly, yes it was actiony but it was just such a let down for me and yet people were saying it was better than the first 2 giving it perfect 10's.

SR so much wasted potentional, and while I think it should be doing just a lil bit better, it's nowhere as good as it could have been.

Now Pirates which a lot of people were stating this would be the #1 movie this year and when I watched it, I felt it was okay but exactly like the 1st with just improved CGI which I wasn't really wowed by intially.

I guess what all these movies have in common are yes they can be construed as "fun" movies but no heart. Edit: SR did try though.

Which leads me to my original statement, do people just want these movies to succeed so badly that they swallow everything it shows us and turn a blind eye to any faults they have? Or maybe it's me, are my standards just too high? Have I watched Spiderman 2 and Batman Begins so many times that I just expect so much more from Summer movies?

I think that definately happens sometimes.

Personally, I liked X3 and SR, though I expected X3 to be better than it was and I actually expected SR to be worse. Pirates was pretty much what I expected, I would've liked a little more depth and story, but that's not really what Pirates is about.