Unexpected

Rating: 9/10 (25 May 2007)

When I decided to go to the midnight movie I was expecting too much. I knew no matter what I would like it because they would have to work VERY hard to screw up it up so I would dislike it. However it was unexpected in everyway for me.
The very beginning I thought was a dream sequence but it was really happening and it was weird. The following scenes and story development made me wonder what was truly going on. The scenes in Singapore were amazing and I loved Chow Yun-Fat's character-thats one pirate you do not want to mess with. Each character got their two cents in which I liked. When one character carries the whole thing its get boring. When Jack is losing is mind in the locker Johnny Depp does so well portraying the multiple aspects of his personality. Just watching his expression I saw that there are vulnerable parts of Jack Sparrow and I want to know what they are! Maybe before they do a pirates sequel they should do a prequel so we can learn why Jack does that...thing (you know what I'm talking about.) I especially liked how we got to see Jack sincerely struggling with his morals at the end. I'm not going to say what happens but it was amazing acting on all parts. The conflict between Elizabeth and Will was actually filled with tension. Everyone's lies catch up and insecurities build up. I actually believed they were in love this time around. Will's desire to fulfill his promise and also be with Elizabeth is honest and Elizabeth's need to ease her conscience is touching. I really liked the development of her character. SHe was a pirate and not the noble naive girl we have seen in past films. As for everything else. It was amazing. The scenes well designed and explosive (literally). The end. Unlike anything Disney has done (or should be doing-no more fluffy endings!). My heart hurt a little when I left. I would have cried if only I wasn't in a theatre packed with action movie fans. Where the Dead Man's Chest left us confused and wanting more, At World's End is so much more. Bravo. Well done. I personally give it ten, but in consideration for other audience members who may have been looking for something else I will also give it a 9. It was well worth the wait and 3AM drive.