POTC 3 grows on you

Rating: 8/10 (29 May 2007)

I read a few negative reviews of POTC: AWE before catching a POTC Marathon.A good refresher.At first viewing, I still thought POTC 3 was a bit confusing, slow in parts and too fast in others. But then, the ending did it for me and even more, that bittersweet post-credits "10 years later" bit. I went back and watched the movie all over again. And everything then made sense and tied up matters convincingly (But with still some openings for a POTC 4). It's worth several viewings because only then does it allow you to catch nuances and better understand what the director/producer are saying. AWE does grow on you. I am haven't recovered from what I think is a sad ending.Imagine just living in the hope of seeing one's beloved once every 10 years! At the most, it would be only 6-7 times in one's lifetime. One will grow old and die. What life does the forever undead sailing the seas have after that? What can he come back to for 1 day? The writers put in interesting touches ie the sword forged by Will given to Govn Swann in POTC 1 is the one that ends up with him (in him); the word "Suspended" at the hangings; the word "Leverage" used in all 3 movies. The music is stirring and memorable, weaving "Hoist the Colours" throughout.I wasn't a POTC fan. I just went to see the movies. But I am now, and will support the movies. So far, I've seen AWE 6 times. (The 1st 4 times on the same day). It's the fastest 168 mins for a film.