fifteen men on a dead man's chest
Jul. 9th, 2006 12:56 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
snarklyboojumSo. Saw Pirates today.
Did anyone else think "Personally, I want to slay the dragon" at the end? Just me, huh?
Anyway, on to the movie. Bullet points to make my rambling vaguely organized.
* After seeing the previews I was worried that the special effects makeup would overpower the story and characters, but on the whole I'm completely satisfied. With Superman Returns I never had a moment where I thought "oh, this is obviously CGI", but I did here. Only it didn't matter so much. Davy's flunkies were a little extreme on that front, but wicked awesome anyway. And Jones looked wicked. It's all about how they used the effects to add subtle details about the characters, like how Jones hated and was uncomfortable in his body as much as his crew. (And how his beard-tentacles held his hat on when the ship dove underwater. hee!)
* "Where's that dog with the keys?" HAH! Oh, silly puppy. I see the lads finally convinced you to join their adventures, eh? (Don't forget to stick around after the hella-long credits for a peek at what happens to the dog. Kinda fun.)
* I liked Governor Swan a lot better in this one. The line about why he wore the wig was hilarious. I was totally rooting for him to beat the shit out of the EITC guy with the handcuffs when he was released. I know, I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up.
* Hmm. Beckett looked pissed when Will asked him what mark Jack left behind. What do you want to bet that under the tightly buttoned jacket there's an EITC brand?
* Is it wrong that I'm disappointed Elizabeth still wants so desperately to marry Will? I half-expected her to shanghigh a ship and sail away from Port Royal and corsets forever. I still say that she was only attracted to Will at the end of the first film because he'd become a pirate. A safe pirate that would never leave her, mind you, but a pirate still.
* Slartibartfast played Davy Jones, huh? Creepy. He's good, though. This is a villain I can really sink my teeth into (though not literally, as I don't eat seafood). I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised that he plays the organ. *looks pointedly at![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
ignited* Also loved the music box playing Jones to sleep, presumably a keepsake from his lost love.
* Speaking of, how do I know there's going to be a moment in the next film between Jones, Elizabeth, and one very soggy wedding dress?
* I confess to spending a large part of this film trying to identify the bits and bobs and sea creatures cobbled together to make Davy's crew. I am ashamed. *hangs head*
* Bootstrap was kickass and looked amazing, too. (The sea star on his face probably hurt more than the barnacles on his shoulder - those things are strong, yo.) Wonder what Jones' brig is like? Not fun, by the look of things. I kept trying to tell my mom - who's a big fan and has something of a crush on Cap'n Jack - that Bootstrap had been stuck at the bottom of the sea for ages, cursed and undead, but she held out hope for a happy ending. That he was sitting on a beach in Tahiti sipping margaritas and getting naked tan lines around said bootstraps. Heh. *does the toldyouso dance*
* Oh, Captain Jack, you naughty little barnacle, you. Best part ever, aside from the end, was the yoga on the beach. Gotta love that. And the scene where my icon's from...oooh. Sex on a stick, my lovelies. He can call me a pirate any day. Kudos to Elizabeth for having the balls to leave Jack behind, btw.
* We know Jack doesn't die because the entire franchise would crumble without Johnny Depp to support it. Still, lovely images of him fighting the kraken. (And nice tie-in with the Bible at the beginning, too.)
* Speaking of images, I totally get the Sparrington now. The 'digging on the beach' scene was awesome. Hot damn, but Norrington's hot when he's all dirty and drunk. It's that cultured voice coming out of all the mud and scruff... Mmm. I love where they're taking his character, and that he managed to slide through the back door with Davy's heart in his pocket. Though there was something...wrong about that. Maybemusesfool says it best. (Yet another thing he and Sparrow have in common, the lust for titles and authority - Cpatain to Commodor. Hope we get to see more pirate!Norrington and less icecreamhair!Norrington in the third film.
* Also enjoyed the many penis and wanking jokes sprinkled throughout. Jack may have black and hairy palms, but his "eyesight's just fine." ;)
* SO GLAD all the supporting principles will be returning for the third movie. I was so worried Mr. Cotton's Parrot would be an octopussoi snack.
* Hmm. Can the voodoo lady raise the dead? Is that how Barbosa survived? Or is there some trickery with the Undead Monkey Named Jack (LOVE!) and the chest of Aztec gold? The Curse obviously doesn't still have hold of Bootstrap, but how did Davy Jones break it enough to own his soul? And if the voodoo lady can raise the dead, why doesn't she do that for Jack? Is it because they don't have a body?
* When Jack landed and all the coconuts fell around him, mom giggled and whispered "Watch out, Jack! Keith Richards!" Heh. I've been telling mom about Keith Richards falling out of the tree and she's been getting a kick out of it. (thanksgrrliz) She's a Stones fan from way back, and thought it was absolutely hilarious. The first thing she said as the credits rolled was "Well, he'll be in the next one for sure! Can't wait!" Oh, it's gonna be fun watching with her. :)
* BTW I'm totally looking forward to fandom's exploration of the past shared between all these people, back when Jones first raised the Pearl from the ocean (how cool is that?) and Jack sailed with his first crew.
*** In conclusion: wicked awesome movie, if a little long in certain places. Wicked awesome.
eta: I now have a fish. He has bulgy eyes, is black and gold, and was part of the centerpiece at my friend's graduation party tonight. I will name him Davy if he lives. Ahoy.
Did anyone else think "Personally, I want to slay the dragon" at the end? Just me, huh?
Anyway, on to the movie. Bullet points to make my rambling vaguely organized.
* After seeing the previews I was worried that the special effects makeup would overpower the story and characters, but on the whole I'm completely satisfied. With Superman Returns I never had a moment where I thought "oh, this is obviously CGI", but I did here. Only it didn't matter so much. Davy's flunkies were a little extreme on that front, but wicked awesome anyway. And Jones looked wicked. It's all about how they used the effects to add subtle details about the characters, like how Jones hated and was uncomfortable in his body as much as his crew. (And how his beard-tentacles held his hat on when the ship dove underwater. hee!)
* "Where's that dog with the keys?" HAH! Oh, silly puppy. I see the lads finally convinced you to join their adventures, eh? (Don't forget to stick around after the hella-long credits for a peek at what happens to the dog. Kinda fun.)
* I liked Governor Swan a lot better in this one. The line about why he wore the wig was hilarious. I was totally rooting for him to beat the shit out of the EITC guy with the handcuffs when he was released. I know, I shouldn't have gotten my hopes up.
* Hmm. Beckett looked pissed when Will asked him what mark Jack left behind. What do you want to bet that under the tightly buttoned jacket there's an EITC brand?
* Is it wrong that I'm disappointed Elizabeth still wants so desperately to marry Will? I half-expected her to shanghigh a ship and sail away from Port Royal and corsets forever. I still say that she was only attracted to Will at the end of the first film because he'd become a pirate. A safe pirate that would never leave her, mind you, but a pirate still.
* Slartibartfast played Davy Jones, huh? Creepy. He's good, though. This is a villain I can really sink my teeth into (though not literally, as I don't eat seafood). I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised that he plays the organ. *looks pointedly at
ignited* Also loved the music box playing Jones to sleep, presumably a keepsake from his lost love. * Speaking of, how do I know there's going to be a moment in the next film between Jones, Elizabeth, and one very soggy wedding dress?
* I confess to spending a large part of this film trying to identify the bits and bobs and sea creatures cobbled together to make Davy's crew. I am ashamed. *hangs head*
* Bootstrap was kickass and looked amazing, too. (The sea star on his face probably hurt more than the barnacles on his shoulder - those things are strong, yo.) Wonder what Jones' brig is like? Not fun, by the look of things. I kept trying to tell my mom - who's a big fan and has something of a crush on Cap'n Jack - that Bootstrap had been stuck at the bottom of the sea for ages, cursed and undead, but she held out hope for a happy ending. That he was sitting on a beach in Tahiti sipping margaritas and getting naked tan lines around said bootstraps. Heh. *does the toldyouso dance*
* Oh, Captain Jack, you naughty little barnacle, you. Best part ever, aside from the end, was the yoga on the beach. Gotta love that. And the scene where my icon's from...oooh. Sex on a stick, my lovelies. He can call me a pirate any day. Kudos to Elizabeth for having the balls to leave Jack behind, btw.
* We know Jack doesn't die because the entire franchise would crumble without Johnny Depp to support it. Still, lovely images of him fighting the kraken. (And nice tie-in with the Bible at the beginning, too.)
* Speaking of images, I totally get the Sparrington now. The 'digging on the beach' scene was awesome. Hot damn, but Norrington's hot when he's all dirty and drunk. It's that cultured voice coming out of all the mud and scruff... Mmm. I love where they're taking his character, and that he managed to slide through the back door with Davy's heart in his pocket. Though there was something...wrong about that. Maybe
musesfool says it best. (Yet another thing he and Sparrow have in common, the lust for titles and authority - Cpatain to Commodor. Hope we get to see more pirate!Norrington and less icecreamhair!Norrington in the third film.* Also enjoyed the many penis and wanking jokes sprinkled throughout. Jack may have black and hairy palms, but his "eyesight's just fine." ;)
* SO GLAD all the supporting principles will be returning for the third movie. I was so worried Mr. Cotton's Parrot would be an octopussoi snack.
* Hmm. Can the voodoo lady raise the dead? Is that how Barbosa survived? Or is there some trickery with the Undead Monkey Named Jack (LOVE!) and the chest of Aztec gold? The Curse obviously doesn't still have hold of Bootstrap, but how did Davy Jones break it enough to own his soul? And if the voodoo lady can raise the dead, why doesn't she do that for Jack? Is it because they don't have a body?
* When Jack landed and all the coconuts fell around him, mom giggled and whispered "Watch out, Jack! Keith Richards!" Heh. I've been telling mom about Keith Richards falling out of the tree and she's been getting a kick out of it. (thanks
grrliz) She's a Stones fan from way back, and thought it was absolutely hilarious. The first thing she said as the credits rolled was "Well, he'll be in the next one for sure! Can't wait!" Oh, it's gonna be fun watching with her. :)* BTW I'm totally looking forward to fandom's exploration of the past shared between all these people, back when Jones first raised the Pearl from the ocean (how cool is that?) and Jack sailed with his first crew.
*** In conclusion: wicked awesome movie, if a little long in certain places. Wicked awesome.
eta: I now have a fish. He has bulgy eyes, is black and gold, and was part of the centerpiece at my friend's graduation party tonight. I will name him Davy if he lives. Ahoy.
