Dead Man's Chest / Random DVD's

Finally had a chance to sit down and get through a ton of movies I had rented off of Zip.ca. If you’re not already subscribed to some form on on-line DVD rental service, I suggest you do it because the amount of hard to get movies are amazing. Combined with fast home delivery, you just can’t beat it. In fact, I hardly ever rent movies from the video store anymore unless I really, really don’t want to wait – which never happens, considering I see almost everything in theatre (I’m sick, I know).

Anyway, before getting through the list of what I saw / didn’t see, let’s discuss Pirates of Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest for a moment. Walking out of theatre, I wasn’t impressed. Sure, it was a solid movie but certain decisions and a lack of a conclusive ending really bothered me.

But, by the time I got home, my feelings on the movie did a complete 180. The same problems that were in the first movie were present in Dead Man’s Chest but they aren’t problems that sink the movie. Sure, it would be nice if Depp, Bloom and Knightly spent more time on screen together but then that might wipe out the magic that the three create when they finally are together (I like Jack and Elizabeth together, personally).

And the ending? Well, it’s probably going to be a non issue once the third movie gets released in 10 months, so why harp on something stupid like that? Yup, I’m getting soft on movies, especially big ones like Pirates. Still, the final scene really got me pumped for the next movie but a lot of people seem to be rejecting what the final scene offers. Why?

So, onto the movies I digested in the past few days, starting with –

Derailed – Clive Owen is always solid but I expected a lot more Jennifer Aniston in this one. Laura called the ending 30 minutes into the flick, which got more ridiculous with each passing scene. Definitely wouldn’t recommend this one unless you’ve seen every other single thing in the video store.

Murderball – Heart wrenching, action packed and highly emotional, Murderball is hands down one of the most entertaining documentaries I’ve ever had a chance to see. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. It’s short, packed with info and all the athletes profiled are engaging.

Bee Season – Well, the whole religious angle of the film caught me completely off guard but it was the utter lack of story movement that was most frustrating aspect of the movie. Still, it was well made and the director obviously cared about the story he was telling but just wasn’t for me and I like most spelling bee movies.

Saint Ralph – What? A Canadian film that is funny, well made and has some resonance? Great script, great acting and religion worked into the script without becoming preachy. Check this one out!

Killer Bud – For some unknown reason, my cousin is a huge fan of direct to video movies and decided this flick, starring David Faustino (Bud from Married… With Children). This one is bad, bad, bad. I actually only half paid attention while playing poker. Steer clear of this movie and never speak of it again.

Posting something for the sake of writing something Non-Superman Related

I just wanted this post to move down the Superman Returns posts. Superman, my friends, is now a thing in the past. And all I can really say is, "Woohoo!" Not that it wasn't a good movie or anything, just, you know. It's old news.

What's up for next week's movie previews?

My personal summer movie that I'm really looking forward to? Why, it's Pirates of the Caribbean, of course. Ever since I went on my first ride on the Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland as a seven year old child, I fell in love with the whole "swashbuckling" pirates idea just as soon as I heard the "Yo Ho" song.

And then of course, came the Pirates of the Caribbean movie, starring the loveable Johnny Depp just a few years ago. Of course at this time I was around 17 or so, and I fell in love with the "swashbuckling" pirates idea for even more reasons. Not only were they fun, exciting, and full of witty one liners and daring adventures filled with gold, planks, and ghosts, but, some of these pirates were pretty damn attractive. Hey, I was a seventeen year old girl with hormones, afterall.

(Look how much further down all the Superman posts are going now. Ten points for me)

So now, in 2006, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is coming to theatres, and millions of fans are going to be flocking to the theatres to join in the fun and adventures. I'm just crossing my fingers that Jack Sparrow is just as witty and charming as he was in the first one. I mean come on, who didn't fall madly in love with Jack the first time around? So as long as they don't overuse him to death and overexpose his appeal, the movie is bound to be just awesome.

(Enter big picture here to push the other posts down even further)

What do you mean, you're using us to get rid of Superman?

So, in conclusion, after you've seen Superman, make sure you go check out Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest for a light, fun, and hopefully clever pirate flick. And if it's none of those things, and it's a super bad film, then at least go see it to get some non-tights action and a good lookin Johnny Depp. Ain't nothin wrong with that.

(I've got you this time, Superman)