Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End (2007)

85 out of 101 people found the following review helpful:

I'm Hooked Captain.. this is another 'Pirates' to treasure..

PaulaWestwood from , 25th May, 2007

Though this is a long voyage (at 168 minutes !) in many ways 'Worlds End' is even more immense and pleasurable than 1 and 2, the humour and story plot (ably aided by our home talent of McKenzie Crook, Kevin Mcnally, Keira Knightly.. etc etc) is superb. Without spoiling anything, the lords of the Pirates from the four corners of the globe must put their internal squabbles and infighting on the back burner (not apparently an easy task !) to collect together to fight off the dominance of the East India Trading companies grip on the high seas, and their popular (ha !) member Jack Sparrow must (to their dismay) be rescued from the grip of the Kraken to aid them in their endeavour. For our family this isn't just a film... it's an event... and we were thoroughly and absolutely absorbed by this. It is fantastic, entirely what cinema is about and shouldn't be missed by anyone young or old. A most definate recommendation !!

Read all highest rated reviews

50 out of 61 people found the following review helpful:

Pirates of Tedium: Without End!

Jon Weinel from Dorset, 29th May, 2007

Probably the worst film of the 3, the plot is awkward and does not flow well. The film and characters are by this point in the trilogy neither compelling nor interesting, and in the case of Keira Knightly, utterly insipid and irritating. Had Knightly been replaced with a half decent actress of some kind perhaps the film could have been saved. Although Depp is watchable as ever, and provides occasional respite from the creeping boredom, it is not enough to carry the film for 3 hours. There are no real problems with the supporting cast, but the script is diabolically poor, and the humour akin to flogging a dead horse in a way that is not at all comedic. Going beyond “suspense of disbelief to tell a good adventure story”, much of the plot and special effects sequences are more on the side of 'stupid nonsense'. The film slowly drags itself through one after another contrived plot twist and extended special effects sequence in an attempt to create a sense of the epic, toward which it fails miserably. There are a few scenes which I did like, such as the surreal plane of nothingness which Depp finds himself on, and the part where they sail to the edge of the map. But in retrospect these bits merely hint toward how much better the film could have been, and how awful it really is. It is probably worth watching for the spectacle, but I was glad when it was finally over.

Read all highest rated reviews

32 out of 39 people found the following review helpful:

It just should have been so much better

Chives from , 27th May, 2007

Let me start out by saying that the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Disneyland is one of my favourite places on the planet, and that I absolutely adore Johnny Depp for his charm, wit, acting ability and the fact that he's really easy on the eyes. However.... this is not a great film. All the ingredients were right (all hail the Great Bill Nighy), and some scenes do look gorgeously spectacular but somehow the overall movie has come out in a bit of a mess. Layers of sub-plots, acres of unnecessary non-exposition footage, and I got the feeling that the writers and directors didn't actually like some of their most popular character creations. I LOVED Curse of the Black Pearl, and I really wished they'd stopped there.

Read all highest rated reviews

31 out of 40 people found the following review helpful:

This is what pirate movies should be like!

A Customer from North London, 25th May, 2007

POTC just keeps getting better! The third instalment ROCKS! The movie is filled with witty humour, the same lovable rogues we've grown to love (but just more to love as the film is welcomingly long), a superb plot, LOTS of fantastic pirate action and even a speedy marriage while all the sword and swash buckling is taking place (can you guess whose?). The movie is packed with suprises left, right and centre and just PURE ENTERTAINMENT ! The end is a bit of unexpected surprise, but I can't wait to see number 4! Being a pirate movie fan, this film should be an example/template for future pirate flicks....it just doesn't get any better! YES IT'S THAT GOOD!!! WATCH IT, YOU'LL BE LOVING THE RIDE ALL THE WAY TO THE END!!

Read all highest rated reviews

*** May contain spoilers ***

At World's End: It All Kicks Off

AxlReznor from , 10th August, 2010

Captain Jack Sparrow is dead... devoured by Davy Jones' kraken as payment of a debt. The East India Trading Company have Davy Jones' heart, and are using the Flying Dutchman to gain superiority on the seas. The stage is set for a final showdown. But first, Elizabeth Swann, Will Turner and the resurrected Captain Barbosa must travel to World's End to bring Jack back to the world of the living and convince the Pirate Kings to fight. And thus, Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End begins, with the story already set up in Dead Man's Chest, the exposition is out of the way. Now all that remains is for the action-packed pay-off - complete with customary mass double-crosses that keep it difficult to keep track of who is on who's side, but ultimately comes together nicely. If you are fan of the other two movies in the series, At World's End is the perfect end to a trilogy, tying up numerous characters' storylines, and providing all kinds of thrills, including a climactic final battle spinning around in a maelstrom... during a thunderstorm. Exciting stuff, to be sure... Whereas most characters are tied up, it seems Jack's fate is deliberately left open-ended, to make way for next year's On Stranger Tides.

Read all recent reviews

easy watch

sblack from , 31st July, 2010

yeah, i think the pirates of the carabian films deserve a good review from anyone. they are open to all target audiences and can be enjoyed by gran as well as the kids in the family. good watch.

Read all recent reviews

worlds end

A Customer from , 4th July, 2010

excellent enjoyed as much as 1 and 2 would truly recommend a viewing. Jonny depp just as outstanding as with all the other cast members. shiver me timbers!!

Read all recent reviews

Sparrow Crashes

A Customer from PE20 1HN, 28th May, 2010

This a franchise that relies on names but this latest offering suffers greatly from its own lack of a decent story-line. The star is so camp as to be unbelievable and the rest of the cast is wooden. The c.g.i. effects are mostly very good but please let this be the last.

Read all recent reviews