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[crocodile 8,365]

Karol

[Richard Penna 4,019]

Stodgy name if ever there was one.

Seriously, just kill this damn franchise. I don't hate the third one as much as most do, but the fourth was completely pointless.

[Brónach 1,305]

Well, I looooove Treasure Island but surely we can try to have pirate stuff that doesn't rip off its tropes again and again?

[gkgyver 1,647]

If this won't be an improvement over part 4, this will bomb big time. The last one was atrocious.

[Brónach 1,305]

When early in the fourth film some supposedly exciting scenes started, I was already completely bored and spent the whole film without being able to get over how artificial everything felt to me and reflecting on why it felt boring instead of exciting. So yeah, a total failure of a film, to cause that reaction.

[Not Mr. Big 4,719]

I wish this franchise had died after the mediocre first movie.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

Mediocre?

[Trent B 340]

I liked the first three but never bothered with the fourth. However, I agree just kill the damn franchise all ready...

[Not Mr. Big 4,719]

The first one was monotonous. It went on and on and it started to feel extremely repetitive.

[gkgyver 1,647]

When early in the fourth film some supposedly exciting scenes started, I was already completely bored and spent the whole film without being able to get over how artificial everything felt to me and reflecting on why it felt boring instead of exciting. So yeah, a total failure of a film, to cause that reaction.

What took the cake for me was the appearance of Vernon Dursley early on. For me a typical B-movie casting choice. And that's what it felt like, B-movie from beginning to end.

[JoeinAR 1,953]

dead men tell no tales. Love it.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

No, you are supposed to hate the film before anything was even shot! Hate the very concept of it

[JoeinAR 1,953]

No, I will give it a chance, because one thing that will be fun and work is Johnny Depp and Jeffery Rush together again as pirates.

[#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,362]

I hope Ben Affleck is in this!

[A. A. Ron 1,845]

Any opinions on the two new co-directors? I didn't see Kon-Tiki.

[Trent B 340]

I hope Ben Affleck is in this!

LOL

[Matt C 461]

Any opinions on the two new co-directors? I didn't see Kon-Tiki.

Disney hired 'em because they were cheap, and based on the work in Kon-Tiki, they can accomplish a good deal with a limited budget. And apparently, producer Jerry Bruckheimer is likely to be stripped of final cut privileges on this, thanks to The Lone Ranger bombing.

[chuck 155]

I'm just scratching my head as to why Depp continues to torture himself with franchise. Just let it go already!

[Jay 38,812]

$$$$$

[chuck 155]

That's what boggles my mind too. When he's younger and doesn't command a lot of money he went for a lot of films that doesn't really garner lots of $$$$... Now when he's a billionaire and doesn't need to worry where he's next paycheck will come in he opted for commercialized franchises. Seriously Johnny, wtf?!

[Wojo 2,456]

What other films has Depp made lately that do even reasonably well at the box office or seem that fun to make? Alice? Dark Skies? Lone Ranger?

[chuck 155]

[Richard Penna 4,019]

That's what boggles my mind too. When he's younger and doesn't command a lot of money he went for a lot of films that doesn't really garner lots of $$$$... Now when he's a billionaire and doesn't need to worry where he's next paycheck will come in he opted for commercialized franchises. Seriously Johnny, wtf?!

I often wonder this too. Surely there's a point where you just don't need any more money (and fuelling an excessive, celebrity lifestyle is not a reason) and you can be more selective about projects which won't necessarily pay a lot.

Although many actors I think will argue that it's hard work making a film, and particularly one that's riding on their performance, and that they should be fairly compensated. Plus, many give lots to charity.

But yes, it's odd that he keeps doing these movies, and Bruce Willis keeps doing Die Hards (I think it's not hard to tell that he didn't like the last one himself). Maybe for them it is just the money.

[chuck 155]

Now that you mention it, a lot of actors who are now in their late 40's - 50's tend to do the same thing Depp does and go into this commercialized franchises; i.e. Robert Downey Jr., Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, etc...

[BLUMENKOHL 1,081]

Bills to pay.

[Quintus 5,408]

Such miserable cynicism here. Could just be that Depp enjoys working on the movies and with the crew. I should imagine it's a heap of fun compared to you know, factory work.

Also, critics and armchair commentators be damned: word is there are plenty of folks out there who love this franchise.

[Wojo 2,456]

I'm one of them.

[chuck 155]

Yeah, well Depp's getting too old to play Sparrow. Emphasis on the Captain.

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[chuck 155]

He's getting younger too.

[The Great Gonzales 6,041]

I just want more Barbossa.

[Brónach 1,305]

I just want more Barbossa.

Rush is GREAT in these films.

[Koray Savas 2,254]

Yeah, well Depp's getting too old to play Sparrow. Emphasis on the Captain.

Why? Does the original Disney ride give him an age that he's no longer able to play? Under all the make-up, it doesn't even matter anyway.

[chuck 155]

Yeah, well Depp's getting too old to play Sparrow. Emphasis on the Captain.

Why? Does the original Disney ride give him an age that he's no longer able to play? Under all the make-up, it doesn't even matter anyway.

Remember that when he's being asked to jump, run, fall, climb, backdive, nosedive, and all other stuff that needs him to act convincingly without letting us know it's a stunt double we're seeing.

[Hlao-roo 389]

Yeah, well Depp's getting too old to play Sparrow. Emphasis on the Captain.

Why? Does the original Disney ride give him an age that he's no longer able to play? Under all the make-up, it doesn't even matter anyway.

Remember that when he's being asked to jump, run, fall, climb, backdive, nosedive, and all other stuff that needs him to act convincingly without letting us know it's a stunt double we're seeing.

Don't forget twerk.

[chuck 155]

[Hlao-roo 389]

No, that's not it.

[chuck 155]

No, that's the intended reaction to your suggestion.

[Hlao-roo 389]

No, that's the intended reaction to your suggestion.

What, he doesn't find Robin Thicke attractive?

[chuck 155]

Oh, I'm sure he does. It's just not what Disney would've liked. Even if it's Hannah Montana.

[Quintus 5,408]

Yeah, well Depp's getting too old to play Sparrow.

Yeah he should take over as Indiana Jones in 5.

[chuck 155]

Or you know, Luke Skywalker in SW Ep. 7

[Matt C 461]

Disney took Pirates of the Caribbean 5 off the calendar... and moved Ant-Man up four months to July 31st.

http://boxofficemojo.com/schedule/?view=changes&p=.htm

It's probably going to get a May 2016 date.

[Jay 38,812]

Yea, I mentioned the ant man move in the future films thread. Didn't realize that potc5 was moved back - that frees up the summer somewhat!

[chuck 155]

Frees up? More like it fries up the summer some more!!!

[Jay 38,812]

Why? POTC5 will sell more tickets than Ant-Man

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[crocodile 8,365]

It's funny that when Hans Zimmer was in Krakow last week he said something about scoring three and a half film and that he doesn't count fourth one. Not fond of it.

Karol

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