Despite what some of the reviews have said, I LOVED THIS MOVIE! I saw Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End on Saturday morning (the day after opening) for $4. It was DEFINITELY worth it. ;-) This third movie of the series was almost three hours long, but wrapped up the story very nicely, while still leaving room for more if desired. There were a few really good fighting scenes, both melee and sea battles. I found the overall story progression better than Dead Man’s Chest. Plus, seeing Chow Yun Fat as a pirate was terrific! They added some new elements and characters to the story and a couple interesting twists that actually pulled together some loose ends that had developed over the last two movies. And of course the makeup, costumes, and special effects were simply outstanding. No movie is complete without great actors, and this movie really delivered that as well. Johnny Depp is as excellent an actor as ever, and very thorough and funny even in the little details and facial expressions.

And just like the other two movies, there were plenty of quotable lines:

Lord Cutler Beckett: [Jack has a cannon aimed at Beckett] You’re mad!
Jack Sparrow: [grins] Thank goodness for that because if I wasn’t, this’d probably never work.

Barbossa: [at a pirate gathering] There’s not been a gathering like this in our lifetime.
Jack Sparrow: And I owe them all money.

Jack Sparrow: [Flies from one ship to another and lands on deck] And that was without a single drop of rum!

Jack Sparrow: Will you tell me something? Have you come because you need my help to save a certain distressing damsel? Er… rather damsel in distress? Either one.

Elizabeth Swann: [watching a huge fight among the pirates] This is madness!
Jack Sparrow: This is politics!

Jack Sparrow: Shoot him and cut out his tongue. Then shoot his tongue!

Jack Sparrow: Yes I lied to you. No, I don’t love you. Of course it makes you look fat. I’ve never been to Brussels. It is pronounced ‘eh-GREE-jous’. By the way, no, I have never actually met Pizzaro, but I love his pies.

And then there was the whole thing between Capt. Jack Sparrow and Barbossa and their telescopes. Very funny!

It’s a must-see on the big screen, so don’t wait for the DVD. Go to a matinee this summer and pay less and fight smaller crowds to see this. That said, I can’t WAIT for the DVD to come out. Looks like that won’t happen until December.

Nowadays, a truly great movie has to have everything: action, romance, deep themes, great special effects, great makeup, a compelling story, and comedy. Yes, comedy, even when the movie’s not really a comedy at all. Funny lines and bit add greatly to the enjoyment of the movie. PotC: At World’s End was all of that!