So it's no secret to anyone who knows me that I'm a huge Harry Potter fan. I started reading the books way back in 8th grade and have been a fan ever since.
Thus, through Harry Potter, I've been introduced to another fantastic series. I started reading Twilight on June 27; within 9 days I had read Twilight as well as its two sequels: New Moon and Eclipse. Many Harry Potter fans have read Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series...many female fans that is. Frankly, I don't know many guys who have read Twilight; however, after reading all three currently released books, I can not understand why. I would assume this could be attributed to the fact that Twilight is generally viewed as a romance novel. Yes the main character is a girl. Yes there is romance. There are also bloodsucking vampires both good and bad, werewolves who act as protectors for a town, and oh...did I mention the two hate each other?
Twilight is set to hit the big screen in December so I'm sure there will be a huge media blitz and all the fanfare that surrounds a novel of this magnitude. Before this happens, I encourage all (males and females) to give Twilight a chance. Some may say it's only a book for children or girls; however, I strongly disagree. Let me close by offering up a few reasons why guys should read Twilight, aside from the whole vampires and werewolves thing:
- Fantastic character development. I felt truly attached to these characters after the first few chapters.
-Meyer does a great job with emotions, thoughts, and feelings. This is actually one reason I'm worried about the movie because it's so hard to convey exactly what Bella (main character) is thinking in film, whereas Meyer executes it brilliantly.
-A fantastic new world...not quite as original as Star Wars or Harry Potter, but it still takes a lot of creativity to create a world in which vampires and werewolves live in secrecy.
-Strong themes like love, friendship, and trust.
-It's really not just for girls. There are plenty of fight scenes, twists, even special types of powers for certain characters.
-Edward (another main character) just might teach you how to be a true gentleman with the ladies.
Believe me there are plenty more, but these were just a few that stuck out to me. Hurry and read the first three books! The final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, will be released on August 2, 2008!!!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption Review
When Metroid Prime launched for the Nintendo Gamecube back in November of 2002, there was a great deal of uncertainty about the game. How would Metroid work in 3d? Why is it 1st person instead of 3rd? Who is Retro Studios and how will they handle Metroid?
Well, it turned out that Prime 1 was one of the best, if not the best, games for the Gamecube. Retro managed to translate the game almost perfectly to 3d and the 1st person perspective worked great.
Fast-forward to 2007...we now have Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for the Nintendo Wii. Prime 3 is a fantastic game that takes what was great about the first two games and combines that with a unique control setup only possible on Wii. The main concern with this game has been the controls. Rest easy...this game shows what a first person game can be on Wii. The controls work wonderfully and the game is best played on the "advanced" control setting. Beginners may opt for lesser sensitivity settings. What players may not know is that this version differs from the first two in the way it controls.
In Prime 3, you wii remote acts as Samus' hand throughout the entire game. You'll be pressing buttons and pulling levers in addition to blasting baddies with pinpoint accuracy, all because of the Wii's unique controls. The lock-on control present in early games can be selected from the options menu, but hardcore gamers will definitely want to play on with the "free-aim lock-on." With free-aim lock-on, gamers can still lock on to an enemy, but they are still free to move their targeting reticule anywhere on screen. Basically, your view is focused on the enemy, but you are allowed to strafe around the enemy and shoot at anything in site. This creates the opportunity for some truly intense battles, as you can lock-on to a large enemy, but still fire at those pesky little enemies who may come your way.
Graphically, Prime 3 improves upon the first 2 games and easily stands as the best looking Wii title to date. The game is also locked at a constant speed of 60 frames per second. Despite the good graphics, this game doesn't come anywhere close to say, Gears of War. But this is Wii, and the focus with this console is on control, not graphics. As for art direction, Prime 3 would stand against any title. Retro has some truly amazing artists as no two environments look the same and the detail in these environments is astounding.
I do have a few minor complaints that keep this game from a higher score. For one, the doors sometimes take too long to open. You may wait at one door for 10-20 seconds, while others will open almost instantly. It all deals with how the game loads as you progress and it is definitely a minor complaint considering the game has hardly any load times (there are a few when you move from one planet to the next). My other complaint is that the game has too much of a "been there done that" feel to it. IGN also mentioned this in their review and when I read it I was irate. How can you fault a game that does something good and sticks with it? Well, after playing Prime 3, I think I have to agree with that assessment. Some things just get redundant after a while, and this game could never be as revolutionary as the original Prime was. Don't get me wrong, the game contains plenty of new elements and the new controls take the game to a whole new level.
In the end, Prime 3 is right up there with Twilight Princess in terms of the best Wii games, but unlike Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has been clearly built for the Wii. The boss battles are amazing and the action is intense, yet Prime 3 still manages to keep the feel of a true Metroid game. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption gives the hardcore gamer a reason to own a Wii...this is the hardcore game everyone has been wanting.
9/10
Well, it turned out that Prime 1 was one of the best, if not the best, games for the Gamecube. Retro managed to translate the game almost perfectly to 3d and the 1st person perspective worked great.
Fast-forward to 2007...we now have Metroid Prime 3: Corruption for the Nintendo Wii. Prime 3 is a fantastic game that takes what was great about the first two games and combines that with a unique control setup only possible on Wii. The main concern with this game has been the controls. Rest easy...this game shows what a first person game can be on Wii. The controls work wonderfully and the game is best played on the "advanced" control setting. Beginners may opt for lesser sensitivity settings. What players may not know is that this version differs from the first two in the way it controls.
In Prime 3, you wii remote acts as Samus' hand throughout the entire game. You'll be pressing buttons and pulling levers in addition to blasting baddies with pinpoint accuracy, all because of the Wii's unique controls. The lock-on control present in early games can be selected from the options menu, but hardcore gamers will definitely want to play on with the "free-aim lock-on." With free-aim lock-on, gamers can still lock on to an enemy, but they are still free to move their targeting reticule anywhere on screen. Basically, your view is focused on the enemy, but you are allowed to strafe around the enemy and shoot at anything in site. This creates the opportunity for some truly intense battles, as you can lock-on to a large enemy, but still fire at those pesky little enemies who may come your way.
Graphically, Prime 3 improves upon the first 2 games and easily stands as the best looking Wii title to date. The game is also locked at a constant speed of 60 frames per second. Despite the good graphics, this game doesn't come anywhere close to say, Gears of War. But this is Wii, and the focus with this console is on control, not graphics. As for art direction, Prime 3 would stand against any title. Retro has some truly amazing artists as no two environments look the same and the detail in these environments is astounding.
I do have a few minor complaints that keep this game from a higher score. For one, the doors sometimes take too long to open. You may wait at one door for 10-20 seconds, while others will open almost instantly. It all deals with how the game loads as you progress and it is definitely a minor complaint considering the game has hardly any load times (there are a few when you move from one planet to the next). My other complaint is that the game has too much of a "been there done that" feel to it. IGN also mentioned this in their review and when I read it I was irate. How can you fault a game that does something good and sticks with it? Well, after playing Prime 3, I think I have to agree with that assessment. Some things just get redundant after a while, and this game could never be as revolutionary as the original Prime was. Don't get me wrong, the game contains plenty of new elements and the new controls take the game to a whole new level.
In the end, Prime 3 is right up there with Twilight Princess in terms of the best Wii games, but unlike Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption has been clearly built for the Wii. The boss battles are amazing and the action is intense, yet Prime 3 still manages to keep the feel of a true Metroid game. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption gives the hardcore gamer a reason to own a Wii...this is the hardcore game everyone has been wanting.
9/10
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Lost (tv show)...who is Jeremy Bentham?
First of all, do NOT read this if you haven't seen the season 3 finale of Lost. There are spoilers and I wouldn't want to ruin it for anyone.
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Some of you are probably wondering, who the heck is Jeremy Bentham? Well, some people feel that he is the person in the coffin from Jack's "flash-forward." If you look closely at some of the screencaps you can make out what looks like a "J' and a "ham" on the newspaper where Jack reads the obituary. Personally, I never look too far into stuff like that and I find it quite difficult to read anything from the screencaps.
However...I believe I have made an interesting find. On another forum someone posted a wikipedia link to an English philosopher named Jeremy Bentham.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Bentham
I was scrolling through reading a little about him when I saw a startling connection. He was influenced by another English philosopher named...JOHN LOCKE!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke
Now...I'm sure some people have found wiki's entry on Locke before, but it is quite startling to be connected to this Bentham guy. There's alot of information on each, but I will post some of the interesting things here.
Jeremy Bentham- argued in favor of seperation of church and state, equal rights for women, animal rights, abolition of slavery and physical punishment, and he was also an advocate of utilitarianism.
John Locke- his writings influenced Rousseau (another strange connection), proposed that the mind was a blank slate, and he has this written on his epitaph: "Stop, Traveller! Near this place lieth John Locke. If you ask what kind of a man he was, he answers that he lived content with his own small fortune. Bred a scholar, he made his learning subservient only to the cause of truth. This thou will learn from his writings, which will show thee everything else concerning him, with greater truth, than the suspect praises of an epitaph. His virtues, indeed, if he had any, were too little for him to propose as matter of praise to himself, or as an example to thee. Let his vices be buried together. As to an example of manners, if you seek that, you have it in the Gospels; of vices, to wish you have one nowhere; if mortality, certainly, (and may it profit thee), thou hast one here and everywhere."
Now...I'm not one who usually believes in all of these connections, but I feel this is too much to be coincidental. The producers have likened their style to J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter author) on several of their podcasts. If you are a HP fan you will know that this sounds exactly like something J.K. would do.
I also found an anagram for Bentham: "Ban them." Maybe someone bans Jack and Kate from the island?
The craziest thing about all of this (unrelated to Lost) is that I share a birthday with Mr. Bentham!
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Some of you are probably wondering, who the heck is Jeremy Bentham? Well, some people feel that he is the person in the coffin from Jack's "flash-forward." If you look closely at some of the screencaps you can make out what looks like a "J' and a "ham" on the newspaper where Jack reads the obituary. Personally, I never look too far into stuff like that and I find it quite difficult to read anything from the screencaps.
However...I believe I have made an interesting find. On another forum someone posted a wikipedia link to an English philosopher named Jeremy Bentham.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Bentham
I was scrolling through reading a little about him when I saw a startling connection. He was influenced by another English philosopher named...JOHN LOCKE!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Locke
Now...I'm sure some people have found wiki's entry on Locke before, but it is quite startling to be connected to this Bentham guy. There's alot of information on each, but I will post some of the interesting things here.
Jeremy Bentham- argued in favor of seperation of church and state, equal rights for women, animal rights, abolition of slavery and physical punishment, and he was also an advocate of utilitarianism.
John Locke- his writings influenced Rousseau (another strange connection), proposed that the mind was a blank slate, and he has this written on his epitaph: "Stop, Traveller! Near this place lieth John Locke. If you ask what kind of a man he was, he answers that he lived content with his own small fortune. Bred a scholar, he made his learning subservient only to the cause of truth. This thou will learn from his writings, which will show thee everything else concerning him, with greater truth, than the suspect praises of an epitaph. His virtues, indeed, if he had any, were too little for him to propose as matter of praise to himself, or as an example to thee. Let his vices be buried together. As to an example of manners, if you seek that, you have it in the Gospels; of vices, to wish you have one nowhere; if mortality, certainly, (and may it profit thee), thou hast one here and everywhere."
Now...I'm not one who usually believes in all of these connections, but I feel this is too much to be coincidental. The producers have likened their style to J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter author) on several of their podcasts. If you are a HP fan you will know that this sounds exactly like something J.K. would do.
I also found an anagram for Bentham: "Ban them." Maybe someone bans Jack and Kate from the island?
The craziest thing about all of this (unrelated to Lost) is that I share a birthday with Mr. Bentham!
Monday, May 07, 2007
Pottercast Summer of 7 Tour
The crew at Leaky/Pottercast has outdone themselves. Today on the Harry Potter(HP) fan site, The Leaky Cauldron, webmistress Melissa Anelli posted a story announcing the Pottercast Summer of 7 Tour. All I can say is...wow. For Harry Potter fans, this will truly be a summer to remember.
For those of you who have never heard of Pottercast, let me explain. On August 22, 2005, hot on the heels of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince's release, the Leaky Cauldron launched their first HP podcast. What began as a unique way to interact with fans, quickly turned into a phenomenon. Pottercast is now on its 88th episode and I don't know what I would do without my weekly dose of Potter.
The show's strongest attribute is its co-hosts: Melissa Anelli, John Noe, and Sue Upton. Within a few episodes you will know each one by their voice...and better yet, their personality. Their chemistry together is amazing and really creates a show that is both fun and informative at the same time. As cheesy as it may sound, listeners will feel as if they have made 3 new friends despite having never even met them (for those who haven't been to a live show that is).
The show is divided up into many segments that deal with all things Potter. From fan interviews to tackling the most difficult conundrums, Pottercast does it all. Fans across the country...and even the world have grown to love this weekly podcast.
As the show grew in popularity, the trio at Pottercast took the show to new heights. In November of 2005, Pottercast teamed up with Mugglecast (Mugglenet's own HP podcast) to host a live show in New York City. The show was a huge success and thus, the podcast decided to do more live shows. As of today, Pottercast has held live events in New York, Salem, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and even London, England.
With both the movie and book releases fast approaching, Pottercast decided to up the ante and make this an even bigger summer for Potter fans. The Pottercast Summer of 7 Tour will feature visits around 20 cities and 23 live podcasts...all leading up to grand release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21, 2007.
These podcasters are devoting months of their lives for HP fans...and all of it is free; both the weekly podcasts and the live-shows are completely free of charge! It is quite fascinating to realize that these people have lives and full-time jobs in addition to the podcast and the website. Their time, energy, and effort is given because of their love for the fans and HP.
We have J.K. Rowling to thank for the fantastic world of HP, but we have this podcast to thank for assisting in the creation of a fandom that could rival Star Wars anyday. To Melissa, John, and Sue (and all of the others that contribute in the making of this podcast)...thank you for your hard work, dedication, and loyalty to the HP fandom.
For those of you who have never heard of Pottercast, let me explain. On August 22, 2005, hot on the heels of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince's release, the Leaky Cauldron launched their first HP podcast. What began as a unique way to interact with fans, quickly turned into a phenomenon. Pottercast is now on its 88th episode and I don't know what I would do without my weekly dose of Potter.
The show's strongest attribute is its co-hosts: Melissa Anelli, John Noe, and Sue Upton. Within a few episodes you will know each one by their voice...and better yet, their personality. Their chemistry together is amazing and really creates a show that is both fun and informative at the same time. As cheesy as it may sound, listeners will feel as if they have made 3 new friends despite having never even met them (for those who haven't been to a live show that is).
The show is divided up into many segments that deal with all things Potter. From fan interviews to tackling the most difficult conundrums, Pottercast does it all. Fans across the country...and even the world have grown to love this weekly podcast.
As the show grew in popularity, the trio at Pottercast took the show to new heights. In November of 2005, Pottercast teamed up with Mugglecast (Mugglenet's own HP podcast) to host a live show in New York City. The show was a huge success and thus, the podcast decided to do more live shows. As of today, Pottercast has held live events in New York, Salem, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and even London, England.
With both the movie and book releases fast approaching, Pottercast decided to up the ante and make this an even bigger summer for Potter fans. The Pottercast Summer of 7 Tour will feature visits around 20 cities and 23 live podcasts...all leading up to grand release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on July 21, 2007.
These podcasters are devoting months of their lives for HP fans...and all of it is free; both the weekly podcasts and the live-shows are completely free of charge! It is quite fascinating to realize that these people have lives and full-time jobs in addition to the podcast and the website. Their time, energy, and effort is given because of their love for the fans and HP.
We have J.K. Rowling to thank for the fantastic world of HP, but we have this podcast to thank for assisting in the creation of a fandom that could rival Star Wars anyday. To Melissa, John, and Sue (and all of the others that contribute in the making of this podcast)...thank you for your hard work, dedication, and loyalty to the HP fandom.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Why does Albus Dumbledore trusts Severus Snape?
First off, I developed this theory while listening to an episode of MuggleCast. I’ve come up with several theories over the course of the series, but I have never been convinced of one being more accurate than this one. I'm not quite sure why, but everything just seems to fit. Anyway, the theory that I’m about to discuss will answer many questions:
1.Who else was at Godric’s Hollow the night Lily and James died?
2.Why did Dumbledore need James’ invisibility cloak?
3.Why does Dumbledore trusts Snape?
4.Why was the Potter’s home destroyed?
5.Where was baby Harry from the time his parents died to the time Hagrid picked him up?
This theory begins with Snape’s overhearing of the prophecy. At this time he was still dedicated to Voldemort. We know that Snape runs off and tells Voldemort what he knows of the prophecy only to regret it later. It is when Snape learns of Voldemort’s plot to kill the Potter’s that he turns to Dumbledore. Snape tells Dumbledore that he will do anything to gain his trust, and so Dumbledore puts him to the test. Dumbledore knows that the Potter’s had a secret keeper; he just doesn’t know who it is. His mission for Snape is to follow Voldemort closely, making sure that no one gives up the Potter’s whereabouts. He tells Snape to closely watch Pettigrew, Black, and Lupin because they are the most likely choices for the Potter’s secret keeper.
Dumbledore tells James of Snape’s new allegiance and after much persuasion James trusts Dumbledore and thus, Snape. He offers his cloak to Dumbledore so Snape can then use it to tail Pettigrew, Black, Lupin, or Voldemort when necessary. For safety reasons and because of his reservations about Snape, James refuses to give up the identity of their secret keeper.
As Snape begins to use the invisibility cloak to track Voldemort, Lupin, Pettigrew, and Black, he overhears Wormtail giving up the location of the Potter’s to Voldemort. He immediately sets off to tell Dumbledore, but is unable to find him. He then leaves the cloak in Dumbledore’s office as a sign to the headmaster. He then sets off to Godric’s Hollow (remember, he overheard Wormtail telling Voldemort), only to find that the Potter’s have already been murdered. Snape then sets off through the house where he finds baby Harry. Snape gets Harry to safety, and then casts a spell to destroy the house and break the Fidelius Charm. He leaves Harry in the wreckage and immediately contacts Dumbledore (through owl post? I haven’t worked this out yet), alerting him of the events.
Because the Fidelius Charm is broken, anyone can find the house. Snape quickly goes back to his role as Death Eater and Dumbledore sends Hagrid to retrieve baby Harry. Here are the answers to our questions:
1.Who else was at Godric’s Hollow the night Lily and James died? Severus Snape (and possibly Wormtail)
2.Why did Dumbledore need James’ invisibility cloak? So Snape could alert him if the Secret Keeper betrayed the Potter’s
3.Why does Dumbledore trusts Snape? Because Snape saved Harry and broke the Fidelius Charm on the house
4.Why was the Potter’s home destroyed? Snape destroyed it to break the Fidelius Charm
5.Where was baby Harry from the time his parents died to the time Hagrid picked him up? He was rescued by Snape and then placed back in the wreckage until Hagrid returned. (Snape may have watched from afar to make sure Harry was safe)
Well, that’s my theory. I realize that I’m making several assumptions, but I guess you have to do that a little when formulating a theory. Even if I am wrong, I believe that it has to be something similar to this. With Jo having so much to tie up, it seems like it would have to be something that will answer a lot of our questions, while revealing just a few details and explanations. Let me know what you think!
1.Who else was at Godric’s Hollow the night Lily and James died?
2.Why did Dumbledore need James’ invisibility cloak?
3.Why does Dumbledore trusts Snape?
4.Why was the Potter’s home destroyed?
5.Where was baby Harry from the time his parents died to the time Hagrid picked him up?
This theory begins with Snape’s overhearing of the prophecy. At this time he was still dedicated to Voldemort. We know that Snape runs off and tells Voldemort what he knows of the prophecy only to regret it later. It is when Snape learns of Voldemort’s plot to kill the Potter’s that he turns to Dumbledore. Snape tells Dumbledore that he will do anything to gain his trust, and so Dumbledore puts him to the test. Dumbledore knows that the Potter’s had a secret keeper; he just doesn’t know who it is. His mission for Snape is to follow Voldemort closely, making sure that no one gives up the Potter’s whereabouts. He tells Snape to closely watch Pettigrew, Black, and Lupin because they are the most likely choices for the Potter’s secret keeper.
Dumbledore tells James of Snape’s new allegiance and after much persuasion James trusts Dumbledore and thus, Snape. He offers his cloak to Dumbledore so Snape can then use it to tail Pettigrew, Black, Lupin, or Voldemort when necessary. For safety reasons and because of his reservations about Snape, James refuses to give up the identity of their secret keeper.
As Snape begins to use the invisibility cloak to track Voldemort, Lupin, Pettigrew, and Black, he overhears Wormtail giving up the location of the Potter’s to Voldemort. He immediately sets off to tell Dumbledore, but is unable to find him. He then leaves the cloak in Dumbledore’s office as a sign to the headmaster. He then sets off to Godric’s Hollow (remember, he overheard Wormtail telling Voldemort), only to find that the Potter’s have already been murdered. Snape then sets off through the house where he finds baby Harry. Snape gets Harry to safety, and then casts a spell to destroy the house and break the Fidelius Charm. He leaves Harry in the wreckage and immediately contacts Dumbledore (through owl post? I haven’t worked this out yet), alerting him of the events.
Because the Fidelius Charm is broken, anyone can find the house. Snape quickly goes back to his role as Death Eater and Dumbledore sends Hagrid to retrieve baby Harry. Here are the answers to our questions:
1.Who else was at Godric’s Hollow the night Lily and James died? Severus Snape (and possibly Wormtail)
2.Why did Dumbledore need James’ invisibility cloak? So Snape could alert him if the Secret Keeper betrayed the Potter’s
3.Why does Dumbledore trusts Snape? Because Snape saved Harry and broke the Fidelius Charm on the house
4.Why was the Potter’s home destroyed? Snape destroyed it to break the Fidelius Charm
5.Where was baby Harry from the time his parents died to the time Hagrid picked him up? He was rescued by Snape and then placed back in the wreckage until Hagrid returned. (Snape may have watched from afar to make sure Harry was safe)
Well, that’s my theory. I realize that I’m making several assumptions, but I guess you have to do that a little when formulating a theory. Even if I am wrong, I believe that it has to be something similar to this. With Jo having so much to tie up, it seems like it would have to be something that will answer a lot of our questions, while revealing just a few details and explanations. Let me know what you think!
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Review
From time to time I will post my reviews of various movies, video games, books, etc... So for my first review, I'm reviewing Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
The sequel to the surprise hit, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, is as good, if not better, than its predecessor in every way. Everyone's favorite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, is in deep trouble because of a debt he owes to the mysterious Davy Jones. Without giving too much away, both Will Turner and Elizabeth Swan get swept up into the adventure as well. You'll also meet up with Commodore Norrington, Bootstrap Bill, and a couple of new character's as well. There is another character who makes a surprise appearance which I couldn't possibly give away (If you really want to know who it is just look at the cast for the 1st and 2nd movie).
I must confess that I didn't even see the first film until a year or so after its release. It was one of those movies that I wanted to go see, but I never really got around to it. After seeing the first movie, I was completely blown away. I definitely regret not watching it in theaters. It was such a great movie, combining so many different elements to create a really "fun" picture. I was so eagerly awaiting this movie that I actually feared that I would have a big letdown. I need not have worried becuase everything you loved about the first film returns in heavy doses: more Jack, more action, creepier baddies, and a very intriguing plot. Those thinking of watching Dead Man's Chest without having seen Curse of the Black Pearl shouldn't even bother. Many of the movie's funniest moments come when characters make reference to events that took place in first film.
Some have criticized Pirates' length. Coming in right at 2 1/2 hours, the film is fairly lenghty; however, I feel the length is just right. The movie flowed at a very good pace, providing a nice combinination of action, drama, and comedy. So many movies these days end so quickly that you feel cheated after it's over, even if it is a good movie. Leaving the theather after Pirates feels quite satisfying. That being said, by no means will you leave the theater without begging for more. The conclusion of Dead Man's Chest will leave even the most casual fan stunned. Needless to say, this cliff-hanger ending will have everyone rushing off to see Pirates 3 next Summer. Dead Man's Chest will take you on one heck of a ride, a long one at that, and leave everyone screaming for more. Most of my favorite movies are what many call "epic." I don't really see Pirates of the Caribbean as epic, but looking at the overall story does create a bit of an "epic" feel. These movies are just so "fun" that both are among my favorite movies of all-time.
The sequel to the surprise hit, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, is as good, if not better, than its predecessor in every way. Everyone's favorite pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, is in deep trouble because of a debt he owes to the mysterious Davy Jones. Without giving too much away, both Will Turner and Elizabeth Swan get swept up into the adventure as well. You'll also meet up with Commodore Norrington, Bootstrap Bill, and a couple of new character's as well. There is another character who makes a surprise appearance which I couldn't possibly give away (If you really want to know who it is just look at the cast for the 1st and 2nd movie).
I must confess that I didn't even see the first film until a year or so after its release. It was one of those movies that I wanted to go see, but I never really got around to it. After seeing the first movie, I was completely blown away. I definitely regret not watching it in theaters. It was such a great movie, combining so many different elements to create a really "fun" picture. I was so eagerly awaiting this movie that I actually feared that I would have a big letdown. I need not have worried becuase everything you loved about the first film returns in heavy doses: more Jack, more action, creepier baddies, and a very intriguing plot. Those thinking of watching Dead Man's Chest without having seen Curse of the Black Pearl shouldn't even bother. Many of the movie's funniest moments come when characters make reference to events that took place in first film.
Some have criticized Pirates' length. Coming in right at 2 1/2 hours, the film is fairly lenghty; however, I feel the length is just right. The movie flowed at a very good pace, providing a nice combinination of action, drama, and comedy. So many movies these days end so quickly that you feel cheated after it's over, even if it is a good movie. Leaving the theather after Pirates feels quite satisfying. That being said, by no means will you leave the theater without begging for more. The conclusion of Dead Man's Chest will leave even the most casual fan stunned. Needless to say, this cliff-hanger ending will have everyone rushing off to see Pirates 3 next Summer. Dead Man's Chest will take you on one heck of a ride, a long one at that, and leave everyone screaming for more. Most of my favorite movies are what many call "epic." I don't really see Pirates of the Caribbean as epic, but looking at the overall story does create a bit of an "epic" feel. These movies are just so "fun" that both are among my favorite movies of all-time.
First Post
Hello everyone,
Thanks for visiting my blog. From time to time I will be posting on a wide variety of topics. Harry Potter, video games, movies, and sports will be what I most often write about. Once again, thanks for reading. Hope you enjoy!
Thanks for visiting my blog. From time to time I will be posting on a wide variety of topics. Harry Potter, video games, movies, and sports will be what I most often write about. Once again, thanks for reading. Hope you enjoy!
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