Pirates 4; On Stranger's Tides Review

For the sake of length and time to write this review, all the Pirates of the Caribbean movies have been addressed as Pirates 1, 2, 3 or 4.

On Stranger's Tides is the 4 film in the Pirates series, and firstly, it's a big improvment over Pirates 2 and 3. However this film is no where as good as the first installment.

To begin, the writting for Pirates 4 is pretty sloppy. While it isn't as bad as Pirates 2 or 3. The writting is still pretty sloppy as the film was plagued with plot holes and cliche predictable narrative.

PLOT HOLE Number 1; Captin Jack Sparrow hides behind a banner which is hanging in the middle of the street. The guards that are looking for Sparrow look all directions from their window and are unable to spot Sparrow.

1. How is it Sparrow can make it towards the banner without gaining attention from the public.
2. While hiding behind that banner, why does the strets of London spot sparrow hiding behind the banner.

PLOT HOLE Number 2; Blackbeard is searching for the fountin of youth, yet he uses Sparrow to lead him to the location.

1. Sparrow's compas. The film makes it obvious that Blackbead and his daughter (Cruz's character) know about Sparrow's compas. It points to what you desire, why do they need Sparrow in the first place.

The writting the first problem with Pirates 4, the next problem I had was to be found in the editting. The editting was very slow and loose. it overall lacks the speed and tension that is needed to keep a viewer invested. Another problem I found was that Pirates 4 did had some pointless CGI during one of the film's sequences. What happen is that Sparrow swings from a palm tree to attack guards from below. This scene was done mostly in close up, and the CGI background used was frankly horrible. Granted I know the film was shot on a RED system which is known to feature some bad rolling shutter, but why just shoot that scene using 35mm, it would of looked much better and it wouldn't at all dent the budget.

Finally, the performances. While the film did have some good acting throughout, it still did suffer some problems. Firstly Blackbeard never at all felt threatening. Depp as Sparrow felt a little tad slow and bored compared to Pirates 1, 2 and 3. Other performances in the film were good dispite them being given little to do. The latter statement goes true when looking at Geffory Rush and Penelope Cruz

Overall a weak film but miles but better than Pirates 2 and 3.
My rating 2/5

I knew I would guess right...Dr. Who Series 6 "The Rebel's Flesh" review.

This week, I have been guessing everything correctly. From Pirates 4 getting mixed reviews to the world NOT ending at 6pm. Simular thing applies to this weeks episode of Dr. Who.

The Rebel's Flesh is the 5th episode of series 6. After an amzing episode last week (See The Doctor's Wife Review), I expected this episode to be weaker than Episode number 4. Guess what I was right.

However, just because the episode was weaker than The Doctor's Wife, it doesnt mean The Rebel's Flesh was bad. Far from it; the episode broadcasted tonight was well acted and well paced. The special effects were on par with The Doctor's Wife, pretty slick. The whole episode was very gripping and entertaining from the openning title crawls to the big reveal at the end. Overall a great episode. The only reason why I would consider episode weaker than The Doctor's Wife is because of the emtional involment that episode held, (I was on the point of tear during The Doctor's Wife) something which tonights episode just didn't have.

My Rating
8/10

We're Doomed; The Eurovision Song Contest has Arrived...The Doctor's Wife review

I wouldn't be surprised if we don't win.

On a more positive note; this weeks episode of Dr Who was amazing.

Firstly the acting was overall stronger, the cast were at the top of their game. The special effects were also stronger. Last weeks was just bad. What is more surprising is that this episode had me on the brink of crying soley because of the chemistry shared between The Doctor and Sexy (Human TARDIS), and the 'goodbye'. If you are a owner of an animal and you have a strong close bond to them; you  would understand why this episode had me on the brink of crying.

Dr. Who Series 6; The Doctor's Wife
My Rating
10/10

Dr Who Series 6 - The Curse of the Black Spot Review

Living up to last weeks episode of Dr Who would be a very hard job as last weeks episode was amazing. That said, those who have been watching Dr Who recently, the trends usually follows; you have a great episode, then you would be treated to a weak episode.

The Curse of the Black Spot follows this trend as the episode was incredibly weak. Its been reported that the production for this episode was moved ahead of time, and it is very evident throughout as the whole episode just felt rushed. Key example: the writing and the acting.

However I will admit, I did enjoy the final few minutes of this episode and the teaser for next weeks episode The Doctors Wife looked pretty slick.

My Rating 1.5/5

Richard

RIP Isle Of Red, enter Pushing a Pull Door

Recently I have become sick of the title; Isle Of Red; of which I created during high school. Personally I have been finding it just dull.

But anyway...


I will be returning my post on blogger due to the fact I have more free time since I am on holiday from Uni. Yippee

Look forward to more post as I will be posting film reviews (new and old), random crap, and opinions on society in general.

Richard.