The Bottom Line
It's possible - though not likely - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End will be the final chapter in the Pirates movies. If so, the effects geniuses involved in the third Pirates film went all out on this one. Loaded with creepy creatures and interesting visual effects, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End packs quite the visual punch.
Pros
- Above average collection of bonus features
- Great special effects and stunts
Cons
- No commentary track!
Description
- Starring Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush and Bill Nighy
- Directed by Gore Verbinski
- Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action/adventure violence and some frightening images
- DVD Release Date: December 4, 2007
Guide Review - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 2-Disc Limited Edition DVD Review
The Story
Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) team up to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones' locker. But Captain Jack has his own best interests at heart - as always - and is convinced he needs to get to the end of the world. Meanwhile, Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) is working with the East India Trading Company, wreaking havoc and getting the Pirates Lords (including Keith Richards) all worked up.Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End feature film
Bloopers - Actors can't catch, or so it appears after watching these outtakes Anatomy of a Scene: The Maelstrom - The Special Effects Supervisor calls the scene the 'Super Bowl of the motion picture business'
Keith & the Captain - Johnny Depp and his inspiration for Sparrow, Keith Richards, on the set
Tale of the Many Jacks - The staging of the scene loaded with Jacks
Deleted Scenes - 2 short scenes with commentary by Gore Verbinski
Hoist the Colours - Hans Zimmer and Verbinski come up with the first song in the film
The World of Chow Yun Fat - Fat's a fan of Pirates and the affection was apparently mutual
Inside the Brethen Court - Details on each Pirate Lord
Masters of Design - 5 separate featurettes with behind-the-scenes details on designing the props, the costumes, the creatures, and the set
Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) team up to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from Davy Jones' locker. But Captain Jack has his own best interests at heart - as always - and is convinced he needs to get to the end of the world. Meanwhile, Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) is working with the East India Trading Company, wreaking havoc and getting the Pirates Lords (including Keith Richards) all worked up.
The Bonus Features
Set aside at least a couple of hours to watch the bonus material. Although it lacks a commentary track (come on - someone must have wanted to talk about this film!), the rest of the extra features go beyond the average promotional material.
Disc 1
Disc 2
