7 Word Weekend Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean 4? Arrrrrghh

New Movie Releases Reviewed in 7 Words Each

Midnight in Paris (limited) - So... would that be five o'clock here?

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - Worst detergent, ever. Just made new stains.

You know, I'm not sure if "o'clock" counts as one word or two. I may have cheated there.

So, without really going into too much detail, I've been a bit sick for awhile and spent Monday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon in the hospital. As such I didn't get around to anyone's blogs, nor did I have time for my own. I'm a bit loopy still at the moment so I'm going to keep this short.

I'm not sure if anyone actually wanted another Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The first one was great; a blast of fun. The second was already a little heavy, but I still enjoyed it. The third... horrible. Way too long, rambling, and unnecessary with so many story lines. Still this new one (along with a dozen other films) has helped me to realize something. I'm tired of Johnny Depp. He has been for many years a favorite actor of mine, but for awhile now it seems like he's made every attempt to star in whatever crappy film he can, or at the very least, get his name attached to the project. I don't hate him, I just think I need a break.

Actually I had an interesting conversation the other day about him vs River Phoenix. I've always sort of thought of Depp in a way, as the poor man's Phoenix. Obviously, his being alive means that statement doesn't entirely work. What I mean to say is, that there's a similar style and feel. But the difference is, Depp has always been attracted to more cartoonish roles. Even his more serious roles, are often odd caricatures. Whereas Phoenix in his short span tended towards more solid parts. He could be in a silly movie and still play the role dead straight. I really think that if River Phoenix were still alive today, Johnny Depp would have less work.

And in case you were wondering, this discourse was brought to you in part by my rewatching Sneakers again. Man, I love that movie.

As I said, I'm keeping it short this week.

Assuming that the world doesn't end tomorrow, have a great weekend everyone!