Dark Shadows

It's a Tim Burton film so you can count on a few things, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and dark and mysterious vibe. Well you won't be disappointed as all of those things are present. You may however be a little disappointed in the story which is a little weak. The acting is all very good, the style is brilliant and the script has some very good moments and Eva Green is pretty hot, especially in the red dress! The story just needed a little more mystery, the whole premise was revealed far too soon.

Film 284/365, Day 316/365 – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Even more action and adventure on the high seas courtesy of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.  So having seen off zombie pirates, Davy Jones and the Kraken and countless other evils they now have to deal with mermaids and the infamous pirate Blackbeard.  As with the other films in the franchise the script is excellent and allows for lots of brilliant exchanges between my two favourite pedantic pirates, Sparrow and Barbosa.

Synopsis:  Jack Sparrow is captured and forced to help Blackbeard, the pirate that all pirates fear, find the fountain of youth.  Barbosa, who now sails as a captain in the British fleet is also searching for the fountain of youth, as are the Spanish.  Who will get there first?

Film 276/365, Day 306/365 – Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Excellent adventure, brilliant action and fantastic fun.  This is the third in the series and as good as the other Pirates films.  All of the characters are brilliant, especially the madness of Jack Sparrow.  The script is littered with jems and moments of absolute quality.  All in, another great film in the franchise.

Synopsis:  With the Flying Dutchman under the control of the East India Trading Company the pirates are forced to take desperate measures.  Barbosa, back from the dead, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann must travel to the ends of the Earth to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones locker.  

Film 231/365, Day 246/365 – Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

More swashbuckling mayhem with Captain Jack Sparrow!  Johnny Depp is once again brilliant.  As expected there are plenty of laughs, lots of action on the high seas and now more creatures with the Flying Dutchman and the Kraken.  There’s something for all the family!

Synopsis:  Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann have been arrested and are being forced to help a corrupt Lord find Jack Sparrow.  Jack’s got more problems however as Davy Jones is looking for him and is willing to release the Kraken.

Film 209/365, Day 224/365 – Rango

Funny and cute.  Rango really is quite a funny film, especially the mariachi band that follows him around constantly signing of his immanent doom.  The animation is very good and all of the voices are perfectly suited for the characters, especially Johnny Depp as Rango who was brilliant.

Synopsis:  Rango is a domestic chameleon until an accident leaves him deserted in the middle of the desert.  Now he has to adapt to survive so he calls on all of his acting skills and reinvents himself as a tough Wild West drifter.  Soon he too begins to believe his own stories.

Film 171/365, Day 176/365 – The Tourist

A bit predictable but oddly compelling.  Everyone looks good, which isn’t difficult when Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp are your stars, the story is quite good but like I said predictable but for what ever reason you can’t help but wait for it to all play out.  Good fun but that’s about it.

Synopsis:  Frank, a maths teacher from Wisconsin, is on his way to Venice when a mysterious woman sits opposite him and before he knows what's happening he is staying in her hotel, being chased by Russian gangsters and Interpol who all believe he is someone else.  Will Frank be able to convince everyone who he is?

Film 111/365, Day 121/365 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Action, adventure and high jinx on the high seas.  Johnny Depp is flawless as Captain Jack Sparrow.  Geoffrey Rush is also excellent as the Captain of the Black Pearl, Captain Barbossa, my favourite pedantic pirate.  And also of note I have now seen the third and final male member of the TV show Coupling with Jack Davenport.  Just need to find the girls now.  Excellent fun for all the family.

Synopsis:  Eight year old William Turner is rescued at sea and given a new life.  Many years later his past will come back to haunt him, which coincides with the appearance of Captain Jack Sparrow.  Soon Turner and Sparrow will be chasing the Black Pearl across the Caribbean to rescue Turner’s love, Elizabeth Swan.  The crew of the Black Pearl however are cursed!