Spent Memorial Day Sunday watching movies. Took in Shrek the Third in the afternoon, and Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End at night.
Shrek The Third. It's all just a money grab now. Shrek 2 was funny, especially with the introduction of Puss'n'Boots; the climax, with the spoof of Mission: Impossible, was especially cool. This movie had a few laughs, but overall felt more like a DirectToDVD film rather than something you're willing to pay ten bucks for. What's even more outrageous is that there's a TV special, a spin-off, and TWO sequels in the works. Oy. Make it stop.
POTC: AWE. This was a movie we were anticipating ever since the second one ended. We caught the last showing at 11pm, and the theater was still pretty crowded. Overall it did not disappoint, with a great story, great stunts, and great effects. It did have some flaws, however--the opening felt rushed, Jack was a bit too over-the-top, and the much-ballyhooed cameo was a big meh (PJ didn't even recognize who it was, and didn't particularly care)--but on the whole it was a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. If you can, wait until the credits finish for that extra scene, much like the previous two.
Two Part 3s down, one to go. I'll try to catch Spiderman 3 before it disappears from the theaters.
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