Gaiman / Pirates / Pan's Labyrinth

[supercheesegirl]

Today for some reason I started totally jonesing to reread American Gods. I was at my parents' house all day, but I was all excited to get home tonight and start reading it again--and then I got home and realized I had lent it to Rose. Argh. And apparently the Philly library carries absolutely no Gaiman titles at all. I can't believe that, but "gaiman" doesn't pop anything whatsoever in the catalog. And I don't want to be the kind of friend who asks for her books back without allowing a decent amount of time for the borrower to read. I'm honestly tempted to go buy a new goddamn copy, that's how badly I want to read this book right now. And I could pick up Anansi Boys at the same time, since I haven't read that yet, and then when Rose does give me my copy back I'd have a lending copy. This is completely stupid, I don't know why I suddenly want this book so much.

In other news. Saw Pirates of the Caribbean 3 yesterday. I am thoroughly disappointed by the ending. I don't think that sort of movie should have that sort of ending. I honestly can't stop thinking about how sad it was and it's really bothering me. Also, the three movies seemed to me to differ greatly in tone, and this third one was really dark and odd and had an awful lot of what seemed to me to be self-indulgent bullshit on the part of the director. And for a movie that long, it was striking how little quality time we got with our favorite characters. There were some excellent moments, sure, and you all know how much I love Jack Sparrow, but still. Can't help being disappointed. (And as much as I love Jack, I really think only one of him should be onscreen at a time! It worked in the underworld scene, but not at all after that!) I wish they'd made different movies for the two sequels--they could have kept the same actors, special effects, music, and pretty much the same plot, but I want different movies and a different ending. I think the ending has quite possibly ruined the first movie for me--because I don't know if I'll be able to watch it again without thinking about what's in store for certain characters--and that really pisses me off.

I also watched Pan's Labyrinth with my parents tonight. It was completely amazing. I loved it. It was beautiful and unexpected and wonderful and I cried.

Memorial Day Movie Roundup:
#1 Pan's Labyrinth
#2 Shrek 2 (not Shrek 3, which I haven't seen yet)
#3 PotC 3

I never thought I'd be putting a Jack Sparrow movie in last place for anything, but there you go.

Comments

[igorxa.livejournal.com]

did you stick around for the scene after the credits? you might change your mind.

[lizabethanqueen]

There was a scene after the credits? The one time I don't stay for the credits!

[supercheesegirl.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It helped, but I was still sad.

[supercheesegirl.livejournal.com]

I did stay for the last scene, and it didn't help.

[igorxa.livejournal.com]

did you see the devil's backbone? if you haven't, go get it! guillermo del toro is just amazing.

[supercheesegirl.livejournal.com]

One more for the list!

[pocketwitch.livejournal.com]

I keep hearing reviews for POTC3 that are either negative or "meh" and it's making me not all that excited to see it. :P I will go see it, but I'm so disappointed to hear that a lot of people whose opinions I respect were totally unthrilled by it.

Pan's Labyrinth is amazing. Just amazing.

[lawgrrl-23.livejournal.com]

I agree with your assessment of PotC ending. I was not very pleased, and I got the feeling that they were leaving it open ended to mess with our heads. I enjoyed it enough, don't get me wrong, but it was sooooo long, and there were so many storylines going on that it felt a little...thrown together. I don't know, there was just something unsatisfying about it.

[supercheesegirl.livejournal.com]

It's definitely open-ended. My mom told me she read that there might be another Jack movie. But if there is another movie, Will and Elizabeth are pretty much out of it. I really wasn't happy about the conclusion of their storyline. Bleh.

[minkrose]

total spoilers for PotC III... but this might help with your opinion of the ending: http://minkrose.livejournal.com/524264.html

[sleepyworm.livejournal.com]

genius + gorgeousness = Pan's Labyrinth.

[jennallen.livejournal.com]

Hey Rox!

I just saw PotC3 too. I am totally with you.....do wish i had stayed for after the credits, though!

Enjoy Anansi Boys...i really had a good time with that one.

[supercheesegirl.livejournal.com]

The post-credits scene is definitely worth staying for--but on the whole, it was still disappointing.

[amazonsun.livejournal.com]

Jeez – I seem to be the only one who truly loved POTC. I thought it was amazing! I loved all the different story lines going on, thought it was very exciting. I loved the development of Elizabeth’s character. I agree with you about the multiple Jack’s, I don’t think that worked past the underworld. I didn’t mind the ending. It wouldn’t have been my choice if I had written it, but I thought it was fitting. I was glad for the 2nd ending (after the credits). I cried multiple times throughout the movie and can’t wait to see it again. Probably tonight after work since I can’t quit thinking about it. :)

[indigoruadh.livejournal.com]

Huh. I really liked the PotC3. I agree with you on the no mutiple Jacks past the underworld. I thought there were many neat possibilites for the fourth movie including Jack finds the fountain of youth and gives it to Elizabeth and or finds a way to switch places with Will with Calypso's help.
Anywho...
Pan's Labyrinth disturbed me above and beyond what was necessary. It was very beautiful but I kind of wish it weren't living in my psyche now.

Also, Shrek 2 rulz.