Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

2007
Movie
169 min
English

After losing Captain Jack Sparrow to the locker of Davy Jones, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, and Captain Barbossa journey to the ends of the earth to rescue him. And as the East India Trading Company tightens its grip on the seas under Lord Cutler Beckett—now in control of Davy Jones—the fate of piracy hangs by a thread. Now, they must unite the pirate lords for one final stand. But as loyalties are tested and alliances shift, each must ultimately choose where they stand in the battle for freedom on the high seas.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes44%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users75%
Director: Gore VerbinskiGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

The third installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean saga sees Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, along with Captain Barbossa, assembling the nine Pirate Lords of the Brethren Court to unite against the formidable East India Trading Company. They must also rescue Captain Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' Locker before the world succumbs to the tyrannical rule of Cutler Beckett and his supernatural armada.

Critical Reception

At World's End received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its ambitious scope and visual effects but criticized its convoluted plot and lengthy runtime. Audiences were generally more forgiving, enjoying the action sequences and the performances of the main cast, though some found it to be a less satisfying conclusion than its predecessors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its grand spectacle and thrilling action sequences.

  • Criticized for its overly complicated narrative and excessive length.

  • The performances, particularly Johnny Depp's as Captain Jack Sparrow, remained a highlight for many.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's spectacular visuals, action, and the continuation of the beloved characters. However, many found the plot to be overly intricate and the movie to be too long, leading to a less cohesive experience for some.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects and Best Film Editing. Also received a People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie.

Fun Fact

The film features the largest number of pirates ever assembled in a film at that time, with over 12,000 extras used for the climactic battle scenes.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now this is just far, far too long. At ten minutes shy of three hours the story just isn't substantial enough to sustain it and I must confess to finding my attention dwindling a bit at various stages of the proceedings. Thankfully, Geoffre...

Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Part 3 Jack is stuck in Davy Jones locker. While he is stuck, the biggest war is being set to happen. Jack and the others try to free him from Davy Jones locker before the war comes. Very good movie as well. Kind of boring at times though.