Passed Bechdel Test: No
Recommended: Yes

This is the sort of movie they should have done to capitalize on the popularity of Pirates of the Caribbean, instead of the two poor sequels they put out. It's fun, whimsical, the plot makes a semblance of sense and there are plenty of sword fights and funny moments.

This movie is exactly what you would expect from the Pirates of the Caribbean and if you liked the first one, you should find this…

Passed Bechdel Test: No
Recommended: Yes

It's been a very long time since I saw an actual drama. I really liked this movie, because I connected with the themes and Jack Nicholson is Jack Nicholson. It could get me started on a rant about how we don't have enough true actresses and actors anymore, but that's all I'll say about it.

The movie is, in many ways, about what makes a life worth living. Warren Schmidt retires, after many years…

I would be remiss if I didn't begin this review by saying that my heart and deepest condolences go out to the victims of the shootings that occurred during a showing of this film in Colorado and their families. It was a senseless, horrible thing and one thing I will remember for a long time is that there was an armed guard near the ticket taking station when we went to this movie.

Recommended: No
Passed Bechdel Test: No

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