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Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema and more

Taking a look at the world of film through gay eyes - news, reviews, trailers, gay film, queer cinema & more

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge (Cinema Review) – Jack Sparrow is back!

May 22, 2017 By BigGayPictureShow Leave a Comment

Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Kaya Scodelario, Brenton Thwaites
Director: Joachim Ronning, Espen Sandberg
Running Time: 129 mins
Certificate: 12A
Release Date: May 25th 2017 (UK)

To be honest I enjoy sequels and franchises as long as they keep up the standard and improve upon previous entries, which sadly often isn’t the case. I have reviewed countless sequels over the years and with this review I don’t want to regurgitate what I have previously written about franchises, and I will try to keep this to a minimum with this review as I don’t want to go over old ground; but rather tread new waters (pun fully intended).

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was a pleasant surprise to a lot of people when it came out in 2003. Many asked how could a film based on an old amusement park ride have such an effect on audiences around the world, and the answer is because it was fun. Cutthroat Island (1995) was a well-documented bomb at the box office and it was a risky move for Disney to release the first Pirates film, but it paid off both financially and critically. [Read more…]

New Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge Trailer – Javier Bardem really doesn’t like Jack Sparrow

March 27, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

I’m still not sure why the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie is called Dead Men Tell No Tales in the US, but in the UK it’s Salazar’s Revenge. Now a new trailer has arrived, which concentrates on why Javier Bardem’s Salazar hates Jack Sparrow so much and is determined to get his revenge..

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.’

It’ll be in cinemas next May. Take a look at the new trailer below. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Brenton Thwaites, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge Trailer – Jack Sparrow is a wanted man

March 2, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

I’m still not sure why the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie is called Dead Men Tell No Tales in the US, but in the UK it’s Salazar’s Revenge. Now a new trailer has arrived, which tells us more about the plot than anything we’ve seen before, and exactly why Javier Bardem’s Salazar is after revenge – which involves a very youthful Jack Sparrow.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.’

It’ll be in cinemas next May. Take a look at the new trailer below. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Brenton Thwaites, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge Extended Super Bowl Spot – Back on the high seas with Jack Sparrow

February 6, 2017 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

Disney hasn’t hyped the return of Pirates of the Caribbean with Salazar’s Revenge (Dead Men Tell No Tales in the US) as much as we might have expected. However, they did give the movie a Super Bowl spot, with an extended version released online, which you can take a look at below.

It also confirms the return of Orlando Bloom, who looks like he’s been having a few problems since we last saw him in the franchise.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Javier Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.’

It’ll be in cinemas in May. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Brenton Thwaites, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge Teaser – Captain Sparrow & co. are back

October 3, 2016 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

pirates-of-the-caribbean-5-teaser-slideEver since it was officially announced, the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie has been titled Dead Men Tell No Tales. It’s still called that in the US, but for some reason it’s been retitled in the UK, as Pirates of the Caribbean: Salazar’s Revenge. I’m not quite sure how that’s any better.

The news of the new title accompanies the first teaser for the movie, which you can watch below.

Here’s the synopsis: ‘Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.’

It’ll be in cinemas next May. [Read more…]

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Orlando Bloom Confirmed For Pirates Of Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

August 16, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

orlando-bloom-piratesOrlando Bloom may not have appeared in the fourth Pirates Of The Caribbean movie, On Stranger Tides, but at Disney’s D23 Expo he made an appearance to confirm he’ll be back for the fifth adventure, Dead Men Tell No Tales.

He appeared wearing full Jack Sparrow costume, suggesting that perhaps this time around he’ll be a pirate in his own right, taking Johnny Depp’s character as his inspiration.

The first proper synopsis has also been released, which reads: ‘Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Captain Jack Sparrow finds the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost pirates led by his old nemesis, the terrifying Captain Salazar (Bardem), escape from the Devil’s Triangle, determined to kill every pirate at sea…including him. Captain Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, a powerful artifact that bestows upon its possessor total control over the seas.

‘The film is directed by Espen Sandberg & Joachim Rønning and stars Johnny Depp, Javier Bardem, Brenton Thwaites, Kevin R. McNally, Kaya Scodelario, Golshifteh Farahani, Stephen Graham, David Wenham and Geoffrey Rush. Jerry Bruckheimer is the producer and Chad Oman, Mike Stenson, Joe Caracciolo, Jr. and Brigham Taylor serve as executive producers. Jeff Nathanson wrote the screenplay. “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” releases in 2017.’

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ACTORS: Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom  DIRECTORS: Espen Sanberg, Joachim Ronning  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Kaya Scodelario Eyed For Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Female Lead

January 22, 2015 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

kaya-scodelarioThe Pirates certainly have a formula – Jack Sparrow, young guy, young woman and a supernatural villain. It doesn’t look like they’ll be breaking away from that with the fifth film, as Johnny Depp will once again be Jack, Brenton Thwaites is the young guy, and Javier Bardem will be a bad guy ghost.

Now it’s time to find the young woman, with Deadline reporting that Maze Runner’s Kaya Scodelario is in early talks to take on the female lead and love interest for Thwaites British soldier.

Not too much is known about the plot of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, other than that Bardem will be a murderous ghost called Captain Brand, who’s seeking revenge for his brother.

Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rø (Kon-Tiki) will directing from a script by Jeff Nathanson (Men in Black 3, Tower Heist). Filming starts next month in Australia, with a July 7th, 2017 release date already set.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Kaya Scodelario, Brenton Thwaites, Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Brenton Thwaites Nabs Key Pirates of the Caribbean 5 Role

November 22, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

brenton-thwaitesWith Pirates of the Caribbean 5 finally set to go in front of the cameras early next year, it’s time to start filling out the non-Jack Sparrow roles. As seems compulsory for the franchise, Jack needs a young, good-looking male co-star, but rather than Orlando Bloom or Sam Claflin, this time round it will be Aussie actor Brenton Thwaites, according to TheWrap.

As we reported a few weeks ago, the likes of Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service), George Mackay (Pride), Mitchell Hope (Descendants), Ansel Elgort (The Fault In Our Stars) and Sam Keeley (In The Heart Of The Sea), but Maleficent and Oculus star Thwaites won out.

There are few details on his role other than that he’ll be a British soldier called Henry.

Javier Bardem is likely to play the main villain (although it appears his deal hasn’t been finalised yet), with Geoffrey Rush and Ian McShane also believed to be returning. Next to be cast is likely to be a young, female key role, Barbosa’s daughter Carina Smyth.

Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rø (Kon-Tiki) are directing from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. A July 2017 release is expected.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Brenton Thwaites, Johnny Depp  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Ansel Elgort & Brenton Thwaites In The Running For Pirates of the Caribbean 5

November 1, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

ansel-elgortA couple of years after Disney originally wanted it to shoot, Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is heading out next February to get the cameras rolling. Now it’s time to fill out the cast, and as with the earlier movies they want a hot young star to appear alongside Johnny Depp.

Deadline reports that a shortlist for the role has now been drawn up, with Taron Egerton (Kingsman: The Secret Service), George Mackay (Pride), Brenton Thwaites (Maleficent), Mitchell Hope (Descendants), Ansel Elgort (The Fault In Our Stars) and Sam Keeley (In The Heart Of The Sea) in the running to play a character called Henry.

There’s no news on exactly how Henry plays into the plot, although whoever gets the role will star alongside Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush, with Javier Bardem also recently going into talks to play the villain. There’s also likely to be a lot of young actresses interested in a major female role, Barbosa’s daughter Carina Smyth.

The movie is due out July 7th, 2017.

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ACTORS: Ansel Elgort, Brenton Thwaites, George MacKay, Taron Egerton, Sam Keeley  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  

Javier Bardem Turning Bad Guy Again For Pirates Of The Caribbean 5

October 14, 2014 By Tim Isaac Leave a Comment

javier-bardemAfter the release of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, it was said Disney wanted to make another sequel as soon as it possibly could. However the project has been continually pushed back.

Now though it’s finally heading towards production, as following rumours it will shoot early next year in Australia, THR reports that Javier Bardem is in talks for the villain role. Although not much is known about the plot, Bardem will play ‘ghost captain who blames Sparrow for the death of his brother and is searching for a supernatural object to aid him’.

Jack Sparrow will also be getting a new love interest, who is said to be a woman accused of being a witch. That role is yet to be cast.

It’s known Geoffrey Rush will return, but there’s been no news on whether rumours that Orlando Bloom will be back are true.

Joachim Ronnin and Espen Sandbreg will direct, with an Australian shoot planned and a 2017 release date being eyed.

CHECK OUT THESE RELATED ARCHIVES:
ACTORS: Javier Bardem, Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush  FILMS: Pirates Of The Caribbean 5  
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