This a gritty pirate movie. And since Taylor Norris and I are still honing A Motley Sisterhood of Pirates! I was intrigued to see what this movie would be like. It’s directed by Frank E. Flowers and stars Priyanka Chopra-Jonas and Karl Urban. The rest of the cast help the movie feel like you’re on a Caribbean island during the 1800s. What’s really interesting are the producers: Chopra-Jonas, Angela Russo-Otstot, Joe Russo, Anthony Russo, Michael Disco and Zoe Saldana’s sisters Mariel Saldana Nazario and Cisely Saldana. I find it fascinating that Zoe Saldana’s sisters are involved in The Bluff because I wanted to see more of Anamaria who Zoe Saldana portrayed in the Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.
However, The Bluff is only similar to the Pirates of the Caribbean movies in that it’s about gold (arguably cursed), pirates, and lots of action. The Bluff is fascinating for it’s variety of weapons and intriguing action scenes. How many ways can you kill a pirate? The story isn’t just about pirates and gold. But also about family, devotion, and revenge. If anything, it’s closer to Treasure Island with it’s complicated relationships.
If you’re frustrated or angry this might be a good movie to watch. If you’re a woman scorned, it’s a really good movie to watch. For us men it’s got cool weapons and lots of action. For me, it was watching Priyanka Chopra-Jonas play a highly skilled (you’ll have to watch the movie) protector who is also a dotting mother. Woe to those that awake a mother bear’s rage when it comes to those she loves.
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