Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

[beansprouts]

^Really, and it is spelled as Temasek by the way.
Singapore was known as Singapura from around 14th century onwards. So yeah, if PoC takes place around 1720, then the country should be known as Singapura.

I didn't get a chance to watch the second installment, will probably try to watch it before the third one comes out. Chow Yun Fatt's "Welcome to Singapore" piqued my interest.

[ghostdarTeal'c]

i rewatched PoC2 last night....and Singapore was mentioned during the search for Jack Sparrow.....not Singapura or Temasek...it's Singapore....

[Guo Xiang]

i rewatched PoC2 last night....and Singapore was mentioned during the search for Jack Sparrow.....not Singapura or Temasek...it's Singapore....

I wonder if Hollywood is aware of the booboo.

[ghostdarTeal'c]

do you think they did research before doing this? i mean, in POC2 there's this East India Trading Company insignia on Lord mercer's small box where he kept the agreement guaranteeing Jack Sparrow's life upon capture, and i dont think ive seen that insignia thruout my history lesson....

however, they might have used singapore cuz it's easier to the tongue...... or maybe they just dont give a damn, it is disney movie after all.....

[BearBearNweather]

they might have used singapore cuz it's easier to the tongue...... or maybe they just dont give a damn, it is disney movie after all.....

I think that's a likely reason too. It's really not difficult for them to find the info.

[sarakoth]

That's not the point.

Very few people would recognize the East India Company seal but people ( though very few Americans) would recognize Singapore instead of the other names

[ghostdarTeal'c]

we're talking bout history accuracy, im just pointing out the other historical blooper that i found......if they want to stick to the actual history there should be no stopping them from doing so......even if they used Singapura, people who recognizes Singapore would definitely be able to make the connections....it's just a two vowel difference anyway......im sure the audience isnt that stupid

[sarakoth]

we're talking bout history accuracy, im just pointing out the other historical blooper that i found......if they want to stick to the actual history there should be no stopping them from doing so......even if they used Singapura, people who recognizes Singapore would definitely be able to make the connections....it's just a two vowel difference anyway......im sure the audience isnt that stupid

You'll be surprised at how stupid the general audience is.

[LuNaR]

i found dead man's chest disappointing, so i might not watch this. i really loved the 1st one tho

[NetDriftr]

That's not the point.

Very few people would recognize the East India Company seal but people ( though very few Americans) would recognize Singapore instead of the other names

you guys are annoyed over historical accuracy of this series yet are able to accept walking skeletons in the movie, undead pirates and an octopus-faced villain?
HAhaha wake up! its a friggin fantasy adventure!!! sheesh..

[skylee]

I can understand why some of you guys are mad over the historical inaccuracies, but I suspect that the script writer might have called the island "Singapore" because not too many people are familiar with the whole history of the island, and would be confused if it was referred to as "Singapura". Not to mention, the comic effect would not have been as great.

Anyway, I'm actually REALLY looking forward to the 3rd installment. I was excited about it ever since I saw the 2nd one (can't believe some of you guys didn't enjoy it ). I'm excited to see who Elizabeth chooses to be with in the end, though I know it's most likely going to be Will.

But only 2 more weeks to find out!

[ghostdarTeal'c]

I was excited about it ever since I saw the 2nd one (can't believe some of you guys didn't enjoy it ).

i love PoC2 too! in fact i enjoyed it much more than PoC1! i cant understand why people hate it so much....

[annaaa]

i guess they hate it because of its cliff hanger ending. man that totally killed the story b/c yu have to wait a year fot the continuation. but i felt that PoC2 had more action and story plot.

[coolgurl]

can't wait until this movie is out! I hate it how they just left the second movie like that.

[annaaa]

ONE MORE WEEK!
but I'm probably not going to go on opening day because i'm sure there's going to be millions of people packed into the movies theaters.

[ghostdarTeal'c]

ONE MORE WEEK!
but I'm probably not going to go on opening day because i'm sure there's going to be millions of people packed into the movies theaters.

you can always book the ticket online, then you dont have to stand in the loooooooong line to buy your ticket it's always the long line that turns me off when i wanna watch movies.....

[annaaa]

you can always book the ticket online, then you dont have to stand in the loooooooong line to buy your ticket it's always the long line that turns me off when i wanna watch movies.....

true true. but then no school on that upcoming monday because its Memorial Day in the States.
and these summer movies are going to make me brokeee! lol.

[sarakoth]

I can understand why some of you guys are mad over the historical inaccuracies, but I suspect that the script writer might have called the island "Singapore" because not too many people are familiar with the whole history of the island, and would be confused if it was referred to as "Singapura". Not to mention, the comic effect would not have been as great.

Anyway, I'm actually REALLY looking forward to the 3rd installment. I was excited about it ever since I saw the 2nd one (can't believe some of you guys didn't enjoy it ). I'm excited to see who Elizabeth chooses to be with in the end, though I know it's most likely going to be Will.

But only 2 more weeks to find out!

Most Americans aren't familiar with Singapore either.

A kid in my AP World History class thought it was in Turkey!!!

[Guo Xiang]

Most Americans aren't familiar with Singapore either.

A kid in my AP World History class thought it was in Turkey!!!

That's horrible+terrible.

[ghostdarTeal'c]

Most Americans aren't familiar with Singapore either.

A kid in my AP World History class thought it was in Turkey!!!

hmm, dont you guys have geography class?