Well, aside from looking wonderful when he's drenched and looking like a hottie in his new pirate gear, Will's character actually grew quite a bit in this film.
Despite the fact that Will traded Jack to Sao for the Pearl, I think, based on Will's character traits, that he was going to fetch Jack back, but like all Good Plans, Will's didn't quite work because people don't always do what you expect them to.
My favorite scene of Will's was the "Tea Party" he had with Beckett and Davy Jones. That impertinent little smirk he gives DJ when the evil captain enters the room absolutely kills me, as does Will's entire demeanor during the whole scene.
He really does play the betrayer quite well, doesn't he? I love all his interaction with Beckett, and I love how he figures out He's learned well from Jack. 😄 Oh, and I loved the reappearance of dork!Will when he broke that little thing on Beckett's globe. Too funny, and a nice call back to film one.
We also get to see Will's appreciation of Elizabeth after the "Parley Scene", after Elizabeth trades Jack for Will. She tells Will that Jack made her Pirate King, and Will responds that maybe Jack does know what he's doing. That's a compliment to Elizabeth, subtle though it may be, and it's a lovely moment between them.
My third favorite scene with Will is after he is captain of the Dutchman, and he is leaning against the railing, looking across at Elizabeth on the Pearl. The scene is so serene and calm, but you can tell that his mind is just a jumble and whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. The scene is just beautiful. Orlando is fabulous with his facial expressions, and he really nails the longing, sadness, joy and love that Will must be feeling in that moment.
I've always liked Will, but I definitely feel that this movie belonged to him. Aside from Norrington, Will probably had the largest character arc in terms of change and growth. His struggle between deciding what to choose (Elizabeth or his father) was quite interesting. In a way it mirrored Jack's own struggle on whether to choose immortality or not.
Much as people hate to admit it, Jack and Will are really quite similar. Jack has more experience, but Will is a quick learner. I especially love how Jack had to think like Will, and Will had to think like Jack in order to meet their goals in this film. 😄
Originally posted by Surreal_44
Much as people hate to admit it, Jack and Will are really quite similar. Jack has more experience, but Will is a quick learner. I especially love how Jack had to think like Will, and Will had to think like Jack in order to meet their goals in this film. 😄
I liked that too. I didn't expect Jack to "think like the welp" as he put it (and how many of you would put it too haha). Awww.