Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked (2011)

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Wenches Scarlett and Giselle fix each other up for their wedding, in which they would each marry their groom. Upon realizing that both their grooms were the same man, Jack Sparrow, the two wenches found themselves in an auction led by the Auctioneer. This short film serves as a prequel to The Curse of the Black Pearl, and explains just why Jack Sparrow's boat the Jolly Mon was seen sinking at the beginning of the whole story; why the wenches were so upset with him; and how Cotton lost his tongue.

Overall Synopsis
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked" is a comical short film that acts as a prequel to the popular Pirates of the Caribbean series. Launched in 2011 by Walt Disney Pictures, it takes viewers back to the lawless age of pirates and supplies additional backstory about two small characters, the Pirate Brides Auctioneer, and the wench Scarlett, who included in earlier films. Directed by James Ward Byrkit, this 10-minute brief film is an entertaining yet quick check out back to the pirate-infested Caribbean.

Plot Summary
Troubled by the absence of bride-to-bes in the Caribbean, the Pirate Brides Auctioneer devises a strategy to auction brides off to the highest bidder. The movie begins in a dirty, pirate-infested pub, where a rowdy audience of pirates is bidding for their prospective bride-to-bes. The stars of the auction are Scarlett and Giselle, 2 wenches who fans will remember from "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End". However, things do not go as planned when these gutsy women turn the tables and inject chaos in the auction.

Characters and Performance
The movie stars Vanessa Branch as Giselle and Lauren Maher as Scarlett, both reprising their roles from previous Pirates of the Caribbean films. Their efficiency is the emphasize of the brief film, providing many of its laughs. The Pirate Brides Auctioneer, played by the late David Bailie, is another main character who adds much of the movie's humor. His slapstick comedy and hilarious banter with the two wenches are satisfying and engage the audience.

The Humor and the Connection to the Main Series
"Wedlocked" preserves the mix of humor and high-seas adventure that made the Pirates of the Caribbean series so popular. The humor is liberally sprinkled throughout the film, and it mainly comes from the interaction in between the bride-to-bes and the bumbling Auctioneer. The funny recognizes and captivating, hinting at the cheeky energy of the main series.

Meanwhile, the characters and scenes in "Wedlocked" provide viewers fascinating insights into the more comprehensive Pirates of the Caribbean universe. The brief film offers extra depth to Scarlett and Giselle, while likewise presenting a humorous take on the pirate way of life.

General Impact
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked" serves as an amusing, albeit quick, prequel to the main Pirates series. Although shoestring in its spending plan and quick in its running time, the brief movie is an amusing extension of the Pirates of the Caribbean world that fans would take pleasure in for its humor and the brief return of some precious characters. The standout performances by Vanessa Branch and Lauren Maher, coupled with the comic efforts of David Bailie develop an enjoyable environment that invokes fond memories of the primary series.

Top Cast

  • John Vickery (small)
    John Vickery
    Auctioneer
  • Vanessa Branch (small)
    Vanessa Branch
    Giselle
  • Lauren Maher (small)
    Lauren Maher
    Scarlett
  • David Bailie (small)
    David Bailie
    Cotton
  • Walter Williamson
    The Marquis D'Avis, The Rich Pirate
  • Jack Donner (small)
    Jack Donner
    Jerome, The Old Pirate
  • Fred Maske (small)
    Fred Maske
    Atencio, The Poor Pirate
  • Ric Sarabia (small)
    Ric Sarabia
    Nigel, The Skinny Pirate
  • Dale Dickey (small)
    Dale Dickey
    Oona, The Wench
  • Christopher DesRoches
    Dante, The Handsome Pirate
  • Johnny Depp (small)
    Johnny Depp
    Jack Sparrow (archive footage)