Hecht Barbosa: the one and only green apple in the Caribbean

Florian 2021-10-20 17:45:36

At the end of "Pirates of the Caribbean 5", Karina looked at the tattoo on the cover of the notebook that Barbosa left with her father on her forearm... asked a super "vulgar" line: What am I yours?

I was brainwashed by a small public advertisement in my childhood. At that time, my OS was like this: "Of course it is a daughter, is it still milk tea?" However, Barbosa looked at Kailena affectionately and said My tearful romantic line-"You are my Treasure!"

Then he took the assist sword sent by Jack, inserted Salazar's back, and fell to the bottom of the sea with the most awkward "Navy Captain" in history. , Completed the last feat of his magnificent life.

"Pirate's life, Hector..." Jack sighed beside the ship. This is his most incisive summary of the death of Captain Barbosa~



So far, in the entire "Caribbean series", my favorite pirate (no one) is dead again! And the moment the monkey climbed on the shoulders of Captain Sparrow, I knew that this time it was really goodbye.

Hector Barbosa! He is not the unruly prodigal son of Jack, the upright warrior of William, the kind of love trapped by Jones, and the tyrant of Blackbeard who longs for immortality.



As one of the nine great pirate kings, he has experienced the best golden age of pirates: At that time, it was not the deal with terrifying monsters that controlled the ocean, but the sweat on his forehead and his own strength! Therefore, he is more like the "old gun" of the pirates, and he exudes the charm of old-school pirates...



In order to become the captain of the Black Pearl, he exiled the original captain Jack to an isolated island and threw Bill Turner into the sea. He was cruel and cruel when fighting for power!

After the resurrection, he used his rich sailing experience to lead the crowd to the end of the world to rescue Jack; and in the final pirate war-at the helm of the ship, he calmly commanded and shouted "Hurry up if you die!" The madman nature of the old driver~

So under the storm, above the maelstrom, he slammed "Brother Octopus" David Jones in front of him, and he did not lose sight of the wind! Not only did he bravely fight on the front line, he also "takes time" out of his busy schedule to act as a witness for Elizabeth and William.

When the Black Pearl was snatched by Blackbeard (no reason, no warning, no negotiation), he cut off his right leg without hesitation. He survived, put on a wig, put on foundation, put on lipstick, and became the captain of the Royal Navy.

I personally led the army to the fountain of immortality, not because of the power of immortality, not because of the imperial decree of King George, and not because of the remedies to heal leg injuries. I just want to grab Blackbeard with my left hand and pierce his heart with a venom-coated knife with my right hand!



He had "beared the humiliation" for so long, not to prove how great he was, but to take back what he had lost! As he said: "I am the captain of the Black Pearl, not Blackbeard; I am in charge of my own destiny, not Blackbeard!"

He did it-he killed Blackbeard and won the Queen Anne's Revenge. ~ And under the witness of Poseidon and Heaven, he laughed presumptuously; he took his crew to the famous pirate base "Port of Tortuga" in history.



Unlike Jack’s unique obsession with the Black Pearl, Barbossa always looks forward: whether it’s the Black Pearl, the British naval vessel, or the Queen Anne Avenger, he is only given a ship and a crew of crew. ; He builds an excellent team.

Reading through the entire series, you will find: Whether it is the British army or the pirates, the crew of Barbossa are well-trained and morale high. This fierce-faced, swearing man can always find attractive motives to motivate his crew, and can always use rhetoric to appease their fears.



That's why when it came to "Death without a Proof", Jack became a frustrated drunkard because he failed to unprint the Black Pearl; however, Barbossa sat on ten big ships and became a man in the Caribbean.

He is profitable, insidious and cunning, and ambitious.
There is no doubt that Barbosa is the most pirate character in the entire series! In my mind: He is also the most powerful pirate captain.



And the reason why this role can be so successful, plays Jeffrey Rush. As early as "The Curse of the Black Pearl", director Gore said frankly: Rush has invested a lot in the role of Barbosa! When visiting the supermarket, I often receive calls from Rush to ponder lines and discuss plots with him.

And Rush's contribution to a detail of the character has become the hallmark of the character of Barbosa: the "green apple" who never leaves!



The crew initially prepared to use red apples as props, but Rush asked them to change them to green apples. He believes that the earliest pirates in Britain may have come from the Bristol harbour area, which is also where cider is rich. Therefore, he feels that Green Apple is Barbosa's exclusive memory of his hometown and childhood.



In addition to the curse in the first part, he has lost his various sensory functions, and can no longer feel the breath of the sea; therefore, when he eats a green apple, he seems to have tasted his lost youth...



Rush's romantic analysis of the character is continued in the fifth part. In fact, when I saw Barbossa in tears because he didn't dare to recognize his daughter in the middle of the movie, I vaguely felt that he would "not die well". Because this man who is so incomparable has shown his emotional side for the first time!

Therefore, when Barbosa grabbed Kailena’s hand and followed the routine, I knew he would die; I kept greeting the screenwriter and the whole family in my heart. Devotion, can actually make him die for it?



However, when he said the phrase "You are my Treasure" to Karina, my heart was instantly calmed... It turned out that he had always regarded Karina as his "buried" treasure at the entrance of the orphanage! A pirate can die for the pursuit of his life, this is absolutely no regrets~



Tribute to Captain Hector Barbossa :
So long farewell,
Captain Hector Barbossa~
You always will be the Green Apple of my eye!!!

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Extended Reading
  • Jasen 2021-10-20 19:02:51

    The main reason is that the character of Captain Jack loses its brilliance and is not even useful.

  • Reagan 2021-10-20 19:02:51

    There is a feeling that Jiang Lang's talent is exhausted... and the captain is not fun anymore, just a drunk...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales quotes

  • Henry: [whispers into a jail cell] I need to speak with you.

    Captain Jack Sparrow: [attacks Henry from behind, holding him against the cell door] Hand me your sword.

    Henry: I don't have a sword.

    Captain Jack Sparrow: What kind of soldier has no weapon?

    Henry: I'm currently wanted for treason.

    Captain Jack Sparrow: So not the very good kind then?

    Henry: I'm looking for a pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow?

    Captain Jack Sparrow: [let's go of Henry] Well today's your lucky day. Because I just happen to be Captain Jack Sparrow.

    Henry: [in disbelief] No, it can't be. I've spent years searching for... this. The great Jack Sparrow is not some drunk in a cell. Do you even have a ship? A crew... pants?

    Captain Jack Sparrow: A great pirate does not require such intricacies.

    Henry: Do you know how long I've been waiting for this moment? The risks I've taken to be here? Are you sure you're *the* Jack Sparrow?

    Captain Jack Sparrow: The real question is, who are you?

  • Henry: [Henry has just been rescued by the Flying Dutchman after attempting to drown himself to gain his father's attention]

    [sees a shadowy figure approach]

    Henry: Father?

    Will Turner: Henry. What have you done?

    Henry: I said I'd find you.

    Will Turner: Look at me, son.

    [half of Will's face and body are covered in barnacles]

    Henry: I don't care.

    Will Turner: There's no place for you on the Dutchman.

    [the Dutchman's crew can be heard in the background]

    Will Turner: They know you're here. Get home to your mother.

    Henry: No!

    Will Turner: Leave now. Before it's too late.

    Henry: I won't. I'll never stop. And if you throw me over, I'll come straight back.

    Will Turner: Don't you see I'm cursed to this ship?

    Henry: That's why I'm here. I think I know a way to break your curse. To free you from the Dutchman.

    Will Turner: Henry, no.

    Henry: I've read about a treasure. A treasure that holds all the power of the sea. The Trident of Poseidon can break your curse.

    Will Turner: [kneels down to hug Henry] Henry, the trident can never be found.

    Henry: I found you.

    Will Turner: It's just a tale.

    Henry: Like the tales of you and Captain Jack Sparrow? He will help me find the trident.

    Will Turner: You stay away from Jack! Leave the sea forever. You have to stop acting like a...

    Henry: A pirate? I won't stop. I want you to come home.

    Will Turner: [the Dutchman starts sinking back into the sea] Henry. I'm sorry. My curse will never be broken.

    [takes off his necklace]

    Will Turner: This is my fate.

    [places the necklace in Henry's hands]

    Will Turner: You must let me go.

    [reaches out to gently touch Henry's face]

    Will Turner: I love you, son.

    Henry: [the Dutchman sinks fully into the sea, forcing Henry to swim to the surface and reboard his rowboat]

    [while lying inside his rowboat]

    Henry: Captain Jack Sparrow.