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I love rewatching the first movie and just being reminded of how Jack always seems like he's just steps ahead and (even as quoted in the movie) it's so hard to tell if he actually plans it all out in advance, or literally just wings it and is just THAT good at judging spontaneous situations and making equally as spontaneous decisions. It's so fascinating and entertaining and it never gets old.

One quote from Jack that I think sheds a lot of light on his moral compass and where he draws a line is "People aren't cargo". He was initially branded as a pirate for his refusal to be involved in slave trade.

Jack actually has a kind of tragic backstory that unfortunately was left on the cutting room floor. We see that his father was a pirate, one of the best in fact. But in the deleted scenes of At World's End we learn that Jack tried going straight and joined the EITC. Until Beckett wanted him to deliver a ship full of slaves. Presumably the ones standing outside of Tia Dalma's hut and mourning him in Dead Man's Chest. After doing the right thing and leaving the life of piracy, he does the right thing again and returns to the life of piracy. And his reward was Beckett hunting him down, branding him, and sinking him along with his own ship. So he made a deal with the devil and got his ship back. He embraced the life of piracy. And when he tried to do the right thing one more time and be honest with his new crew about the treasure they were hunting, they mutinied him and left him to die a horrible death by marooning. So yes he developed a personality disorder. Yes he became selfish. Yes he stopped caring about what happens to others so long as it doesn't cost him much. "...and a hard earned lesson it was."

I can never get tired of Jack's introduction. Watching him lose everything but the clothes on his back in front of the whole pier then waltz in like he owns the place just destroys me every time.

I think Jack's arc was realizing that Will and Elizabeth are the best thing to ever happen to him and deep down he can't bear to lose them.

I feel like the climax of At World's End is the most compelling showcase fo Jack's psychology- not just in him giving up his immortality to save Will, but the range of emotions he shows in the aftermath of that, going from frustrated and curt to quietly happy once he sees that it actually worked.

jack sparrow is the absolutely perfect definition of chaotic neutral.

One detail that often goes unnoticed about Jack's introduction is the fact that he knew exactly how much water to scoop out of the boat in order to make it to the dock. It's a detail that's easily overshadowed by the humor of the situation, which in an of itself is really good foreshadowing for Jack's character as a whole: very smart, and an exceptionally good pirate, who is often underestimated because of how silly he portrays himself.

The reason Captain Jack Sparrow is a pirate is because "People aren't cargo", so I don't think that his actions and behaviors are entirely self serving but with a measured amount of clinical detachment

What’s sad is most people don’t catch his origin story or his full story of what happened to Jack and it makes his entire character sad. Born a pirate, he tried to leave the cruelty of it and joined a trading company since he still loved seaward adventure, but when the trading company ordered him to transfer 100 slaves to slave owners (and be rewarded with the ship) he instead set the slaves free and ran with the ship. The company hunted him down, and they tied him to his burning and sinking ship. Davy Jones interrupted his drowning death, offering him his life and the ship for a steep price. He accepted, but when he went looking for legendary gold, his own crew betrayed him. No wonder he doesn’t care about doing good for others anymore, look at what it cost him.

I believe the reason that people love Jack so much is because he ALWAYS does the right thing in the end. How he gets there is usually questionable, but if you are a part of his crew he is going to do right by you in the end. At least post movies, before the movies he seemed to be a different person.

I love Jack's introduction because, without uttering a single word and in such a few shots, they describe the entirety of his character. No monologues, no expositions, nothing! Just this! I love it.

A group of girls in my high school psychology gave a presentation on anti-social personality disorder. You guys described it as a lack of a moral compass, they described it as the thing that makes you a serial killer. I needed the wake-up call that, while many serial killers do have aspd, not everyone with aspd is a serial killer. Thank you. Also, fun note, there’s a video online of a woman who ran around Disneyland like Jack Sparrow. She found the Jack Sparrow character, and they ran together. Pure dopamine.

It's hilarious rewatching the first 2 movies and seeing Jack just repeatedly telling the truth and just STATING his plans, but because of his character and just how he dupes everyone, no one believes him. So when he says in the third movie when he says, "I do that quite a lot actually, yet people are always suprised" makes SO MUCH MORE SENSE in hindsight

I’d say Jack is a man who plays the role of being a heartless pirate, but he tends to save the day because in his heart of hearts he can’t help himself. He does care and he wants Swan and Turner to be okay.

Jack values freedom above everything and what was disappointing was that they decided to delete the scene that describes what turned him to piracy in the second movie (now has been retconned) where he used to work for the ETC as a captain but released people who were gonna be sold into slavery. “People aren’t cargo mate”. It just rounds out his character so much better.

My best friend was diagnosed with APD. Watching this video made me realize I was his “Elizabeth”. It was tough. He always had these glimpses of humanity but generally used his charm and intelligence to manipulate people and situations around him. I cut him off for two years. Everyone around him had enough and broke away. I think that was a huge turning point for him to realize he needed people more than he thought. We reconnected with an ultimatum: If you ever lie to me again, even once, I will never speak to you again. The two year break made it clear I was serious. And now we’re good. I’m his kids’ godmother. We spend four hours on the phone at a time. I can’t speak to his experience but it’s interesting to think about our relationship from this perspective.

Okay, I can't not say it: you guys mischaracterized Jack in the first film. The Jack we meet isn't the Jack he was ten years earlier and that's the point. He trusted Barbossa and did the right thing by his crew, and was mutinied on, even by his friend Bootstrap. He did the (relatively) right thing and was punished for it. From that point on, Jack developed a more selfish and cynical philosophy. The writers point to it a few times, especially near the end of the film, when (after Jack risks his chance at freedom to help Will and Elizabeth and help save the crew of the Dauntless) the new crew of the Pearl steal Jack's ship and abandon him to be executed. And he says this: "They done what's right by them. You can't expect more than that." Jack does have an arc in that film but it's about relearning to trust other people to have his back, not about wanting something that isn't a ship. For all his selfishness and cowardice, Jack frequently does the right thing (like saving Elizabeth from drowning instead of just stealing a ship) but is always immediately punished for it. That's like, *his thing*.

3:45 talking about Jack's character building in his intro scene, the shot left out that really speaks volumes about this man is the way he stops bailing out his boat to pay his respects to the dead bodies left hanging as a warning to other pirates. He recognizes and respects his fellow pirate.

I don't understand what's there to not like about part 2 and 3. I think this is easily one of the best written trilogy of all time.

Everyone praises the comedy and the effects of the pirates movies. But truly, the best part of the movies IS THE MUSIC. Just Han Zimmer, man. Every note just hits just right.

Did you guys know the reason he became a pirate? He used to work for the EITC but he left because he didnt want any hand in the slave trade. Kind of interesting I thought, especially with all the other stuff you guys talked about!

I was diagnosed with ASPD in my teenage years and waking up to the things I would do to folks to get my way was heavy. Changing my values was crucial to someone like me becoming the high-functioning person I am today. I still recognize things that I do or won't do that are deeply tied to being ASPD. I teach a class once a month. Many times, I won't even plan for it. I'll read the material minutes before I have to give the class and it always works out. My wife hates that I have this ability, and takes issue with others giving me praise for this. I recognize that this is tied to my experience with impulsivity. I'm careful and hyper-conscious that when I am trying to convince someone of something, I don't come off as manipulative. Thank you for showing that a person with ASPD can still be a hero...of some sort.

For me, from a plot perspective, these films are about the relationship between Will, Jack, and Elizabeth. Three VERY different upbringings and backgrounds where Jack comes from poverty and piracy, Elizabeth comes from wealth and power, and Will has a little bit of both (he comes from poverty but is like general respected in society and plays a role). There's that, and there is of course their personality differences. I would LOVE a hero's journey episode for will and also for Elizabeth because their characters change massively as well. Anyway, my point is that for this reason, the only film that felt truly "money-grabby" to be was the 4th one, because Will and Elizabeth are barely even mentioned and we don't continue their story at all. the 5th one felt ever so slightly money-grabby because W&E are barely in it, but it still continues their storyline and I really appreciate that.

Johnny Depp as Cpt Jack Sparrow was one of the best choices for the movie, timeless 2003 classic

One of the most interesting parts about Jack in the first one specifically is that it feels like he's almost playing a character. He acts like a brash, effortlessly cool pirate who's kind of a fool and only cares about himself, and yet the first thing he does is dive in the water to save Elizabeth, whom he doesn't know at all, and almost gets caught as a result. And again at the end of the movie, he has an opportunity where he could run away and take the Pearl back, which is the only thing he's allegedly cared about throughout the whole movie, but he chooses to go back and help Will and Elizabeth. Jack acts like he doesn't care, maybe he's trying to play the part of a heartless pirate to gain some respect as a captain, but at the end of the day he will help people in need. That's an aspect to the character that I feel the later movies kind of lost, which is a shame.

2:18 Already has happened by the first film though, since he only was branded a pirate after freeing a hundred slaves that Beckett wanted him to smuggle to his private plantation. Jack instead freed them in Barbados and sailed for the nearest tavern where he was later apprehended, dragged off, branded a pirate, and his boat was burned and sunk. Hell, Jones’ value of Jack’s soul is a direct ode to the hundred slaves he freed, the act that branded him a pirate.

If Jack were entirely sociopathic, the charm would not hold the length of a movie. The hook with Jack is that in the end, he always ends up doing the right thing. The plot will always leave the idea that there could be profit motive, but regardless, he ends up doing the right thing.

Honestly, I never thought of Jack Sparrow as having ASPD because he's such a "fun character" but you're spot-on. The famous banter lines "You are without doubt the worst pirate I've ever heard of." "But you have heard of me." actually perfectly encompass the need for attention, no matter whether of the good or bad kind.

This was fun but a little disappointing. I feel like they analyzed the kind of person Jack wants to be and portrays himself to be, not the one he actually is. Jack often helps people with not only no hope of personal benefit but with every expectation of harm to himself or his goals, because no good deed of Jack’s goes unpunished. For instance, when Jack saves Elizabeth from drowning, he is trying to keep a low profile so he can steal a ship. He has no reason to help her, but he does, because no one else can. He is immediately punished for it by the loved ones of the person he saved condemning him to the gallows. He is captured, which is antithetical to who he is- a man who chases after freedom (AKA the Black Pearl). He is exposed, by the way, by the pirate brand on his arm, which was given to him when he refused to traffic slaves. As he points out a moment later, one good deed is enough to condemn a man, but not save him- not in his case. There are numerous other examples of Jack doing things for other people against his own self-interest (and his own reason), and being hurt by it. Elizabeth double-crossing him when he came to save her and the crew in the second movie is just another example in a long line.

I think he’s one of the best characters in cinema history. He has a tragic backstory that got cut, unfortunately, but he still worms his way into our hearts despite that, and he is always entertaining. He does do things that benefit others throughout the franchise though. I liked that he was a catalyst for growth for the other characters while remaining mostly true to himself throughout.

Something I notice about Jack, he still tries to do good, and help people, but he has to find a means to justify it by his own code. At least that's the way it seems as he goes along. During the first movie, he's only out for himself, because that's the only one he can trust. 2nd movie, he starts to trust some people, but still has to justify things, up until his sacrifice at the very end. And then at the start of the 3rd movie, he has a whole crew full of himselves, probably because he tried having a crew of those he remembered, and was either constantly betrayed by those fake versions, or it kept breaking his heart whenever he realized it was never truly them. SO he stuck himself with ..himself, because at least he knew where he stood. And by that point, he had had all he could stand of himself, and that's where he was willing to sacrifice himself FOR them. But he still had to justify his actions as being 'selfish'. I'd also like to point out, that at one point, during the Depp/Heard trial, Johnny channeled a little bit of Jack through him during one point on the stand. It's subtle, but you can tell by the way he moves/waves his hands, and the cadence in which he speaks. I like to think that each of the charas that Johnny has played, still reside within him to this day, and at that point in time, the Jack Sparrow part of him elbowed his way to the top and said "here, let me handle this, you take a break" and fiddle fidaddled the defense att. for Amber's side.

I don't think I've ever disagreed with you guys more. If you pay attention to his expressions and some dialogue choices throughout the series (let's uh... let's ignore 4 and 5), you can see that he actually does care about other people, but he puts on a mask of selfishness, deceit, and ignorance as a defense mechanism. Even in the first movie, you can see that he actively tries to soften the blow for a second when telling Will that his father was a pirate. He gets significantly more selfish in the second movie, but the dude was genuinely afraid for his life like he has never been before. It's clear throughout the entire series that Jack is highly intelligent and acts like an idiot to mask that, so normally he is very confident in his abilities. Dead Man's Chest is the first time we see him genuinely afraid, which tends to lead people to be more selfish. That's basic psychology. Jack has been in many life-threatening situations, but he has always been in control. Even when he looks like he escapes by the skin of his teeth, he's in complete control. But when Davy Jones comes after him? When the Kraken comes after him? How is he supposed to escape that? And, of course, he's right! Dude gets killed by the very thing he has been running from the entire time. The third movie is definitely the most interesting from a character perspective. Jack is a lot more open and reveals so much more of his character than normal. His conversations with Barbosa really showcase the genuine friendship they used to have and how much they understand the world despite their choice of life. There is a crucial part of the conversation between Jack and Beckett that was cut because it was too dark for Disney, but it showed that the entire reason Jack is a pirate in the first place is because he refused to trade in slaves back when he worked for the East India Trading Company, deciding to free them instead and be branded a pirate forever. The whole discussion about the worth of a soul in Dead Man's Chest was an allusion to this moment. "100 souls" are how many slaves Jack freed. Jack absolutely cares about people, he has just been betrayed so many times that he puts himself first on most occasions. It's literally a defense mechanism. He can't even trust his own crew that much because of "the code". Jack is a good man in a world that punishes good men, so he had to adapt. Not to mention to fact that he voted for Elizabeth because he knew that uniting the pirates was more important than who wore the crown, and he saved Will by having him stab the heart of Davy Jones, sacrificing his dream for his friend. You guys really need to watch the original three movies again from a character perspective.

I have always loved Jack's intro. It isn't just funny. He says only one sentence, but between that and everything else, we learn pretty much everything we really need to know about him. There is also an exchange late in the first movie that, I think, says it all about Jack. Elizabeth: "Whose side is Jack on?" Will: "Right now?" And. in all fairness to Jack, it is never like he lies about his motives. He is actually quite upfront about it.

11:28 You're misunderstanding the scene a bit. Yes Jack does betray Will and give him over to Davy jones but he does care that he did that and he does feel bad about it. He just cares more about saving himself and doesn't see another way in that moment.

Jack Sparrow has one of the coolest backstories that I've ever seen. The reason he became a pirate, the reason he was branded a pirate is absolutely awesome. ("People aren't cargo, mate.") The reason his ship is black and has ripped sails is awesome. Unfortunatley we never get to see any of that in the movie.

one of my favorite one liners in the series is in the second movie when Elizabeth confronts Jack about Will's whereabouts- and after realising who she is- turns to Gibbs and says "hide the rum"

That's got to be the best therapist I've ever seen.

What I love about Jack Sparrow is that he is definitely an antihero, but he hasn’t done anything so heinous to make us hate him.

Jack Sparrow is much more complex character than antisocial pd and that's why we all love him. He's the trickster character and common guidelines can not be applied to a character like that. Locky is another example

The deleted scene for At World’s End where it’s implied why Beckett branded him a pirate (Jack was employed by England to ferry slaves across the Atlantic and then he liberated all of them: “people aren’t cargo, mate”) throws a kink in this for me. Its also why Davy Jones demands 100 souls from Jack in Dead Man’s Chest. I think it’s more like Jack was being torn between employment and the law and his own conscience. If he was going to he branded a pirate for being a good person, then so be it. This world and its laws aren’t for him, and that’s why he simply embraced what it is to be a pirate, especially if it puts him at odds with England and its people. He’s such a complicated character and it’s a blast to pick him apart and see what makes him tick. Basically, it’s fun to put myself in Jack’s shoes but also Johnny Depp’s shoes with this character

I think Jack is a genuinely good man, occasionally. I think that sometimes, he acts out of compassion for others on impulse. He’s self-absorbed, unreliable and flighty, but I think he certainly has a (if inconsistent) sense of empathy. He does what he wants because he wants it, and sometimes, he wants someone else to be happy.

The first movie is undoubtedly the best, but man, the third one really holds me. The second too, but I think the third one really takes what the second movie should’ve been and kicks it up to 100. It almost feels more character driven than action, and I always love that in a movie. And I’ll listen to that sweet, sweet Hans Zimmer score, of that movie specifically until the day I croak. That score might be the rose-colored lenses that make me love it so much 😅

These Pirate's of the Caribbean films are all fantastically fun, funny, suspenseful and full of so much beautiful scenery, costuming, set design etc. I never get tired of rewatching these this time of year. Though all of the actor's involved are really awsome, Johhny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow truly MAKES these film's soooo fantastic. 💯‼🍿🥤

One thing that will never get old for me is his entrance in the first movie: the camera shots, his standing on the top of the boat, and most importantly of all, Hans Freaking Zimmer 😭😭. It kills me everything single time, that music and personality can make the most stupid scene one of the most epic cinematic shots and have you crying on the floor with laughter all at once. Now that is true directorship.

I often thought Jack downplayed himself to make other people underestimate him. He was really brilliant but made this persona so everyone would think he was a joke. It was all about self preservation. Very interesting take on him here! Never thought of him this way. Thanks! Ps... First movie only for me :)

What a credit to Depp's acting ability as to make his character in all of the Pirates films read so differently for so many people. He is walking art. Everyone seems to have a different takeaway. I'm not a therapist, so I don't really see disorders the way that a trained person would... I'm just seeing Jack as a regular person might and what I witness with a great amount of consistency is a man who is a) unfailingly honest... in the most blunt and brilliant of ways. b) He is incredibly clever, an absolutely brilliant on-the-spot strategist. c) He is very guarded. d) actions speaking louder than words here - he is loyal... always visits the same prostitutes, always calls on the same crew members, always stepping up to help Will & Elizabeth e) he's a hyper goal-oriented opportunist - f) He can see the bigger picture that others seem to miss. I don't necessarily see any of those things as "villainous". Is Jack a bit manipulative maybe? Sure - but in the grand scheme of things (and when that manipulation is employed by someone who understands how to use that as a means to an greater good ending for everyone) it isn't such an awful thing - like potty training with treats. To me Sparrow works better when he doesn't change, when he is the rock that others can toss themselves against... which is easier for them to do once they know he functions. To me he reads more like a Sherlock Holmes with a Gibbs/Will Turner for a Watson than as an almost villian.

That intro is fantastic. He is this larger than life personality, a true legend, but his current reality is he is on a small, old, broken down, sinking ship, yet he still has the swagger like he was king of the world

I wish you included the part where he's talking to Cutler Beckett and basically Beckett betrayed him and labeled him a pirate cause Jack wouldn't transport slaves. Maybe Jack's behavior and personality are more attributed to that situation and learning that being selfish is a form of protection.

I've always thought of Jack as a guy, who doesn't want the rest of the world to know how big his heart truly is. If he didn't care at all, he could've found a way to lose Will in Tortuga in the first movie. He could've killed him at any point in each of their journeys together. He could've been physically violent with Elizabeth or Angelica, though other men were towards both. He could've let Gibbs go to prison. He could've drunk from the life-giving cup in "On Stranger Tides", thus sacrificing both Angelica AND her father. So many opportunities, and he still chose the lighter path. I feel like he's constantly in denial of his own sensitivity, because the profession that he's chosen doesn't allow for a lot of that, if any. I remember, watching the "Can you live with this" scene for the very first time and mumbling in the theater, "You little LIAR." It's a personality trait I also see in characters like Ian Malcolm and Han Solo. All three men put on big shows of bravado, sarcasm, backhanded compliments, and straight-out nastiness on occasion, BUT there's actually a deeper philosophy and sensitivity to them, which they all try so desperately to hide. The go-to-hell nature they present to the world is just a mask, and it takes one or more very special people to break through that facade, and make this person realize and accept all of themselves. (4/18/2023)

I'd love to see a breakdown of Will Turner. He's got a great amount of depth that people rarely see, since he doesn't stand out as much against Elizabeth and Jack. He's an endlessly selfless character being pulled whichever direction by those around him.

I just want to say I've only found this channel about a month ago and now everytime I hear your intro, my mind always settles into a trance that feels like I'm ready to watch a movie and more importantly, "feel" a movie. Thank you for bringing out memories of the best movies I've watched as a kid, or as an adult but without really understanding the depths of the movie or the characters and explaining them and visiting their inner selves with us viewers. Thank you so much!

As someone with diagnosed ASPD, do remember that ASPD, like most mental disorders, come in a wide spectrum. I have learned to function in society. Though it has been very difficult. I'm in my mid 30s and just now feeling like I've got a handle on it.

I know it's technically a deleted scene that never made it into the films proper, but the backstory of Jack basically having to go pirate because he made the moral decision to rescue rather than traffic slaves, it cements him, for me, as an anti-hero, and certainly not a villain.

12:59-13:23 This right here is why I respect you guys so much. I love how professional you guys addressed that matter in the most appropriate subtlety. If only everyone could have the same perspective on the matter... I dont personally have an opinion on the actor's situations in his personal life, but even if I did, it'd be mine alone, and there's no right I'd have to be shoving it down anybody's throats. That's what it means to be respectful. To have a strong opinion but to keep it to oneself to avoid any needless controversy or being unnecessarily offensive towards another with a differing opinion.

This is one of the most interesting YT channels I have come across. It's fun, inspiring and insightful. It constantly reminds me of why I love cinema, and even though I don't really trust therapy and psychology as a science (since they're still so young and limited) it comes from an empathetic but critical point of view, which is everything you could ask for. It's serious and funny at the same time, like an honest conversation with a close friend. I love that the hosts are willing to put themselves in the spotlight and recognize their own issues and breakthroughs in the characters they're reviewing.Great quality content, well written, shot and edited. From the idea to the execution, awesome work!

I always got the vibe that, when bargaining for his soul with Davy Jones, Jack was trying to play the long game to both save his own skin and get Will free. I also point to Jack saving Elizabeth from drowning as evidence that he has some measure of compassion even in his earliest scenes. Might just be my interpretation though.

Quite a unique character to analyze, y’all never cease to surprise me.

Please do Penelope! It has so many elements like isolation, not being good enough, having a hard time with family relationships, and self esteem

I think Jack Sparrow is more complicated than just a guy with anit social personality disorder. And, I think this video proves how deep of a character (and misunderstood) Jack Sparrow is. Jack continually puts his goals/needs to the side to help others, and before the 5th movie "revised" his backstory, his refusal to transport slaves is what got the Wicked Wench sank by Beckett. Jack saves Elizabeth because it's the right thing to do. Jack helps Will because of his relationship with Bootsrap. He could have cast Will aside and killed Barbossa but he didn't. Jack trades Will to Davy Jones because he knows time is what he needs, and he knows if he defeats Jones he saves Will. Jack gives up imortality to save Angelica from being used and murdered by her "father". I am definitely a Jack Sparrow simp tho LOL

For me, a big part of Jack is that “things a man can do and things a man can’t do.” Especially in the first movie, he actually does a lot of things to help people at the risk of things he wants, saving Elizabeth, going back for her and Will, and it’s because, ultimately, he CAN’T not. The way you respond to it seems to take it in a purely physical way, what’s possible and what isn’t, but it’s also about personal morals. Jack has a lot of questionable morals, he is a selfish coward in a very human way, but he also CAN’T let truly horrible things just happen in front of him a lot of the time. To me, that’s also why he saved the slaves. He doesn’t want trouble, or to get caught, but letting truly bad things happen in front of him is something that sometimes he just can’t let go.

One of my favourite deleted scenes from the series is where you find out he was branded a pirate for freeing slaves, which brings such an interesting twist to his character

Watching this made me realize that someone I once loved might have anti-social personality disorder because he showed all of those traits Jack does while we were together and just didn’t treat me well overall. Thank you for offering an explanation, it definitely offers some closure to me as to why he treated me the way he did

Really love this analysis, it’s probably one of my favorites from this channel as I also share common traits with this. It’s hard for me to feel remorse unless it genuinely hurts others and due to the fact that I’ve been ostracized growing up I’ve learned to do whatever I want & how I want as an act of defense.

One of my best friends has ASPD and he's a really great friend. He's protective and strong willed and while he did do some really awful thing in the past, he's spent a lot of time working on himself and he's comfortable where he is- and when he slips, he always listens when he's told to stop, even though he rarely apologizes. Honestly, I think his lack of empathy and guilt helps balance me out. He's taught me a lot about asserting myself and being kind and forgiving with myself.

As somebody who appreciates an expensive joke, $50,000 is worth it for an opening that is so iconic that all these years later it still makes you laugh

That's a weird trait often overlooked in Jack's behaviour; how he considers people who hate his guts as his Friends, most notably Captain Barbossa, yeah then Will Turner

I loved the first 3. In terms of his character there was a deleted scene from the third film where it implies Jack was black listed by Cutler Beckett as a pirate instead of privateer when he freed the cargo of what happened to be slaves. Idk why they would cut a piece of such important information of his character

You should totally do villain therapy: Davy Jones

Geoffrey Rush's Hector Barbossa is also one of the best antagonists/villains of all time. Definitely an underrated character with some of the best lines in the franchise. Also you left out the bit where Pintel, Ragetti, Marty, and Jack the monkey did in fact come to save Jack just because they missed him.

I absolutely LOVE the PotC movies, even the more recent ones; yes, they're full of problems, but they have their charm. One of the things I like is that Jack does have a character progression, he learns that the relationships he makes can be important to him and fulfilling and not something to be afraid of, which is something his ASPD in the first one is masking. Elizabeth is ultimately correct, that deep down there was more to him, just at the time, she knew he wasn't prepared to do what they actually needed of him, hence handcuffing him to the ship and ensuring he did the right thing regardless. And Jonathan could totally pull off Elizabeth's style of aggresive CBD... on me at any rate! ;D

On the topic of pirates, I think a cinema therapy episode on Our Flag Means Death (and mainly the several relationships in it) would be really great. Just a suggestion, great job on this video too

It is canon that Jack was employed into service for the East India Trading Company and was given command of the ship The Wicked Wench. However, after he set free a cargo of slaves, his employer, Cutler Beckett, had Jack branded as a pirate and the Wench set aflame. After failing to rescue the Wench, Jack struck a bargain with Davy Jones to resurrect the vessel. Jones returned the ship to Jack in near perfect condition, except for the permanently blackened hull. This prompted Jack to rename the ship the Black Pearl. When Jack tried to free himself from his debt, Jones demanded 100 souls in return, the same number of slaves Jack freed from the Wench. So his first and last act of selflessness was to free the people from slavery, and it branded him a pirate, completely changing his life to one of self-interest as he was hunted across the seven seas.

this is actually insane, i was just about to ask if you guys could cover Will Turner, being honorable to a fault/daddy issues. love your work!🖤

I've just discovered you and as someone who's only just decided between Psychology and Film as a Uni Major, this channel feels like it was made for me

The first Pirates trilogy are genuinely amazing movies. The score is amazing too.

Jack Sparrow is always looking out for himself with the well being of anyone else second. The way he surprises you is HOW CLOSE of a second that turns out to be.

8:36 This second statement becomes even funnier knowing that Jack literally has a magic compass that points to all his goals and desires for him

3:29 "worth every penny" .. Oh yes! definitely! That together with the previous bit had me hooked immediately. From that point on you're never not going to want to watch the entire film and anything else that comes after it, it literally locks you in and makes the film a success in the first five minutes (or less?). Unless you're completely dead inside of course.

This was absolutely captivating & well done. Tysm

I really wanted to see Alan talk about the fight over the chest with Jones’ heart. Such a dynamic scene. I know it doesn’t fit with a hero/villain therapy episode, but that scene along with the liar’s dice scene makes that whole film worth it.

"He's willing to sell out his friend." My own sense of this character is that he can't conceive of himself failing ultimately, and that he salves whatever there is of his conscience with the thought that, when it all finally works out as he planned, then he'll rescue/repay those who he "sacrificed" in order to reach that endgame.

I'd love to see a skit with Decker having a group therapy session with in-character Depp, Bloom, and Knightly

i sent this video to my Abnormal Psych professor bc we had just talked abt personality disorders, and she loves it !!! she plans to show your video to her future classes next semester

I wish these guys did TV shows. I think Our Flag Means Death would provide a treasure trove of content for these two to take on. Between Stede's leadership style, Ed's issues with expectations and masculinity, both of their father issues, the myriad interpersonal relationships, and just everything about Izzy, there'd be so much neat stuff to discuss.

I usually don’t leave comments but I have to say: Cinema therapy is one of the coolest things I’ve ever stumbled across and it absolutely makes my day everytime there’s a new episode out. Both of you guys are so funny, intelligent, caring & I always learn something new that is actually interesting to me while watching you. Thank you so much ❤️ ps: props to the editors too they don’t get enough love but their edits are so freaking funny at times I can’t

I love this! I have an OC who has ASPD, and I end up redeeming the character by having it shown to him that by hurting his partner, the only individual he has ever loved, he lost that person. THAT is what motivates him to change. People and characters with ASPD fascinate me. They’re people just like you and I, they just don’t feel the same emotions or react to situations in the same way we do.

I love watching you, and I love your analysis of characters. I'm in no way a licensed therapist like Jonathan. HOWEVER. I feel like it's pretty difficult to apply modern diagnosis to characters in a story set in a very different time, with very different social structures and very different stakes. Not saying anything said in the video is right or wrong, but I feel like in our time, we have gained the privilege to see morality in shades of grey, whereas in times where you can never be sure if you will live to see another day, I too would be much much much more selfish than I am today, and would most likely meet most points of the given diagnosis solely due to circumstance.

I'm a bit confused by the insistance that none of Jack's actions are entirely selfless while purposefully avoiding putting any of the scenes that show him as being selfless before the one where he saves Will? I mean, his saving of Elizabeth in the first movie was spurr of the moment and while he later used her for his escape, he would not have needed to if he hadn't saved her in the first place. There's also, even though I know it was deleted, the whole scene where we learn his backstory, the guy literally became a pirate due to pure selflessness and human decency. While I agree with part of the diagnosis here, I feel like it missed the biggest and most interesting part of the character which is the part that actually doesn't suit his selfish careless behaviour that shows that all of that is actually learned and not his first instinct

Fun fact: teenagers cannot be diagnosed with anti-social personality disorder because it's completely normal for them to meet the requirements. That is probably why it is so easy to relate to characters like this.

I always love watching these and they give me a lot introspection and advice for my own life. As well as help me with right my own stories and getting into the minds of my characters. This video enparticularly made me realize that my character John William Gilliander also has Anti Social personality disorder. Through he is part of the few that does crave at least some human conection. So thank you for giving me some insight. Cuz this character very much confesses me at times.

Jack sparrow is definately a hilarious character, depp sure did it great. Yeah, that intro totally introduces his mentality perfect. He keeps his head when everything is just goin to hell... and just walks away intact, maybe a bit shaken, but epic presence.

One thing that I think is interesting is that there are a few scenes that paint Jack in a better light that were ultimately deleted. For example, in the first movie when they made it seem as though he was ready to trade Will's life for his ship, it was revealed in a deleted scene that Jack never intended to give Will to Barbosa and was only using him as leverage to get the upper hand to ultimately betray Barbosa. Then there was the very famous deleted scene in the third movie that ties into the book series showing a conversation between Jack and Beckett revealing that their falling out was caused by Jack releasing a bunch of slaves that Beckett was shipping and saying that "People aren't cargo." If those scenes would've been kept in, I think it would've led to some of his other conversations and actions to be looked at with some level of doubt. For instance, the negotiations with Davy Jones, some might think that he was just looking to buy himself time to come up with an idea rather than actually being willing to sacrifice 100 people including Will.

1) I'm not totally convinced by APD. Jack's backstory (shown in deleted scenes) with the 100 souls and why he BECAME a pirate is literally because he was tasked by the government with ferrying slaves as cargo and he refused, instead setting them free. "People aren't cargo, mate." That was literally an act that cost him his beloved ship, his life of legitimacy, etc., and thus doesn't fit into the description of "Can do good things if they don't affect him negatively" that you guys suggested. He can definitely be a bit self-centered, but I feel like, most of the time, that's him playing the villain he's now expected to be - which is also, I think, Elizabeth's stance in believing he's a good man playing a part. He's also very obviously got alcoholism, and a lot of his impulsive and short-sighted behaviour could be traced back to that. 2) Elizabeth' Swan's "very sexy CBT" is not something that should be said by anyone with a grasp of internet culture. It has a second meaning, you sweet summer souls.

The scene of Jack Sparrow settig foot on the dock of Port Royal had such a big impact on my developing brain to the point where it impinges on the way I get off escalators until the day I die.

I think there is a moment that the guys didnt to talk about and that is Jack saving Elisabeth at the beginning of the first movie. Jack is chatting up the two dumb soldiers and sees Elisabeth fall into the water. He asks the soldiers if they're going to save her (which is in line with his selfish nature to have them risk their necks before his) but when they say they can't swim Jack jumps in to save her without hesitation. If he really didn't want to risk his neck he could have lied and said he couldn't swim neither and let her drown. Granted you could say that he saved her to get out of trouble with the guards but at that point Jack was just chatting with them (probably to charm them into letting him on the ship) but he didn't seem to be in any trouble anymore. He also gave all of his valuable possessions to the guards, including his hat, while showing his selfishness as hes wasting time making sure he doesn't lose them in the water he's also risking them at the same time since he might not get them back from the guards. There was no real benefit to saving her but he did it anyway. I think it's the first hint that Jack isn't as terrible as he thinks he is.

One of my favourite Jack Sparrow scenes is actually one that wasn't in the film. It was from At World's End where Jack is brought to Beckett, and he talks about The Black Pearl and Jack's past with him. It's revealed during this scene that Jack freed Slaves from his ship, which resulted in Beckett setting fire to the Pearl then known as The Wicked Wench and sinking it and branding Jack as a pirate, revealing that Jack is capable of empathy.

19:44 approaches from people like this make my skin crawl and go “eughhh why?” So that’s a nice shield

There's a deleted scene of Jack when he was younger serving under Beckett as a law abiding sailor but then he sees their cargo is human people, slaves, he breaks rank and frees the slaves, Beckett then brands him with the P for pirate brand. Its a scene that proves Jack is a good man at his core, just lives in the shades of gray.