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Summary: Shiver Me Timbers, We've Got a Hit!
Review: Pirate films are few and far between these days and a truly great one is a day dream away. When the phrases of "based off Disneyland ride" and "produced by Jerry Bruckheimer" are thrown about to describe a 2003 summer mega-budget blockbuster we're right to be quite worried. Let the mocking begin. This could never work, or can it? Well, it couldn't without Johnny Depp who as Capn' Jack Sparrow not only steals the show, but the whole summer. His Keith Richards meets Long John Silver act is so engrossing and entertaining that the rest of the film's elements need to be passable at best to make it work, and they do that and more.Director Gore Verbinski does exactly what a summer film should do and that is to be fun, witty, and flashy without selling it's audience short. The film does have tremendous special effects and action, but the characters triumph over them all with a terrific cast performing from a script from the people behind Shrek that makes the pirate genre look like a treasure chest of gold once again. Every pirate cliché is here it all it's glory and Verbinski embraces them all to make an fantastically fun picture. There is plenty of sword fights, towns pillaged, secret treasures, parrots, and pirate talk that are all utilized with a limited cringe factor. As the historic Mr. Sparrow (Johnny Depp) makes his most memorable entrance he's set on stealing a ship, but instead saves the governor's daughter from the deep sea and gets a thank you trip to the gallows. As he awaits his fate the ship Black Pearl, which Sparrow once captained until mutiny did him in, lays into the Governor's harbor town, kidnapping Elizabeth Swan (Keira Knightly), the governor's daughter. Lucky for Jack is that local blacksmith Will Turner is quite taken with Elizabeth and breaks Sparrow out and in return the good Cap'n will assist in Miss Swan's rescue. The duo will have to track down the Pearl under the leadership of Captain Barbosa (Geoffrey Rush) who, along with his crew, suffers the curse of the Black Pearl in which they're men by day, but the moonlight shows them for their true immortal skeletons selves. It cannot be underestimated what a joy it is to watch Depp transform this film into something special. He speaks with a drunken slur ala Keith Richards and has an androgynous look that he plays up with use of flailing arms and flamboyancy at every turn. He's a legend no doubt with the swashbuckling pirates and if there truly is a small line between madness and genius Depp portrays it with perfection. The other main players do their job well with Orlando Bloom playing the straight man to Depp's wavy while Knightly's beauty and spirit fill out her damsel in not so much distress character. Geoffrey Rush is a treat as the sea-faring menace who led the mutiny against Sparrow.
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Summary: A pirates life for me. Yo ho!
Review: This is the best pirate movie for decades. There's lots of humor, action, and a curse that makes the pirate crew of the Black Pearl undead. Their skeletons are revealed in the moonlight.
They kidnap the herione, Elizabeth. Then her inexperienced suiter Will joins the famous Captain Jack Sparrow, who has secret motives of his own. They recruit a crew to save her, but the living cannot defeat those who cannot die. Then it's up to Jack, Elizabeth, and Will to lift the curse.
Most of the humor is made by Jack, who is clearly mad. He can use this to his advantage. It's great even if the plot is a typical fantasy/pirate movie. They made a great achievement with this movie. Enjoy!
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Summary: Doesn't disappoint, but doesn't blow you away either.
Review: I thought that this movie could stand on it's own (even though it was based on the Disney rides). It seemed like the Disney people gave the creators free reign in making the movie and just requested that a few key elements be added...(ie-scenes like the pirates whistling at the dog from the inside of a jail cell in an attempt to coax the dog to give them the key and placement of the songs from the ride). At times the placement of these key scenes and songs made you cringe because they seemed to take away from the movie, but, atleast the you can understand how they were trying to tie things together. The comic relief provided by Depp's character (Captain Jack Sparrow) was what kept the movie going and helped to keep pessimistic viewer interested. Is it worth seeing in the theater- Yes
Would I see it in the theater again- No...the movie did seem to drag on and the near 2-1/2 hours spent in the theater makes a return visit unlikely. The movie was a nice surprise. The hype behind the movie was justified because, aside from the ride tie-ins it seemed like Disney kept their "perfect world" editing hands off of the film and let the pirates stay true to their nature.
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Summary: Stunning
Review: I have to admit it. When I first heard that Pirates of the Caribbean was going to be made into a movie, I brushed it aside as one of the "B" movies that come out during the summer purely for entertainment value. Boy was I pleasantly surprised! The story follows Capt. Jack Sparrow (Depp), Will Turner (Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Knightley) as they get caught up with Capt. Barbossa (Rush) and his "skeleton" crew while Barbossa is trying to lift the eternal curse that was placed upon his crew and himself. Of course there is much more to the storyline then that, but I don't want to give anything away for those who are going to go see it! Let me just say that Depp is simply hilarious and marvelous as Sparrow, and really adds a lot to the movie, and Bloom gives an excellent portrayl of Will Turner, a "simple" blacksmith apprentice who, surprise! makes elegant swords and "pratices with them 3 hours a day". Bloom's character goes through changes throughout the movie, making Turner a very intriguing role. You end up rooting for the characters by the end of the movie and will be delighted with all of the twists and turns the story really takes. The movie itself is also truly breath-taking. I believe that special effects are truly done well when you can't even notice them and this film really pulls it all off! I would HIGHLY recommend that you see this film on the big screen, as the effects would simply not be the same on a smaller TV or screen. I would kind of relate it to seeing Star Wars on a movie screen versus a TV screen. I believe it would be that big of a change, so see this movie while it is still in theaters! Finally, for all of you Disney-land goers out there, don't forget to look for scenes from the ride itself all throughout the movie. You have to look for some of them, but it is SO fun to spot things you can recognize from your childhood (or recent trip). :-) I would give this movie five stars and would like to applaud the filmmakers who brought it to life. It is truly a blend of action, drama, suspense, comedy, and romance (for the women out there), making it easily one of the best, if not THE best, movies of the summer.
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Summary: I loved it!
Review: I loved "Pirates of the Caribbean". It was the best movie i've ever seen! What made it better was that Orlando Bloom was in it. He is the hottest actor in the world!
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Summary: from attraction too screen.
Review: Disney brings :yet another of its theme park attractions too the big screen,and the scenery looks like you steped into the ride.This is a salty tale of the sea,love,mutany,riches and of course a curse.Captain Jack Sparrow is a Pirate without a crew and a ship.He is introduced riding the seas on a mass of a ship.He floats into a Royal Island port.Where it doesnot take long for him too be arrested.A short time after the arrest the pirate ship Black Pearl pulls into the harbor cannons blazing.Inorder too save the town the Governor's daughter surrenders her self too the pirates.A local black smith William Turner sets off too rescue the girl he loves.He frees and employes the help of Cap,Sparrow.They are chased bye the royal navy.Along the journey Will learns that Sapprrow was the orginal captain of the Black Pearl-but lost the post in a mutany.We also learn of the curse of the black pearl .The mutinous crew-was cursed into a life somewhere in the middle of life and death :When they stole the Gold pendents of Cortez....now too be free of the curse they must return the last madalion and spill the blood of a pirate over the treasure chest.This part is learned durning the sceans involving the Liz Swans' kidnapping.Everyone of the charecters are on some type of quest in this movie and all meet up for a climatix finish.That is not loaded over with heavy effects,just good ol'buccaneer fun.The story is invovling,entertaining,and just a plain enjoyable sail at the movies.
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Summary: Awesome
Review: I Was Expecting Allot And This Movie Paid Off All Greatness To It's Point When It Couldn't Be Any Better.
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Summary: Pirates of the Carribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl
Review: Whoever thinks Pirates of the Caribbean was a disappointment must be seriously disturbed. I'm such a huge movie buff and I love old fashioned movies like that. Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom were simply breath taking. The movie was amazing, and that is an understatement! I never saw a better movie and believe me, I've seen just about everything. 5 stars? More like 5 million. And I must say, Johnny Depp has got to be the sexiest pirate I've ever seen.
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Summary: Exceeded High Expectations
Review: I have always been crazy about pirates and the romantic notions of living a life of adventure and thrills. I also work at Disney World. So when Disney came out with this film, Pirates of the Caribbean, I had my standards set very high! I went to the theater on opening night and ...what can I say? I WANT TO BE A PIRATE!!! Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush are absolutely amazing! Although the skeleton pirates (terrific special effects) migt be a bit too frightening for the wee ones, this movie will please just about anyone with the perfect blend of comedy, action, suspense, and romance (though not enough to make you seasick), all put together very tastefully. I would rate this movie a million stars if I had the option!
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Summary: Ho hum? No ho ho and a bottle of rum!
Review: Johnny Depp is phenomenal as the inebriated Captain Jack Sparrow, who doesn't quite have a heart of gold, but he does have plenty of gold teeth. Orlando Bloom, resprising his sensitive elf role, is fabulous as the tender young blacksmith, pining away for the beautiful govenor's daughter. The rest of the cast is exceptional as well, as are the special effects and fight/battle scenes. This is a really fun, fairly light-hearted movie that will definitely have you walking out of the theater with a smile on your face. I would recommend this film to anyone over the age of 10. It is rated PG-13, I feel, mainly because of the final battle scene where you hear necks snap and see bodies fall to the ground. There's no nudity or sexual situations, and the gore is kept to a minimum.
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