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Summary: "A" for Effort
Review: This movie was a decent viewing experience, even the third time (don't ask). The special features on disc two of the DVD prove that this was a huge production, so a four star rating is only fair, as you can't conciously give this movie a low rating. They did try. To watch or not to watch? Why not?
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Summary: Makes me want to become a pirate
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean is an outstanding movie. The trailers shown for this movie were very misleading, making it seem to be a "scary" movie of some sort. However, this movie has got action, romance, comedy, and a little bit of the fear factor running with the plot. Johnny Depp is amazing in this movie and really makes the movie great. His portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow is perfect and could not have been done any better. Orlando Bloom is also wonderful...not to mention very nice to look at, and perfects the character. Kiera Knightley makes a great heroine and turns her character into a bad a-- who can take care of herself. The plot is great and and I recommend this movie to anyone who likes movies because you will like this no matter what.
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Summary: BY FAR THE BEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN.
Review: This movie is by far the best movie I have ever seen. Awesome. I must've seen it ten times by now. Johnny Depp was hilarious. It wouldn't have been the same without him. Also, Orlando Bloom was excellent, and was the perfect cute guy (as usual). And Keira Knightley was very good as Elizabeth. The special effects were unbelieveable, and the picture as well.
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Summary: I want to be a pirate!
Review: Johnny Depp made me want to be a pirate after watching this movie! It was such a fun and entertaining movie to watch, I can't believe I let people talk me out of watching it in the theatres! People complained about not liking the storyline or thinking it was too long and boring. After watching it on video, I wonder what is wrong with people??!! There was nothing boring or long about it. There were parts in the movie that were similar to the ride, which is one of the top bests at Disneyland. The storyline was great and the acting made it greater! Sometimes I think people don't know how to enjoy a simply entertaining film anymore. Sure, it's not epic like the Lord of the Rings movies (which are great!!!), but Pirates of the Caribbean is great in its own right. Watch it to be entertained and get a lot of laughs from. It'll be worth it! :)
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Summary: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN should win the best 2003 movie
Review: i think PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN should win the best movie of the year, it has everything in it, action, the best actors, the best looking actors.
i think orlando bloom should get the academy awards
kira knightly should too
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Summary: "Like pain . . . try wearing a corset!"
Review: Sure, the trailer for this film looks good. And I fancied seeing it. And I finally got to see it. And did I like it? Not in the slightest. There's nothing remotely scary about it and cos it's aimed at the kids, and it's only a 12, there's not enough scariness in it to even terrify an adult. I'm not an Orlando Bloom girl. He's too much of a pretty boy for my liking. Now Johnny Depp may be approaching 40, but he's much more my type. I like older men! In this film, he's pure comic genius. Not since Benny & Joon has he been so funny! The simple expressions on his face kept making me choke on whatever I was drinking at the time. I would buy this film purely for him. But not just now, and I don't think I'd be tempted to watch it for any other reason than Johnny Depp. The best thing about Johnny is he hasn't been stereotyped like most Hollywood actors (see Hugh Grant). He prefers to star in low budget films, or appears in these box office successes. And he appears only eight minutes into the film, whereas I was expecting him to appear much later on. Keira Knightly is becoming a great actress in her own right, after becoming successful after Bend It Like Beckham. She manages to play the role of Elizabeth Swan perfectly. She's seen near the beginning of the film being forced into a corset, and then comes out with the classic, funny line near the end of the film: "Like pain . . . try wearing a corset". OK, Orlando Bloom is a good actor. I'll give him that. I just don't see the appeal and why all the women seem to be going ga-ga over him since he hit the big time. This film may appeal to the little ones. All the special effects (which is frankly nothing new), and the storybook quality might blow them away. But it's not for me. I was determined to watch the film right to the end (you never know, it could have got better), but I needed a stiff drink to watch it right through.
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Summary: This is one funny film
Review: I have to admit, I did not want to enjoy this movie. I was dragged kicking and screaming to the video store and only grudgingly rented it at the insistence of my daughter. I thought it was going to be juvenile and silly. Yes, it was juvenile and silly, but I really enjoyed this film. Johnny Depp reminds us again why he is such a good actor. Cast as pirate captain Jack Sparrow Depp delivers a superb performance. The opening scene was hilarious, portending what the rest of the movie was going to be like. This was one funny movie. The humor was unexpected, it just did not go where you thought it would. The continued reference to the pirates code being just one example of the off-beat humor. Of course, the special effects were stunning. The evil pirate crew, cursed by Cortezs treasure are the evil undead. Without giving anything away, I sat in utter amazement how they were able to so seamlessly weave together these effects. Not a film for the wee ones. The violence and the evil undead would give them nightmares for a month. But for the rest of us, it is an enjoyable evenings entertainment.
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Summary: Fantastic!!!
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean is the best movie I've ever seen. It's Gripping from Beginning to end and the bonus is it has the Gorgeous Orlando Bloom in it, So how could you pass it up if you haven't seen or bought the DVD you MUST buy it,it is brilliant.
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Summary: A Swashbuckling Adventure
Review: I am going to try to dispell some of the misconceptions of the other reviews of this movie.
First off, it's fantasy. It's not real. Like so many action adventure movies out there, it's meant purely for entertainment.
Second, yes, I DO consider this family entertainment, although maybe some from the younger set might want to shut their eyes during some of the skeletal parts, or when the town is being ravaged by the pirates. All four of my children (from age 3 to 15) watched this and didn't have to turn their heads once.
Third - where does this movie drag? I've read several reviews where reviewers claim the movie drags in the middle. Really? I haven't found that to be the case at all. It held my attention throughout, even the necessary dramatic scenes.
Fourth - I like epic movies. Give me a Braveheart, a Gods and Generals, or a Lord of the Ring - movies with length and substance that grab and pull you in (lots of drama as well as adventure) over simpleton flicks like virually every Arnold Schwarzenegger (or other movies of his ilk) anytime.
It's worth your money and your time if you like adventure movies. Although this one's a bit off center (how can it not be with Johnny Depp? But he gives it that charm that's missing from so many movies similar to this), from the beginning til the end you'll be riveted to your seat.
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Summary: WOW!!! What a great movie!!!
Review: I loved this movie, great mix of PG rated action and comedy. Might be a touch violent for some kids, but fine. Johnny Depp's character was virtually a no-show the first half of the movie. He did not really get into the mix of the movie till about the second half. It kinda took a while to define his character. But he did a great job. The film has genuine excitment to it. Special effects are awesome, props!!! Definetly an eventual addition to my collection.
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