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Summary: A Johnny Depp Clasic!
Review: Has to be the best movie of 2003 (next to Finding Nemo). Orlando Bloom has always been something I seldom care about ( Duh! I'm a guy!) But his fantastic rolls as Will Turner in this movie and Legolas in the Lord of the Rings I can not ignore. The script in this movie is chocolate rich with action sequences and comedy. Geoffrey Rush, Kiera Knightley, and Orlando Bloom were just sideline entertainers in this movie, Johnny Depp was the 100% whammy. He had written all over this movie "this movie is going to make me even more rich and famous than I already am." Disney and Jerry Bruckhiemer........ ESPECIALLY Jerry Bruckhiemer did a better job then on recent movies. ( Insert Teacher's Pet: The Movie and Kangaroo Jack here). I also found out about the new movie "Hidalgo" from this movies previews. It looks awesome! I'm looking forward to see the sequel on the big screen in summer 2005, for now rent or buy the first one to get your peg legs updated!
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Summary: Yo ho ho ho! A Pirate's life for me!
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean" was one of the most celebrated films of 2003. It was a huge blockbuster and rised everybody's expectations due to the fun-filled adventure, swash-buckling action and the amazing peformance by Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp is unbelievable and funny as well. His humor and his drunken-like swagger gives the audience a sense of fun. "Pirates", based on the Disney attraction, is fun throughout. There's great production values, special effects and exciting characters. To be honest, when I saw the film the first day it came out, I didn't have high hopes for it. But I was surprised what a grand spectacle "Pirates" was. I enjoyed it so much I saw it again the next day. But Depp was 50% percent of the film's success. His performance was so enjoyable, I wasn't surprised he got nominated for an Oscar. The cast is fine as well. Kiera Knightly as Elizabeth is a rising star, and Orlando Bloom is sure to be a leading man in movies some day. The thing that stopped me from giving "Pirates" 5 stars, was the length of running time. It was a half an hour too long. But no need to be nick picky, "Pirates" is sure to be one of the most talked about films of the decade. The DVD is pretty nice as well.
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Summary: surprising fun and excitement
Review: after reading the numerous "two thumbs down" type of reviews i was hesitant to get this, but i like a lot of what Depp has done so i took a chance. fabulous. funny. unpredictable.
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Summary: WOW!!!
Review: all I can say is wow. Johnny Depp does an amazing job with the character, and this movie made him my official favorite actor. The story plot itself is great, it mixes the old Disney World theme of the ride "Pirates of the Carribean" with a good ol' surprise that pops up right in the middle (you have to find that out for yourself). The special effects literally couldn't be better, as well as the acting. Certainly a "must have" for anyone who likes movies in the least bit!
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Summary: POTC
Review: I loved this movie it is sooo cool first i wanna say Johnny Depp is the most dead sexy pirate ever!!orlando bloom was a good actor in it too but Johnny Depp made it worth the money the 10 times i went to see it in the theatres.My friends and i always say pirates are dead sexy now now that i have the dvd i will never forget how incredibley sexy Captain Jack Sparrow is I really really seriously recommend this movie if you haven't seen it i suggest you do its awesome! From deppsdeadlydevil
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Summary: ARISE, SIR JOHNNY, THE PIRATE KING!
Review: When writing the play THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE in 1879, English playwright W.S. Gilbert wrote the words "It is, it is a glorious thing, to be a Pirate King." And if these words have any grain of truth whatsoever, then Johnny Depp would own the whole beach. The throne of Pirate King is rightfully his, as far as I'm concerned. The crown fits him well. In fact, if it were down to me, I wouldn't think twice about giving him an Oscar for his totally mesmerizing performance in this film.
For one thing, the true sign of a good actor is versatility. And Johnny Depp is definitely one of the most versatile performers Hollywood has seen since the Golden Era, if not THE most. For every role he plays, he brings something completely new to the character. He changes his voice. He changes his appearance. The way he walks, moves... his every mannerism and facial expression are altered to fit whatever character he's playing. In ED WOOD he delightfully and hilariously parodied the atypical 1950s film star. In FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS he showed us how good he is at observing human behavior and imitating it by impersonating gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson. And in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (based on a popular theme-park ride at Disneyland) he dazzles us with his performance as Capt. Jack Sparrow - a despicable, sleazy, drunken pirate who speaks in slurred, confused incomprehensibles but inevitably wins us over with his roguish charm.
The story is simple: basically, there's this gold medallion. It's clearly a pirate thing. And it's currently in the hands of the governor's daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) who lives on a British military installation called Fort Royal, a picturesque little island slap-bang in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. But the medallion isn't hers. It actually used to belong to Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), a young boy who was found floating on the surface of the ocean during Elizabeth's transatlantic journey to the island eight years ago. When his unconscious body was dragged aboard the ship, the 12-year-old Elizabeth found the gold medallion fastened round his neck and, fearing for his life, she took it from him and kept it for herself.
Since then, Will has grown up into a dashing young blacksmith (sporting a little Errol Flynn-style moustache) and he makes lots of swords for a living ("You need to get yourself a girl, mate!"). It becomes obvious that both Will and Elizabeth are romantically interested in each other. But there's a big social divide between them so we know for a fact they're not gonna get together. (Yeah... right!). It's at this moment that Johnny arrives on the scene. Or, if you prefer, Capt. Jack Sparrow does. With a mane of greasy dreadlocks and a goatie with multi-colored beads braided to it, you know there's going to be trouble. And you'd be right. It's not long before Jack is arrested and thrown behind bars. Some pirate, huh? Then, that very night, Fort Royal is attacked by a ship with black sails called The Black Pearl, and Elizabeth is kidnapped for being in possession of the gold medallion. Her unreqieted lover Will is now forced to take action. Knowing that Captain Jack Sparrow is privy to knowledge of all that is piracy, Will helps him break free from jail on the condition that he aid him on his quest to find The Black Pearl and save his beloved Elizabeth.
Believe me, there is a lot more to it than that. I mean, did I even mention the fact that the The Black Pearl is crewed by a bunch of immortal pirates who turn into skeletons when the moonlight hits them? Or that Jack's sworn enemy, Capt. Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), stole the ship off Jack ages ago and abandoned him on a desert island with only a pistol and a bottle of rum for company? And did I let slip that the reason they need the gold medallion (which is one of many Aztec coins, incidentally) is to undo the curse of immortality that was wrought upon them by the heathen gods? No, I didn't tell you any of those things. I suppose you'll just have to watch the damn movie and find it all out for yourself.
The film is not without flaws, however. Location-wise, the story tends to jump around a little too much, and at 2 hours 23 minutes long it does tend to drag on its hind legs a bit. But the action sequences are spectactularly explosive (as you'd expect from a movie produced by action movie maestro Jerry Bruckheimer), Gore Verbinski's direction is crisp and efficient, and the script written by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio (SHREK, THE MASK OF ZORRO) is sharp, exciting and funny (if occasionally clichéd). By the way, if there's anyone who wants to look deeply into this film (as I tend to do), take note of the mythical undercurrent with the references to Hernan Cortes (a real-life Spanish explorer who was mistaken for a god by the Aztecs). Historically, the cursed treasure idea kinda makes sense. And by including these supernatural elements in a pirate movie, they have succeeded in doing something very new and highly original. So I applaud them for that.
I really enjoyed this movie. It has restored my faith in the Hollywood blockbuster after far too many disappointments. But it only gets 4 stars because there are a number of holes in the plot that could have been embellished upon. Such as: Why was Bootstrap Bill's blood so important? Why him, of all people? Still, I can't deny this is ripping entertainment. And very fun to watch. I'll recommend it to anyone. And I truly believe that Johnny Depp steals every single frame. To be fair, this is HIS movie. His performance is a real stroke of genius. So if you're seeing this movie for the very first time, you're in for a real treat. Don't miss out.
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Summary: Simply Great
Review: One of the best movies in a long time. Johnny Depp is great and a very supportive cast. If you missed movies that entertain and have good old fashion adventure, your wait is over.
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Summary: Greatest Disney Flick of All Time
Review: Okay i know the title of my review is gonna piss off a lot of people but i stand by it. All i can say about this movie is WOW. I mean Johnny Deep gives an amazing performance as Captain Jack Sparrow, and personally i think hes deserves the Oscar for best Actor. Orlando Bloom gives a great performance as William Turner as well. And thats only two of the characters of this amazing movie. If you enjoy a good story, are an action fan, or just want to watch a really good movie get this. Note, there is a fair amount of violence in this, so just because its disney dont let little kids see this.
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Summary: COULD BE GREAT WITHOUT THE MORON STAR!
Review: Depp is a subhuman just like Janet Jackson and Jason Timberlake, unfit for anyone to watch. I threw the CD away.
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Summary: pirates with eyeliners are sexy...
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of teh Black Pearl" is the best pirate movie i have seen since "Cut Throat Island" years ago! I love the the storyline and the actors in this movie so much that I watched it at least 5 times! My friends often laugh at me and said that I liked this movie mainly becuase I love Johnny Depp (Jack Sparrow) and Orlando Bloom (Will Turner.) It's true *drool*. However, their skills as actors also deserve an standing ovation. In the movie, Depp plays a rogue pirate and his actions and his banters with other characters are just hilarious. Bloom, as a blacksmith in the movie, stood steadily for justice and law, yet he displayed a strong faith in love and most importantly - friendship. The villan, Captain Barbosa, played by the accomplished actor Geoffery Rush was another plus to the movie. Another complement for the director is the life-like computer animations and graphics. Because the pirates of the Black Pearl is under a curse fo the Aztec Gold, they turn into skeletons under the moonlight. The computer crew did a wonderful job to manipulate the movement of the bones of the pirate skeletons. It's great! Have you ever been on the Disney pirates ride? Well, this movie is a thrilling ride itself!
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