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Summary: Are you listening??? Johnny Depp deserves an Oscar!
Review: This is simply the best performance I have ever seen in my life. Not once does Depp make a mistake as Capt. Jack Sparrow in this movie - his character is flawless and so believable it's spooky. Even when watched a number of times (which you can do easily) there is always something new that you pick up. It is awesome!I hope, really, really hope that Johnny Depp will win an Academy award for this performance and it's great to know I'm not alone in thinking Depp deserves this honor.
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Summary: A classic!
Review: Nothing to say except this movie is a CLASSIC! Great picture, great picture quality and sound. Add this to your list of great home theatre masterpieces! Johnny Depp is great in this movie, and Keira Knightley is AMAZING!
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Summary: Not a dull moment
Review: There have been a lot of half-crazed movie characters in film history, you know the one; the kind of vaguely insane person that the movie truly revolves around, with the other characters only there to provide stark contrast with their recognizably sane posture. They're also there to wonder aloud to themselves and each other, "What's the matter with him?" To which someone usually responds, "I don't know, but there's something about him that I like." The thing about those movies (a lot of them came out of the 80's and early 90's, I know because in school we all imitated them), was the the core of those movies was the zany character exploration, and that was just about it. See what kind of situations we can cook up and then throw this crazed, witty personae in there and see what happens. What's different about Pirates of the Caribbean, and Jack Sparrow in particular, is that the world he inhabits gave birth to him. In the crazed personae movie--the nut-job seems to come out of nowhere, completely unexpected, which is half the fun but also half the shortcoming. In Pirates of the Carribean, we expect Jack Sparrow to come sailing out of the horizon and to suddenly arrive in that world, and what a world! I think what lends Sparrow such credibility is his mixture of characterization. Yes, he's wild and I suppose "free," but there are moments where he gets serious (saluting the dead pirates), moments when he has to act and can pull through (like jumping in to save Elizabeth), moments where he has to educate (telling Will Turner the truth about his father). When this happens, we give the character Sparrow something we don't give the hollow, crazed personae; respect. Give Johnny Depp all the credit for being able to switch between these modes as well; being serious and respectable while maintaining the aura of Jack Sparrow; that he'll stick his tongue out at us and run off with the gold at any moment, but not without his effects. The world of "Black Pearl" is lush and surprising. I didn't expect to believe the world of pirates, where all the exsists is ocean and the few ports that you can sail to. Come to think of it, we only really see three locales during the whole movie, and the rest of it is on water. How'd they pull that off? My favorite scene is in the pirate pub where the bar-fight is perpetual; Jack Sparrow and his cohort (can't remember his name) sit and talk about ports, treasures, old pirates, schemes, boats, etc. all in the warm glow of candles and wood as they chug ale. A pirate's life for me! Geoffery Rush, brilliant as ever. When he says, "Too long have I been without the taste of food or the comfort of a woman" I believe him. The man is a pirate outright, but in his eyes you can see the years of torment on a man from the curse piling up on him slowly. Notice too how he rolls his eyes perfectly when he's at the moment of breaking the curse, and somehow Jack Sparrow convinces him not to. How? Maybe "Curse of the Black Pearl" is really how Jack Sparrow has dogged Barbossa his whole career. The supporting cast is good, even Orlando Bloom who is still in Legolas mode. Even though he played up Will Turner nicely as a bright-eyed, talented, somewhat intense young man (who has serious anxieties about his lineage, but why not? It would bar him from his chances of Elizabeth), I did keep expecting him to jump up and go, "He is Aragorn, son of Arathorn!" He does have a great moment where he jumps onto a ship with Sparrow and goes, "Aye, avast!" to which he's promptly laughed at.
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Summary: wary of joining the bandwagon?
Review: Having been disappointed many times by big blockbuster movies that, er, don't really hit the spot, I anticipated PoTC to be another movie to enjoy a bit then forget. It was, after all, branded as a goody-goody Disney movie with a bunch of heartthrobs casted in it. Big deal. How much can an undead pirate ensemble hold our attention and keep us in our seats? Well. Directed by 'The Ring' man Verbinski, produced by big time Bruckheimer, scripted by the writers of Shrek, and casted with eccentrics like the long-lost Depp, PoTC was a project that called upon an unusual combination of dedicated adventurers and artists who unabashedly engineered the movie to the extreme, purely for the audience's enjoyment. I mean, Johnny Depp with real gold teeth and eyeliner, and Geoffrey Rush with a pesky monkey on his shoulder? Different, indeed. Not to mention those incredible supporting characters and outstanding set details that would keep your eyes glued on the screen. And why was PoTC so great? Because the people behind the movie simply delivered their all, man. PoTC is romance, humor, adventure, suspense, and horror, all in one package, perfect for the cynical, the innocent, and those in between. I was surprised to like it, but I completely did. (Oh. And, I'm not the only one who has been surprised--and impressed. PoTC garnered FIVE Oscar nominations today, including a Best Actor nomination for Depp's, shall we say, unforgettable savvy performance. Trust the Academy on this. )
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Summary: Johnny Depp at his best!
Review: I love this movie! I have never laughed so hard in my life as I did, when I first saw Pirates of the Caribbean. Johnny Depp in an Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated performance is Capt. Jack Sparrow a pirate and he is trying to get back his boat, The Black Pearl from the evil Capt. Barbossa played by Geoffrey Rush, complicating things are the Elizabeth Swann played by beautiful newcomer Keira Knightley and the man she (secretly) loves Will Turner played by the amazingly Johnny Depp like Orlando Bloom. This movie is pure popcorn fun and true escapism, and it is a fun ride! If you haven't got this movie yet, go buy it now!
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Summary: THE BEST SWASHBUCKLIN' MOVIE I'VE SEEN
Review: The most wicked movie from the world of pirates. Nothin' beats it. The fantasy and world pirates is mixed thoroughly in this amazing movie, and I encourage you to see it.
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Summary: Enjoyable for the family with older kids (10+)
Review: My 14 year old daughter LOVES this film and insisted I watch it with her so she could have another chance to drool over Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp (she wasn't the only one drooling!). While I settled in with a magazine, it was not long before my reading was forgotten as I was absorbed into this swashbuckling tale. Complete with adventure, mystery, romance (a spitfire heroine!), and a quest for treasure, this movie has all the right elements for a pirate film--and exceptionally well-done cinematography from Disney. Not for your faint of heart, the film has some gruesome scenes of cursed dead pirates fighting their breathing brethren, so smaller children may be scared. Other than the title, I saw no resemblance to the ride of the same name at the Magic Kingdom--this was much more fun!! Pop a bowl of popcorn, open a soda and pass the JuJuBees--this is THE movie for a Family Movie Night!
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Summary: everything you could want in an action movie
Review: this movie is simply magnificent. jhonny depp is funny and actiony in this movie. it is perfect for horror fans, comedy fanatics and action ponderers. every thing is included. itll have you jaw-open through-out the show. definetely a must-buy hit!
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Summary: The Greatest of Entertainment!
Review: After being dragged to this movie by my son, it turns out to be by far the most entertaining movie ever! The special effects, costuming and makeup are superior but then to have it all tied together with memorable lines uttered by the most amazing cast - it is not to be forgotten. What a great balance of adventure and humor, romance and suspense!
The extra DVD is also quite amusing for us Pirate-aholics!
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Summary: Why "Pirates" Rocked!!!
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. Johnny Depp as the charming yet unwashed Jack Sparrow was great;he really became his character and it almost makes you wish that Jack was real. Geoffrey Rush ( Captain Barbossa) was excellent, and he did a fine job being the ruthless and bloodthirsty pirate he was supposed to be. Keira Knightley ( Elizabeth) and Orlando Bloom ( Will) were SO CUTE together;their on-screen chemistry was phenomenal. Too bad they're not a real couple... he's with Kate Bosworth. Blaaaa =(.
Overall the scenery and special effects looked like a lot of work was put into them...but it took me a while to figure out where the movie took place ( guess the accents threw me off). The director, Gore Verbinski, has my highest compliments. You too, Mr. Bruckheimer, I've never been a huge fan of your movies, props to you on this one.
The only real problems that bothered me were the references to the Pirate's Code--what the heck?!--that was never fully explained, the corset gag that got a bit tired after a while, and in a place or two the movie dragged.
The battle and fight scenes (especially the one between Will and Jack in the blacksmith shop) were very well-done without feeling too watered down. But let us remember that this is a Disney movie. I'm glad that it wasn't too violent and there was very little, if any, bad language.
And what Disney movie is complete without a killer soundtrack?The music really fits the movie and compliments its goings-on. For every scene there is a great song playing in the background; it adds to the mood. The CD soundtrack disappointed me by being only 43 minutes long...but that's a whole nother review!!
Conclusion: See this movie! If you haven't seen it, you've got problems! If you have, see it again...I've seen it at least 15 times and it's still not old.
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