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Summary: Pirates of the Caribbean
Review: Great movie! Great effects, actors and the action is amazing. If you haven't seen this movie yet you need to go c it! Great movie!
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Summary: THE BEST!!!!!
Review: Pirates if the Caribbean is everyting it said it would be and more. This movie definitally has it all. Action, adventure, comdey, romance, and fight scenes too. Although it's a bit long, it moves quickly and you don't realize the time. POTC is incredibly witty and the special effects are spectacular. Johnny Depps acting still gets me, I think this is his best movie yet. The movie is definitally worth the time it takes to be there. I can't wait to see it again!
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Summary: Should be JOHNNY DEPP OF THE CARIBBEAN
Review: Aargh, matey! Thar never be such a cap'n as this! PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN is too long and illogical, but will prove, perhaps, to be one of the most entertaining films of 2003. The reason - Johnny Depp's brilliant performance as Captain Jack Sparrow. As the film opens, legendary buccaneer Sparrow is on the prowl for a ship and crew with which to sail forth and recapture his previous vessel, the Black Pearl, from which he was cast off onto a deserted island after a mutiny led by his First Mate, Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush). Captain Barbossa has been doing his own share of killing and plundering ever since, including capturing a chest of gold coins created from melted-down Aztec gold. Unfortunately, the gold was cursed - a fact not realized by Barbossa and his men until all the coins were spent on wine, women and song. The curse condemns them to an eternal limbo between being dead and alive - they appear as normal men in the day, but as skeletons in the moonlight. To rid themselves of the curse, they must recover all the coins and offer a blood sacrifice. As it so happens, there's but one coin left, that held by Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), the son of an original Black Pearl crewmember. Turner, a swordsmith, is in love with Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), the daughter of the British colonial governor of Port Royal in the Caribbean. Since a Damsel-In-Distress is de rigueur, Swann finds herself abducted by Barbossa and his band of un-dead scoundrels. There are really only two reasons to see PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, and I'll get to those shortly. Otherwise, at roughly 140 minutes, it's way too drawn out, particularly since much of the time is spent by troops of His Majesty's colonial garrison in pitched battle with Barbossa's pirate scum, a pointless exercise since the rascals can't be permanently killed until the curse is lifted. Rush is reasonably effective as the villainous Barbossa, but wouldn't be able to carry the film by himself. Both Bloom and Knightley are young and attractive actors, but their characters aren't much more than animated props to advance the plot. And there's virtually no romantic chemistry between the two. The least of the two reasons to see PIRATES is the special FX that immediately transform the body of a cursed pirate into a raggedly attired skeleton as he steps into moonlight. The transition is seamless. One wonders when such cinematic magic will cease to amaze. The paramount reason is the performance of Depp. I don't know if his interpretation of Sparrow was his own idea, or incorporated into the script by the writers. Either way, it's inspired, and Depp pulls it off with insouciant panache. With eyes heavily lined with black mascara, and mannerisms and deportment seasoned with an hilarious dash of swish, Captain Jack is a swashbuckler of a type you've never seen before, and which will have Errol Flynn rolling over in his grave. I've heard the rumor that there's to be a sequel. I fear that a reprise by Depp of the Sparrow role might get old. But, as a one-time appearance, it's not to be missed.
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Summary: AWESOME!!!
Review: This movie has topped all others so far this year! Johnny Depp is hilarious as Captain Jack Sparrow. I couldn't imagine anyone else in that role after seeing him in it. The visual effects for the living skeletons are amazing! Great music by Klaus Badelt makes this movie surprisingly entertaining from start to finish. You won't want to leave your seat! Rousing sword dules follow the Black Pearl through the Caribbean adding colorful excitment to this allready marvelous adventure. Young actors Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley are an excellent pair together with wonderful on-screen chemistry. Both have very bright futures ahead. Don't let the "Disney movie" image fool you. This is a must see movie filled with laughter and excitement all the way through. Buy a ticket. Take a seat. Have a ball!
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Summary: Lots of laughs!
Review: I didn't really expect much of this movie, but as it turned out, I loved it! Johnny Depp just steals the whole show as the Captain Jack Sparrow. What I wasn't prepared for was how funny the movie was. I saw it with Dominic and we both laughed through the whole thing. It's saying something when a movie can make a 7 year old *and* a 31 year old laugh throughout. It may be a little scarry for some little kids, and the bit right after the credits is scary (in the BOO!! startling sort of way) so if you've got kids, don't stay for the credits.
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Summary: We have an accord.
Review: One of Depp's best films. He made this movie what it is and he did a wonderful job. Orlando Bloom of course played a very sexy part along with his leading lady Kiera Knightley. This movie is action packed and based on a great Disney ride. There is never a dull moment in this movie. First time I saw it I had to use the bathroom the whole way through the movie but never once got up. It's that good. I have seen it three times already. It's a must see.
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Summary: welcome to the caribbean!
Review: I went to this movie for the rare treat of spending 2 and 1/2 hours (a LONG time for a Disney movie, huh?!) ogling BOTH Johnny Depp AND Orlando Bloom (what more could a girl ask for?!) and came out impressed with how fabulous this movie was all by itself! Of course, it would be greatly diminished without the hilarious and screen-stealing performance of Depp as a quirky caricature of a pirate and gorgeous Orlando Bloom as a kind-hearted blacksmith who is the son of a famous pirate himself. Keira Knightly, who still looks exactly like Natalie Portman no matter what else she's done since The Phantom Menace, is an excellent damsel-not-in-distress (and is a much better actress than Portman...obviously). The special effects are, well, mind blowing. The guys turning into skeletons in the moonlight was awesome. I didn't know we could DO that! I'm sure the effects will be outdated by the time this film is released on DVD, but they're subtle enough to not distract from the rest of the movie's charm. The whimsical set and Disneyish tendancy to play up all of the traditional stereotypes for pirates (missing eyes, gold teeth, parrots, affinity for saying "aaraarrrr!", etc) keeps the feel of the film very lighthearted and slightly "spoofy". This movie knows that it's fantasy, AND, above all, is based on an amusement park ride. It is here to amuse. Lots of EXCELLENT fight scenes and some great humor, especially from Depp's character. Of course, the bad guys are all good guys at heart and the pirates win at the end. (OOps, here's a spoiler!!): Knightly naturally chooses sexy piratey Bloom over stiff red-coat boyfriend officer-guy (I mean, who WOULDN'T?!)... but the violence isn't too gruesome and the scary bits won't scare anyone over 10 or 12 I shouldn't think. Also, the surprising length (2 1/2 hrs!!) isn't too long at all... I blinked and the movie was over. Of course, I WAS rather wrapped up in staring at Depp and Bloom in lovely damp poet shirts....
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Summary: A Summer Movie Worth Seeing
Review: So far, I have not been very impressed by the movies that have come out in the summer of '03. That was until I saw Pirates of the Caribbean. When I went into the theater to see it, I only knew that Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp were in it, and that it was about pirates. I wasn't expecting too much, it was a Disney movie and I am too old for them. But what I saw blew me away. The acting was excellent, the stunts looked real, and the script was witty. It was a PG-13 flick, but you didn't need any bad language to make it funny. I was thoroughly impressed by Johnny Depp's portrayal of Jack Sparrow, which I believe is a key factor to making the movie a success. With his witty comments, and almost drunken behavior, it was enjoyable to watch. I first saw this movie with my camp group, and was amazed at the response I saw from them. The movie had enough romance and comedy (and hot guys) in it to keep the girls happy. But I knew something like this would be what they liked. I was supprised, however, to find out that the boys had enjoyed it just as much. This movie was an action movie, comedy, and romance all rolled into one. This truly was an excellent movie, and I hope that you can find the time this summer to see it.
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Summary: Here's Johnny
Review: What a great movie for the whole family. Johnny Depp true to form is superb in his character. I am never disappointed in a J.D. film. It's colorful. funny. action packed and great special effects. Can't wait till it's out on DVD. Well worth a trip to the flicks to see it.
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Summary: A Must See Movie!!!
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean is the best movie I've seen in awhile. The entire cast seemed to have been chosen carefully for their parts. Natalie Portman is gorgeous, and Johnny Depp really knows how to change his voice so that he sounds like a pirate...it's incredible! The movie is suspenseful and comedic at the same time. It is often unpredictable, and the plot will keep you on your toes. I recommend that everyone who is within the age requirements should see this movie. It's fantastic and I can't wait until it comes out on DVD!
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