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Summary: Awesome Movie
Review: Pirates of the Caribbean IS the best movie I have seen this year. Johnny Depp really did a very good performance, and the movie soundtrack was excellent. The movie was exciting, non-stop action adventure and the soundtrack, performed by Klaus Badelt, really drew me into the movie. I give it easily five of five stars.
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Summary: One of the best movies ever
Review: This movie was simply amazing. Pirates are awesome, johnny depp is a great actor and hilarious as captain jack sparrow, and keira is dam hot. It was about time for an awesome pirate movie
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Summary: Loved it!
Review: this is one of those movies that you have to get! it was the best from this year! The Blooper reel is the best!!! YOU HAVE TO SEE THAT!!
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Summary: Very enjoyable!
Review: Agree with many of the other reviewers - much better than I anticpated considering it's based on a theme park. Johnny Depp is great, as is Geoffrey Rush...but Orlando Bloom? C'mon, I feel like I'm taking crazy pills - does anyone else realize this guy can't act? Sure he's got stage presence (i.e. he's handsome), but he has the range of an OompaLoompa (sp?)... Kiera Knightly is gorgeous but her performance is somewhere between Bloom and Depp/Rush. Great special effects, reasonable plot, and directer keeps the film on pace, never letting it slow down too much.
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Summary: This movie has it all. Johnny Depp at his best!
Review: I admit I was a little skeptical when I was first considering whether to watch this movie, but watch it I did ... and was amazed! This one easily ranks among the best movies I have ever seen, mainly because it blends a wide range of elements in a way that appeals to nearly every conceivable sector of the viewing public -- and does so without seeming strained or contrived. Quite the opposite is true, in fact. There is a smooth flow to the storyline and character development, although admittedly neither is especially deep. The story centers on the quest of the cursed pirates of the ship "The Black Pearl" to recover a treasure that caused their curse. They need to restore it to its resting place, accompanied by a blood sacrifice (the "girl" in the story) to lift the curse. Meanwhile our hero, the pirate Jack Sparrow (um, that's "Captain" Jack Sparrow, if you please), wants both The Black Pearl and the treasure, but for his own reasons (not the least of which is revenge against the Pearl's crew for marooning him). Against this basic backdrop, the story will lead the viewer on a merry chase around the Caribbean, with many great twists and turns along the way. The film combines action, comedy (dare I say even a tiny dash of slapstick?), romance, history, suspense, and even some creepy supernatural stuff. At the same time, it manages to leave out things like strong language, sexual content, or excessive violence and gore. Although some of the scenes include some violence and blood, neither is likely to be objectionable to most viewers. I felt perfectly comfortable letting my kids (ages 11 and 7) watch this with me -- in short, a family-friendly affair. But of course, the best part of the movie was Johnny Depp in the lead role as Jack Sparrow. This is absolutely a masterful performance, as Johnny plays this foppish rogue who is at once witty, charming, irksome, comical, and seemingly innocuous but in fact rather dangerous to those who cross him. His speech is colorful and even a little flowery, but always with a slight slur that makes you wonder if he hasn't been lingering over the rum a little too long. And Johnny Depp pulls off every bit of this role in a way that I think very few others could -- you can't help but love this character. In short, this is a wildly entertaining movie for just about anyone who wants to be entertained. It has something for everyone and is, in a word, just plain fun. There's a good reason this one's a bestseller. I urge you to find out for yourself. I'll be adding this movie to my personal library very soon.
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Summary: Best Pirate Movie
Review: This is the best pirate movie I have ever seen (and I love pirate-themed movies). It's pure fun. The critics say it's too long but I didn't want it to stop. Arrgh!
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Summary: Johnny Depp is Great! Fun Film and Lots of Energy.
Review: Gore Virbinski (Mouse Hunt, The Mexican, The Ring) has a wide pallet of directing styles but thanks to an original script and some great performances - coupled with incredible special effect - makes this film fantastic and extremely entertaining. The film tells the humorous tale of a lost, but somewhat rumored Pirate whose reputation precedes him wherever he goes. The brilliant and hysterical performance of Johnny Depp (Chocolat, Edward Sissorhands, Don Juan De Marco) makes this movie a roller coaster of adventure, action and comedy. Teaming up with partner Orlando Bloom (The Lord of the Rings, Blackhawk Down) on a mission to find the Black Pearl. ...P>The movie has a fast pace to it and a lot the entertainment is Johnny Depp on screen. His over applied eye shadow adds to his arrogance and innocence. Johnathan Pryce (Tomorrow Never Dies, Evit) plays the Governor and the father of the beautiful Keira Knightley (Love Actually, Dr Zhivago) who catches Orlando's eyes. Great special effects and beautiful visions of ships and ocean sailing - the movie is a real adventure. Great musical score too by Hans Zimmer (The Lion King, The Ring, Blackhawk Down). A good film for the whole family and fun for everyone.(12-2-03)
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Summary: By far, my favorite movie of all time!
Review: I can not express in words just how much I love and adore this movie. The Pirates Of The Caribbean ride at Disneyland has been a favorite of mine ever since my young childhood, so naturally I had to see the movie. I expected it to be a childs movie and was surprised by how it could be for children AND adults. This is Johnny Depp's greatest role. It made me fall in love with him. :P He is not the only great actor, Orlando Bloom and Kiera Nightly were also lovely. I love the extra features on the DVD. 10 FULL HOURS! WHOA! Needless to say, I recommend this movie highly!
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Summary: Extras packed DVD for the plundering! Arrr!
Review: The Pirates of the Caribbean is one of those wonderful surprises that comes out of left field. It is a rare oddity--a big budget studio film that actually is able to balance style and content. The DVD set does much the same thing. While there is not as much substance in the extras, there is enough material to keep fans busy and it does keep with the look and mood of the movie. The first DVD features not one but three audio commentaries. The first (and best) one is with director Gore Verbinski and actor Johnny Depp. This is a relaxed, conversational track as the two men joke around and hint at a very chaotic shoot with Verbinski admitting that he was hesitant to sign on to a film based on a Disney ride-would it have an actual story or just be a two-hour ad? The second audio commentary is split between actors Jack Davenport and Keira Knightley and an interview with producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Their commentaries are for selected scenes, which cuts down on the dead air. The actors' track is filled with dry, self-deprecating humour but it feels like Knightley is trying too hard to be "on" and comes off as annoying. Bruckheimer's track is the epitome of business-like but is actually quite engaging because it is so informative. Lastly, the film's screenwriters contribute a commentary. Subtitles that identified who was speaking at any given time would've been a nice option. The second DVD contains a treasure trove of supplemental material. One of the highlights is "An Epic at Sea," a 37-minute documentary on various elements that make up the movie, from casting to visual effects to the world premiere. While a bit on the fluffy side, it does convey the huge scope of the production and the challenges inherit with such an endeavour. "Diaries" is another stand-out extra that looks at the production from three different points of view. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer is an avid photographer who loves to take pictures on the sets of his movies and he talks rather eloquently over a montage of them. Actor Lee Arenberg, who played one of the cursed Black Pearl pirates, presents a fun snapshot of his experiences working on the film. Lastly, there is a so-so look at the life of the one real ship that was used in the film. On a more educational note, is the surprisingly good "Below Deck," a virtual reality tour of a pirate ship that allows one to click on various parts for informative factoids of the time period and aspects of pirate life by a historian. There are many more extras to look through but these were the highlights for me. If you love the movie then you will love this DVD.
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Summary: Best movie this year for me
Review: This is probably my favorite movie that I've seen all year. Johnny Depp impressed me as an actor! He made the movie be to be so good. The movie has lots of action combined with comedy to keep me interested. My son is 7 and it did not scare him at all.
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