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Summary: I LOVED this movie
Review: When the movie was originally released last summer, I had no interest in seeing it, until I found out that my favorite actor was in it. I thought that it was going to be some ridiculous gory pirate-type movie, but it is not at all. The epic battle scenes are really cool and not really gory. Orlando Bloom plays a somewhat shy blacksmith (he was 8 when he was rescued from the water), but the shy blacksmith image only lasts for about 10 minutes into the movie. Orlando was obviously fantastic in this movie, but Johnny Depp (Captain Jack Sparrow) absolutely deserves an Oscar. His performance is impossible to describe, you simply must see it in order to appreciate how talented you have to be to pull off such a complicated role. This movie was highly underated by critics and is one of my favorite movies of all time. It incorporates so many thematic elements, like comedy, romance, and action. This movie will be loved by all! The Pirates of the Caribean will not disappoint! What are you waiting for? Buy this movie! (Amazon's price is the cheapest I have seen.) Happy viewing!
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Summary: Johnny Depp's performance saves this film
Review: If someone other than Johnny Depp had been cast as Captain Jack Sparrow, I doubt that this film would have been nearly as enjoyable. Let's face it: other than Depp & the scenery-chewing performance of Geoffery Rush (who calls on every pirate stereotype known to man --- arrrrh!), everyone else is pretty forgettable, especially Orlando Bloom & Keira Knightley (and their attendent cheesy love subplot). The special effects are decent enough, and the sword-fight choreography is generally average (where is Erroll Flynn when you really need him?). The goofy soundtrack gets pretty old pretty quickly, and the plot in general doesn't exactly leave the viewer on the edge of his seat?All in all, it is a pretty average film, except that Depp takes over the movie in every scene he is in, as he portrays perhaps the swishiest (or totally besotted, take your pick) pirate ever to be portrayed on the big screen. Captain Jack Sparrow's utterly bizarre persona leaves one fascinated, and raises an otherwise run-of-the-mill pirate adventure flick to a higher, more enjoyable level. It is hard not to watch Depp swerving & swaying across the screen and not enjoy this film.
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Summary: Amazing
Review: SERIOUSLY the BEST Disney movie EVER. The acting was amazing and Johnny Depp was SO funny and Orlando Bloom is SOSooSOSOSo Hott! Plus, many other great actors. NOT what you would of expected from Disney. Can be enjoyed by ALL ages. Buy it today!
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Summary: Boring and overrated!
Review: If you like overacting, you might enjoy Depp' performance. Otherwise, the film is a bore, with so many cliches.
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Summary: MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!
Review: This was a really good movie. Much better than I expected. I ran out and bought it as soon as it came out!!!
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Summary: Walking the plank and take the plunge
Review: When is Johnny Depp not any good? Well, he's great in this too. I happened to see this film in German first, and even in German it's fantastic, which is saying a lot, since I hate watching dubbed movies.
The previews/trailers were a bit misleading as to what kind of good-guy Depp's pirate is. Thankfully in the movie itself he's irresponsible, unreliable, backhanded ... and therefore very funny. The actors are all great, the stunts are fun, and the effects largely convincing. Despite this being a Bruckheimer Production, I was pleased that the film wasn't pretentious. The running time of over 2 hours was a bit long though, and there were some scenes that I found to being terribly boring: when two un-dead characters fight eachother despite knowing neither can win. The DVD: All the bells and whistles one comes to expect of huge blockbusters. The outtakes are fun, and some of the featurettes are also good. I don't always like watching all the extras, but with Pirates of the Caribbean you will want to see how the movie was put together. All in all an excellent DVD to own. I give the DVD 4 stars because it's also one of very few in its genre at the moment, making it all the more refreshing to add to your library.
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Summary: Johnny Depp had BETTER win that Oscar!!!
Review: This has GOT to be one of the most original takes on the pirate movie genre I have ever seen. I must admit that I have not been on the "Disneyland" ride so I have no basis for comparison but still, what an absolutely wonderful film! It will be a CRIME if Johnny Depp does NOT win the Oscar for Best Actor that he is nominated for - he has already won the SAG - as comedy is MUCH harder to do well than drama. Mr. Depp has always been overlooked for his incredible talent as his film choices have been decidedly off-beat but as Jack Sparrow ("That's CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow!"), the mainstream audience can now see how amazing he is. The rest of the cast is brilliant as well - Keira Knightley is the next Kate Winslet, Orlando Bloom is gorgeous, Geoffrey Rush was incredible as always, Jonathan Pryce made the best of his almost cameo role and that damn monkey... SEE THIS MOVIE!! Preferably with some rum..."But why is the rum gone?"
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Summary: Great Movie!!!!
Review: This movie was truely an awesome movie to watch! I think that the movie itself was fantastic and it must of taken months to build everything.(the ships, the sets, etc.) Gore Verbinski, the Director, did a splendid job putting in all the elements in this movie and that's what makes it a action/adventure story. Though the violence could be kept down a little more...it's still a fun family movie. Every family likes humor and this movie has lots of it, you just have to listen for it. After me saying it's a fun, great, family movie your probably thinking: What about what everyone else says, about the pirates? Aren't they scary? How is that a good movie for little kids? Well, this movie might be scary for little kids. I still encourage you to buy this GREAT Disney Movie and enjoy it with everyone. This is a 1-10 scale on this movie. HUMOR: 8
VIOLENCE: 9
SPECIAL EFFECTS: 10
FEATURES: 10
FAMILY ENJOYMENT: 9 OVERALL: 9.2 I hope everyone enjoys this awesome movie!
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Summary: I've Watched This Movie 12 Times!
Review: And it's still great! The first time I watched it (I bought it ONLY because my daughter wanted it)I thought, okay a pirate movie...sigh. But then I started to pay attention and I've loved it ever since! Johnnie Depp is hilarious as Captain Jack Sparrow! At the same time, he's a great pirate. The plot is interesting and has quite a few twists that I won't disclose because I don't want to spoil it for you. Even if you're not a history or pirate buff, you'll enjoy this movie. As I said above, I've watched it several times and still enjoy watching it. I'm sure each time you watch it, you'll notice something you may have missed before. I highly recommend this movie. Enjoy!
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Summary: A Popcorn film that delivers!
Review: Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow steals the show, but there are great performances all round in this swashbuckling adventure. POTC is a rare summer movie that actually lives up to the hype, some of the action sequences are a bit long, but otherwise this is great popcorn entertainment. I'd welcome being marooned on an island with Kiera Knightly anyday as well!
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