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May leave you exhausted like the theme park ride that inspired it; however, you'll have a good time when it's over. Read critic reviews
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
2003, Adventure/Action, 2h 23m
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Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal in the Caribbean without a ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, however, because later that evening the town is besieged by a pirate ship. The pirates kidnap the governor's daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), who's in possession of a valuable coin that is linked to a curse that has transformed the pirates into the undead. A gallant blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) in love with Elizabeth allies with Sparrow in pursuit of the pirates.
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Rating: PG-13 (Adventure Violence|Action/Violence)
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Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
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Original Language: English
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Director: Gore Verbinski
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Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
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Writer: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie, Jay Wolpert
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Release Date (Theaters): wide
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Release Date (Streaming):
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Box Office (Gross USA): $305.4M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures
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Production Co: Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
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Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)
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What has now become a multi-billion-dollar franchise once started as an ambitious risk by Disney. Make a feature length film based on a ride at your theme park? That just didn't seem like something logical to do at the time. However, with a talented group of actors, a swashbuckling script, and one hell of a musical score, the first Pirates of the Caribbean is an absolute joy on all fronts. Perhaps, never really being topped in any way by its successors. Starting a new franchise is bold these days, which is why Disney made the right move in hiring Johnny Depp as the charming and sometimes irreverent Captain Jack Sparrow. An even better move was not leaving the entire film up to Sparrow to lead. Complementing the zaniness of Sparrow is the elegant but fierce Elizabeth Swan and the mysterious and brave Will Turner (played by Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom respectively). All of them are great, but may not prove to be as fun if not for the incredible visual effects, makeup, and action. This felt like the first major blockbuster of the 21st century, and the rest of the series certainly ranks up there. One of the best things this series, and particularly the first film, did so well is create a mythology and universe surrounding Pirates in and around the Caribbean. It happens gradually in 'Black Pearl', seemingly allowing viewers to adapt to the unknown shores of the series without feeling overwhelmed. A lot of it's fun swordplay and grim family history, but the supernatural elements play just as well. Immortally cursed pirates just begin to mark the lovable weirdness of this film. Almost as well known as the characters and the film itself is the score by Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer. Zimmer is always remembered as the one who created the iconic theme, but Badelt should also be credited, as should a few other unknown composers at the time who chipped in. But really, the movies would not be the same without the perfect music played over the action and adventures. This film is lengthy and does feature an annoyingly pesky English Navy who won't go away, but Geoffrey Rush's turn as Captain Barbosa and an equally (if not more) memorable turn from Depp as Sparrow makes the first film the best in the series. As fun as the action and over-the-top humor and adventure are, the thing you can always come back to in these films are the characters. The movies never quite captured the same entertainment as 'Black Pearl' did, but that wasn't for lack of trying. +Action & adventure are unmatched +Score +Memorable characters +Set up the mythology well -Lengthy 8.8/10
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This thrilling Disney tale (the companies first PG-13 film) could be considered by many one of Johnny Deeps best acting performances. This though is one of two things that really saved this film. It's interesting third act really surprised and entertained me while I felt the middling chapter feel flat. Overall though a good film. Though I don't think it should be considered to be a over 74% film but I am okay at where it sits because of its legacy and success in starting a franchise.
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Though a bit long, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is an exciting, fun film worth watching. Depp's performance as Jack Sparrow is one of the most memorable in all of cinema - his charismatic pirate alone makes this movie great. Perhaps just as great as Depp's performance is the soundtrack - Klaus Badelt creates a universe in his film score. Overall, this is a cinematic experience worth having.
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Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most unique, funny, and entertaining characters ever created in cinema history and the British occupied Caribbean setting is beautiful and rarely seen in film. The story about the pirates and their curse is actually well-written for a blockbuster, the sets look amazing, the ships look completely authentic, and it's just so much fun. The special effects are fantastic for a movie that's already a decade old. I have to admit, if it weren't for Johnny Depp, it wouldn't even be half as good, but the fact that he is there makes all other aspects of the movie (including Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann's love story) even better. See it with booming and huge speakers on a huge screen and you'll have a great time. Pirates of the Caribbean is everything a good blockbuster should be, and is.
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