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Summary: THE BEST!!!!!
Review:
**1/2
God bless Johnny Depp, for without him "Pirates of the Caribbean" would be just another empty big budget studio extravaganza - juvenile, bloated and over-reliant on stunt work and special effects. But thanks to Depp's brave and witty performance, the film rises above its own inherent weaknesses to become at least a halfway entertaining picture. He is the real treasure here.
"Inspired" - if one dares use so lofty a term - by the Disney theme park attraction of the same name, "Pirates" takes us to the never-never land of swashbuckling heroes and shiver-me-timbers foolishness. Depp plays Captain Jack Sparrow, a pirate who was left for dead on an island by his mutinous crew. Sparrow, captain of the legendary Black Pearl, a ship with the reputation for possessing evil, unearthly powers, has now returned from his exile and is ready to exact revenge on the mates who abandoned him. There's really no point in thrashing out the complicated but essentially simpleminded plot here. Suffice it to say that it involves a diabolical curse, a literal ghost ship with a literal skeleton crew, a feisty damsel-in-distress and enough repetitive swordplay and "avast me, hardy" dialogue to keep the action adventure crowd purring with contentment.
For all the care that has gone into the look of the film - the costumes, set design and computer-generated special effects - "Pirates of the Caribbean" would sink pretty quickly were it not for Depp giving his all to keep it afloat. His lisping, flamboyant, over-the-top approach to the character is exactly what this stale little tale needs to lift it above the ordinary. One has only to see Depp mincing around - where anyone else in the part would have been swaggering - to verify what we have known all along about Depp as an actor, which is that he is willing to take risks and explore different avenues when tackling a role, even one as lightweight and insubstantial as this one. He turns what could have been a mere walk-through, check-cashing part into an inspired comic turn. One can only imagine what a boring movie this would have been without him. For, indeed, the story itself is silly and the other characters (except for Geoffrey Rush`s evil Captain Barbossa) stiff, dull and uninteresting. But Depp is the real deal, and all I can say is that I hope he received a large percentage of the film`s phenomenal box office booty. Like any good pirate, he deserves it.
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Summary: Out Of Context....
Review: "It is for this reason that I speak candidly and sometimes critically about it. I have benefited greatly from the freedom that exists in my country and for this I am eternally grateful."
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Johnny Depp has NEVER been afraid to voice his opinion. Thus, when he says something that angers someone, he does not apologize- UNLESS, what he said was grossly misquoted. He does not APOLOGIZE for things he says, when it is properly quoted. His statement to Stern, the German magazine, which is Germany's equivilent of the USA's National Enquirer and other disreputable rag's, was horribly taken out of context. No surprise considering the source.
Johnny's rebutle, above, was issued, not as an apology, but as a correction. Since he never does something like that when he is properly stated, you can be sure, what Stern said, WAS horribly inaccurate.
So, all of you who think Johnny un-american, you need to get yourself a girl mate!!
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Summary: pirates with eyeliners are sexy...
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of teh Black Pearl" is the best pirate movie i have seen since "Cut Throat Island" years ago!I love the the storyline and the actors in this movie so much that I watched it at least 5 times! My friends often laugh at me and said that I liked this movie mainly becuase I love Johnny Depp (Jack Sparrow) and Orlando Bloom (Will Turner.) It's true *drool*. However, their skills as actors also deserve an standing ovation. In the movie, Depp plays a rogue pirate and his actions and his banters with other characters are just hilarious. Bloom, as a blacksmith in the movie, stood steadily for justice and law, yet he displayed a strong faith in love and most importantly - friendship. The villan, Captain Barbosa, played by the accomplished actor Geoffery Rush was another plus to the movie. Another complement for the director is the life-like computer animations and graphics. Because the pirates of the Black Pearl is under a curse fo the Aztec Gold, they turn into skeletons under the moonlight. The computer crew did a wonderful job to manipulate the movement of the bones of the pirate skeletons. It's great! Have you ever been on the Disney pirates ride? Well, this movie is a thrilling ride itself!
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Summary: AWESOME MOVIE
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean" is my new favorite movie. It was awesome! I saw it FIVE times already... need I say more? This is not one you should miss. Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Geoffrey Rush were all spectacular.
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Summary: Pirates of the Caribbean
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean" will be the best movie in the summer of 2003. Since the actor Orlando Bloom is going to have a big performance on this movie then it will be brilliant! Orlando Bloom did a wonderful job on acting as Legolas the elf in "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy. "Pirates of the Caribbean" is going to be a brilliant movie because of all the action, adventure, excitment, and fun it will have to offer. I am very excited and cannot wait to see this highly anticipated movie!
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Summary: ARE YOU READY FOR THE PIRATES?
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" exceeded my expectations. Having heard it was produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, I was thrilled. But when I heard that director Gore Verbinski, who had done the horrendous "Mouse Hunt" and the overrated ghost thriller "The Ring," was directing, and not to mention Walt Disney Pictures' first PG-13 rated film, my anticipation dimmed. Then I saw the finished product, and was amazed! The casting of the film was perfect, from Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow to Orlando Bloom's Will Turner. The action sequences, now a trademark of Jeryy Bruckheimer Films, are incredible, and ILM's horrid and disqusting dead pirate effects are brilliant. The film is by far Disney's best live-action film yet! Grade: A+
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Summary: Great fun
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is an action-packed, laugh-a-minute movie. You definitely won't be bored in the theater.
Johnny Depp is vivacious and captivating as Captain Jack Sparrow. Every single line is delivered with bold wit and enthusiasm. He truly made this movie.
Orlando Bloom is subtle but effective as William Turner. Keira Knightley plays his love interest, Elizabeth Swann, and fits perfectly in the role.
Be forewarned, young children probably won't want to see skeletons leaping about, impalement, and occasional spurts of blood. It is a Disney movie, but it is also rated PG-13.
This is a fun movie with standout acting. Enjoy!
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Summary: Piracy At Its Funniest
Review: "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is one of the funniest action movies released. Its unique theme keeps its audiences entertained the entire time. Its plot was written wonderfully. Its combination of comedy, romance, and action blend as one movie brilliantly. Few other movies have mastered this difficult task. The fights between the good pirates and the bad pirates never lose the action edge. The romance theme adds more intensity to the action portions. The characters' survival are more crutial due to the love. Johnny Depp, especially, wonderfully offers his own humor into this movie. His unforgettable behavior alone gives this movie the unforgettable comedy experience. All the other actors also perform their roles wonderfully: Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, and Oscar winner Geoffrey Rush. Their personalities heighten the movie's genre characteristics wonderfully. Without them, this experience wouldn't be nearly as enjoyable. The special effects look realistic. The ships sailing, the gun shooting scenes, and many others could be easily mistaken for a real pirate war. The characters' switch from human flesh to only skeleton never faulters. No special effect is ever cheated, even the minor ones. "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is highly enjoyable for those of all ages. Those looking for unique action should watch this. This will keep its audiences highly entertained the whole time.
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Summary: Best Movie of the Summer
Review: "Pirates of the Carribean" is a must see. I have seen it three times in theaters and cannot wait until it is released in December so I can have my own copy to watch over and over again. Not only are Orlando Bloom and Johnny Depp lovely to look at but they also have great interaction on screen. I recommend this movie to everyone.
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Summary: Blockbuster!!!
Review: "Pirates..." has it ALL - love, action, plot, comedy, with the actors and director to pull it all off in a fantastic production. Johnny Depp is uniquely exceptionally, especially when matched on screen with Orlando Bloom, and the rest of the cast. I loved the variety of this movie, as it appealed on many levels to me. I saw this twice in theaters, and I may well return. It WILL be part of my DVD collection ASAP. If you haven't seen it - GO. Go now.
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