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  Outstanding all round action packed adventure
Review created: 22/06/06
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15 of 28 people found this review helpful.

Can you imagine the pitch meeting for this film? 'We've written a story based on a DisneyLand theme park ride. Please give us some money to make this film.' Someone certainly took a big risk but it definately paid off.
Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) wants to rescue his ladylove, Governer's daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightly) who has been kidnapped by these Pirates and is being held aboard their ship The Black Pearl.
Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is the former Captain of the Black Pearl who wants revenge on his former first mate Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) for committing mutiny and leaving him to die on a desert island.
Barbossa has kidnapped Elizabeth because she had the Aztec Medallion that he needs to lift the curse that is upon his ship and crew. (They stole the cursed Aztec gold and now live in a kind of undead state of perpetual torment until they lift the curse)
Unfortunately for Barbossa, Elizabeth stole the Medallion from Will when they were children (Long story. it makes sense when you watch the film) and it's actually Will's blood that they need to lift the curse. Something Jack Sparrow knows all too well.
Jack and Will have to work together to achieve their respective goals. Throw into the mix some scary pirates, some comical pirates, The Royal Navy Commadore Norrington (Miles from This Life) who has two ambitions in life, One is to Marry Elizabeth and the other is to see Jack Sparrow either Shot of Hanged, (He has an unhealthy dislike of all Pirates) and Elizabeth's father Governer Swann who just wants his daughter to settle down and stop galavanting about the Ocean with these Pirate types and you get the general picture.
The script is incredibly well written and funny. Johnny Depp gets the best lines ('You look somewhat familiar, have i threatened you before?') but there are also plenty for his sidekick Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly's 'You like Pain? Try wearing a Corsett.' was used in all the trailers.
There are sword fights a plenty but Jack and Will's Blacksmith's shop duel at the start and the battle between Jack and Barbossa at the end are the best. And there's also Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom for the girls to look at and Keira Knightly for the lads. Keira's in her undergarments for the most part but don't get too exited. it's set in the high days of the British empire when underwear basically means a thin white dress.
Now you'd expect me to close with some kind of comment such as 'Drink up me hearties yo ho' but i wont. All that is really left for me to say is 'Oh and Will? Nice Hat.


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  Utter Insanity!
Review created: 25/07/06
5 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I love it. The whole thing is hysterically amusing, and simply terrific fun to watch; one of the most entertaining big releases I've seen for years. Total nonsense of course, but massively entertaining; people of all ages can find something to enjoy here, if only to spot how many films the writers have parodied. Tongue in cheek is very firmly the order of the day here.

The acting is of an extremely high standard -Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly are excellent in their own roles, Jonathan Pryce has his own unique presence, even in a notionally 'nice' role like this, and everyone clearly had a great time. Even the more minor characters were superb. Beautifully stylised, and realised by people who believe in a sense of professionalism.

But OK, like everyone else, I'll say it. What really lingers in the mind makes this film is Johnney Depp's magical performance, mincing about in dark eyeshadow and liner, with a South African accent that also blends shots of Irish and God-only-knows what into it. Where on Earth did that come from? It's utterly manic, in the best possible way. Mesmerising. Eveyone is over-the-top; as you'd expect from such a film, but his takes things to another level, whilst retaining complete artistic integrety.

The direction is very impressive. It helps that the script is good, with tightly written dialogue, and a sense that there was a desire to include everything that could possibly be thrown in to make the best possible entertainment without crippling the story by too many additional subplots.

Pacing is about right for individual scenes, though I'd probably try to loose about 15 minutes from the total length -it's a little over-long for the story as it stands, but some clever editing would sort that without damage to the whole. There's great flare shown, delightful humour in presentation, and it moves fluidly, with little slowing of the generally very brisk pace. The effects (visual and audio) and stunts are frequently extremely amusing, and also invariably of a high standard -very good indeed, as you'd expect from a Disney release: they have a reputation for firing cash at wheir productions to get them looking and sounding right, and this is probably the best example so far. There's huge full-range sound, retaining massive energy down to 20Hz, and great dynamic swings, with little evidence of compression. Oh yes, the score is very well-matched to the film too, superbly played, and loaded with deliberate melodrama. Very entertaining.

The DVD issues are all good, superbly mastered, with a delightfully crisp picture quality, lovely colour, and very nicely mixed sound, with a good balance between music / effects and dialoge, which is usually crystal clear. The 2 and 3 disc sets are best, primarily because they are now very cheap -only a little more than the regular release, so why not. They're stuffed with extras, and very nicely presented. The third disc in the triple disc edition is perhaps going a little too far, but that's the one I bought, simply because it cost me no more than the regular release[s].

Is it the greatest film ever? Of course not, and I doubt anyone would pretend it is. 2001: A Space Odyssey is is not. But it is vastly entertaining, and oddly, actually supports repeat viewings, which you can't say about many monster releases. At the very low prices now charged, it'd be a shame not to indulge yourself in a bit of sheer escapism.


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  pirates of the caribbean
Review created: 27/08/08

there is nothing i dislike about this item quality dvd and i found it at a good price from a quality seller!! who i would recommend 2 any1 out there in the ebay world!!


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  Priates of the Caribbean The curse of the black pearl
Review created: 08/08/08

Adverture and laughs all the way. The characters wisk you along to the point that at the end you are looking forward to the next film.
Johnny Depp's interpretation of a pirate captain is second to none his wiley ways keeps him one step ahead of the rest.
Orlando Bloom grows with the character if you liked him in Lord of the Rings you are going to love him in this.
The innocent ways of Miss Elizabeth is played well by Keira knightly.


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  pirates of the carribean
Review created: 02/08/08
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bought it for visiting children they enjoyed it although they couldnt understand it they watched it all the way through


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  Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl
Review created: 12/07/08

I decided to purchase this dvd as other revievs looked good and they were certinaly right!
This is a great film starring Johnny Depp,Geoffey Rush,Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightley
I thought all characters played their parts extremely well
hope the second one will be as good as this.


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  Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl
Review created: 12/07/08
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greta bought this dvd cos id already seen it, and wanted to see it again. This says it all. Very good film x


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  pirtes of the caribean
Review created: 10/07/08

I like the special effects and make-up in this film. the stunts and acting is fantastic!! I bought this dvd as it had an extra dvd showing scenes that were cut out of the movie.


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  pirates of the caribbean-the curse of the black pearl.
Review created: 08/06/08

what can one say, excellent film...johnnie depp at his best.loved the film ,well worth seening, can watch it time and again .a film to suit all ages,priceless.


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  Much more & far better than expected.
Review created: 16/05/08

I had seen this film mentioned & advertised many times before I actually went to see it. I must admit to having had a negative pre conceived opinion in respect of the plot & story line. However Johnny Depp took the whole project by the scruff of the neck & created a memorable camp performance that completly took me by surprise & left me wanting more. A thoroughly brilliant film made purely for entertainment & the publics enjoyment.


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  Pirates of the caribbean
Review created: 13/04/08
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I have recently watched the 3rd pirates of the caribbean, which i thoroughlly enjoyed. I love the acting and the story is great! I decided to buy this dvd because i really enjoyed the 3rd film =)


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  Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl
Review created: 10/04/08
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pirate pictures are poison. Yellowbeard, Pirates, CutThroat Island - all sank to the bottom of the box office, weighed down with critical bile.

Factor in Gore Verbinski's workmanlike reputation and a theme park ride for source material and Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (deep breath) looks as attractive as the Elephant man.

So, brace the mainsail and shiver those timbers, etc, for this is a superb swashbuckler - rousing, funny and spectacular.

"This is either madness or brilliance," says Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), as he and Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) attempt to steal a ship and rescue the governor's daughter (Keira Knightley). The statement could easily be ascribed to Depp's eccentric, ecstatic performance, and as the singular skipper replies, "It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide."

Depp simply steals the show, lock, stock and two floating barrels. Foppish, fey and hilarious, Sparrow is a brilliant creation - a self-publicising rogue with the élan of Douglas Fairbanks and the demeanour of an acid casualty.

Faced with his scene-snaffling, the others do well to register. Bloom has a Flynn-ish quality (if a touch goodie goodie) as Knightley's squeeze, while the young British actress (Bend It Like Beckham) appears effortlessly charismatic.

Marginally less photogenic, Geoffrey Rush is no less impressive as the villainous Captain Barbossa, questing to lift the curse on the crew of the notorious Black Pearl.

His dialogue is gloriously grandiose ("Compelled by greed we were and now we are consumed by it!"), but always underscored by the wit you'd expect from the writers of Shrek and The Mask Of Zorro.

The latter is a stylistic touchstone for this story of seabound skulduggery - which matches its playful tone, splendid swordfights and cheerful disposability. And while Pirates may be as overlong as its franchise-minded title, the characters are so engaging, the action so entertaining, you won't really care. Yo ho ho, indeed.


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  love it
Review created: 09/04/08
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i think its very injoyable an rearly injoyed it could watch it over and over again an johnny depp is fab like them all


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  Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl
Review created: 05/03/08
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This was an absolutely brilliant film partly due to the acting and actors but also because it was so original in its storyline. A lot of the films now are quite similar and predictable but this one wasn't and I don't think you could get tired of watching it. Briefly it centres on a young blacksmith called Will Turner the girl he is in love with the Governors daughter Elizabeth Swann and a very likeable pirate named Captain Jack Sparrow. Jack Sparrow is trying to get his ship The Black Pearl back from some cursed pirates who marooned him on a desert island. The cursed pirates led by Captain Barbossa mistakenly kidnap Elizabeth to try to lift the curse they are under but in reality they need the blood of Will Turner whose father Bootstrap Bill Turner was a pirate with them. Jack Sparrow agrees to help Will locate and rescue Elizabeth in return for Will freeing him but really Jack just wants to use Will as leverage to get his ship back. The result is a fantastic family film that any ages can watch together as there is no real violence, no swearing and no sex or nudity. My favourite part is the part where Jack is stranded on the island with Elizabeth and she gets him drunk so she can set fire to the rum to attract passing ships for a rescue. Johnny Depps acting when he awakes and asks why is the rum gone heres a big explanation from Elizabeth and then asks the same question all over again and then trys to get control of himself so he doesn't shoot Elizabeth is brilliant and has to be one of the best scenes in films at the moment. The actors in particular Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush are outstanding in their roles and Johnny Depp received an oscar nomination for his portrayal of Captain Sparrow. Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom who played Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner also added to the fun but didn't have such an impact on the film as Depp and Rush. The other actors who stand out are Jonathon Pryce as Governor Swann and Jack Davenport as Commodore Norrington. This was the first of the trilogy of films and also the best because the two films that followed it became very complicated in the storylines and were not as much fun and lighthearted as the first.


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  Pirates Of The Caribbean
Review created: 18/02/08
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This epic, ation, fantasy film, is one of the most original and entertaining films I watched in 2003. The special effects are fantastic, and the ghostly cursed pirates are a brilliant mix of slap stick comedy and shere frightening realism. Johnny Depp plays a brilliant part, as a half crazed pirate captain "Jack Sparrow". Whos half cocked capers amuse all as he goes after his beloved ship the black pearl. An excellent example of a comedy, action fantasy which is a must have for any dvd collection.


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  pirates
Review created: 18/02/08
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just wanna say this film is worth watching a good sequal story line was a bit naf but all in all what a good film a**************************


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  Pirates of the Caribbean
Review created: 13/02/08

A real family film with something for everyone. A pacy pirates' tale with a great cast (Jonny Depp, Kiera Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush) Some great scenery and special effects. What more can you ask?


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  I'll have a pirate with no lemons please.
Review created: 05/02/08

Another fantastic role played by Johnny Depp. There isn't a film I don't like that he stars in. Such a diverse actor. The film itself is superbly done, with fantastic effects and a great cast. The only negative about this film is Keira Knightley. I find her 'pouting' so intensely annoying. It's a shame, as it puts me off watching the pirates trilogy as much as I'd like to. Yes Keira, everyone knows you're beautiful, but we don't need you to demonstrate the art of cheeking sucking every 5 minutes. It's very hard to take you seriously as an actress when you look like you're sucking on a lemon.
Otherwise, a brilliant production.


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  Pirates Of The Caribbean Review
Review created: 30/01/08
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The latter is a stylistic touchstone for this story of seabound skulduggery - which matches its playful tone, splendid swordfights and cheerful disposability. And while Pirates may be as overlong as its franchise-minded title, the characters are so engaging, the action so entertaining, you won't really care. Yo ho ho, indeed.

Factor in Gore Verbinski's workmanlike reputation and a theme park ride for source material and Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl (deep breath) looks as attractive as the Elephant man.

Continuity: When Jack is talking to Barbossa just before their final fight, he picks up a large gold idol and tosses it away. In the next shot, the idol has returned to its original position.

One of the Most Delightful Pirates Adventure Ever!!!!


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  Amazing film, i love the whole trilogy!
Review created: 26/01/08(updated 14/03/08)
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the pirates of the caribeain films are all made to such a high standared! Jonney depp macks the films i think, with his character Captin jack! this being the 1st film in the trilogy, set a very high standared for the next 2 to aim for!
in short a good buy and an awsome film!


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  GREAT
Review created: 30/12/07

Great film, good for all occasions.
Bought this as soon as it came out and i didn't regret buying it.


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  Blu Ray
Review created: 28/12/07
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'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl' holds up as a grand entertainment (especially in comparison to the over-inflated sequel), and this Blu-ray version is simply outstanding. Both the video and audio are five-star, reference-quality presentations, while the supplements match everything that was offered on the standard-def versions. Plus, there is even a Blu-ray exclusive trivia feature as a bonus. Disney has delivered a booty of Blu-ray treasure with 'The Curse of the Black Pearl,' so definitely pick up this disc without hesitation.


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  The Curse of The Black Pearl.
Review created: 11/12/07
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The Best of the 3 'Pirates' films. It's a shame that after this interesting and somewhat funny portrayal as a 'camp' Captain Jack Sparrow that Johnny Depp is appearing in 2 follow-ups that are in my opinion poor.


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  pirates of the caribbean- the curse of the black pearl
Review created: 03/09/07
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Brand new DVD,great price, good postage.
Reliable seller who had good feedback score.
Was received through the post within a couple of days, well packed and in good condition.


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