Disney brings transforms another theme ride to the big screen in Pirates of the Caribbean
which follows a pirate as he tries to regain control of his stolen ship . Johnny Depp does an
excellent job of portraying Jack Sparrow, former captain of the Black Pearl and a somewhat
shading character who you never know which side he's on. Will, Elizabeth, and Norrington
form the perfect little love triangle as Will secretly admires Elizabeth who seems destine
to marry Norrington even though she really loves Will. The action gets exciting in the
final scenes as Jack engineers a three way fight to distract everyone from his true
intentions – revenge against Barbossa and getting his ship back. His plan just happened
to coincide with saving Will, defeating the other traitors, and eventually bringing
Elizabeth and Will closer together. In the end, Pirates has a fast paced plot, interesting
character conflicts, and good special effects. Disney did well leveraging an already
established theme and getting a new generation of fans exited about a fairly old ride.
Jack Sparrow is my hero: Watch all of the Pirates of The Caribbean movies.,
March 23, 2008
I could not wait for this to come out, so I saw it on the Big Screen. Soon, I was purchasing the film. This film and series is definitely in my top favorites list! I watch anything with Johnny Depp, but this movie has an astounding cast; Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley !!!, as well. You can't go wrong with this one.
Geoffrey Rush is truly fantastic, and steals scenes. Many of the background characters steal scenes, also. It seems that each actor truly Enjoyed creating this film. The series is fantastic.
Purchase them all, because you'll regret it if you do not. Fill up your cart; Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl (Two-Disc Collector's Edition), Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest (Two-Disc Collector's Edition), and Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End (Two-Disc Collector's Edition).
SHIVER ME TIMBERS!!!,
March 15, 2008
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL gives movie fanatics something they haven't enjoyed for some time now. A pirate movie that does not condescend to the viewer and shows an admiration for those classic films of the past. With little to cheer about since the days of Captain Blood and The Crimson Pirate, its about time one was made.
Based on the Disney ride of the same name, the movie doesn't just talk about a ride or go near the theme park. Instead, we are given an in depth plot with twists and turns that maneuver the viewer around until the final reel.
Taking place in the Caribbean (hey, didn't you read the title?) the story revolves around a young woman, the daughter of the Governor, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley). Fascinated by pirates and all things around them, she helps a young shipwrecked victim named Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) on her journey to her new home, taking from his neck a medallion so that he won't be tossed overboard as a pirate.
Years later, now grown, the two are in love but can never show it. She is of the aristocracy and he is a mere blacksmith. But adventure enters their lives and changes things for good.
A run in with a real life pirate named Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), a curse that was placed on the medallion and the entrance of a ghost ship called the Black Pearl result in the capture of Elizabeth. Bound and determined to rescue the woman he loves, Turner sides with Jack and the pair steal a ship, find a crew in Tortuga and set to sea to find the Black Pearl and her crew.
But the captain of the Black Pearl, a pirate known as Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) has plans of his own. It seems that the ship and its crew are cursed. And the only way for them to return to the real world is by collecting the last coin that they stole from an Aztec treasure. That coin is the medallion that Elizabeth wears around her neck. And blood of the person wearing it will be the second item needed for their release.
The action and adventure move along from there as Turner and Sparrow must rescue the fair maiden from the clutches of the evil pirate. But there is more going on beneath the obvious. To find out what, you'll have to see the film.
The action quotient of this movie is over the top. The sets, the costume, the writing, the direction are all up to par for a film of this sort. Johnny Depp turns in one of his most over the top (yes as much as ED WOOD) performances and it suits his character to a T.
The biggest plus for this one though is its special effects. You had to have seen them in the numerous previews already. The pirates are revealed as they truly are under the light of a full moon. Thus we have walking corpses and skeletons setting out to capture the coin and sail a ship to its final destination. These scenes have to be seen to be believed.
If you're looking for something that will beat the summer heat, swash your buckle and hoist your sails, then this movie is the one for you. Entertaining from beginning to end.
