For the roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp), the crystalline waters of the Caribbean, like the high seas the world over, present a vast playground where adventure and mystery abound. But Jack’s idyllic life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the Governor’s (Pryce) beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Knightley).
Elizabeth’s childhood friend, Will Turner (Bloom), joins forces with Jack to commandeer the fastest ship in the British fleet, the HMS Interceptor, in a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl. The duo and their motley crew are pursued by Elizabeth's betrothed, the debonair, ambitious Commodore Norrington (Davenport), aboard the HMS Dauntless. Unbeknownst to Will, there is a curse that has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead, where each moonlight, they are transformed into living skeletons. The curse they carry can be broken only if a once-plundered treasure is restored.
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| This movie is a lot of fun and what great family cinema should be all about. The story fizzes along with some great action sequences and camp comedy dialogue. Johnny Depp is surely the most talented actor of his generation. He is immensely watchable and carries the film on his shoulders despite some excellent performances from Geoffery Rush and Jack Davenport. Only Depp could pull off a ridiculous Cockney accent and some outrageous overacting and still be the best thing on the screen. |
| Review by: Julie, 20/08/2003 16:38 |  |
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| This is the best movie ever. Johnny Depp was so cool and the sword fights were great. |
| Review by: DavidL, 20/08/2003 16:41 |  |
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| The perfect summer escapism. Johnny Depp is so over the top, he's standing on his own shoulders. Lots of buckle, lots of swash, and just plain silly fun. |
| Review by: Tim, 20/08/2003 16:48 | |
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| Captian Jack Sparow(Johney Depp) is So over the top and cockie.I wonder why he didn't a name like Captian Jack Pigion |
| Review by: Thomas, 21/08/2003 20:40 | |
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| A really decent film. Funny in places and full of action. |
| Review by: Chris Monks, 22/08/2003 11:58 | |
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| It was an exciting film packed full of excitment and I think that it is a show for all ages. It is funny sometimes which makes it a good film because most people like to laugh during a film and be scared at the same time. |
| Review by: Sophie, 22/08/2003 12:54 | |
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| Slightly slapstick and surreal, you might find the Disney factor breaking through a little too strongly. |
| Review by: jogger, 17/03/2004 18:29 |  |
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| I liked this film as it has lots of violence and it is a funny. |
| Review by: Wayne, 06/04/2004 19:31 | |
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