PIRATES OF CARIBBEAN:THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL (2003)

Prepare to be blown out of the water.


GENRE
Action/Adventure/Fantasy


STORYLINE
Blacksmith Will Turner teams up with eccentric pirate "Captain" Jack Sparrow to save his love, the governor's daughter, from Jack's former pirate allies, who are now undead.

DIRECTOR
Gore Verbinski

CAST
Johnny Depp
Geoffrey Rush
Orlando Bloom
Keira Knightley


MY REVIEW
Very rare do you see a character becoming more famous than the movie. As of today the Pirates franchise has 4 films to its name mostly known for the eccentric Pirate Jack Sparrow played by Johnny Depp. The Curse of the Black Pearl is the first movie of this series.This movie was an unexpected success for Disney earning critical acclaim besides a huge box office earning.

Jack Sparrow is the former captain of The Black Pearl, who is overthrown by the powerful Barbosa and the crew of the ship. In quest of riches, Barbosa and its crew are cursed, doomed for eternity,neither to live nor to die. To become mortal again they kidnap Elizabeth Swan, the daughter of the governor believing her to be the daughter of Bootstrap Turner. Will Turner, an orphan and a blacksmith plays Elizabeth's love interest who along with Sparrow now try to save Elizabeth and gain control of the Pearl.

This movie belongs to Johnny Depp. Playing the eccentric, mad yet clever pirate he does a perfect job. The way he walks, the way he talks, the way he dresses etc is so amazing. Credit also goes to the make-up department for making him look so wicked.Besides Depp, I think Geoffrey Rush also did a fantastic job playing the villain. Yes, Johnny Depp does overshadow him, but this guy is amazing. I quite loved his tone in the film. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley also do a good job although I feel that they are better in the sequel to this film.


This is not a typical Disney movie.Children might find it scary. It is more targeted towards over 15 years old audience. Adults may also love it.This movie is a complete entertainer. It is adventurous, scary, romantic and quite funny as well.The locations are great.The ships look dirty, scary all in all perfect for pirates.Including the story with the Royal navy is also a great choice.


Overall the film is a complete entertainer. Johnny Depp makes this film a must watch. I am sure you will get addicted to the series just by watching the first one.


PS: The background score by Hans Zimmer makes this film a treat to listen as well!!


MY RATING 8.5/10


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