Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: July 9, 2003

8.8	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 1201 Ratings

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sebastianaliJul 31, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Piratas del Caribe: La maldición del Perla Negra es una película que toma demasiados rumbos. Enserio, es como si los desarrolladores no supieran que hacer con la historia. Primero que nada, la película cuenta una historia bastante simple, si bien esto no es malo para nada en un principio, el hecho de que dure 2 horas y media hace que se alargue con muchísimo y cuando digo muchísimo digo MUCHÍSIMO relleno, se podría haber contado todo en tan solo 1 hora y media como MÁXIMO. Mas que ser una pelicula que intente contar una historia profunda (que para ser honestos pensaba que iba a ser así en un principio), intenta ser una mas de comedia, y también como película de comedia se queda a medias, hay algunos chistes de Jack Sparrow que quedan bien y otros que quedan muy mal y no dan gracia. Jack Sparrow seria uno de los mejores personajes de esta película, tiene en general muy buena actuación, y en general todas sus acciones son muy cool (aunque la escena en la que se descubre que se embriagaba elimina esta cualidad, ademas de que la escena solo se alarga demasiado, pero se lo voy a perdonar). En lo personal el mejor personaje de la película fue Willian Turner, es como por así decirlo el mas balanceado de todos.
Si hablamos de cosas menores como la banda sonora me encanto, y los efectos especiales son muy buenos para el 2003, envejecieron algo bien y eso es digno de verse, junto con las escenas de accion que le dan mucho dinamismo a la pelicula, estas escenas me parecieron de lejos las mejores de la película, y espero que cuando vea sus secuelas sea algo que se mantenga ya que realmente le dieron muchos puntos.
En resumen, me parece mediocre a rasgos generales, tenia muy buenas ideas, pero no supo aprovecharlas del todo bien, haciendo una amalgama de cosas no muy interesantes (y las que si lo son no son tantas) en un tiempo que se podría haber acortado mucho mas.… Expand

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Paul_CawstonJan 28, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pirates of The Carribean The Curse Of The Black Pearl

*****SPOLIERS*****

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Disney’s live action movies are kind of like living in a small apartment build unbeknownst on top of a sinkhole. Low ceiling, but super low floor (Live action remakes, Artemis Fowl, John Carter ect.). In this metaphor the first three Pirates of The Caribbean movies get to join Mighty Ducks in the attic above the apartment because the franchise is actually pretty good. The first movie is the weakest of the trilogy however, but still it stands on its own as a solid entertaining pirate adventure. Johnny Depp stars as Jack Sparrow, the world's best pirate, so it may seem anyways. The movie centers around his former crew, trying to reverse an ancient curse by returning once stolen gold. May as well spoil my opinion right away but I believe this curse is the weakest part of the movie. The pirates are immortal as long as the curse is active so any sword fight with them can only end in a loss or a temporary victory. This made the climax of the film kinda boring, as it's just a waiting game to see when the pieces will be returned.

The cast of characters is the movie's strongest aspect and thankfully it takes full advantage of it. Jack Sparrow is goofy, but still incredibly savvy and competent. He never seems immortal or untouchable; he faces true peril and struggle. For such a recognizable figure he loses so much and that's fully for the best. He loses his ship, crew, friends, gets captured and then Jailed for his crimes! Fortunately for him meets the world's second biggest simp, behind Jack from Titanic, Will Barton. Will Barton is my second favourite character in this entire franchise, a man whose attraction to Elizabeth's see’s him giving up his entire life, home, moral code and career just to deliver her to her fiance. True white night right there, pokimane tier 3 subs and got **** on my man Will. Elizabeth Swan is a capable damsel in distress with an interest in pirate culture, for some reason. It's never really explained, but it's helpful regardless. She’s fine, moving on. The comedic relief shines in this movie. The two pirates are the stars of the franchise in my opinion, they're just fantastic. Pintel and Ragetti absolutely steal the show, delivering the most comedic lines and the most memorable scenes. In conclusion, while the finale is lacking in steaks, the movie overall is great. Fun action scenes, great comedic relief and comedic tone. The pirates movie is a solid movie.… Expand

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psyquickSep 4, 2018

As the L.A. Weekly put it, ¨The booty here is 100 percent fool's gold." Inadequate for adults & adultescents in general.

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FilmClubMar 27, 2016

Both the best and worst film ever inspired by a theme park ride, “Pirates of the Caribbean” will pose a unique challenge to the various year’s-end awards-giving entities, which will have to decide if the picture is an original or actually anBoth the best and worst film ever inspired by a theme park ride, “Pirates of the Caribbean” will pose a unique challenge to the various year’s-end awards-giving entities, which will have to decide if the picture is an original or actually an adaptation of something, even if that something has no narrative or name characters. On second thought, it’s safe to say the issue will almost certainly not come up, given that the script by Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio doesn’t come within a sea-dog’s spitting distance of these clever writers’ work on “Shrek.” Still, this Jerry Bruckheimer production could have been a lot worse, given the premise, and enough disarming humor, engaging acting and colorful action bursts through to keep things amusing enough for about 90 of the picture’s uncalled-for 143 minutes.

Undaunted, Disney and Bruckheimer have jumped in with colors flown high, sabers firmly in hand and CGI artists employed en masse, and the picture does represent something new for each of them: this is the first time that the “Walt Disney Presents” banner has been used on a PG-13 release, and it also marks the first Bruckheimer production set prior to the 20th century.

Hinging on a gold medallion much coveted by the miserable lot who sail under the skull and crossbones on the Black Pearl, action unsurprisingly pits the ragged ruffians under the command of the infamous Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) against the British crown, repped here by Caribbean isles Governor Swann (Jonathan Pryce) and the area’s naval leader, Commodore Norrington (Jack Davenport). Latter is a terribly serious fellow keen to marry Swann’s fetchingly feisty teenage daughter Elizabeth (Keira Knightley).

The wild card in the mix is Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), a rather dippy pirate who unceremoniously arrives in Port Royal in desperate need of a ship. Just as he is managing to humiliate the Brits by commandeering the H.M.S. Interceptor out of harbor, the city is attacked by Barbossa’s goons. The latter kidnap Elizabeth, who eight years before found the medallion from Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) when he washed up on a raft after a pirate attack.

Narrative has the medallion changing hands, and Jack’s loyalties tested, at least once too often, and in the final stretch — and it is that — the filmmakers pile apparent climax upon apparent climax to such an extent that it really is impossible to know if they’re faking it.

Still, the picture’s constant forward movement and breezy sense of amusement about itself provide a certain mild sort of diversion. Dialogue is peppered with chuckle-inducing, often self-deprecating riffs, Gore Verbinski’s direction has a nimble lightness of touch that’s far preferable to a heavy hand, the action has moments of flair, and the canvas has been painted with attractive colors (even if sometimes too obviously so by CGI doodlers).

But most surprisingly for a theme-park ride movie, it’s the two central performances that command the most attention. Elaborately decked out with a bandana, raccoon-like black eye makeup, dreadlocks, two beard braids and lousy teeth (there’s a screen credit “dental special effects for Johnny Depp”), the magnetic star cuts an unusual figure magnified in oddness by the eccentric layerings he gives to Jack Sparrow.

Frequently slurring his words but usually intelligible (Depp also had two specially credited sound technicians), the actor makes his character convincingly half-daft, with fey mannerisms that raise even more interesting questions. Although there is no specific referencing, Depp’s turn here nonetheless puts one in mind of some of Marlon Brando’s more oddball screen outings, which often ended up being the most interesting elements in those pictures even if they weren’t particularly coherent or even plausible.

Hitting exactly the right tone is Rush, who in every way fulfills the universal fantasy of what a treacherous, bloodthirsty and capable pirate captain should be. Thesp single-handedly makes all his scenes more delicious than they would be without him and provides a satisfying foil for Depp, as well as a fascinating contrast in acting styles.

Bloom is fine, but can do only so much with his conventional role, while Knightley, currently on view in “Bend It Like Beckham,” specializes here in striking determined, willful poses while in positions of dire jeopardy.… Expand

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joao1198pedroNov 22, 2014

The first movie of this franchise is really fascinating, it has a good storyline and a great character(in this case the one played by johnny deep), it is a really fun adventure movie.

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RayzorMooseNov 12, 2013

Pirates sets sail with a witty plot.
Pirates of the Caribbean succeeds with great acting from the likes of Johnny Depp who brings his character an irreplaceable flare. The movie never falls flat but never becomes great with an average plot.

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grandpajoe6191Sep 24, 2011

"The Curse of the Black Pearl" is a movie that focuses too much on preposterous humor. It kills the movie, but Johnny Depp's performance is the sole thing that saves the messy film.

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patrickd.Nov 4, 2005

It was fun, but I have no clue how people can say it was the best movie they've in in their whole lives. I think it's overrated. It was based on a ride!

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SimG.Oct 29, 2005

Poor film in many aspects, but an amazing performance by Depp, one of the best actors in the modern game.

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