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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for action/adventure violence
Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, and Mackenzie Crook
For the roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp), the crystalline waters if the Caribbean present a vast playground where adventure and mystery abound. But Jack's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and kidnaps the Governor's (Pryce) beautiful daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Knightley). (Disney)
| GENRE(S): | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Ted Elliott (also story)
Terry Rossio (also story) Stuart Beattie (story) Jay Wolpert (story) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Gore Verbinski |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 2, 2003 Video: December 2, 2003 Theatrical: July 9, 2003 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 143 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 328 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Juliett H. gave it a10:
yeah, allright, i think its a really really great movie! love depps performance, the story, the music, the caribbean in background:-) and of course the other actors too. this is brilliant and fun while watching, perfect entertainment! i love, love it and it's not only me
Alec R. gave it a10:
OK I don't understand why people think this is a horrible movie. It's funny, and has an entertaining story. I go to the movies, and buy them on DVD, to have fun, not say "Wow he didn't say that line with much emotion, he's a terrible actor." Just enjoy a movie because that's what you're supposed to do with a movie. Oh and about critics, it's better for their paycheck if they give a movie a lower score. They actually don't know what they are taking about.
Kathrine gave it a0:
I'm a teenage girl, and I know most girls LOVE Pirates Of The Caribbean. Yet, I did not like this movie at all. I thought it was boring, dumb, horrible acting and WAY to long. Yes, that's what I think and I'm a teenage girl. Now, let the gasping begin.
Ben B gave it a10:
64? Why do the critics dislike this movie so much? Every single person I know who has seen this movie loves it! I mean LOVES it! All the girls say it's their favorite movie! It has everything you good want: good acting, humor, spectacular action scenes, romance, and one of the best soundtracks ever created. Not to mention Geoffrey Rush and Johnny Depp acting together! This movie is awesome. If it doesn't make you want to grab a sword and go off to sail the seas, then you're probably dead.
Dox gave it a1:
Its stupid, its noisy, its messy, its full of terrible acting (except Depp) and silly jokes, its overrated, its catchy, its corny, and its dull; not dull enough to make it the most overhyped movie of all times, but surely dull enough to make it to at least top 10.
Chris C. gave it a0:
Awful. Johnny Depp is decent but the story's incredibly boring.
Zach M. gave it an8:
It was amazing Verbinski brought the best out of Johnny Depp he had him ham it up like Steve Martin and play a serious role like Nicholas Cage all roled into one lovable character. It was a great film but I admit it it wasnt as creative as it could have been but it was the best historical fantasy I have ever seen. The action nailed me to my seat and to take some of the pressure off Jack Sparrow was there a drunken sailor he gave the movie some gteat comic relief. Every actor was perfectly handpicked to be a adventurous comical sailors and pirates. Well done!!!

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