Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Name: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family
Released: July 9, 2003
Duration: 143 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Johnny Depp, Jonathan Pryce, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom

2003

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Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Critics

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Universal acclaim based on 898 Ratings

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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

Movie Details & Credits

Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: July 9, 2003

Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Johnny Depp, Jonathan Pryce, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom

Summary: 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,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)… Expand

Director: Gore Verbinski

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 143 min

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2	#2 Most Discussed Movie of 2003
23	#23 Most Shared Movie of 2003

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The A.V. Club - Keith Phipps

Verbinski knows when to break out the stunning action sequences and when to let his characters dominate the film, and he handles both modes expertly. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - Shawn Levy

Flawed though it may be, it's frequently an unaffected pleasure, in no small part because of Depp but also because of a raffish air that's a welcome respite from the heavy going of "The Matrix Reloaded," "The Hulk" and other behemoths. Read full review

Charlotte Observer - Lawrence Toppman

A film that dares to be smart, reasonably complicated and scary while swashing its buckles. Read full review

Newsweek - David Ansen

Fortunately, whenever the movie starts to sag, Depp flies to the rescue. It’s a truly piratical performance: with his flamboyantly fluttering fingers he steals every scene in the movie. Read full review

Slate - David Edelstein

Pirates is OK, in patches even better. Read full review

Rolling Stone - Peter Travers

Depp swans through this swashbuckler with a scene-stealing gusto unseen since Marlon Brando in "Mutiny on the Bounty." He's comic dynamite, but this plodding, repetitive bore should walk the plank for timidly refusing to light his fuse. Read full review

L.A. Weekly - Scott Foundas

The booty here is 100 percent fool's gold. Read full review

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GerrickC.

Jul 8, 2006

Pirates of the Caribbean is a movie with comedy, plenty of pirate adventure, and even some romance. The stroyline is easy enough to follow and the movie delivers some really spectacular pirate action. If you like pirates, Johnny Depp, or some swashbuckling action you will find Pirates of Pirates of the Caribbean is a movie with comedy, plenty of pirate adventure, and even some romance. The stroyline is easy enough to follow and the movie delivers some really spectacular pirate action. If you like pirates, Johnny Depp, or some swashbuckling action you will find Pirates of the Caribbean a wonderful movie.… Expand

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BeatHour

Jul 7, 2013

Great action movie. One of the only good series Hollywood has produced in the last 10 years.

I don't know how someone could not like this. Even if its just Triple-A action fluff, its very good at it. This is one of the only "ultimate theatre experiences" along with film franchises likeGreat action movie. One of the only good series Hollywood has produced in the last 10 years.

I don't know how someone could not like this. Even if its just Triple-A action fluff, its very good at it. This is one of the only "ultimate theatre experiences" along with film franchises like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Batman (Begins Dark Knight Rises), and Terminator 1 & 2. I'm not sure how, with as few good modern movies as there are, anyone could pick and choose which modern epics they enjoy.… Expand

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Splatt3r

Oct 17, 2010

I think it is a very great movie. The atmosphere with the characters, especially Sparrow, the music and the settings are great. I can watch this movie over and over again and I can recommend this movie to anyone who likes this adventure-type of action movies.

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csw12

Mar 25, 2012

A smart and dark film at the same time. Yes it is a Disney film but is very scary. i enjoyed every minute of it. Jonny Depp's peformance is one for the ages.

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Efthimios

Mar 28, 2019

Dark and atmospheric, the Curse of the Black Pearl is arguably the most interesting and worth-watching movie of the franchise.

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DanBurrito

Sep 9, 2015

This is a very good film. You might be skeptical of a movie based on a theme park ride but this movie will surprise you. Johnny Depp is brilliant as Jack Sparrow, one of his best roles in my opinion. Of course, it's rather dark and violent for a Disney movie but you can't expect them to doThis is a very good film. You might be skeptical of a movie based on a theme park ride but this movie will surprise you. Johnny Depp is brilliant as Jack Sparrow, one of his best roles in my opinion. Of course, it's rather dark and violent for a Disney movie but you can't expect them to do the same thing all the time. I'd definitely recommend this, it's a very good movie.… Expand

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PattyL.

Jul 8, 2006

The story sucked. Not nearly as good as the first one. The characters didn't even display the same personality as in the first. Seems as if the writers rushed through writing this one. Hugely disappointing.

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