Pirates Of The Caribbean - The Curse Of The Black Pearl (DVD 2003)

Very original film, excellently played by jhonny depp i think this may be the best film that he has ever been in as it is such a different part then all his other films.
He said he would never do a sequel but in this film he must have liked playing the part so much or maybe even the crap load of money he was being payed by disney, but anyway my point is the seccond one may even be better sertainly has better graphic sceens. Thanks for reading hope it helps

This item was bought for my daughter she loves all the main actors in it.
We all as a family went to see the second installment of this film and relised that we did not have the first one so I had to search for it on this site .The film was in great condition and has been watched on many occations.

love this film ! action packed a great length not too short or too long ! all mixed in the humor ! the err part (disgusting part) the scary parts etc, they have created a truly fantastic film and really do recommend it ! i really hope they create a second one! fantastic film thanks

i had borrowed the dvd from my local libary and i really liked it, i had to return it after a week but i liked it so much that i wanted one of my own so i looked on e-bay and brought this one. there is nothing i disliked about the film but i do particularly like the second dvd with all the 'behind-the-scenes/ making of it'.
also i had seen 'pride and prejudice' and really liked Keira Knightly so i thought i might like this, and i did!!!!!!!! i really like Johny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Penny Rose-(make up and costume designer) too!
this is a great film (i can't stop watching it- i nearly know all the words off by heart), full of humor, thrill, romance and action and so suitable for everyone!

Having seen the second Pirates of the carribean in the cinema and previously seen the first one when it originally came out. Decided I wanted to see the first one again to remind myself what had happened. I decided just to buy it as I enjoyed it so much.

What can I say? Johnny Depp at his best! Full of action and humerous quips, with a strong supporting cast.
Marvellous special effects with a touch of horror, long film but watch as the times fly's by!!

I went to see this film in the cinema and I thought Johnny Depp was absolutely superb. I thought he was funny and made the film totally enjoyable.

This film is a breathtaking revival of the pirate adventure movie. The special effects are excellent, because they add to the action but don't substitute it and they don't take attention away from the story. The scenery detail is appropriate and the cinematography stunning. Johnny Depp, a great character actor, excels himself again.
The DVD has some nice extras including background on historical pirates and their ways. The whole package is great for repeated viewing

Johnny Depp is brilliant as Captain Jack Sparrow - he definitely steals the show. Saying that Captain Barbarosa plays the similar bad role as played by Alan Rickman in both Die Hard and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. They both manage to make you end up feeling empathy for the bad guy and not wanting to see him lose.
Whatever has happend to Johnny Depp in the last few years he needs to continue doing - in both this film and Once Upon a Time in Mexico he steals the show.
Watch this if you thought Master and Commander lacked a certain something

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This is an excellent action packed family film, from the story to the special effects. With a brilliant cast there is nothing to disklike about it. It dose contain a few scary moments with mild violence, so not for very young children.
A must see for all. It is the special 2 disk set and even the second disk with interviews ext was very interesting. I bought it for my six year old boy, who had not seen it and wanted to see it before the release of the new "Dead Mans Chest"
I bought it on E-Bay because for some reason in the weeks leading up to the release of the second film I could not find it anywhere in the high street.
Try it you won't be disapointed.

I had heard this film was a hit with youngsters and bought it on recommendation. I was a lillte sceptical about the 12 rating for my 6 year old grandchild and together we watched it end to end. Absolutely BRILLIANT for both(all)age groups. Very minimal and mild rude langauge for the age range of the film, simple to follow, execptionally funny and exciting action scenes. The eye on the fork amused here for ages. My Grandaughter has recently seen the new release and says it is even better. Great DVD bought at a great price from Ebay. Keep up the good work!

I love it. The whole thing is hysterically amusing, and simply terrific fun to watch; one of the most entertaining big releases I've seen for years. Total nonsense of course, but massively entertaining; people of all ages can find something to enjoy here, if only to spot how many films the writers have parodied. Tongue in cheek is very firmly the order of the day here.

The acting is of an extremely high standard -Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly are excellent in their own roles, Jonathan Pryce has his own unique presence, even in a notionally 'nice' role like this, and everyone clearly had a great time. Even the more minor characters were superb. Beautifully stylised, and realised by people who believe in a sense of professionalism.

But OK, like everyone else, I'll say it. What really lingers in the mind makes this film is Johnney Depp's magical performance, mincing about in dark eyeshadow and liner, with a South African accent that also blends shots of Irish and God-only-knows what into it. Where on Earth did that come from? It's utterly manic, in the best possible way. Mesmerising. Eveyone is over-the-top; as you'd expect from such a film, but his takes things to another level, whilst retaining complete artistic integrety.

The direction is very impressive. It helps that the script is good, with tightly written dialogue, and a sense that there was a desire to include everything that could possibly be thrown in to make the best possible entertainment without crippling the story by too many additional subplots.

Pacing is about right for individual scenes, though I'd probably try to loose about 15 minutes from the total length -it's a little over-long for the story as it stands, but some clever editing would sort that without damage to the whole. There's great flare shown, delightful humour in presentation, and it moves fluidly, with little slowing of the generally very brisk pace. The effects (visual and audio) and stunts are frequently extremely amusing, and also invariably of a high standard -very good indeed, as you'd expect from a Disney release: they have a reputation for firing cash at wheir productions to get them looking and sounding right, and this is probably the best example so far. There's huge full-range sound, retaining massive energy down to 20Hz, and great dynamic swings, with little evidence of compression. Oh yes, the score is very well-matched to the film too, superbly played, and loaded with deliberate melodrama. Very entertaining.

The DVD issues are all good, superbly mastered, with a delightfully crisp picture quality, lovely colour, and very nicely mixed sound, with a good balance between music / effects and dialoge, which is usually crystal clear. The 2 and 3 disc sets are best, primarily because they are now very cheap -only a little more than the regular release, so why not. They're stuffed with extras, and very nicely presented. The third disc in the triple disc edition is perhaps going a little too far, but that's the one I bought, simply because it cost me no more than the regular release[s].

Is it the greatest film ever? Of course not, and I doubt anyone would pretend it is. 2001: A Space Odyssey is is not. But it is vastly entertaining, and oddly, actually supports repeat viewings, which you can't say about many monster releases. At the very low prices now charged, it'd be a shame not to indulge yourself in a bit of sheer escapism.

This film has to be one of those films rather u like it or you dont.I loved this film as i thought it had been well written and acted by the cast,some familiar faces appear like George Rush,Johnny Depp who plays a Pirate and i think he was made for that role.
Superb special effects and decent storyline.I couldnt believe that the makers of this film had taken so long to make it.
But all in all i simply loved the film and even my Nice and Nephew did as well
i highly recomend this film to anyone who like me like a action film with a bit of romance in it.

Pirates of the Caribbean is an amazing film, in my top 2. Some exellent research must've gone into this film to make it as good as it is, as I think it is very realistic (maybe you don't find a cursed piece of treasure, get kidnapped by a cursed crew who turn to 'the undead' at night) with the Royal Navy,and everything else. Its a film that just keeps your attention, because of its amazing storyline, with a lot of twists, and also the amazing humor Johnny Depp created in Jack Sparrow,and Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightly also had amazing characters too. A must see film for anybody, the best pirate film yet.(i watched it in german once and i still watched it like before)

I THOUGHT IT WAS ONE OF THE BEST FAMILY FILMS THAT I HAVE SEEN IN AGES I THOUGHT JOHNNY DEPP WEAS TOP CLASS WHAT A GREAT ACTOR AND HIS CO STARS TO MARKS WELL DONE I JUST HOPE THE NEXT ONE DEAD MANS CHEST IS AS GOOD ALL I CAN SAY TO PEOPLE OUT THERE THINKING OF GOING TO WATCH IT GO ON YOUL LOVE IT I THINK ITS GREAT ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I WAS SO HAPPY WITH A MOVIE THIS GREAT

Probably the best pirate movie to date. And it is not only a pirate story because the ‘curse’ thing brings another dimension to the film – which the CGI craft renders dazzlingly. There is love, distant adventures on dream-like seas, islands and harbors, a lot of ferocious battles along the way, and as many twists and turns in the script.

The tone (and directing) is light-hearted and heroic, unpredictable and definitely spectacular. It’s not only a wonderful entertainment, it is even witty and spirited. And of course, and foremost, with his creative sensitivity Johnny Depp brings the most exquisitely peculiar pirate ever seen on screen. ‘Savvy?’

I don’t say that very often (because it is each to his own taste) but I believe if you seek a right down good enjoyable time before the screen, this one is really not to be missed.

This is a great film! One of the best! Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom Keria Knightly . . . You know what? Just go and buy it and see for you're self!!

a first class adventure film with a first class casteven as a disney film I enjoyed it so do all my grandchildren

Great cast, great set pieces, great effects. In fact one of the best films I have ever seen. (Oscar nominated) Johnny Depp and Jeffery Rush are especially brilliant. Good fun too. The skeleton fight scene later in the film is my favourite part of the whole movie. Amazing special effects. If you want a good fun action movie I can't recommend this highly enough. Just been to see the new one 'Dead Mans Chest' and that is equally brilliant.

An excellent film. Cannot wait for the sequalzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

This film is amazing! It's so funny and the story line is brilliant. The thing I found really funny was that you couldn't tell if Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) was gay or really drunk. The effect were brilliant as well, you can see every detail on the pirats when they are walking under water. The charactors are to die for as well, they all have their silly funny moments as the story of Bootstrap Bill's son finds his way back to the Black Pearl and the treasure.
This is a must see film for anyone of any age, I can't wait to see the next one.

Can you imagine the pitch meeting for this film? 'We've written a story based on a DisneyLand theme park ride. Please give us some money to make this film.' Someone certainly took a big risk but it definately paid off.
Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) wants to rescue his ladylove, Governer's daughter, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightly) who has been kidnapped by these Pirates and is being held aboard their ship The Black Pearl.
Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is the former Captain of the Black Pearl who wants revenge on his former first mate Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) for committing mutiny and leaving him to die on a desert island.
Barbossa has kidnapped Elizabeth because she had the Aztec Medallion that he needs to lift the curse that is upon his ship and crew. (They stole the cursed Aztec gold and now live in a kind of undead state of perpetual torment until they lift the curse)
Unfortunately for Barbossa, Elizabeth stole the Medallion from Will when they were children (Long story. it makes sense when you watch the film) and it's actually Will's blood that they need to lift the curse. Something Jack Sparrow knows all too well.
Jack and Will have to work together to achieve their respective goals. Throw into the mix some scary pirates, some comical pirates, The Royal Navy Commadore Norrington (Miles from This Life) who has two ambitions in life, One is to Marry Elizabeth and the other is to see Jack Sparrow either Shot of Hanged, (He has an unhealthy dislike of all Pirates) and Elizabeth's father Governer Swann who just wants his daughter to settle down and stop galavanting about the Ocean with these Pirate types and you get the general picture.
The script is incredibly well written and funny. Johnny Depp gets the best lines ('You look somewhat familiar, have i threatened you before?') but there are also plenty for his sidekick Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightly's 'You like Pain? Try wearing a Corsett.' was used in all the trailers.
There are sword fights a plenty but Jack and Will's Blacksmith's shop duel at the start and the battle between Jack and Barbossa at the end are the best. And there's also Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom for the girls to look at and Keira Knightly for the lads. Keira's in her undergarments for the most part but don't get too exited. it's set in the high days of the British empire when underwear basically means a thin white dress.
Now you'd expect me to close with some kind of comment such as 'Drink up me hearties yo ho' but i wont. All that is really left for me to say is 'Oh and Will? Nice Hat.

This dvd was bought as a replacement for my eleven year old daughter.She tells me it is one of the best films she has seen Johnny Depp is both funny and serious an excellent actor the film as a good story and i have never heard someone laugh so much the dvd gets watched at least twice a day.If this dvd was to get misplaced or broken i would have to buy it again.

I decided to buy this film as I originally brought a copy which was not very good quality. I loved the film so much that I decided to buy the original