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Features: DVD, Collector's Edition, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), Dolby Surround Sound, Audio Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Featurettes, Documentary, 2 Discs, THX Mastered
From producer Jerry Bruckheimer comes Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, the thrilling, high-seas adventure with a mysterious twist. The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the governor's beautiful daughter Elizabeth (Keira Knightley). In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead. Rich in suspense-filled adventure, sword-clashing action, mystery, humor, unforgettable characters, and never-before-seen special effects, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is a must-have epic on the grandest scale ever.
"[Depp] is no mere actor. He is a role stylist." David Edelstein, Slate
"...stands tall as one of the very best summer movies of all time." Jeffrey Anderson, San Francisco Examiner
"Depp swans through this swashbuckler with a scene-stealing gusto unseen since Marlon Brando in Mutiny on the Bounty." Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"Adventure, rousing fun and excitement on a grand scale." David Sheehan, CBS-TV
"...moves easily from sunny 18th-century seafaring adventure to creepy zombie flick and back again." Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post
"A first-rate sail into Adventureland." Chris Kaltenbach, Baltimore Sun
"...delivers what moviegoers hunger for: humor, action, thrills and charismatic characters." Claudia Puig, USA Today
"A film that dares to be smart, reasonably complicated and scary while swashing its buckles." Lawrence Toppman, Charlotte Observer
"...one of the most entertaining swashbucklers to hit the big screen." Mark Sells, Film Threat
Editor's Note
Loosely inspired by the time-honored Disney theme-park ride, PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL is a swashbuckling high-seas tale directed by Gore Verbinski. When Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), an eccentric rogue, arrives at Port Royal, he barely avoids going down with his ship. Soon enough, he's in the market for a new one, but not before he saves the life of Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), the beautiful daughter of the governor (Jonathan Pryce). This act of bravery sets into motion a sweeping adventure involving Elizabeth's childhood friend, blacksmith Will Turner (Orlando Bloom); a mysterious medallion; and a legendary pirate ship, the Black Pearl. The Pearl's mottled Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) wants Elizabeth's doubloon necklace, and when she's kidnapped by the ol' salty dog and his crew, Sparrow and young Will must rescue her and find out the truth behind the ship's curse.Verbinski's PIRATES is a welcome throwback to Hollywood offerings of yesteryear, filled with rope-swinging heroes, crusty villains, treasure hoards, swift swordplay, and even wittier wordplay. Screenwriters Terry Rossio and Ted Elliott have crafted one of the most clever action-movie scripts in many moons, and this gives the filmmakers and cast (especially Depp) plenty of room to cut loose. Although the skeletal pirates may be a bit frightening for small children, there's lots of humor to temper the scary moments, making PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL a nearly flawless fun film.
| Features | Audio: English DTS 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Widescreen (2.35:1) -- Enhanced For 16x9 Televisions | | "Fly on the Set" Featurettes | | THX Certified -- Includes THX Optimizer | | French Language Track and Subtitles | | Producer's Photo Diary with Jerry Bruckheimer | | "Diary of a Ship" | | "Diary of a Pirate" | | Image Gallery | | Blooper Reel | | "Below Deck:" An Interactive History Of Pirates | | "An Epic At Sea:" The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl | | Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color | | Moonlight Scene Progression | | 19 Deleted and Alternate Scenes | | Multiple Audio Commentaries with Johnny Depp and Gore Verbinski; Jerry Bruckheimer; Keira Knightley and Jack Davenport; Writers Ted Elliott & Terry Rossio and Stuart Beattie and Jay Wolpert |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista (Disney) |
| Release Date: 5/11/2007 |
| Running Time: 143 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2003 | | Catalog ID: 3166303 | | UPC: 00786936224306 | | Number of Discs: 2 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: French | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (2004) | | | Johnny Depp, Nominee, Best Actor | |
Golden Globe (2004) | | | Johnny Depp, Nominee, Best Performance By An Actor In A Motion Picture-Comedy/Musical | |
MTV Award (2004) |  | Johnny Depp, Winner, Best Male Performance | |
British Academy Awards (2004) | | Ve Neill, Martin Samuel, Winner, Best Make Up/Hair | |
Oscar (2004) | | | Christopher Boyes, et. al., Nominee, Best Sound Mixing | | | Christopher Boyes, George Watters, II, Nominee, Best Sound Editing | | | John Knoll, et. al., Nominee, Best Visual Effects | | | Johnny Depp, Nominee, Best Actor in a Leading Role | |
Screen Actors Guild (2004) | | Johnny Depp, Winner, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | |
People's Choice (2004) | | Pirates of The Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl, Winner, Favorite Motion Picture | |
Oscar (2004) | | | Ve Neill, Martin Samuel, Nominee, Best Makeup |
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| | Professional Reviews | Entertainment Weekly
"...It's ornate and breathless..." 07/18/2003 p.53-4New York Times
"...An often frenetic, colorful and enchanting comic adventure....The dazzling, high-flying silliness is quite an achievement..." 07/09/2003 p.E5 USA Today
"...A big-budget popcorn movie that delivers what moviegoers hunger for: humor, action, thrills and charismatic characters..." 07/09/2003 p.4D Chicago Sun-Times
"...[Depp's] performance is original in every atom..." 07/09/2003 p.55 Variety
"...[With] disarming humor, engaging acting and colorful action bursts..." 07/14/2003 p.22-32 Rolling Stone
"...Depp swans through this swashbuckler with a scene-stealing gusto unseen since Marlon Brando in MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY..." 08/07/2003 p.78 Box Office
"...Depp casts a spell every bit as powerful as any demonic bullion..." 09/01/2003 p.124 Sight and Sound
"..The most satisfying of this summer's blockbusters....Lively, humorous and well-cast..." 09/01/2003 p.59-60 Us Weekly
"...The swashbuckling smash stars a hysterical Johnny Depp..." 12/15/2003 p.84 Total Film
"[Depp's] dippy delivery gives Gore Verbinski's pirate swashbuckler i |
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