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With the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow (memorably portrayed by Johnny Depp) earning legions of fans right across the globe, the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy has proven to be one of the most popular series of films in recent times. Fortunately, there’s good reason too.
The trilogy starts off with the best of the three films. The Curse Of The Black Pearl is a superb piece of blockbuster movie making, delivering lots of laughs, some fabulous set pieces and a core of good, old-fashioned swashbuckling action. With a terrific supporting cast, led by the likes of Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley, its running time simply zips by in a flash, and there’s plenty of incentive to hit the play button again once the credits roll.
The second movie in the series, Dead Man’s Chest was more commercially successful, but it’s not quite as strong a film. Nonetheless, there’s still plenty to enjoy, including Bill Nighy’s stunning Davy Jones (the special effects there are something to behold). And it earns extra bonus points for a terrific final twist in the end reel.
And then we arrive at the closing part of the trilogy, At World’s End. This is arguably the most bloated, with a nigh-on three hour running time, but it does pack a lot in. Multiple Johnny Depps for starters, along with some terrific action too.
While the three parts of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy may thus be a little uneven, its nonetheless a collection of films with plenty to recommend. The first part sails away with the top honours, but there’s little doubt that all three are set to entertain audiences for many years to come. --Jon Foster
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Box set containing all three of the blockbusting and swashbuckling Pirates of the Caribbean series - The Curse of the Black Pearl, Dead Man's Chest and At World's End.
The Curse of the Black Pearl was where the Pirates of the Caribbean phenomenon began. Loosely inspired by the a Disney theme-park ride, it is a swashbuckling high-seas tale starring Johnny Depp as camp Captain Jack Sparrow an eccentric rogue who 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. A welcome throwback to Hollywood offerings of yesteryear, filled with rope-swinging heroes, crusty villains, treasure hoards, swift swordplay, and even wittier wordplay, The Curse of the Black Pearlis a nearly flawless family film.
Depp returns to reprise his role in sequel Dead Man's Chest. Reunited with Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), Captain Sparrow must face his greatest adversary yet – the nautically naughty Davey Jones (Bill Nighy). Dead Man's Chest is every bit as exciting as its predecessor and sets the scene for part three in the trilogy, At World's End. This final part of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy was filmed back to back with Dead Man's Chest and again sees Depp, Knightley and Bloom team up for some swashbuckling action.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Due to so many varied reviews on Amazon about the individual DVD's in the series,I will limit my comments just to say that this box set represents superb family entertainment whatever your age and is possibly one of the best value box sets around.
As family viewing goes,it will keep the kids quiet for hours but the individual films are lengthy so spread your viewing over a couple of weekends to prevent over doing it.The movies themselves are great fun and with so many gruesome characters, make sure the more nervous ones in your family who are old enough to watch have someone to snuggle up to,just in case. In fact,in some of the scenes,I could have done with snuggling up to someone myself!
This is great entertainment and if you have not seen the movies at the cinema yourself,you are in for a treat.
Happy viewing!
As family viewing goes,it will keep the kids quiet for hours but the individual films are lengthy so spread your viewing over a couple of weekends to prevent over doing it.The movies themselves are great fun and with so many gruesome characters, make sure the more nervous ones in your family who are old enough to watch have someone to snuggle up to,just in case. In fact,in some of the scenes,I could have done with snuggling up to someone myself!
This is great entertainment and if you have not seen the movies at the cinema yourself,you are in for a treat.
Happy viewing!
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved the Pirates of the Caribbean Trilogy. It had everything, Horror, Comedy, Action and Romance. And the characters were simply brilliant.
The Curse of the Black Pearl
The film is set in and around the Caribbean were a notorious pirate turns up in a small British Port. Soon after the Black Pearl turns up and steals the Governer's Daughter (Keira Knightley). So Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnney Depp) and Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) chase after them.
Dead Man's Chest
This film sees the entrance of Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) and the Flying Dutchman. So as Jack tries to stay one step ahead of the Kraken and the East India Trading Company searching for the Heart of Davy Jones, we see our characters, cross each other, fight each other and keep Jack from Heading to Davy Jones Locker.
At World's End
Elizabeth and Will ask for the help of Tia Dalme and Captain Barbossa to rescue Jack from Davy Jones Locker. Then being able to unite the Brethren Court and make one last stand against the East India Trading Company and Davy Jones. And Sao Feng (Chow-Yung-Fat) along with the other Pirate Lords must stop there arguing long enough to help.
I didnt go out and see the first one straight away but i see it on the telly and loved it. I wondred what making a Disney Ride into a film would be like but I think it turned out fantastic. 10/10!
The Curse of the Black Pearl
The film is set in and around the Caribbean were a notorious pirate turns up in a small British Port. Soon after the Black Pearl turns up and steals the Governer's Daughter (Keira Knightley). So Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnney Depp) and Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) chase after them.
Dead Man's Chest
This film sees the entrance of Davy Jones (Bill Nighy) and the Flying Dutchman. So as Jack tries to stay one step ahead of the Kraken and the East India Trading Company searching for the Heart of Davy Jones, we see our characters, cross each other, fight each other and keep Jack from Heading to Davy Jones Locker.
At World's End
Elizabeth and Will ask for the help of Tia Dalme and Captain Barbossa to rescue Jack from Davy Jones Locker. Then being able to unite the Brethren Court and make one last stand against the East India Trading Company and Davy Jones. And Sao Feng (Chow-Yung-Fat) along with the other Pirate Lords must stop there arguing long enough to help.
I didnt go out and see the first one straight away but i see it on the telly and loved it. I wondred what making a Disney Ride into a film would be like but I think it turned out fantastic. 10/10!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I won't get pulled into the debate on how good these films are its all down to personal taste and im sure most folks have read reviews even if they haven't seen the films.
Blu Ray Quality is stunning all the way through this trilogy the action sequences appear more realistic no matter how bizzare or strange the sequence is. Blu Ray seems to have a great ability to smooth out the CGI scenes in these films and makes them feel so real. The amount of extras on the discs runs into many hours worth of material.
Love the films, the price is good and the blu rays are amazing,
Blu Ray Quality is stunning all the way through this trilogy the action sequences appear more realistic no matter how bizzare or strange the sequence is. Blu Ray seems to have a great ability to smooth out the CGI scenes in these films and makes them feel so real. The amount of extras on the discs runs into many hours worth of material.
Love the films, the price is good and the blu rays are amazing,
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pirates
absolutely fantastic entertainment.Didn't want to take my eyes off it for one second.So much going on around main characters and in the background. Read more
Published 7 months ago by andy t
Bargain bundle
All the original films at a bargain price.
The individual films are seperately boxed as per the full versions.
A Bargain if you are a fan or to keep the kids happy!
The individual films are seperately boxed as per the full versions.
A Bargain if you are a fan or to keep the kids happy!
Published 8 months ago by Geoff
Great entertainment
First two discs are great family entertainment, but the 3rd is a little dissapointing to say the least and they have lost their way a bit. The fourth is a disaster!!
Published 8 months ago by Kevin M. Walters
Omnibus value: good clean fun with a twist
3 roled into 1 box, nice value for the hollywood block busters with a twist each time, not to mention all star-casts and a riot of action packed comic twist and horror edge, You'll... Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. Richards
Prices Ahoy!
Not really a review but why does Amazon have the trilogy on blu-ray for either thirty or forty-five pounds? Whats the difference in these sets? Anyone know? Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sam Twerp
Classic fun
What can I say?
Classic family fun films. Action packed and funny. It is great to have a set of all three films.
Great value and great fun.
Classic family fun films. Action packed and funny. It is great to have a set of all three films.
Great value and great fun.
Published 9 months ago by mariecrabtree
Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy (DVD)
Well what can one say about the three films apart from they are fantastic.......all of them. Funny and light hearted, just what you need after a hard day and want to relax. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Honeybee
Pirates of the caribbean trilogy
If you have seen one then you must see the rest,Jack sparrow at his best and why are pirates called pirates ???????? because they just Aarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Published 10 months ago by fish
beatles dave
This DVD box's set is very good value for the money having all three films together also having the special features included as some box's set have them removed the only draw... Read more
Published 10 months ago by dave e
Very Basic package - Get this just for the movies, not extras
This is a 3-disc set with just the movies and very very minimal extras. Works for me since I don't really care for extras. Read more
Published 10 months ago by L. Yow
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