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Now looking back, Keira Knightley has been in a lot of films throughout her career. One of the first films that she starred in however, was Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. On the set of the film, her mother was always present, because Knightley was only 17-years old at the time.
Most actors and actresses are thrilled when they're cast for a role, especially one within the Disney family. Keira Knightley was nervous though, so nervous that she packed light because she thought she would be fired during the first week of filming for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. Instead, she went on to become an iconic figure in the series.
Even celebrities go through hard times, and Johnny Depp was going through a really difficult time during Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. He was going through a tough divorce, financial problems, and he was accused of assaulting his partner. He started showing up late to filming, so an assistant was hired to look out for when he would turn his lights on in the morning.
Disney really knocked it out of the park with the Pirates franchise.
The Curse of the Black Pearl turns 18 years old in 2021 - how well do you remember it?
It's been 18 years since the very first Pirates of the Caribbean movie premiered in 2003 and since then, the franchise has gone on spawn several sequels. There's even talk of a whole new female-led reboot on the horizon too. But enough about that for a sec.
If you didn't go through a Pirates of the Caribbean phase as a kid, then you were simply not! doing! it! right!
We want to know how well you remember The Curse of the Black Pearl. Can you still quote the film word for word? Still in love with Orlando Bloom's Will Turner? Let's find out with this quiz.
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Where Be The Treasurer? (Postcard) here
The Pirates of the Caribbean movie series holds a special place in many of our hearts. From swashbuckling pirates to hidden treasure to a captivating historical setting, there is something in the film series for everyone to appreciate. In fact, the ride incorporated several movie characters into its design after the first film came out in 2003, and the design of the ride continues to evolve today.
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I can't say yet where I'd rank it in the series, but it's a much better film than the last installment and has many improvements over the first two sequels in the original trilogy. If I have one complaint, it is that I miss Gore Verbinski's over-the-top action sequences. Don't get me wrong, the action from newcomers Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg is solid, but it's different than the original trilogy. This one has a fun, elaborate opening set piece, but it never quite manages to top it. [links]
What makes this new Pirates movie good is that they went back to the roots of the series and concentrate on the characters we love and their legacies. The main villain's story is intimately tied to Captain Jack Sparrow's past and the central MacGuffin that everyone is chasing has very personal stakes for the characters involved. The result is a more heartfelt adventure that you actually care about. here
Like many of you, I was a huge fan of the first Pirates of the Caribbean film. Johnny Depp was brilliant and Gore Verbinski's swashbuckling tale was both a good homage to the classic Disneyland ride while also being just a kick-ass film. While the first two sequels are held in low esteem by most filmgoers, I think they are better than many people remember. Sure, they have convoluted plots, but the action set pieces are fun, and I still enjoy the characters and world-building. However, the fourth Pirates movie, which was more of a spin-off focusing on Captain Jack Sparrow rather than a proper continuation, was not good by anyone's estimation. With that out of the way, here's my spoiler free reaction to the fifth movie. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a pleasant surprise. Even though none of us were asking for another Pirates movie, I think most fans of the franchise will be happy we got this one.
Dead Men Tell No Tales doesn't worry about building a trilogy of films (there is no cliffhanger) and takes the time to tell its own story on its own terms. The story is easy to follow (which is saying something for this series), the action isn't confusing, and the situations are often fun and funny. You can't say any of that about the previous sequel. Series newcomer Kaya Scodelario is a stand-out, and Javier Bardem does a fine job as the film's villain. more