The opening scene where Jack is on the mast and casually steps off is absolutely awesome … it sets the tone of the movie immediately and tells us so much about Jack Sparrow without saying a word.
This movie is cinematic genius, in my opinion. The supernatural element was as brilliant as it was unexpected. It was a very original take on a pirate story and gave it a delicious element of creepiness and unpredictability. I can't imagine anyone else but Johnny Depp in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow. His portrayal of the now iconic character was inspired genius!
This film will always bring a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. My Grandma want to go see it and fell in love with Johnny Depp! She even had his Jack Sparrow poster in her living room. She passed away late April in 2008, and I would give anything to share One more day with her. I was never the favorite grandchildren, but she was always my favorite Grandparent. I miss you Grandma, I hope wherever you are is as beautiful as your Bermuda you grew up in!
The movie that made pirates cool again. The last few Pirates films have to be the worst...but you have heard of them. Always a fun movie series to watch .
This was a delightful movie to watch in the summer of sequels in 2003. The sets, the sword fights, Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa, and of course Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow. Surprised that Michael Eisner was unsure about the film
As a Dungeons & Dragons player, when this movie came out it immediately resonated with me. I remember describing it to a friend as: "That movie was a great day of D&D."
That first transformation scene with Capt. Barbossa still gives me chills! "Best start believing in ghost stories, missy... YOU'RE IN ONE!" Also, Hans Zimmer's music is beyond EPIC!
The Interceptor was actually the tall ship The Lady Washington, built in Aberdeen WA in 1989. It's even stated in the credits at the end. It was built and still sails for the Gray Harbor Historical Seaport group.
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