The thought of live-action Disney motion pictures has grow to be one thing of a tainted phrase. However, years earlier than the Home of Mouse turned its most beloved animated classics into live-action money cows with very combined outcomes, Disney produced one in all its greatest live-action motion pictures, which spawned a multi-billion greenback franchise, and launched followers to essentially the most well-known pirate in cinema historical past. 22 years after it was launched (which makes us really feel actually outdated), mentioned movie is catching a second wind in its sails on Disney+. Directed by Gore Verbinski, the film featured a stacked solid, which included Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg, Mackenzie Criminal, Jack Davenport, and, in fact, Johnny Depp.
The movie in query, in case you hadn’t guessed already, is Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The primary entry in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, famously based mostly on a theme-park experience, has lately grow to be a significant hit on Disney+. The movie is presently the tenth hottest film on the streaming platform. The movie’s protagonist ought to want little introduction, as Johnny Depp performs one of many worst pirates the British Navy has ever seen: Captain Jack Sparrow. The Curse of the Black Pearl launched audiences to Jack, together with Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner, as they set sail to recuperate the Black Pearl and finish the curse afflicting the ship’s crew. The official synopsis reads:
“Capt. Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal within the Caribbean with no ship or crew. His timing is inopportune, nevertheless, as a result of later that night the city is besieged by a pirate ship. The pirates kidnap the governor’s daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), who’s in possession of a invaluable coin that’s linked to a curse that has remodeled the pirates into the undead. A gallant blacksmith (Orlando Bloom) in love with Elizabeth allies with Sparrow in pursuit of the pirates.”
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was a significant hit when it was launched in 2003. Regardless of low expectations from Disney executives, the movie grossed over $650 million worldwide. Extra importantly, it went on to spawn probably the most profitable film franchises of all time. The movie additionally secured nice critiques from critics and audiences, holding a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a stronger 86% viewers rating. If that wasn’t sufficient, The Curse of the Black Pearl was even nominated for 5 Academy Awards.
Will Johnny Depp Return for the Subsequent ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Sequel?
A brand new installment within the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has been looming over the horizon for some years now. 2017’s Lifeless Males Inform No Tales may not have been a vital hit, nevertheless it nonetheless earned virtually $800 million.
Nevertheless, the current controversy surrounding Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, in addition to different growth issues relating to the following sequel, have hampered its progress. On the time of writing, Johnny Depp is predicted to return to the franchise for the sixth movie, as was confirmed by collection producer, Jerry Bruckheimer.