A landmark film for Disney

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2017)

Arguably one of Disney's greatest films to ever be released, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl captures pure adventure, romance, and horror into one tightly knit film. With a love for this film from the first viewing, Curse of the Black Pearl was one of the first films that I grew to love, and continue to love to this day. Curse of the Black Pearl is one of Disney's most ambitious films. Seeming to go darker than they ever had before, this film pushed the boundaries of what Disney could get away with. It's really surprising to see that this is a Disney film, since it does have its moment where it gets frightening, especially for a younger audience. The scenes involving the Pearl's crew showing the effects of the curse really are frighteningly realistic, which could easily scare little kids. The violence also is surprising, since there are many deaths throughout the film. This really started to push the dark side of Disney, but still kept a spirit of adventure. While Curse of the Black Pearl has its dark moments, there are so many moments throughout the film that leave you breathless. The scene that most stands out is where the crew of the Black Pearl go for their walk underwater, it's a completely unforgettable scene in an unforgettable film. With some surprisingly beautiful cinematography, this film not only is highly entertaining, but it really is a stunning film to watch. It's an effort that really ended up paying off in the end to create a beautiful film about pirates, that happens to be a Disney film. Curse of the Black Pearl is a perfect beginning to a franchise. It's the best film of the series by far, as well as the most memorable. This film is one that really started getting me interested in watching film for fun, since it was one that was so much fun to watch. It's amazing to see Disney produce an epic film like this, which they have tried to do with films like John Carter and Prince of Persia, which sadly didn't live up to the expectations, but this film certainly exceeds expectations. Simply put, it's one of Disney's best films to date.