Romance Movies Like Pirates 2005
Amaia Novara
The two series also share a host of superficial storytelling similarities. Both are set in fantasy universes containing mystical creatures, monsters and magic. In both stories, a main character dies and is resurrected. Both feature reluctant heroes, swept up into events far greater than they had imagined. They both twist and turn, attempting to balance character with epic battles. In short, they both follow the standard trappings of most epic motion picture trilogies. All of this is on the surface, however. The two stories are drastically different in terms of setting, tone, style, characterization and delivery.
Of course, in the end the gamble paid off. Not only did they end up with the fourth highest grossing film of the year, but the sequels currently sit at numbers 4 and 9 on the all-time highest-grossing films list. The trilogy was nominated for 11 Academy awards, including one for that interesting choice of a lead actor. The POTC trilogy has been a breath of fresh air for Disney, and had allowed them to stretch their wings both financially and artistically in the years since. And with a new film coming soon, there seem to be no signs of stopping.
Draped over the high seas setting of the films is a layer of fantasy. Throughout the course of the story we encounter cursed Aztec gold, a mysterious chest containing the beating heart of Davy Jones, a crew of part-men part-sea creatures, a heathen goddess trapped in a human body, a monstrous mythical sea monster, and the land of the dead. At times this gives the movies the feel of a cross between a high seas adventure and a monster movie. This is especially so in the first two films. For me, by the end of the third film, the fantasy nature of the story had become entwined with the historical nature of the story, and the melding of the two seemed completely natural.
really, they are all rather lifted from other sources and compliation stories that if you take a high enough perspective, they merge to the same type of story, an unlikely individual having massive world impact
Summary: After smooth-talking con artists Miguel (voiced by Kenneth Branagh) and Tulio (voiced by Kevin Kline) steal a map to the legendary city of gold, they follow a series of misadventures and are welcomed to El Dorado as gods.
Why you'll like it: From "The Curse of the Black Pearl" to "The Road to El Dorado," writing team Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio have an impressive talent for creating rich characters and crafting memorable jokes.
Why you'll like it: Verbinski directed the first three "Pirates of the Caribbean" installments, from "The Curse of the Black Pearl" through "At World's End" (2007), and reunited with Depp to create this oddball animated comedy.
Summary: This adventurous film follows cavalry officer Arthur (Clive Owen) as he goes on a quest to save a Roman family and meets the bow-wielding Guinevere (Knightley), who offers insight into the ongoing war.
Summary: As kingdoms stand on the brink of battle, Trojan prince Paris (Bloom) plunges Troy and Sparta into war when he steals Queen Helen (Diane Kruger) away from her husband, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson).
Why you'll like it: Achilles (Brad Pitt) actually wields a sword more often than Paris in this epic war film, but fans of Bloom's performance as blacksmith-turned-pirate Will Turner will likely enjoy seeing the actor step into another action-packed role.
Why you'll like it: This faithful adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel features a timeless tale of treasure hunting and has had a strong influence on "The Curse of the Black Pearl" and its successors.
The "Pirates of the Caribbean" series is littered with references to "Treasure Island," from Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) naming his monkey after his adversary to Gibbs (Kevin McNally) singing the classic sea song "Dead Man's Chest."
Summary: In the adventure drama "Moonfleet," penniless orphan John Mohune (Jon Whiteley) is sent off to England to live with Jeremy Fox (Stewart Granger), a respectable gentleman who's quickly revealed to be a swaggering buccaneer.
Summary: Inspired by a true story, this thriller follows ship captain Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) and his crewmates as they navigate a deadly hostage situation at the hands of Somali pirates.
Why you'll like it: A dramatic retelling of modern piracy, "Captain Phillips" is a more grounded approach to the fantastical adventures at play in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" films.
Fans of the suspense-filled chase scenes in the Disney series will likely enjoy the critically acclaimed drama, which is rich with tension and features enthralling performances from Hanks and his costar Barkhad Abdi.
Summary: After he turns 21 years old, junior pirate Frederic (Rex Smith) is happy to hang up his hat for the woman he loves until the Pirate King (Kline) informs him that he must remain a servant for life because he was born on a Leap Day.
Summary: Growing up on the "Goon Docks" of 1980s Oregon, Mikey (Sean Astin) and his friends discover a long-lost map in the attic and go on a treasure-hunting expedition with his reluctant brother (Josh Brolin).
Viewers who favor the goofier aspects of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise will likely love seeing the kids outwit criminals and sidestep danger on their way to finding One-Eyed Willy's legendary pirate ship.
Why you'll like it: Directed by Steven Spielberg and composed by John Williams, "Hook" is a fun, swashbuckling adventure film that brings the beloved story of Peter Pan to life through a new lens.
Summary: Set in an alternate future, "Treasure Planet" centers on 15-year-old Jim Hawkins (voiced by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) as he goes on an intergalactic quest for legendary loot and crosses paths with cybertronic captain John Silver (voiced by Brian Murray).
Summary: Realtors Jim (Eddie Murphy) and Sara Evers (Marsha Thomason) bring their children to a prospective rental property and find themselves stranded in an eerie mansion filled with ghosts and ghouls.
Why you'll like it: Beyond the connection of "The Haunted Mansion" and "Pirates of the Caribbean" both having ties to Disney theme-park rides, the films also share bone-chilling scares.
Updated by Saim Cheeda on 12th May 2020: With blockbuster film releases at a standstill due to the mass delays related to COVID-19, fans have had no choice other than revisit older movies. This means there are far more options they would want to choose from, and they tend to cast the net wide.
When Professor Moriarty finally reveals his manipulations from the shadows, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson join forces again to bring him down. However, Moriarty might prove to be far too cunning for them, as the heroes go to great lengths to stop a world war.
The sequel is far more of road film than the original, and Pirates of the Caribbean fans will relate to the constant backdrop changes as the protagonists go from one place to another. Of course, their relentless banter will also serve to entertain most as these two bicker like a married couple, providing comedy to all the action.
It has the same energy that earlier installments did, yet Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade has more entertainment value due to the chemistry between the titular character and his father. The family dynamic makes for wonderful pieces of dialogue, while the action-adventure aspect is far more intelligent this time around.
In Ancient China, the powerful Monkey King is trapped by the power-hungry Jade Warlord. However, the former hides away his fabled staff for the rightful owner to find. Centuries later, a teenager happens to come across this weapon which sends him back to the past on a journey to return the staff to the Monkey King.
With Jackie Chan and Jet Li as the main draw, could anything really go wrong? Filled with incredible action set pieces, The Forbidden Kingdom is pure blockbuster entertainment. Along with that, fans will love the dynamic that forms between the dysfunctional group of protagonists in this magical setting.
Its premise might sound a bit dark, but Van Helsing is filled with enough comedy to make it a light-hearted gothic adventure. The visuals still remain absolutely gorgeous, and the fast-paced style of the story means that the action never stops right from the opening minutes.
A gallant boy is adopted by a king for his bravery, becoming a prince of Persia. As a man, he is framed for the death of his father by his evil uncle and hunted for this crime. Realizing he can use an enchanted dagger to turn back time, the prince goes on a quest to set the timeline right.
Considered as one of the best video game-based movies, Prince of Persia has a fun feel to it right from the start, as the story shifts from one location to another with the prince picking up new friends along the way.
In the Old West, a mismatched duo are tasked by the president to rescue kidnapped scientists by a man who has sinister intentions to use a weapon like none other. Unfortunately, their constant bickering makes things harder than predicted.
After giving up his memories of Neverland and his time as the leader of the Lost Boys, the adult Peter is swooped back into his former life when Captain Hook resurfaces. Faced with finding the inner child in himself again, Peter reunites with his old friends for a final adventure.
Thousands of years in the past, the mercenary Mathayus undergoes a perilous journey to bring down a brutal ruler and avenge the death of his brother. As he completes his mission, he sets in motion the events that lead to him becoming the Scorpion King.
A vigilante dons the identity of Zorro, a moniker passed down to him by the original in order to gain revenge on the evil governor responsible for the death of his father. As he goes through with his plans, he learns the meaning of what makes one a hero.
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