Happy 20th Anniversary to Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl- July 9, 2003
Back in select theaters for a limited time, the first in a series of blockbusters based on the Disneyland ride of the same name. Director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer really launched Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Kierra Knightley's careers with one of Disney's biggest franchises of all time. The red carpet premiere was an epic opening at Disneyland and reignited fans of the ride. It also was the first major film for Zoe Zaldanna, who played Ana Maria, a woman Jack owes a ship to. The first three film in the franchise (and arguably the best) grossed 2.68 billion dollars worldwide.
I can respect the actors who just want to do the serious award-bait stuff. But I have so much more respect for the super-talented Oscar winning/nominated actors who do those movies but then also jump over to a big blockbuster or something weird or campy or silly and just put every ounce of that award-bait talent into that role too.
Amy Adams embodying a cartoon wicked stepmother brought to life.
Geoffrey Rush fully becoming a pirate lord.
Adam Driver pouring his entire soul into that Oil Baron SNL sketch.
Tom Hardy climbing into a lobster tank.