Other highlights not to be missed are - for once - entertaining breakdowns of the special effects, an effects studio where you can turn yourself into a rotting pirate, a script reader for the whole film, and a vast storyboard viewer. This two disc set just keeps delivering pieces of great. Someone had the foresight to film this journey, which turns out to be an absorbing and exciting trip to watch: filled with high points and dangerous low points. Their fun translates into your viewing pleasure, with some tightly edited multiple camera behind-the-scenes footage that shows just how impressive the stunts, swordplay and effects in the film are - even when just shot on video.Ī real sailship, the Lady Washington, was used in the movie, but before shooting could begin she had to be moved right round from California, through the Panama Canal and out into the Caribbean.
Both will blow holes in your walls with tremendously exciting effects, with the DTS version having the edge when it comes to devastating precision delivered power.įrom watching making of documentaries like An Epic At Sea and Fly On The Set, you're left with the distinct impression that the cast and crew had a ball making this movie. This UK release is special in that it comes with both Dolby and DTS 5.1 sound mixes. Then on track three we have the scriptwriters, who while the least amusing of the lot, do cover in detail the structure and many of the film's ideas. For the teenage boy in us all, there's a giggly Keira Knightley on track two larking about with the dashing Jack Davenport (for the ladies). Director Gore Verbinski and Johnny Depp are easy to listen to, swapping anecdotes and clearly enjoying recalling what sounds like an amusing shoot. It's hard to find anybody who wasn't blown away by the swashbuckling movie, and the great news is that the two-disc DVD release has captured that same sense of fun throughout.Ī hefty three audio commentaries are on disc one to capture your interest, and there really is something for everyone. This DVD is going to be boarding rival Christmas offerings and scaring the hell out of them because it's so good.