Finally got a chance to watch Curse of the Black Pearl.
Impressions:
1) Video - Holy shit. I found one single scene (dark) that appeared a bit grainy to me. Other than that, yeah ... this is reference quality. No bones about it ... it's simply one of the most impressive video experiences I've witnessed at home
2) Sound - This is definitely a 'hot' soundtrack ... it is really in your face at times. That's okay though, it certainly stands up. Very good definition for not only the music, but the sound effects. While the effects aren't necessarily really showy as far as surround usage, they are VERY well done ... very natural.
For example, when the Black Pearl is attempting to attack the stolen ship by Sparrow and Crew ... there is a scene where the guy with the fake eye and his buddy load two cannon balls that are chained together into a cannon. When they shoot it ... it bolo whips around the mast of the ship. What is amazing is that the sharp crackle of splintering wood actually sounds like it is coming from above you ... as though you are actually on-board, standing below the falling mast. It is a sense of directionality I have never heard done as well as this before.
3) Movie - Well ... everyone has seen this before, so no point in commenting on the movie itself. I do have to say one thing. Dear god, I now remember why I fell in love with Kiera Knightly when seeing this money way back when. She is simply stunning in this movie. **** you haters ... she looks like an angel ... and the amazing transfer makes her constant nippling early in the movie quite the enjoyable sight :lol
