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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Soundtrack

(2007, Soundtrack, by Hans Zimmer, Label: Walt Disney Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6.

  • Is it any good?

    5.0

  • Common Sense says

    Not many lyrics, but a whole lotta fun for kids.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 6 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Only one song contains lyrics and even though they talk about death they are family-safe ("Some men have died/and some are alive").

  • Consumerism:

    CD packaging is, of course, basically an ad for the movie.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Soundtrack

Parents need to know that there are practically no lyrics on this soundtrack. While there's some violence in the movie, these sweeping, majestic orchestral arrangements are family-safe and set the mood for swashbuckling pirate play. Very young kids might be a little scared by the somewhat eerie choral vocals in "At Wit's End."

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    bibliophile
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!!!

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK OF THE MOVIES! IT DOESN'T GET BETTER! BEAUTIFUL.

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  2. Parent Reviewer
    Tsion
    Lives in Nebraska
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Outstanding, Beautiful Music!

    All orchestrational music besides the opening number, which is from the movie's opening scene. It is beautiful music, devoid of any objectionable content. Hans Zimmer is amazing! I can see the scenes from the movie playing out in my head as I listen. Highly recommended.

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  3. Adult Reviewer
    jcsoblonde
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    GREAT!!!

    I love this soundtrack! I just bought it a couple days ago and its all I have been listening to. I haven't seen the movie, but the soundtrack is still awesome, and is a great stand alone! VERY highly recommended!

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    horse_gerbil
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great music for any Pirates fan!

    This is by far the best soundtrack out of the three. I didn't really enjoy the first that much because it seemed like the same general themes played over and over again on every song, just with different instruments. The second had been my favorite because there was so much variety and you never really heard the same theme twice. Or at least you didn't notice it. But the third is amazing! I love how there is actually themes for more than just Jack and Davy Jones. Now there is a love theme for Will and Elizabeth, which is a beautiful tune. On the other two soundtracks, I chose 'favorite songs' which were usually the only ones I'd listen to, but on the third, I love them all. I must say that probably my favorite pieces are At Wit's End, Drink Up Me Hearties, One Day, and I Don't Think Now is the Best Time. The only thing with alchohol is the last song's title, Drink Up Me Hearties. But if you know Pirates well enough, you aren't suprised! :-) Overall, a great piece of work, but I all ready listen to soundtracks of all of my favorite movies. If you listen to rap, or other things, you might not be impressed. I know my sister isn't...

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    ensignsquirt@aim ...
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    the best composer ever

    i am dieing to play his music on my viola!

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