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Keira Knightley has been in the film industry for a long time, but her role in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise opposite Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom propelled her to success and worldwide acclaim. However, the actress has not been happy about the experience but would rather not work on any franchise again due to the films.
While it is true that thePirates of the Caribbeanfilms have been Knightley’s highest-grossing films, they aren’t in the top 5 best movies of her career according to critical ratings.
Keira Knightley Gets Candid AboutPirates of the CaribbeanFranchise
Keira Knightleyhas often spoken about her experience in thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise, revealing that despite the fun time it was an incredibly arduous experience for her. Aged 17 when she starred in the first film, the actress had to face intense public scrutiny for reasons.
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And in a new interview withThe Times, the actress got candid about the franchise and stated,
It’s a funny thing when you have something that was making and breaking you at the same time. I was seen as sh*t because of them, and yet because they did so well I was given the opportunity to do the films that I ended up getting Oscar nominations for. They were the most successful films I’ll ever be a part of and they were the reason that I was taken down publicly. So they’re a very confused place in my head.
Andwhen it came to starring in franchises again, Knightley remarked,
The hours are insane. It’s years of your life, you have no control over where you’re filming, how long you’re filming, what you’re filming.
Following her time in the franchise, the actress even had to take a mental health break and was criticized by the public for her lean appearance and allegedly having an eating disorder. So, while starring in thePirates of the Caribbeanfilms helped her gain the spotlight in the film industry, and win some of her best-rated roles in movies likeAtonementandPride and Prejudicethe actress doesn’t look back at those days fondly.
Pirates of the CaribbeanFilms Aren’t Even in Keira Knightley’s Top 5 Movies
Keira Knightley starred in threePirates of the Caribbeanfilms and had a brief non-speaking cameo in the last fifth movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Regarding box office numbers, these films have turned out to be her biggest of all time (via The Numbers). Yet, regarding critical ratings, these fantasy adventure films are not even in the top 5 of her career (viaRotten Tomatoes).
5Bend It Like Beckham
Bend It Like Beckham, with a brilliant score of 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, was the film that first gave Keira Knightley her much-needed breakthrough. Starring in a supporting role as Jules, lead Parminder Nagra’s Jess’s friend, the film was crucial for the English actress’ career and helped her secure thePirates of the Caribbeanfranchise.
3Misbehaviour
Having a score of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes,Misbehaviourcontains an ensemble cast and follows the Women’s Liberation Movement. Having received largely positive reviews from the critics, it ultimately ends up being an enjoyable watch despite its social-commentary nature. While the cast was praised for their portrayals, Knightley particularly received good praise for her acting.
4Pride and Prejudice
you may’t talk about Keira Knightley and not mention theabsolute gem of a film thatPride and Prejudicewas. Starring the fan-favorite Mr. Darcy, Matthew Macfadyen, the film has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 87%. A brilliant adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, it is perhaps the actress’ signature role that earned her first Oscar nomination. Even today it remains one of her most quoted roles, and a film that enjoys enduring popularity in the actress’ vast filmography.
Also having a rating of 87% on Rotten Tomatoes,Coletteis a biographical drama film based on the life of French novelist Colette. Starring Keira Knightley as the lead, it features the struggle of the novelist to achieve acclaim and recognition after having been forced to ‘ghostwrite’ for her husband, played byDominic West. A roller coaster ride in many ways, the film earned considerable praise for Knightley.
1The Imitation Game
Having a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%,The Imitation Gamestars Keira Knightley oppositeBenedict Cumberbatch. Based on the 1983 biographyAlan Turing: The Enigmaby Andrew Hodges, the film centers around the life of Cumberbatch’s character, Turing, and his efforts to decrypt German Intelligence messages during WWII. Knightley co-starred as his wife and fellow cryptanalyst, Joan Clarke. The film earned them both positive reviews and Oscar nominations in the Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress categories.
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