I was blown away...

Rating: 10/10 (25 May 2007)

Having just seen this, I was expecting much because of the big lead up it held in Pirates 2 and thought it might have the themes that the first two held, a story about piracy but with a certain fluffiness, how wrong I was.
I was shocked and impressed by the beginning and couldn't wait to see how much darker this one was going to be to the first two and it was much darker and the violence much more explicit (but you can still call it a family film).
The acting is wonderful. Johnny Depp was once again at his best as CAPTAIN Jack Sparrow and Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom deserve to be mentioned, their acting skills have come a long way since their break-out rolls. Another honourable mention would have to be Australia's very own Geoffrey Rush, he shined as Captain Barbossa and in my own personal opinion stole the whole movie. Bill Nighy was also wonderful as the heartless Davey Jones.
The story is very strong and you can easily follow what was happening in the movie. The script is very quick witted and original and the mind blowing special effects just add to the brilliance of the film.
I was very happy with the ending and I was glad that the ending for Jack Sparrow, left a possible opening for a fourth film.
I say all in all Pirates 3 is the best yet in the trilogy.