Wonderous, if a bit long

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 2007)

The third installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean" picks up a short while after the second one, and yet manages not to confuse newcomers at all. The cast performs beautifully, rounding out their characters with new twists and quirks, all of which only add to the believability. Setting and story become ever more engrossing, ensuring that only the most uninterested can walk out without worrying about what they are missing. Jack Davenport and Bill Nighy steal the show, despite Johnny's charisma as Captain Jack, and Tom Hollander's talented portrayal of Lord Beckett, the baddie you love to hate. Plot twists will keep fans glued to their seats, and newcomers wondering what will happen next, and the set design will knock your socks off. Go see this movie before it leaves theaters. There is just no substitute for seeing the final battle on the big screen.