An Action Packed Piratey Adventure...

Rating: 9/10 (29 May 2007)

From the dark ominous opening showing the unmerciful stance that Lord Cutler Beckett and company have taken against pirates to the final almost happily ever after /come full circle ending POTC 3:AWE is jam packed with action, stunning visuals, humor, romance and just about everything one could want in a summer blockbuster.
True there are some plot holes and disappointments especially the fact that despite the build up we do not find out what "mark" Jack left upon Beckett. We are also left hanging with an only partially explained and somewhat hard to swallow plot concerning Davy Jones and Tia Dalma. (who is actually the sea goddess Calypso bound in human form) A glimpse of Captain Jack's stint in the locker is surreal, unusual and for some(but not me) a bit too weird.
But for every disappointment/ flaw there is something wonderful. There is a breathtaking sequence where the Pearl is upside down in the ocean and then flips back , right side up as the sun rises,and the final battle scenes are also visuals wonders.
Geoffery Rush as Captain Barbossa and Johnny Depp as the incomparable Captain Jack Sparrow are both nothing short of phenomenal turning in hilarious/gripping performances.
I have seen the movie twice and will be seeing it a couple more times because I really enjoyed it. I take it for what it is a fun thrilling somewhat cheesy Disney pirate adventure.
I say Drink up ye hearties Yo- ho!! to this one!