Dreadful

Rating: 5/10 (19 May 2007)

If you like 'Potter' and 'Star Wars' flicks you'll be in your element. Dreadful acting, and a painfully slow, awkward plot highlight what may be one of the worst 'high budget' films in recent memory. The script is abominablethe dialogue is geared for cartoon viewers and contains every stereotype of a pirate known to man. The humor (or any attempt at it) is forced and clumsy at it's best. The film is clearly designed to cash in for the inevitable sequel and milk the crowd for doughas if that needs to be said. It is, sadly to say, a vehicle designed for two purposes: show off special effects (*yawn*); and rake in the money. On that basis, it succeeds only too well. Johnny Depp, casually walks his way through the role of Captain Jack Sparrow--if you look carefully you can see the pain in his eyes (admittedly it is hard to see to the casual observer as the pain is softened by the ridiculous amount of money for the part-- I'll bet you that was real rum in his bottle during the filming). Joe Lunchbucket and family will be happily entertained--because they won't have to think hard, if at all. If you're curious and want to see Johnny Depp in some of his better roles, I would suggest 'Blow' and 'Donnie Brascoe' -- two truly riveting roles. This is the last time I'll go for the 'Pirate' bait--you can have mine next time.