what a disappointment

Rating: 4/10 (11 July 2006)

This movie reminded me of King Kong and of Lord of the Rings. My son and I started telling each other which scenes we were reminded of in these movies - from the aerial view of the island (King Kong) to the style of sword fighting (Eowyn in the final battle) to everyone running from the 'natives' who wanted to eat Depp (King Kong)- it was so derivative.... And pointless. The scene on the island with the cannibals went on much too long and added little.
There was not enough Depp, not enough humor, not enough story. Who wants to see tentacles moving this way and that? Whoopee. CGI should be to enhance a movie, not be the point of the movie.
What a let down. Once Upon a Time In Mexico.... now that's a good sequel!