Entertaining and Worth the Wait!

Rating: 9/10 (9 July 2006)

Those who really enjoy movies will definitely not be disappointed.
No dull moments for those of us who can withstand following a story line for more than 30 minutes (i.e., this is not a 30-60 minute sitcom and nor should it be intended to be so). As in the "The Curse of the Black Pearl," Jack Sparrow makes a water-logged entrance. From that moment on, you're hooked. Johnny Depp's and other cast members' performances are very much entertaining.
In a era where many movies are derivative, the film has several refreshing creative scenes and action sequences. The movie is enjoyable and takes the time to tell the story, which includes several subplots and twists and turns. What is great about the movie's script is that is not all "about Jack." The movie is "big enough" to encompass and develop story lines for other characters -- and that in itself is refreshing.
If you are a true movie fan, this movie is highly recommended. In the end, "Pirates of the Caribbean" may be among the best palatable pirate genre films in Hollywood's making.