YO HO The Directors Compass Was Off

Rating: 4/10 (15 July 2006)

The interaction between characters is what separates average movies from blockbuster movies that will be recognized through out movie history. Sometimes the simplest of plots develop the greatest opportunities for the actors to develop the characters and the greatest chance for the audience to develop a caring relationship for the characters on the screen. Examples: Rocky, Million Dollar Baby, Gladiator, and even Anger Management....you can relate to the characters.
The story meanders from fast paced action to anchor dragging segments that add little to the story.
The actors should be recognized for their outstanding performances that if they had not contributed we would have seen "Heaven's Gate" of the high seas.
This was not the magical summer popcorn eating joy ride that was Pirtaes 1. For me this was; lets take a movie give it literary legitimacy and build a long-term franchise for Disney. This is not Star Wars that built characters and plot lines that transcend generations.
I went to the theater 4 times to see Pirates 1 I loved the action combined with witty dialog and fresh characters.
CPT. Jack should have been the heart of the story line not Davy Jones' heart.
I hope anyone else seeing this movie does enjoy the experience and this review was not too negative.