*Yawn* Pirates Sails Through Sleepy Waters

Rating: 1/10 (17 July 2006)

There's really not much to say about this movie strictly because of the fact that there's not much going on in this movie. The audience gets a simple plot that lasts definitely over a couple of hours, bogged down heavily with rather lengthy action sequences. People sword fight. People sail on ships. If that entertains you, then you'll like this movie.
If you want something to sink your teeth in, something with a little "depth" (pardon my pun with this being a pirate movie and all), take your business elsewhere. This is just a cheap, petty thrill to help roll in the bucks that will subdue the moviegoers with less complex needs.
Unfortunately, if you're an avid moviegoer, this movie may bore you. I know it did for me. The jokes really weren't that funny, nor was the action a spectacle. Although, I must admit, the makeup and atmosphere was probably the best element this movie has going for it. I give kudos to whoever took care of that.
Other than that, this is a sleeper. I didn't care too much for the ending either, but I won't mention more about it. You'll see what I mean if you see for yourselves, which, with the way this movie is really cruising at the box office, I'm sure you probably will.
Johnny Depp still has an interesting character though. So if there's any redeeming factor about this poorly scrambled together shindig, it's the makeup, atmosphere, and Mr. Depp. The rest was just assembled out of bits and pieces left in the Hollywood dumpster. It's a pity that there wasn't enough to give personalities to Will and Elizabeth.