A Swashbuckeling Good Time

Rating: 7/10 (16 July 2006)

The first Pirates was a solid film. Gore Verbinski, who directed this and the original (as well as the next in the series) does the pirates well with stunning visual effects and well put together story-telling. In this installment the audience catches up with Captain Jack Sparrow as he becomes forced to pay back a debt he owes to Davy Jones.
With the introduction of the legendary Davy Jones, the audience is thrilled by the cutting edge costume design, make up and visual effects that dazzle the mind. Don't think that visual effects are all that drive the film, the story is both solid and laugh-out-loud funny. As Captain Jack's adventure unfolds the movie proves that it can please on all levels from comedy to drama. Captain Jack as well as Will Turner, reprised by Orlando Bloom, are thoroughly delicious characters that the audience come to care about and delight with each plot twist.
Johnny Depp brings Captain jack Sparrow to life with an acting job worthy of his many memorable past roles. Depp has proved again and again that he can bring any character to life and stun audiences with his in-depth performances. With cast accomplices of Orlando Bloom and also the return of the gorgeous Keira Knightley who plays Elizabeth Swann, the cast is strong and even the secondary characters are memorable in this terrific Pirate romp.
In a summer of what should have been hefty competition with the likes of "Superman," this pirates movie has hijacked this summer's box office. With an opening weekend over $100 million, the film is on track to be this year's biggest summer blockbuster.
"Pirates" is going to be with us a long time. An "A" movie this fun film will leave movie-goers thirsty for the next installment. Yes, there will be another Jack Sparrow adventure. Depp is already filming the sequel to "Dead Man's Chest," currently titled "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" due out for the summer of 2007. We can't wait!!