Extremely fun

Rating: 9/10 (15 August 2003)

When I went to watch Pirates of the Caribbean I really wasn't expecting much. I had heard about its success in the US, but the movie didnt really appeal to me, I was never "into" pirates when i was young, and I don't tend to like films set about 200 years ago, I usually find them slow and boring. However, was I pleasantly surprised. From the moment the movie started, till the moment it ended, I truly enjoyed myself. Not a single moment of this film was boring, and although the film is slightly long you barely notice it. In fact, I have seen this movie several times, and i still didn't find it even slightly tedious. Its got all the qualities of a top movie: fast pace, excellent script, excellent actors, excellent set, excellent action and excellent special effects. The acting was superb. Needless to say, Johnny Depp stole the show with his hilarious rendition of Jack Sparrow, however I think all the actors and actresses were great, and I mean ALL of them, Bloom, Knightly, Rush, and even the smaller parts were perfectly played. There was not a single poorly acted part in the whole film, contrary to pretty much every other summer film that has come out this year. Therefore, I would give this movie a 9 out of 10. The reason why it doesnt get a 10 is because, Pirates Of The Caribbean is not a deep, meaningful story set out to send a serious message to the audience, etc. all that stuff. Its just a really, really, really fun movie that doesn't take itself too seriously. Its out there to entertain the audience, and it does a flawless job in doing so. Films seriously don't get as enjoyable as this.