Summer Movie Makes a Splash

Rating: 9/10 (12 July 2003)

Okay, so we've been bogged down with a summer of movies that each claim to be "the end all, be all blockbuster" or the "best sequel ever". However, I think this is easilt the best overall production of the summer. There is not a flaw in it from the writing, to the effects, costumes, or even acting; this is my movie of the year so far! Although running as a close second is Finding Nemo. But this is reality, in a very entertaining way. I spent 2.5 hours in a time warp that felt like 90 minutes. Depp earned his cut with an excellent performance and a great supporting cast, outfitted to the hilt. The story was strong for a summer flick (there were no Aliens losing a planet to humans with Apple computers), and it felt like Disney's flume ride through and through. I rushed to see Matrix, Hulk, Terminator, and sadly enough went to Legally Blonde 2 and Charlies Angels, but nothing has compared to this. All in all, excellent.