What an Enjoyable Ride!

Rating: 8/10 (26 November 2003)

Ok, I'm not much for the Disney engine but I do have to admit that I really enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean if for no other reason than Johnny Depp's wonderful performance.
The film itself is the usual action fair with aggravating editing and impossibilities galore. The effects were very well done and were the first in a while to really make me think "how'd they do that?".

A film like this, though, doesn't rely on plot or depth or anything like that. It relies on a feeling of adventure and fun. And darn it all, I had fun. I had more of a good time at this film than any film I can recall in recent memory and think that Depp's performance of Jack Sparrow deserves every bit of acclaim it's received and more.
I'm not too keen on a Pirates 2, but if Jack Sparrow is back, I'll be there Maties!!!
***.5 / ****