Surprise,Surprise

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 2003)

i had heard that this movie sucked from some friends, but they were wrong. the story line was good and the special effects were great. i really thought the casting of this film was really good also. Depp plays the role of a pirate exceptionally well and the casting of Orlando Bloom (the elf in Lord of the Rings) as a sword swinging, butt kicking, lover boy was also a stroke of genius. i also enjoyed the character of Elizabeth Swann in the film. she is a crafty and cunning women that will take charge and fight against those who would harm others ( i'm so tired of the weak and timid role that some movies give to girls). all in all i gave this film an 8 for no other reason then the cool effects they did with the pirates on the black pearl.