The most well rounded and solid movie of the summer

Rating: 10/10 (13 July 2003)

I had originally had low expectations about this movie, as many who see it might also have had before going to see it. However I had heard that Johnny Depp's character was pretty good, and I hadn't seen a Pirate movie since Hook (which doesn't much count).
Johnny Depp's character being "pretty good" is a huge understatement. I loved his character in every way, including his dialogue, costume, habits, and accent!
The rest of the movie was pretty good as well, Orlando Bloom plays as good of a character as he does in the Lord of the Rings. All of the other characters opposite Depp are satisfying and come together to produce a solid adventure with some descent moments of comic relief.
I'm glad the movie didn't have to resort to excessive gore or sex (although some sex would've been nice, maybe a boob shot?) to make a wonderful adventure.
Anyways, this movie satisfies in every aspect and fullfills the high seas pirate adventure we've been missing for quite some time now.
Go see it. If you don't like it I'll give you all of my Star Wars cards. Except Boba Fett. No matter how sure I am, I never bet the Fett man.