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Rating: 10/10 (15 July 2003)

About: Well, I wont tell you much about what this movie is about, because I walked in not knowing much, and I loved discovering things a long the way as I watched. Here's what I WILL tell you: The Black Pearl is a ship of cursed pirates that are after the one thing that can free them from there curse, and Will Turner (Bloom) who needs the help of Captain Jack Sparrow (Depp) to stop them.
What I liked: What DIDN'T I like about this movie? It was great, swashbuckling entertainment! And despite the fact that it's a Disney movie, it really isn't something I'd take my 6 year old little brother to go see. What it does have from Disney is the typical pair of characters as comic relief in the form of two arguing British soldiers, and two bumbling pirates. It also is very funny, with jokes that never are never "hit and sinkers." I love Johnny Depp's character, Captain Jack Sparrow. Johnny once again proves that he is one of the finest actors of today, and while he is drop dead gorgeous, he loves to play against his looks, which is one of the great things about him. His character is one of the highlights of the movie, a roguish, quirky, crazy? maybe, but oh so clever pirate. I also liked Elizabeth Swann (who is that actress) who, thank God, is like a normal girl. They didn't give her amazing sword fighting abilities, or try to make her into a "butt kickin' cleavage showin' vixen" that we often see on movies today. While she does do her share of pirate bum kickin' and don't worry Jeff and Vince, she's a very pretty girl, despite the lack of cleavage. C'mon, this is Disney folks. The pirates are menacing in both their day form as ragged wild men, and in their night form as skeletons. Also, the monkey scared the beejeezus out of me.
What I Didn't Like: Please do read above, where I said "What DIDN'T I like?".
Bottom Line: For a great blend of action, adventure, and comedy, go out and see Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl soon!