Spectacular Summer Fun!!!

Rating: 9/10 (10 July 2003)

I came out of this movie last night with a big smile on my face. I hadn't had that good of a time at the movies in a long time. This is an all-round fun time at the theater, one that you will regret if you miss it. The acting is superb on all parts, from the barely noticed crew that Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) hires to the big wigs themsevles, this is a winner. Johnny Depp is absolutely deft at Captain Jack Sparrow, Geoffrey Rush oozes evil as Captain Barbossa, Keira Knightely pulls of the character of Elizabeth Swann very beautifully (both physically and actorly) and Orlando Bloom is always a joy to see. The writers should be handed medals, considering all the other crap that Hollywood has put out in 2003. (Minus X2, Reloaded, Finding Nemo, The Hulk) Gore Verbinski shows the audience that pirate movies are not dead, they just need a story, great actors, lots of action, and humor that isn't boring. All the shows last night were sold out, so it looks like Disney has come up with a true winner for a change. Now, go see it and have a fun time at the theater.