Johnny Depp is truly amazing!

Rating: 10/10 (11 November 2003)

This was a very good movie. Johnny Depp is indescribable as Captain Jack Sparrow. He brings humor and charm to what could have been a two-dimensional stock character. Orlando Bloom proves that he can do more than just stand around looking pretty and shooting arrows. His Will Turner is dashing and will set many ladies' hearts aflutter. I, for one, look forward to seeing his future work. Geoffrey Rush seems to be having a wonderful time as the dastardly and evil Captain Barbossa. Keira Knightley makes a spirited Elizabeth Swann. She is not just a damsel in distress; she gets to take part in the action quite a bit. Jack Davenport was good as the honorable Commodore Norrington. He seemed to really care for Elizabeth, and want her to be happy. In another film, he probably would have been the hero, but Elizabeth had to end up with
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The supporting characters are hysterical. The two bumbling British soldiers and their pirate counterparts made me laugh every time they were on screen. I only had two issues with this movie. It got a little too long towards the end; how many battle do you really need? (although I'll admit I still enjoyed it immensely!) Also, Jonathan Pryce was sorely underused. There were many times when his role as Governor Swann could have developed into so much more, but they were never utilized.
Overall, this movie was very exciting and fun. A definite for multiple viewings!