A resounding live action comeback for Disney.

Rating: 8/10 (12 April 2007)

Since Walt Disney's death,the Disney company has continued to produce films that can be considered classic,but the majority of those films are animated and you know what they are.As far as their live action films,there has been a steady decline in quality over the last thirty years.In Pirates of the Caribbean:The Curse of the Black Pearl,we have what we can safely call a resounding comeback for the Disney company in the live action department.it is a virtual retelling of a classic Disney story,but it is nonetheless appealing.Johnny Depp exudes an inescapable charm as Captain Jack Sparrow,and a lot has to do with him shaping the character after a certain Rolling Stone band member.The remaining cast,Keira Knightley (who is nothing short of lovely here),Orlando Bloom,Geoffrey Rush,as well as the countless others play off of Depp very well.The cast,the action,the humor,and overall storytelling are outstanding.I would not recommend it for smaller children,as it can be somewhat violent in places,but you and your older children will have a good time with it.Walt Disney would be pleased.