Interesting thoughts on the Caribbean

Rating: Null/10 (5 July 2004)

I dragged my heels on seeing this movie, and I was sorry that I did. Johnny Depp is hysterically funny as Captain Jack Sparrow, a shipless pirate who dodges capture deftly, if not haphazardly. Supported by Orlando Bloom as a reluctant son of a pirate, the two embark upon a quest to rescue a lovely lady, and capture a ship who's crew is under an interesting curse. The action was very well executed, and the plot kept you going through the over two hour movie. A testament to it's character is that you really do not notice the time passing. Johnny Depp shows us again why he is an acting force to be reckoned with, choosing obscure and lucrative roles for our imaginations. This particular character is like none other than he has ever played. New viewers (or even returning viewers) should pay close attention to Depp's facial expressions, particularly in scenes where the focus is not on his character. Special effects usage was eye opening, and Orlando Bloom is moving right on up the ladder of his career with solid steps upon the rungs.