Actually a kid's film, but enjoyable to all ages!

Rating: 10/10 (4 January 2005)

It is usually difficult for a film to successfully combine different types of genre and remain enjoyable and easy to follow. I expect it is even harder to do this when the film is developed for children's viewing. However, with this film that combination was, in my opinion, a success. Pirates of the Caribbean emerged as an excellent blend of romance, mild horror, action and adventure. Also, the comedy - provided by the wonderful Johnny Depp - makes it irresistible to watch at least once. The actors themselves give an outstanding performance, though none so outstanding as Depp himself. He plays Captain Jack Sparrow, a pirate with only one thing on his mind. He meets Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) who is in love with the Governor's daughter, Elizabeth (Keira Knightly). During their high seas adventure, we, the audience, get a chance to admire the superb special effects which help the entire movie hit us with such an impact that we will remember it for decades to come. I give this movie 10/10.