Thrilling, beginning to end, much better than expected.

Rating: Null/10 (15 July 2003)

"Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is a movie based upon the Walt Disney ride "Pirates of the Caribbean". Though it may seem a tad different at first glance, seeing as Disney is creating a movie after the ride when it would be expected to be seen in the opposite order, this film is exceptionally well done. If you enjoy the ride, then you will adore the movie. Almost every scene from the ride appears, even if it is very brief, within the movie (the auction is the only one noticed to have gone missing by two of the three of my party this evening). The song that those who have gone on the ride would recognize appears first and makes a strange yet interesting beginning. The special effects during this film were exceptional and seamless. Not to mention the casting... Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow was a perfect match. This movie keeps you guessing the entire time and holds your attention (even if you have found yourself in front of a noisy bunch of teenagers). This film is one of the best I've seen in theaters all year.