This is a one-of-a-kind film that will stand the test of time.

Rating: 10/10 (27 April 2004)

I'm pleased with myself that I'm finally getting around to writing a comment. I'll start off with this. This movie is more than you would expect. I went into the theater hoping for plenty of Orlando Bloom screen time, thinking "It's a pirate movie, it might be interesting".
One of the biggest understatements of my life.
I left the theater with a newfound appreciation for Johnny Depp as an actor. His role and acting were superb in the film. Definitely the best performance of the year. Orlando Bloom, while his performance was not as good as Depp's, was still a great supporting actor, and has the potential to become a bigger star with his upcoming films. Kiera Knightly puts forth a strong supporting role, and does perfectly in the sole female role (not counting Anamaria's). And Geoffrey Rush is one of the best villains I have seen on screen in a long time (with the exception of Gollum). He's the character you love to hate, but feel pity for him at the same time.
This is a movie I'd recommend to anybody, and all that I have encouraged to see it thought it better than they had hoped.