Entertaining and Funny ... A Great Summer Movie

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2003)

Like many, I'm sure, I was put off by the very concept when I first heard about this movie. Modeling a movie after a ride at a theme park? Did we learn nothing at all from The Country Bears movie? But the more trailers I saw, the more snipets of Depp's performance ... I began to look forward to the film's opening. By the time it arrived at theaters, I could not wait to see it.
I was not disappointed, not in the least. This move is entertaining and funny, start to finish. Jack Sparrow's entrance is a classic and Depp never lets up from there. He is amazing, bringing something so unique to this role that it is literally unforgetable.
Some have remarked that the horror aspect may be a little strong for the younger kids, but don't let that put you off. If your children could handle either of the Harry Potter movies, the scare content of this film is no worse than giant snakes or disembodied evil sorcerers.
By last count, there are over 400 reviews of this movie after it had been out for only a week ... that says quite a bit about it already. There is really no point in rehashing all the comments already being made. I would only reiterate this singular point: Don't miss this movie!