ah, to be a kid again.

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 2003)

I dont know about those of you reading this, but its rare for me, (a 31 year old man) to walk out of a theater feeling like a little kid again.
Watching this movie, I became 10 again, desperately wanting to be the characters I was watching. In fact, I envy the young kids that get to go home after this film, meet their friends in the backyard and have mock sword fights with any bit of stick they can find.
Although a tid-bit long, this film is what summer movies are all about. You don't need to wow me with a gimmicky end, you dont need to send me into comma as I try to understand what the director was trying to say..... simply entertain us. You may not get as much sword fighting as you like, or perhaps you will want to see more 'damsel-in-distress,' or you want more undead butchery..... but mark my words, most of you will walk out of this film feeling good, and having had fun.
The best part of this film is with out a doubt, Johnny Depp. I believe that he has chalked up yet another unforgettable character. IMO Depp will live on in film's history as one of the most colorful actors ever.
Keira Knightly, what can be said.... Disney may have just found the next fresh face.
Take your kids to this movie.... you owe it to them!