Excellent, Johnny Depp steals the show

Rating: 9/10 (28 February 2004)

Another triumph for Johnny Depp showing his range as an actor. His Captain Jack Sparrow is a surprisingly effective blend of Errol Flynn and Bugs Bunny that keeps the story moving with wit and adventure.
The rest of the cast is strong, too and the story is well written. Geoffrey Rush is delightfully villainous as Barbarossa. Kiera Knightley is the perfect heroine. Orlando Bloom stands out as well. The story has enough tension and excitement to keep you on edge to the end.
It's great to have good acting and a wonderful story in a family movie that can really be enjoyed by all ages. I'm looking forward to the sequel.
A must see!