Works on All Levels

Rating: Null/10 (3 May 2006)

This is masterful entertainment for people of all ages. I didn't take it seriously the first time even though Depp impressed as always. He certainly did get a slew of awards and nominations, including a chance at an Oscar. He was certainly deserving of it.
Amazing the concept comes from a theme park. Everything is done right here. Often movies fade as time goes on, but this one moves from strength to strength and builds up to a finale the way it's supposed to be done.
I don't like Disney and don't understand anyone who does. So it just doesn't feel good this coming from such a financial - and even political - empire. But it's good fun all around.
The soundtrack, made by Zimmer collaborator Klaus Badelt, moves along just like a Zimmer production would. It keeps things going.
Masterful entertainment without being profound - and the lasting memory will always be Captain Jack Sparrow. That this one is in the all time top 250 at the IMDb is perhaps too much - but an 8 out of 10 is exactly appropriate: it's that well done.