The most fun movie in years, this is what all movies should be like!

Rating: 10/10 (15 September 2003)

First of all, I have to comment on Johnny Depp's quirky, off-beat, brilliant performance. This guy is marvellous, and in this rollercoaster-ride of a movie he delivers his best acting since Edward Scissorhands. The rest of the cast also does a graceful, wonderful job, and Keira Knightly's strikingly beautiful close-ups should be reason enough to watch this cinematic gem. Featuring a lot of memorable moments, witty quotes, hilarious laugh-out-loud scenes, exciting action sequences, cool sfx and beautiful visuals, this movie is all about FUN. There's never a dull moment, and you'll be wishing for more when the end credits roll. All movies should be like this very well-made adventure. Among a slew of mindless (Charlie's Angels 2), disappointing (T3) or just plain bad summer blockbusters, Pirates really shines. Can't wait for the DVD. ****1/2 out of *****