A film for all to enjoy

Rating: 10/10 (12 July 2003)

The Summer of 2003 will be known as the "Summer of Sequels", so when a non-sequel comes out, you're curious. It is also "the action packed" summer with so many action- type films, they may all start to look alike before labor day, when the Summer Movie fare ends.
So what can you do when you've seen "Finding Nemo", "The Matrix Reloaded", "T3", "Tomb Raider 2", "Bad Boys 2", etc., etc more than enough times and want to be entertained.
You go see this. This has something for everyone. Some may complain it doesn't have ENOUGH of what THEY wish to see in a film, but being that this is geared for a PG audience, don't go in expecting "R" rated fare.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl" is a Disney movie, make NO mistake. But it does have a little edge above the traditional Disney "sappiness".
There's action...but not excessive. There's scares...but not excessive. There's beauty...but not excessive. There's a love story...but not excessive. There is battle...but not excessive. There is blood...but not excessive. There are dirty, scummy Pirates...but not excessive.
Which is why this movie is delightful and entertaining. Children 7 to 10 will love this. Children 2 to 6...well you know your kids, if they cringe at images and have nightmares at scary things, don't take them! You go see it FIRST, then make the call for your own child.
For 'tweens', they will like this film for the plucky heroine and handsome guys. For 'teens'-- so may they. Young Adults will laugh and enjoy themselves and Parents will be able to sit through a film WITH their children (and you know this summer there aren't too many of those films out there!) and have be entertained. It's that kind of film and in this Summer of Re-runs...very refreshing.
Ladies -- will love Johnny Depp, Tweens and Teens will Love Orlando Bloom...and Johnny Depp.
Guys will love Ms. Knightley.
And what everyone is saying is very important, Johnny Depp steals this film. You'll just love him in this from the first moments he arrives on screen until the end. (The Oscar folks wont nominate him, but you just wish they would -- yes, he's that good here.)
Special Effects fans will love the special effects but remember this is NOT a Special Effects film, so don't look for alot of it.
Geoffrey Rush is alot of fun and does a great job as the bad Pirate.
This film is over 2 hours so be prepared. (For how much they charge for films nowadays, 2 hours will just about give you your money's worth.)
So remember, this is a fun 'Pirates' film (finally!!!) with the Disney touch, that the majority of folks can find something in it and really like. I know I did.
Go see it especially if you just wanta be entertained and enjoy a film this summer. It will be worth it!