it's a pirates life for me for me a pirates life for me...

Rating: Null/10 (30 September 2003)

I have little reason to fault this film as it went well beyond my expectations. Ok so the original premise is a bit odd...an adaptation of a theme park ride...but the execution of the story is incredible. The story isn't hard to grasp, so all the more time to absorb the characters, scenery and those incredible sets. Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow is at the peak of his game. The character needs do nothing but enter the scene to shed humour on the screen. If Rolling Stone Keith Richards were a pirate this is what he'd be like I'm sure! Orlando Bloom is always nice to look at whilst Geoffrey Rush is finally getting the exposure and the parts he deserves. The movement back and forth from human to skeleton isn't bad and the detail in the two ships is excellent. I found there not to be a moment where I checked my watch through the film other than when I had to go to the loo...there was a reason for the 90 minute feature...It's a bit of fun, and fun it is. Watch it and enjoy! I wanna be a pirate when I grow up...!