What's all the praise over

Rating: Null/10 (17 May 2004)

This movie was OK, but not what I call great. I'm glad I didn't pay to see it. Johnny Depp is good and has to be since his character carries the film. But, I was expecting to get a lot more laughs out of him, and I didn't. The plot was OK, but not what I call original. Of course, the special effects with the skeleton pirates were great. That must have been a huge part of the budget. I guess since the horrible Mummy 2 and Tomb Raider movies, audiences went crazy over this adventure type of film because it didn't suck like so many recent summer flicks.
Also, Rush made a good villian. But, I don't think Bloom or Knightly were outstanding. Anyone could have done those roles. I see they are already planning a sequel. Considering how paper thin the plot was for this one, the sequel will likly be bad like Mummy 2, but make a lot of money.
FINAL VERDICT: If you are into the adventure movies, then this one is for you.