Surprisingly Good.

Rating: 7/10 (15 July 2003)

I had heard mixed reviews about this movie, some of my friends told me that it was the best movie they had ever seen, and yet others told me it was garbage. Usually I am a harsh critic when it comes to movies, so I was pleasently suprised when I enjoyed this movie quite a bit.
To me it was interesting that Disney would make a PG-13 movie, but I suppose that is how the winds are blowing these days. But it worked out well. Although I expected more blood and violence, and possibly cussing, I can see why the movie got the pg-13 mark even with it's lack of gratutity in most 13 films. Also I was suprised that the Director could have some redemption in this movie after making the oh-so-awful and stupid "The Ring".
As for the acting, Johny Depp was also suprisingly excelent in this role. I dont think I would have casted Orlando Bloom for his role however. *Spoiler* At the end where he suddenly became a pirate it seemed more like he was still a blacksmith pretending to be a prirate than anything else.
This movie is almost two and a half hours long, but never was too boring. The pace was constant and didnt drag on. Although long, it ended where it had to and I didnt feel borded or gyped.
I give Pirates of the Carribian a 7 out of 10.