A decent (but overrated) adventure flick.

Rating: 7/10 (30 June 2012)

I enjoyed the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie. I consider it to be a very well done pop-corn flick which was very well directed, managed to combine in a clever way the comedy, the adventure, the action and the fantasy (And this even adds some little hints of horror) without insulting the intelligence of the viewers.
It is something that whole family could enjoy, and it certainly has many virtues that deserve appreciation: The production values are wonderful, the soundtrack composed by Hans Zimmer is excellent, and the performances of the entire cast were more than appropriate. Even when the story of the movie isn't very deep or complex, the result is pretty satisfying.
What I don't understand is the absurd comparisons between this movie and superior films such as "The Lord of the Rings" from Peter Jackson or the original Indiana Jones trilogy. Those movies are in a completely different league, and (for me, at least) were life-changing experiences, with many memorable scenes, while this didn't have anything remotely comparable to that.
"Pirates of the Caribbean" it's a decent adventure flick, but it's way too overrated. Well, at least this movie was worth-watching and entertaining, unlike the sequels.