Pirates loved by their mommies, dadies, and audiences alike!

Rating: Null/10 (6 July 2003)

Disney has definitely learned from their mistakes with Country Bears, their first attempt to take a theme park ride and bring it to the big screen, to produce a summer hit with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. The film's most endearing qualities are a great original story (kudos to Gore Verbinski) mixed with tribute to the original attraction. Fanatical Disney fans will be thrilled at how these images, characters, and dialogue/song from the ride are subtly incorporated into the film.
Johnny Depp creates the character of Captain Jack Sparrow as only Depp can, using his combination of charm and wit to captivate the audience to remark on his performance long after the credits have finished. He once again demonstrates that he has an impeccable knowledge of who he is as an actor and what roles he can create to great success. Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Keira Knightley, and Jonathan Pryce all contribute fantastic performances to create a solid leading cast. All should receive accolades for their fancy footwork with a sword as well.
The visual effects created by Industrial Light and Magic once again prove they are the leaders of the effects business. Audiences will be awed at classic swash-buckling action scenes combined with the latest in film technology.
Jerry Bruckheimer proves that a pirate's life is also a life for him. This film has a great balance of Bruckheimer trademark action scenes with comical and plot development scenes. He has created a film that both the public and corporate audience will enjoy.
Make sure you stay until the end of the credits... Could there be a Pirates 2?