score one for (Captain) Jack Sparrow and the Disney brain trust

Rating: 8/10 (25 October 2009)

This movie is simply a lot of fun due to the legendary premise, not fully understand until it is right in front of our nose, and how can you not adore Johnny Depp's dead pan Keith Richards impersonation as a pirate for Disney and their theme park mentality. This odd combination is one of the funniest screen personas ever created, adding a prideful element of egocentric status to this likable adventure. Orlando Bloom is noble as he chases the beautiful Keira Knightly, but it is Geoffrey Rush as Barbossa that adds the fairy tale element as the smart and commanding villain pirate, while the silly British army, always a step behind, adds a bit of comic belief. The Disney special effects complete the fun and certify this film and The Black Pearl as Disney magic.