A decent family movie, nothing more

Rating: Null/10 (10 October 2003)

I don't watch Hollywood blockbusters much, and I just have to say films like this are the reason why. I'd probably rate this as an above decent family, with some decent special effects, which is understandable considering the budget they had. It didn't really titilate me, despite an originally gripping storyline. An hour into it, and the film quickly turns into comedy, with ghost pirates dying in comedy moments and pretty much no seriousness whatsoever. I understand these kind of films aren't coming across as serious, but then I argue what's the point? Originally it reminded me of one of my favourite movies from childhood, The Princess Bride, but in the end it didn't live up to the promise. Cut the gore out and you have a decent family movie, but don't bother if you're looking for anything more. Alternatively you could watch The Goonies which is one of the best pirate movies of all time.