the fourteen year-olds' view

Rating: Null/10 (25 May 2004)

Pirates of the Caribbean has lots of different effects and this is what makes it a good film. The key event is when the governor's daughter is kidnapped by a crew of dreaded pirates. Watch for Captain Jack Sparrow turning into a skeleton when he walks through the moonlight.
Unsurprisingly, the film actually has pirates in it. The director Chris Columbus has done a good job. It was an Oscar-winning film and now they are working on a sequel.
The film is rather long and some viewers might get bored, particularly if they like serious films. Some of the interior scenes on the video version are rather dark and difficult to see clearly. However, Pirates of the Caribbean is exciting and full of suspense, and great if you like pirates.
The key actors in this marvellous film are Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightly. Johnny Depp was at his best, and really was Jack Sparrow. I would advise you to buy this film.