'Pirates' delivers

Rating: 9/10 (10 July 2003)

Unlike most summer blockbusters, 'Pirates' lives up to its hype and delivers what it set out to. This movie was fun, fast paced and action packed without having to rely on gimmicky plot depreciating tricks or cussing. There was actually a very detail-driven story which was followed through very well from beginning to end. The movie is serious without losing sight of the comedy in many situations. The technical aspects as well are PHENOMENAL.
Johnny Depp does not disappoint in this role of unwitting hero which seems to be tailor made for him (I'm willing to bet his coolness quotient with his kids just went up tenfold.). Geoffory Rush is positively evil as the rouge ghost captain, leaving you chilled with merely a glance from his yellowed eyes. Orlando Bloom seems equally well fitted for his role as pirate hater with a past. His swashbuckling scenes are marvelous and you can see how his stint in 'Lord of the Rings' paid off. Every character from the most minor to the large roles had an important part in the furthering of the story.
Overall, I'd this movie is well worth seeing, even just for the sheer amusement of picking out scenes from the Disney ride. Plus, you can take your kids because despite the PG-13 rating there was no bad language and very little blood (the ghosts may be a little scary for young children). I would definitely see this movie again and recommend it to others.
Good job, Disney!