30's-Captain Blood,40's The Sea Hawk,50's Crimson Pirate, 00' Pirates of the Caribbean.

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2003)

More than any other actor of his generation, Johnny Depp has fascinated me the most. Save for the choices of Brad Pitt, Depp's depth in the roles he has chosen clearly puts him at the head of his class. His portrayal of Jack Sparrow, in this Disney winner, is a composite performance that cannot be compared to any I have ever witnessed. Rush, Bloom, and Knightley are excellent in their respective skins, but Depp's Sparrow is the reason to Fly to see this movie. Like his predecessors, Messrs. Flynn and Lancaster, each scene is an ode to what a real Swashbuckling Movie Star should be. Haven't had this much fun at a Movie in a long time. And the proof of this pudding is in the spontaneous applause you will see and hear at the end of the story(p.s. stay through the end credits). Lord, last time I experienced THAT, was easily 40 years ago. GO take yourself and anyone you know who enjoys escapist entertainment and dive into Pirates of the Caribbean.