Wow! What a Fun, Fun movie!

Rating: 10/10 (2 July 2003)

I was lucky enough to see this in Westwood at a preview screening and I will pay to see this movie again!!! Grab a bag of popcorn, your favorite soda and get ready for a great ride - pun intended! Funny, witty, and a bit of drama as well. I'm so happy Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer have come up a winner on this, based on a beloved Disneyland park ride. Johnny Depp, wow, what a performance; when Depp is on screen you can't take your eyes off of him, so into his character of the Pirate with a heart, and teeth, of gold. Splendid cast, story and action, and the heroine gets to do more than swoon in this adventure. Orlando Bloom is a hottie and a terrific hero. Pay attention to the fun references to the ride which enhance the experience! Go see this movie! It's a date movie, an action adventure movie and a family movie all rolled into one.