Drink up me 'earties, yo, ho!!!

Rating: 8/10 (16 October 2006)

"Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" is one of the best "light entertainment" movies I have ever seen. It is entertaining and that's its sole aim. It is funny and easily keeps you interested and despite its long runtime (more than 2 hours) it is never boring.
"Pirates of the Caribbean" is a very ironic movie which uses almost every pirate cliché there is. It parodies action movies with great self-mockery. Some lines and scenes are hilarious and the plot is creative. A very well written adventure, with twists and turns, and with memorable lines and characters. (love the theme music)
I loved the character of Captain Jack Sparrow played by Johnny Depp who gives a brilliant performance. Keira Knightley also does a fine job. However, I did not like Will Turner, the character played by Orlando Bloom. I'm not sure if it is Bloom's performance and the way he says his lines that annoys me or if it is the lines themselves that do. He has some really cheesy lines.
Funny and entertaining comedy/adventure movie. Honestly!
**** 8.0/10 ****