Swashbuckling at its best

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 2003)

Truly one of the best movies this summer. After the pirate-franchise was dead for so long it's really refreshing to witness its revival.
Although there are many differences between this and the older pirate-flicks (more action, more funny situations and humor, undead, disney-production, etc.) it still gains a top spot among the best.
There was not a minute I felt bored, Johnny Depp's performance was outstanding and completely new and unexpected - but still fitted perfectly. The more or less predictable ending (a bit trashy but fitting) might be the unique weak part of the film.
The worldwide success is justified in every aspect. This movie truly earned the crown of this summer.