Finally, a FUN movie that pays homage to the swashbuckling movies of Burt Lancaster and Errol Flynn!

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2003)

This FUN and FUNNY move may be inspired by the Disneyland ride, but it's true inspiration are the swashbuckling epics starring Burt Lancaster and Errol Flynn (but especially Lancaster, The Crimson Pirate in particular). The opening scene of the beautiful Johnny Depp stepping off his mast onto the dock and the underwater boat scene are both taken directly from Burt Lancaster's movies.
Orlando Bloom is just as wonderful here as in the Lord of the Rings trilogy; I look forward to seeing much more of him. It was also great to see Mr. Depp back at last. He is a marvelous actor who, despite great films and Oscar nominations, never gets any respect.
Plain and simple: this is a fantastic film.