Visually stunning but ultimately the usual Bruckheimer tosh.

Rating: 6/10 (20 December 2003)

I've got to admit this is one of the most disappointing films I saw this year. It was nothing more than a two hour pantomime, featuring some credible acting talent. Has Depp been watching the BBC's "Stella Street", as he has an uncanny likeness to Keith Richard's character in the show. He's probably the best actor in the film as well. Bloom was wasted. Rush was surprisingly not evil or nasty enough. The supporting cast was decent enough including some stand out performances from the British actors. The only people I can see enjoying this sort of tosh is children and underdeveloped adults.
Can they be making a sequel. Please God no save us the pain.
a generous 6/10, mostly for set design/costume and special fx.