Great, but nothing new

Rating: 6/10 (31 May 2010)

I went in with no expectations and truly had an enjoyable movie experience. My husband was rather bored with this movie and said over and over, This is not nearly half as good as Pirates of the Caribbean.
Problem for me was Jake Gyllenhaal. Although he is a great actor, he is clearly not the "eye candy" that this movie needs, (Jake has the Jay Leno thing going on). Also, the movie doesn't deliver anything new, its all been done before and if you see this movie and other movies, you will know what I mean. I don't want to give anything away but you will see.
Also, the leading actress, Gemma Arerton basically played the similar role that she did in Clash of the Titans, without her spray tan. I found that really boring. She is maybe getting a little typecast here and that didn't help the movie or her.
If you go see this, see it knowing its a good movie, not great, just good and I know you will leave enjoying it. If you have expectations, you will be disappointed. It wont steal your breath away and make it to the top of your movie favs.