August 19, 2003

Film Review: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

When was the last time you've had pure, unbridled fun at the movies? Be honest. What? In 2000? When in a desperate and courageous attempt to escape the soulless Hollywood celluloid machinery, you caught a little film called Best in Show down at the local independent movie house?

Well, then you haven't seen this summer's most entertaining movie. Pirates of the Caribbean is everything a movie should be: dazzling visuals (but not in the overbearing, overused style of, say, the awful League of Extraordinary Gentlemen ...), an entertaining and never illogical storyline, delightful performances from the entire cast, whacky humor, and so much action and adventure, that about 15 minutes into the movie, you regret having bought that large-sized coke - realizing that sneaking off to the bathroom just isn't an option. ...full review ...