Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 10 stars out of 10

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 10 stars out of 10

"Pirates of the Caribbean" is unquestionably one of the most imaginative movies of our generation.  I would have never considered it a good idea to base a film franchise off of an amusement park ride but with Disney, anything is possible.  The genius begins with the story, starting with the subject matter of pirates (for which there are not a lot of films) and finishing by effectively placing ghost pirates into a realistic setting that possesses an historical sensation.  Well-developed characters and bumbling sidekicks add to this film's irresistible appeal.  With this film, Johnny Depp went from star to megastar as he turned "Captain" Jack Sparrow into cinema's quirkiest, most recognizable hero.  Not to mention that an incredible villain was born with Geoffrey Rush as Captain Barbossa.  Filled with laughs, intensity, drama, and a swashbuckling soundtrack by Klaus Bedalt that punctuates every piratical moment, "The Curse of the Black Pearl" guarantees a fantastic viewing experience.