Critic Reviews (POTC I)
Atlanta Journal-Constitution-Bob Longino
“…a consistently rousing, funny and thoroughly entertaining summer action movie.”more…
B+
Roger Ebert
“…a movie that charms the audience and then outstays its welcome.”more…
B
Chicago Tribune-Michael Wilmington
“…Pirates of the Caribbean is fun - but only as long as you don’t expect much.”more…
B-
E! Online
“…this flick may just be the buried treasure of the summer-blockbuster season.” more…
B+
Filmcritic.com-Sean O’Connell
“…boasts the season’s best production values, first-rate computer-animated special effects and a strong ensemble cast ready to toss your low expectations overboard.” more…
B
Hollywood Reporter-Kirk Honeycutt
“…floods the screen with rough-house action and comic adventure.” more…
B+
Los Angeles Times-Kenneth Turan
“Despite an appealing Johnny Depp, Pirates of the Caribbean is no thrill ride.” more…
C-
New York Post-Lou Lumenick
“Trimming half an hour from this bloated, 143-minute blockbuster would have highlighted the film’s treasures…” more…
C
New York Times-Elvis Mitchell
” The movie is better than it deserves to be, given its origins: a ride at Disneyland and Disney World.” more…
B-
ReelViews-James Berardinelli
“…solid fun.” more…
B
Rolling Stone- Peter Travers
“It could have been worse, but that’s no excuse.” more…
C
San Francisco Chronicle-Mick LaSalle
“…eventually the concept buckles under the heavy blockbuster treatment…” more…
C
Seattle Post-Intelligencer-Sean Axmaker
“…a slight but disarmingly entertaining surprise.” more…
B
USA Today- Claudia Puig
“…the summer blockbuster we’ve been waiting for.” more…
A-
