I have to admit I am not a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. More for kids than adults, there is generally little to keep the mind occupied. If it weren't for Depp's fine handling of his Jack Sparrow character, I'd probably have seen very little of the series at all. Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom, let's face it, are hardly up there with the great actors of our time. Dare I say they are playing more on their looks than talent. Once again I give credit to Depp, who fought to downplay his looks in the franchise, and give his character some 'character' (sorry about that :D).
As for the special effects in the movies, there is some entertainment value there, but little to keep my attention for very long.
So now I must admit to wanting to see the new installment, Pirates of the Caribbean 4. How can this be? Well now, I have to admit to a guilty conscience here. Penelope Cruz has always struck me as very sexy. Much more than Knightly or Zeta-Jones, but still a back seat to Jolie. Cruz's career has been choppy in my opinion, but she still holds my attention for the same reason that I condemn Knightly and Bloom. I look forward to seeing Depp and her play off each other, and the quips that surely will put a grin on my face.
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