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I wish this hadn't been my first exposure to DiCaprio because this is his worst performance and every time I see him, he's still this dorky character. He and Winslet are the least parts of this movie, though. From the ship - which is a character in itself - to the minor characters who are crew and passengers that you end up caring so much about ... this movie is full of things to love. Billy Zane and his evil henchman might be the best parts about the film but it's hard to say because it is ... almost a masterpiece.

You won't care about the characters and you'll figure out the ending about five minutes into the movie.

It's been a long time so I can't remember much about this film. What I remember most fondly is it introduced me to Hugh Grant and that is more than enough.

I love the books - you need to know that before deciding whether to read my review or not. This movie doesn't completely suck like Goblet of Fire, but it has a lot to criticize.

Yes, I'll say it - they took the longest (and best) book of the series and made it the shortest movie. That's really all you need to know.

These idiots that make these movies have no grasp whatsover on what makes people love these stories! 99% of what makes the books great is left off screen.

If you loved the book, just read it again. 

I must say my hopes and expectations were so low after the second movie that maybe this movie isn't really as good as I think. Having said that, I saw it last night and was most impressed. With multiple double-crosses and alterior motives on the part of, well, everyone the entire movie is one big 170 minute Mexican standoff.

I don't think it was just lowered expectations - I truly think this was a great movie. If you like pirates. And all of these great actors. And good storytelling.

Normally, I'm not an action & adventure guy but I did enjoy the action sequences more than usual. Sadly, the comedy falls flat in most instances. What's interesting about this series is it started off so tongue in cheek. The harder it tried to be serious adventure and all too self-aware comedy it lost something.

What's rather weird is I think you can watch the third movie in either Lord of the Rings or The Matrix without watching the first two films of either yet this one you actually need to know what's going on if you want to see it.  

It had been well over 20 years since I saw a movie this many times at the cinema at full price. I realize most kids probably wanted to be Charlie but I want(ed) to be Willy.

It's impossible to say Depp or Wilder play the character better. Wilder's portrayal was certainly mischevious and mysterious but Depp's downright naughty - almost malevolent and sadistic in a way that borders on Hannibal Lecter ... another character we somehow root for. 

Like the original, this is a masterpiece. It is not a remake, however, so if whether you loved or hated the version with Gene Wilder, you still want to give this a try.  

This totally redeemed Tim Burton for that Planet of the Apes piece of shit.  

Last, but certainly not least, this is the latest in a recent streak of greatness for Christopher Lee. I hope that doesn't mean he's going to die soon. He's certainly a national treasure (yes, I'm claiming him for the USA).  

Finally, a portrayal of dominant/submissive lifestyles that is more about emotion and relationship than shallow sex and violence/pain. What really impressed me was how many ways they found to say "I love you" without using those words (until she actually does). A close second was how, instead of saying "you're hired" he simply tells her "less sugar next time."

This movie is so far beneath both Dario Argento and Meat Loaf I can only guess they were hooked on crack and were willing to do anything for money to feed their habit.

It's only redeeming moment is one of the most original kills I've ever seen - putting one's face in a bear trap is certainly an unforgettable suicide. 

Found it last night in my cabinet of old tapes and loved it as much as ever. There are countless great and profound moments in the film. Among my favorites is the fight where the priest and the guy he's fighting (is it the same guy who hosed him down earlier in the film?) hug each other after.

I think the film stands up to the book quite well but I'm not sure why they changed the ending. The movie's is anti-climactic to say the least (almost as disappointing as Eyes Wide Shut) and the books is much more realistic, I think, in addition to being more intriguing.  

The three leads enjoy roles that are among their best. I feel bad for Ed Norton, though. After American History X (and Keeping the Faith which is a guilty pleasure of mine) and this he's not done much worth recommending. Poor Helena seems typecast in the role of Crazy Bitch.