Pirates of the Caribbean

Just to prove there is life outside work, the internet and video games, we sat down to watch a DVD last night. The kids chose "Pirates of the Caribbean", which by now must be our most watched DVD.

It's a great film: funny, clever, spectacular costumes, stunts and special effects. Johnny Depp is weird but very entertaining and delivers his comic lines with a great sense of timing. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley make a wonderful couple.

But what holds it together is the script with great lines like: "Will Turner: This is either madness... or brilliance. Jack Sparrow: It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide. ", and with Jack Sparrow's bluffs and double-bluffs to give plenty of twists to the plot.

This family trend may mean less blogging, but it's worth it, especially if that coincides with less work brought home and less stress in general.