Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Movie
Storyline
TAGLINES PLOT SUMMARY
Just before their wedding, Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner are arrested by Lord Cutler Beckett for helping the pirate Captain Jack Sparrow, but Cutler proposes a deal to Will: their freedom per Jack's compass. Meanwhile, Jack is afraid of the sea, because he owes his soul to the evil Davy Jones, the Captain of the Flying Dutchmen. When Will meets Jack, the pirate proposes to exchange his compass by a key owned by Davy Jones. Will goes to the Flying Dutchman without knowing how dangerous and diabolic Davy Jones and his crew are.
| Johnny Depp | Jack Sparrow |
| Orlando Bloom | Will Turner |
| Keira Knightley | Elizabeth Swann |
| Jack Davenport | Norrington |
| Bill Nighy | Davy Jones |
| Jonathan Pryce | Governor Weatherby Swann |
| Lee Arenberg | Pintel |
| Mackenzie Crook | Ragetti |
| Kevin McNally | Gibbs |
| David Bailie | Cotton |
| Stellan Skarsgård | Bootstrap Bill |
| Tom Hollander | Cutler Beckett |
| Naomie Harris | Tia Dalma |
| Martin Klebba | Marty |
| David Schofield | Mercer |
| Gore Verbinski |
7.30 out of 10 (145061 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Hmmm
posted on 30 Aug 2009I went to see this film a few days ago and LOVED it. But i was confused at the ending. I then decided i would recap the original move to check my suspicions were correct - they were: Captain Barbossa was shot by Jack (sorry) ... Captain Jack Sparrow and died (there is a shot of him lay on the floor with his eyes open in Curse Of The Black Pearl)So how did he come back? I did, however, love the film. I have never laughed so much in the cinema and the effects were amazing. Many of the jokes were just as simple and to the pointer and in the original but they had the same effect.Many reference are made to the original such such as Elizabeth and the rum (when she burned it all) so a recap of it is suggested.All in all the film was IMMENSE!!!!!!!!
1 _ 3
posted on 30 Aug 2009The first Pirates movie, unlike Dead Man's Chest, was a complete story. The movie's producers, directors, and actors had to make a film that would stand on its own, as there was no guarantee that it would be as wildly successful as it was. But once that first movie, Curse of the Black Pearl, became so well-loved, Disney immediately shifted its focus from creating a great sequel to managing a great franchise. Thus we have a Dead Man's Chest which extends, rather than advances, the story. It is filled with the high-quality graphics, fun characters, and self-effacing humor that we loved about the first, but can hardly be called a "movie" in its own right. What actually happened over the course of 2 hours could have been 20 minutes of set-up at the beginning of the real sequel, which will be the final piece of the trilogy: At World's End.The bottom line is that Pirates 1 was a great movie, just as Pirates 3 will be. Pirates 2 is only there to milk the proverbial cash cow, and because trilogies seem to be in vogue of late. It adds little value to the franchise.
What a mess!
posted on 30 Aug 2009First off, I did not buy into the hype surrounding this movie. I liked the first one OK, but it didn't strike me as something terribly unique. Still, for a silly summer blockbuster it pretty much pushed all the right buttons and provided for a fun, if long, ride. Now there's Pirates 2 and unfortunately it not only doesn't even come close to the first one but stands right here as probably the worst "setting a new box office record"-movie of all times. It's in fact not even a real movie but has the feel of a Bugs Bunny cartoon done in live action...only those cartoons usually last for about 5 to 10 minutes, this one drags on for almost three hours and thereby overstays its welcome for at least two hours. I'm not even bothered much by the fact that there is no real ending to this picture due to the third part, which is coming out next year. It's been less then a day since I've seen Pirates 2 and already I couldn't tell you anymore what it is about. Not that I would've been able to do so right after the end credits... That's because the only thing this movie ever does is to go "Kaboom" real loud. It's a shame that this flick draws in huge crowds while there are so many wonderful movies which go by completely unnoticed, yet would have been endlessly more deserving.
Totally Unexpected........
posted on 28 Aug 2009I am so in love with this movie, I have already seen it three times!!!! Each time I see the movie, I now understood the clues!!! What is shown in the sequel, is actually what I had originally wanted to see in the first! Now I cannot wait to see the third sequel!!! I pray the third sequel does not disappoint me, and that they continue what should have happened in the first movie, and now showing in the sequel, should escalate into something more in the upcoming third sequel!!! I am sure all the true fans, that know what I am talking about, will totally understand!!!!! I hope I did not spoil anything for you!!!! Enjoy!!! I vote for this movie the #1 movie of the year and ever after!!!! DON'T MISS OUT!!!! WATCH IT AGAIN AND AGAIN< IF YOU MISSED ANY CLUES FROM THE FIRST VIEWING, ON THE SEQUEL!!!! YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!
1000 unfocused plots in one movie
posted on 28 Aug 2009This is definitely the worst movie I have seen this summer. First of all the acting was average at best, and the movie held no excitement for the audience at all.The entire movie is a 2 and a half hour long trailer for the third one. The plot is filled with confusion, hysteria, and completely baroque one liners. As soon as 30 minutes of the film passes the script introduces a new and More confusing plot than the previous one, and also fails to finish the storyline it has just abandoned. Not even the writers and director knew what this movie was about. I had more of an understanding of the movie from the trailer than I did in the actual film.If you like completely mindless movies with no central plot or theme this is the one for you. It had a high budget and good actors, yet still managed to be one of the most disappointing movies I have had the misfortune to lay my eyes on.
Less Good Than 1 But Still Great Fun
posted on 28 Aug 2009I went to see pirates two in the Greenwich picture house with a good friend . There was nothing wrong with the plot , it kept you interested all the way during the film. Jack was even funnier than before and it was fun because DMC had more Jack . It had way more special effects and a great new villain . Davy Jones was really well made and the only thing that wasn't so good was that he seems a bit weak . The new music was really good , like the kraken theme was great. If you forget Davy Jones , the greatest new thing about POTC 2 is Easley the kraken.The only reasons I would have to say I like pirates 1 more are the following :-It felt a bit long -The action wasn't close to as goodMy Conclusion : A great sequel but it does suffer from what we call : expectations.
Such a let down
posted on 26 Aug 2009What a dismal sequel, it seemed to have been made to cash in on the first and at the same time make way for a third. The term cash-cow comes to mind. This movie is just too long and uninteresting. Davey Jones and his crew are just a mess of special effects more distracting than entertaining. Compared to the first film, Dead Man's Chest was a big disappointment. I loved the first film and the special effects with the crew being dead made the SF believable but the Davey Jones character made the whole thing a joke. I have the 1st film on DVD, it is a very good film, but for me that is where it all ends. I did watch the third one to see if they had recaptured the magic of the first one but it was even more dire than the 2nd. Johnny Depp created one of cinemas great characters in Jack Sparrow and it is a shame that they didn't make sequels more along the lines of his humour with some good old swashbuckling thrown in.
Twenty Minutes of Movie in Two and a Half Hours
posted on 24 Aug 2009The first movie was great, a good balance of comedy and gags with a great and suspenseful story line. This one not so much. THe plot for the entire movie could have been adequately told in a twenty minute movie, complete with fun action scenes and effects. Instead they extended every action scene far, far, beyond what it should've been, resulting in the gags getting old and boring, and spread the story out over far too much movie. After a while of this I found myself constantly wondering when the current scene was about to end, and eventually just wanting the whole damn movie to be over.The one thing about this movie I found anything approaching good was the effects. The effects teams did wonderful jobs and deserve their due.In the end though, none of this matters. The fan-boys and girls of Depp and the Pirates franchise will ogle over it and things it's great, the rest of us who enjoy more than mindless action scenes will find it dull and forgettable.Here's to hoping the third is better.
Barely made sense
posted on 24 Aug 2009Honestly, it feels like watching King Kong all over again. In King Kong it took about an hour and a half for Kong himself to finally show up, here it was about the same, needing a full hour before the villain Davy Jones shows his big tentacled face. I won't repeat what other reviewers have said other than the fact that this movie could have been reduced by an hour and not have lost any of the drama and excitement it contained. Remember Hollywood: Less is more. Did we really need to have the whole cannibal tribe thing when it wasn't even part of the storyline? How about the whole Liar's dice scene which served absolutely no purpose at all. Is it so much to write a scene that has meaning to it? Finally, I didn't really like how this movie was a melting pot for combining all different sea legends together into one big conglomerate mess. But then again Disney never comes up with anything original anymore, does it?
Pirates 2: Aquatic Boogaloo
posted on 24 Aug 2009Plot in a nutshell - picking up where "Curse of the Black Pearl" left off, the Black Pearl's Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) must try to worm his way out of a deal with the Flying Dutchman, Davy Jones (Bill Nighy). With a price on their heads, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and his star-crossed virgin lover Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), are both forced to help Jack after the evil Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hallander) arrests them both and blackmails them to get Jack, or rather, his compass. The unexpected wild card is former Commodore James Norrington (Jack Davenport), who's life has pretty much fallen apart after getting caught in a storm pursuing Jack following the events of the last movie, and one way or another he's either going to get his revenge or get his old life back, no matter the cost.Sequels are a tricky business. It's so hard to live up to the first one, let alone surpass it. More often than not, sequels often just feel like vain imitations/remakes/rehashes of the films that spawned them as the same basic formula is usually just flogged to death (Rocky's 2-5 and Matrix's Reloaded/Revolution come to mind here). There are exceptions, such as "The Empire Strikes Back", but they are few and far between. For the most part I enjoyed "Dead Man's Chest" but I cannot deny that the original film was superior.The biggest sin of "Dead Man's Chest" is that it runs too long and tries to over-stuff itself, cutting back & forth between Jack Sparrow's antics, the misfortunes of Will or the misfortunes of Elizabeth, which then leads us to the misfortunes of Norrington, with a lot of action thrown in, whereas the first film had a more focused, driven feel to it. I saw the film with my dad and he commented that it felt like they took a book, ripped out the most interesting/exciting parts and then pasted it together in no particular order. Most criminally, the storyline with Will catching up with the sea zombie version of his father Bootstrap Bill Turner (Stellan Skarsgard buried under tons of prosthetic makeup & CGI) is probably the most interesting storyline going in the movie, but it deserves more time than it ultimately gets. The decision to turn Norrington into a full blown evil bastard was unexpected - I know he wasn't exactly the hero of the first film, but he wasn't the villain either, just the romantic rival (I blame this on the fact that they cut scenes that were meant to establish him as a nicer guy). The thing with Elizabeth becoming infatuated with Jack, or at least appearing to become infatuated with him, was a relatively minor offense but still an annoying one. It felt like the writers were trying too hard to both play to the popularity of Depp/Jack and also to try and resurrect the opposites attract magic of Princess Leia & Han Solo, the primary difference being that Solo was taller, better looking, had better equipment and had better hygiene than Sparrow. That seemed to go against part of Elizabeth's realizations in the first film that pirates weren't all they were cracked up to be, and she struck me as being smarter than to fall for an obvious scoundrel like Jack. Or maybe I'm just over-reacting to their decision to put the young lovebirds fate in doubt. And there are some who will undoubtedly be annoyed by the cliff-hanger setting up "Pirates 3: The Pirate Version of the Search For Spock".Okay, stuff I actually did like... there were some genuinely funny moments (some of which were overplayed), the action set pieces were well staged & well executed (if a little over the top), and the actors were generally good. Johnny Depp basically rehashes his performance from the first film, which works well enough since he still appears to be having fun as the drunken glam rocker pirate. Orlando Bloom is good in his usual low-key way (though he's basically got himself typecast as the earnest young hero and will probably spend the rest of his career being accused of just playing himself in every film he does).Nighy & Starsgard were good along with the rest of the undead crew, though they are basically a steroid fueled remake of the undead crew from "Curse". Keira Knightley was alright, though in a few scenes it felt like she was trying too hard (namely the ones where she's supposed to act like she's becoming infatuated with Jack). I guess I'm not being very positive here, am I? Well, if I make the film out to be worse than it actually is, I'm sorry. Just go in knowing that it's not as bad as the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Batman & Robin, Daredevil, Elektra, 2005 Fantastic Four and Catwoman.Now go hide the rum.
Reminiscent of "Empire Strikes Back".
posted on 22 Aug 2009Without giving away too much, this film consists of exactly what made The Empire Strikes Back the best of the Star Wars films: the main cast finds themselves split up by a difficult series of events and all embark on their own individual quests before finally reuniting. This allows character development for ALL of the characters before they finally reunite for the stunning conclusion in the last act.It's a true film triumph. Don't believe the critics that are panning it. It's darkly humorous and filled with very entertaining characters. We are introduced to the darker elements of piracy: betrayal, jealousy, mutiny, and avarice. At the same time, we see heroism, loyalty, courage, and we see that every human comes to a point where they have to make a choice.The final scene's grand surprise had everyone in my theater cheering and applauding -- chances are you will too! See it, and stay past the credits for one final scene!
pretty good overall
posted on 22 Aug 2009Overall i thought the movie was pretty good. As for Johnny Depp, i don't think there's a character he can't play. Throughout the movie they have him doing what he does best--escaping. Most of the movie is in dark but they have some comedy in the movie to make it well. Orlando Bloom did very well as did Keira Knightly. The true star of course was Johnny Depp. They had some great fighting scenes like the one on the big wheel. Although it got alittle confusing there was great comedy acts by Johnny Depp. The plot line did get a bit confusing once in a while but over all it was a good movie. They did a very well job of making you want to come see the next one because they left you on a cliff hanger as of what's to happen to Jack Sparrow. Excuse me Captain Jack Sparrow.
B- for effort...I guess
posted on 22 Aug 2009I was actually excited to see this movie, and once I did I felt a bit disappointed afterwards. It seems the filmmakers decided to make money and not good films, and it shows.You will see just about every single old character come back for no apparent reason nor is an explanation given. The character development has changed awfully.You think you know the characters, but they do stuff that is drastically out of part. It will bring back old enemies that should be dead and then decides that the supposed good guys will follow anyone.The fight scenes and action were top notch, and I would of expected as much. The comedy is fairly good, but it would seem Johnny Depp's performance is a bit phoned in.I can compare it's story to Halo 2's in the sense the main reason this one was made was so that they could make a third. Where Halo is plot hole free, expect a bumpy ride for POTCII.Famous quote "O hey, let's throw in a love triangle for kicks" If you want a moving experience, then stay away from POTCII.But if you're on a date and you like talking and discussing the movie, then POTCII is for you. It will keep your attention enough while you can still give your date some needed love.Any girl review of this movie is tainted by the Johnny Depp effect. (Don't believe me? Check the votes)
A worthy sequel
posted on 22 Aug 2009It was the best of the movies I saw the summer it came out. Not hard considering the other two major releases were X3, which was pitiful, and Superman Returns which was enjoyable, but had some serious flaws. Pirates easily beat them both. I love Johnny Depp tremendously, and nine times out of ten, his movies are excellent. I was just hoping this wouldn't be the tenth time. It wasn't. If you loved the first movie, if you loved the characters, the setting, the mysticism, heck, if you love The Secret of Monkey Island, go see this film! Oh, and for those of you who like to, there is an extra scene at the end, so do stay past the credits.-- Spoilers past this point --There were less references to the ride this time around, but there were enough references to the first movie to make up for the lack. All the big names are back: Jack, Will, Elizabeth, her father, even Norrington and Barbossa. Davey Jones is excellently played by Bill Nighy, who's got quite the range, and I think he did an excellent job. Will's father was also an important part, and well-played, though I would have liked them to have hired someone with a bit more likeness to Orlando Bloom, given how much they went on about Will's likeness to his father in the first film.The new nasty in the movies does seem to be Davey Jones and his crew, but there's an underlying historical nasty as well: the East India Trading Company, whose presence is felt from the beginning of the movie to the end. One might call them the first example of true corporate greed (no, I don't need previous examples, thanks). They were so concerned with controlling the flow of goods that they really were the first example of the new capitalism that became the cornerstone of the US. If they couldn't have it their way, they found new ways to bend people to doing what they wanted anyway. The beginning of the movie shows just what lengths some would go to to get what they wanted, even if, in this case, what was wanted was mythical, it wasn't far from historical fact, either. I like that they've downplayed its significance throughout this movie, as I imagine that they will have a much larger roll in the next, given how the movie ended.Stuff I liked:* Racing up the cliffs in the cages* The way they did the cannibals was much more realistic than most "savages" are portrayed in these sorts of movies: Jack was their god, therefore he needed to be released, and his flesh to become part of the tribe. Yeah, gruesome, but still...* Davey Jones's crew were amazing. The choices of each crewmember's affectations of the sea were incredible.* The Voodoo lady/witch/queen, however you prefer to refer to her, was excellent. So much there that was just *right** Elizabeth going off on her own, dressing like a boy, "haunting" a ship, all great.* The explanation of the compass. Very cool idea.* The three-way fight over Davey Jones's heart, particularly the part on the runaway water-wheel.Less than perfect:* I missed having Anamaria on the crew. Is there some sort of contract that says you're not allowed to have more than a small handful of women in speaking roles in action adventure movies?* I was expecting, from the end of the last movie, that this one would be about the gold again. I'm not sad it's not, but it makes no sense to have that ending, and the evil monkey, if you're not going to use it in some way. Then again, it's always possible they will by the end.* Bootstrap seemed under-used for someone that was talked about so much in the last movie. I would have liked to see more of him, really. I was pleased about his entrance into the movie, though. Great intro.All in all, a great movie, and definitely one I will be adding to my collection the moment it's out. Go see it.
Good, but it's no Black Pearl...
posted on 20 Aug 2009I must say I'm quite torn in regards to my feelings on this movie, and I'll explain why. The movie has equally good and bad points, and although the good outweighs the bad, the film as a whole feels quite odd. On the one hand the movie had a lot to live up to, the first movie was great. Great characters, great action set pieces, great villains, and great humor. So dead mans chest, like all blockbuster sequels had to try and out-do everything about the first film and in the end, that is it's greatest weakness. It feels like a popcorn movie in parts, but too often it is way too serious. It's entertaining when the action hits, but again, for a popcorn movie, it's too frigging long.Most of the cast from the first film returns and they are just as good this time around (except when they double dip on jokes which usually gets more of a sigh than a laugh). Jack Sparrow is funny as always, but it's getting harder for the character to carry the film, since there isn't much more to him than there was in the first. Normally I wouldn't mind with a popcorn movie but a lot of scenes in this one are darker, and his character is a tad too silly to fit in to them. Will Turner gets the most interesting story, and Elizabeth Swan gets, well the background really.As for the villains, they are possibly the movies greatest downfall. Davey Jones is not an intimidating character, and his crew of sea creature folk have little or no character. Full props to Bill Nighy for creating an interesting character out of nothing, but in the end he simply doesn't live up to the charm and menace that Geoffory rush brought to the first movie. The real villain of the piece is the Krakken and once that thing gets going, you know sh*t is going to hit the fan.The movie as a whole isn't all that bad, it's certainly better than most blockbuster flicks, and would work a lot better on it's own but following on from the first film it's just a slight let down. It could easily lose the first half hour as it's really forgettable. There's a side story involving, well I wont give it away but you'll know when you see it that it's really not interesting in the least. The general feel of the film also feels too broken up, there really isn't a proper flow to any of the proceedings and often, the story just feels like a mixture of cool ideas, but without one story to tie them all together properly.The movie does have high points, scenes which really make it worth seeing, but it's a case of too little, too late as they mostly occur much later in the movie. These include the 3 way sword fight on a giant rolling wheel, the Krakken scene, and the rather hilarious chase for the titular chest. Special note must also go to the special effects which are, simply put, the most believable CG shots ever put on film. The CG characters that reside on the Flying Dutchman (Davey Jones ship) and Davey Jones himself are so believable, you wont even find yourself thinking they aren't real.So, in the end, it's a fun ride (more so in the second half) with all the great character returning from the first, only hampered by slightly weak villains, a ridiculously long run-time, and a weaker story. The action is fun on a bun, and the twist at the end certainly brought a smile to my face. I can only hope the third film is slightly better and more fun.3.5 out of 5
Unmissable!
posted on 20 Aug 2009I loved the origonal Pirates of the Caribbean, it was brilliant and i watched it over and over again. I then waited 2/3 years for the second one. When it finally came out i went to see it as soon as i could and i can honestly sat that it truly lived up to the hype..... and then some.The plot is sort of confusing, i got mixed up with who wanted the treasure for different reasons, but that might be because i went to the toilet half way through. So Jack is now captain of the Black Pearl and he does all these mental quests in between the first and second film that don't really bring back any proper treasure. But they do in fact add up to finding Davey Jones' heart, which Jack needs because he promised Davey Jones his soul but Jack doesn't want to pay up. Meanwhile, Elizabeth ( who looks absolutely stunning in the film) and Will are supposed to be getting married but they get arrested by this guy because they helped Jack escape. So Will has a deal with this guy and agrees to get Davey Jones' heart for him so he can control the sea and so Will and Elizabeth can be free.The plot is as i said, very complicated, but very absorbing. The film also delves right into it so that we don't have to sit through 15-20 minutes of explanation about the first film. The character development is brilliant and we some interesting changes in some characters. Johnny Depp is absolutely amazing as Jack, he keeps you on the edge of the seat with the amazing action and makes you laugh until your sides hurt. Kiera Knightley is fantastic as Elizabeth and shows how ruthless she can be. Orlando is brilliant as Will and gives a great performance.If you liked the first film then you will really really enjoy this one. The 2 and 1/2 hours seems to fly by and the film leaves you on a huge cliffhanger and makes you feel really bad that you are going to have to wait a year to see the next one. This one is probably my second favourite of all the summer blockbusters and is one that you really cannot miss.
Why Why Why
posted on 18 Aug 2009Why did they have to kill Jack?!!! I mean, I know he isn't really dead but come on!!! And Elizabeth........grrrr. Now I hate her for doing that to Jack. And she used his lust for her against him! I do like how Jack went down fighting tho. That was interesting. Now that I've got my ranting out of the way....This movie was totally awesome!!!! I loved every minute of it. It kept me on the edge of my seat. I was SO anxious to find out what happened. And now they've left a cliffhanger......GRRRRRR! I hate cliffhangers!! I absolutely can't wait till next summer when the final film comes out!! I only hope that they tie up all the loose ends. And they had BETTER bring Jack back or they're going to have one angry fan base on their hands!!!
Huge disappointment
posted on 18 Aug 2009The first was delightfully inventive, subversive and thoroughly entertaining. The follow-up, sadly, is a bloated and confused mess. Giving Depp little to work with, the strong lead character who drives the initial film has not evolved. This time around Sparrow's been reduced to a role of lesser import and, painfully, one comprised primarily of repetitive buffoonery. Too many under-developed characters and a convoluted plot, the sequel relies on CG histrionics to sustain energy and fails miserably, collapsing under its own weight. Bill Nighy is terrific, easily giving the film's best performance. But Dead Man's Chest simply crumbles down around him and commits a film's worst sin: it becomes tedious and ultimately boring. Of course, none of this matters one whit. Marketed to a fair-thee-well, this film has become a must-see event that has transcended the need to be an artistic success. Matrix 2 and 3 anyone?
POTC fans; Prepare to be Amazed!
posted on 14 Aug 2009oh, the glorious day has finally come when Jack, Will and Elizabeth hit the big screen again with triumphant grandeur!! yes, it is true; "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" is everything you have been wishing for all year long! the only weak point of the film was the very beginning. HOWEVER, don't be fooled, as i almost was. just pay attention to all the seemingly unfitting pieces, and your patience will soon be rewarded with one of the few sequels i've ever seen that truly matches it's original's greatness.the humor and lines of the first film that have fast become a staple of pop-culture, especially those of Captain Jack, are most certainly not skipped here. nor are the magnificent sets and effects, the in-depth history set behind the plot, the unpredictable twists and turns, or the intense action sequences. you will either find yourself laughing, mesmerized, attentive, surprised, or teetering on the edge of your seat for the entire length of the film. i guarantee, no dull moment is to be found.all the characters were perfectly acted (no squirming in your seat from a horribly over-acted scene) and just as you remember them from the first film, if not better and improved to just the right extent without seeming obvious. (one character especially, and you will love him/her all the more for it.) they all, of course, change a little according to the new plot, as any character must. but the personality we know and loved from each is still there, matured to just the right amount for a seamless and believable fit to the passage of time.specifically the supporting cast, all the characters you loved and expected from the first film, and a few you may not expect, take the stage once more. it's as if none of them have even removed their pirate garb; so in-character is each one kept. and plenty of new characters also await; their stories told just as masterfully as the old ones first were, you soon know them and they blend perfectly into the new on-screen family they occupy.the verdict? take everything that you loved about the first Pirates film, expand it twice over, and you will have "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"; truly the original's greatness put to justice, as all sequels should.big screen's the only way to see this one mate. Can't wait for the third installment! i hope you all enjoy! Chef13
what happened
posted on 30 Aug 2009i was excited to see this sequel since the first teaser trailers were released. when it came out and i heard some negative comments about it i assumed that these people were not into the fist one. admittedly i was skeptical of the first one too (being a childhood fan of the ride at Disneyland, i didn't know what to make of a feature length brockheimmer sp? movie based on it). but was indeed charmed by Depps performance and the over all production of the movie. So i had high hopes for this sequel. Although sequels are often spell disaster, it seemed this one would be like spiderman II or x-men II. When i watched Pirates II I was frustrated by two aspects. One, the decidedly dark overtones that throw our main characters into a love triangle. Two, the fact this movie relays so heavily on a third installment. The first movie i think succeeded because because it ran with a rather fantastic premise and was self referential enough that you actual become comfortable with the movie and just enjoy the adventure; which wraps itself up by the end. i did enjoy this movie, but felt that it hurt itself by losing the lighter elements and concise plot line of the first movie.