Pirates Of The Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest on DVD (2006)

Did I Leave the Gas On?

R3DZ3D from Farnham , 13/07/2006

I thoroughly enjoyed the first 'Pirates' film, but 'Pirates 2' leaves you with a faint suspicion that maybe you should have got more out of it.

Whilst it could never be accused of failing to deliver one spectacular action sequence after another, what it sadly lacks is continuity. You are rushed from one death defying and in many cases nigh on impossible stunt to the next, whilst dropping in a tasty character development to keep you wanting more.

At well over 2 hours long it still feels rushed, as if they need to fit in as much as possible. In this sense, it is very like other "second in the trilogy" films, and ends with a suitable cliff hanger to keep you salivating till next summer.

Despite the bumpy ride it ticks all the boxes for fantastic set pieces, beautiful scenery and swashbuckling action. Johnny Depp is as over the top as ever, (and brilliantly so), and Bill Nighy provides a very suitable counterpart in tentacle faced Davy Jones, complete with his crew of aquatic monstrosities.

The script contains some genuinely funny moments, and plenty of intriguing references to make you want to watch the original again. All in all, a good way to pass an evening, but don’t go expecting any dramatic changes from the original.

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Gratuitous and Cynical

maxwurr from Middlesex [Highly rated reviewer] , 24/02/2007

There is always a danger of artistic snobbery when it comes to Hollywood blockbusters, but before I slate this miserable excuse for entertainment I must make it clear that I watched and quite enjoyed the first Pirates of the Caribbean film (with a few minor reservations). This sequel, though, sums up everything that is regrettable about the profit-driven motives of Hollywood. Rip out the cartoonish effects and almost non-stop frantic chases, fights and generally goonery and anything resembling substance (or indeed, plot or comedy) disappears quicker than a fart in a hurricane. I very rarely give up on a film before the end, but neither me nor my wife (who loves Johnny Depp as much as anyone alive) could actually be bothered to sit through the whole of this piece of monumental drivel - we bailed out after just over an hour, feeling genuinely aggrieved at having given up so much of our Friday evening. A very expensive piece of garbage (although the squid head man is pretty cool).

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A let down!

Scrappywoo from North Yorkshire , 06/09/2006

After thoroughly enjoying the first edition of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and watching it several times, I was thoroughly excited at the prospect of another instalment.

Unfortunately I was very disappointed and the others in our group felt exactly the same.

The storyline and humour in the first movie were key elements and supported the excellent effects, set and cast of characters. The latest edition seemed to lean on "over the top effects", silly sea creatures and "weirder-than-needed" characters on Davy Jones's vessel.

Yes, the set and characters were overall still good. There were still some funny moments, but it was really nowhere near the impact of the first film and does not entice me to want to see the next edition. While it may have been a reasonable way of spending 2 hours on a rainy day, I felt very let down.

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More like walking the plank

MJL from Coventry [Highly rated reviewer] , 16/07/2006

Well what can i say, just seen the movie. Good Film but only good, definate no where near as good as the first, the problem take ages to get going and the best bits are the set pieces which were to be expected. The first 20 mins i was thinking 'this is boring' then suddenly decides to remembers this is a action,adventure,escapism movie. This movie yoyo's from being excellent to boring as in proceeds. Johnny Depp is the movie, as the best thing in the movie is when he is on screen. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley just do a reasonable job but are left in the shade. Also if they cut 20 mins of this movie it be so much more enjoyable, just as the movie goes on it drags and drags as if it does not know how to finish. Davy Jones character is interesting but does not really go anywhere, well acted, but instantly forgettable. As i said the set pieces make the film, without them and Johnny Depp this movie would be like Cutthroat Island.

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ok

A customer from Nelson , 19/08/2008

not as good as the 1st.

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What story line?

breams from Chertsey , 01/09/2008

Excellent special effects but story very difficult to follow. Depp in fine mockney form.

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