Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) | Release Date: July 7, 2006
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asylumspadezNov 23, 2011
It proves how bad things can turn when the first film was so good and the sequel was far worst. The acting is poor, The story isnt interesting at all, and the entire film is simply boring.
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grandpajoe6191Sep 24, 2011
"Dead Man's Chest" starts out with a cheerful performance by Johnny Depp and ends with a terrible conclusion. Ultimately the movie is a mindless blockbuster, a movie you would expect.
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MovieLonely94Jun 11, 2011
This second installment continues this heroic franchise as Jack Sparrow and his crew members face a new enemy known as Davy Jones who captains the Flying Dutchman. Feeling like he has no choice, Jack must owe his dept to him, but has to getThis second installment continues this heroic franchise as Jack Sparrow and his crew members face a new enemy known as Davy Jones who captains the Flying Dutchman. Feeling like he has no choice, Jack must owe his dept to him, but has to get help from Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann first, unaware that they are sentenced to be hanged by Lord Cutler Bucket unless they can give him Jack's compass to join him on his quest to defeat Davy Jones.

(sigh) This was the only movie I've missed in theaters in 2006, but thank god I watched it on DVD rental at the library and really enjoyed it. I can't believe I'm saying this, but... this sequel is not as good as the first movie.

The actors from the first movie did very well at their performances, The CGI was cool, The action was even more cooler, and the storyline was well-paced, but the dialogue was bad, the storytelling was rushed, and it has some flaws throughout the whole movie.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead's Man's Chest may not be the best movie of all time, but it is in no doubt a worthy follow up to the first with solid performances and even greater action sequences.

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SeriouslyMay 26, 2011
If you're reading this then you're probably alive. If you're alive then you'd probably like this movie. I personally loved it. It is a sequel to a film that didn't need a sequel, yet adding this movie to the franchise just made it a whole lotIf you're reading this then you're probably alive. If you're alive then you'd probably like this movie. I personally loved it. It is a sequel to a film that didn't need a sequel, yet adding this movie to the franchise just made it a whole lot better. You wouldn't really need to see the first film to understand this one, so don't worry if you haven't watched The Black Pearl just yet. Seriously, get the -blam- off this website and watch this movie.… Expand
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coolevMay 18, 2011
Depp is back and better than ever. Loved the scene where the three are fighting for the chest! Not sure about Elisabeth and Davy Jones, though. Regardless, I liked it. I love good Disney movies. I like to wave at them as they pass by.
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gm101Mar 15, 2011
Awesome second chapter to the series. I gotta say, ILM really tricked me with Davy Jones, because I had no idea his face was actually computer generated. Great work!
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CritiqueGirlMar 4, 2011
Great premise where the pirates are desperate to put the treasure BACK! I really did like Johnny Depp in this movie. The rest of the cast were so-so. But again, it was the premise that won me over.
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libnoDec 18, 2010
I loved this film! It had wonderful CGI effects, great action, and even some humor here and there. There's nothing to hate, but it isn't perfect though, like this one part where all Jack and Will had to do was stab Davy Jones and all theirI loved this film! It had wonderful CGI effects, great action, and even some humor here and there. There's nothing to hate, but it isn't perfect though, like this one part where all Jack and Will had to do was stab Davy Jones and all their dreams would come true, instead of having a three way duel with Norrington.… Expand
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GoldenEye16Aug 22, 2010
A bit too long but very entertaining. I really think though that they should not have made this sequel because the first movie was fantastic and should stand alone.
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DonL.Dec 11, 2007
Worst movie of the.....decade.
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MelaOct 13, 2007
Elizabeth does just fret me,she is so stupid and spoil and have nothing better to do than just look hard.
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HenryOct 1, 2007
GREAT MOVIE, funny as hell really enjoyed it!
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PatC.Aug 27, 2007
Some really cute quirky action, but overall the continuity was botched. Just because it utilized the construction of an overlong matinee serial doesn't mean it always had to refuse to make sense. But a swordfight on a rogue waterwheel, Some really cute quirky action, but overall the continuity was botched. Just because it utilized the construction of an overlong matinee serial doesn't mean it always had to refuse to make sense. But a swordfight on a rogue waterwheel, that's still something special.… Expand
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BendikAug 23, 2007
Thanks for destroying a good actor! Johnny Depp was awesome, now I can't even look at him without getting sad. This movie is TERRIBLE!
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DeannaHAug 3, 2007
Really great movie!!!!!!! I love Johnny Depp!!
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KatherineJun 21, 2007
I couldn't follow the story one bit because I couldn't hear a word the characters were saying. Also, way to long.
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JDC.Jun 17, 2007
I think (Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest) was great. it had a lot of action, Jonny Depp a.k.a Jack Sparrow was an incredible actor. Also it was very funny. I liked the story where it talked about Davy Jones. I liked the romance I think (Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest) was great. it had a lot of action, Jonny Depp a.k.a Jack Sparrow was an incredible actor. Also it was very funny. I liked the story where it talked about Davy Jones. I liked the romance between Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. I also loved when Will reunited with his farther Bootstrap Bill Turner. It was funny when Elizabeth hit former Commodore Norrington in the head with a rum bottle. It was cool when Jack was chief of the warriors, also when the crew was swinging back and forth in the cages. I like the story that Tia Dalma told of Davy Jones. I thought the fight between the crew of the Black Perl and The Kraken was the best and coolest. I definitely liked how it connected the first movie with the third movie. I liked when Norrrington, Will, Jack fought over the key of Dead Mans Chest.… Expand
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BobB.Jun 2, 2007
I think this film is vastly underrated. Sure, some the ideas are just plain ridiculous, and some scenes are impossibly hard to follow, but you can't help but appreciate the sheer quantity of cash and amount of planning in this film. I think this film is vastly underrated. Sure, some the ideas are just plain ridiculous, and some scenes are impossibly hard to follow, but you can't help but appreciate the sheer quantity of cash and amount of planning in this film. Scenes such as the jungle escape in the beginning are so well thought out it plays like an action movie, with each sequence topping the last. And while some of these offend or suspension of disbelief, it more than makes up with it with big-budget effects unlike anything ever seen in a Hollywood movie. The visual design of Davey Jones and his henchmen required hours of creative planning on the part of the art and special effects teams. The only real issue is the ham-fisted and completely unsatisfying ending that serves absolutely no purpose other than ticket sales for the sequel, but in the end it seems worth it to strap along for the ride.… Expand
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gsMay 28, 2007
Some great scenes but overall mess. Way too long and too dark for youn children. All ot the fun of the original seems to have been soaked out of this often boring sequel. I enjoyed the original film but I can't understand why this movie Some great scenes but overall mess. Way too long and too dark for youn children. All ot the fun of the original seems to have been soaked out of this often boring sequel. I enjoyed the original film but I can't understand why this movie was such a huge hit and beloved by fans. I guess it's the emperor's new clothes syndrome. I actually heard some critic say that Pirates series was this generations Star Wars. I hope not because i would lose all hope for this generation and the future of the world. Overall fun scenes on the island at the beginning and at the end the last 30 minutes but everything in between is a boring mess which desperately needed to be edited down.… Expand
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JamesApr 6, 2007
The biggest problem with this film is that its plot is horrible, falling apart at even the slightest scrutiny. So much of the movie wasted our time with pointless scenes and irrelevant plot lines. On the bright side the characterization was The biggest problem with this film is that its plot is horrible, falling apart at even the slightest scrutiny. So much of the movie wasted our time with pointless scenes and irrelevant plot lines. On the bright side the characterization was well done as was some of the cinematography. But still a film without a plot is extremely flawed. If you're one of the few who haven't seen the film give it a wide birth.… Expand
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NatMFeb 11, 2007
I personally feel that this movie completely sucked, after watching the first one I thought, maybe, just maybe this movie might be just as good. But no, sadly they used the lamest humour possible, they tried to be too funny, everyone just I personally feel that this movie completely sucked, after watching the first one I thought, maybe, just maybe this movie might be just as good. But no, sadly they used the lamest humour possible, they tried to be too funny, everyone just decided to start totally sucking at acting, and what's worse is that no one can see that. If anyone says that this was a good movie, I'm sorry but they must be completely out of their minds.… Expand
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JaredB.Jan 18, 2007
"Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest" is a brilliant film, cleverly mixing action with off-the-wall humor. Johnny Depp, once again in the role of Jack Sparrow, is hilarious. The action scenes kept me absolutely riveted to the "Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest" is a brilliant film, cleverly mixing action with off-the-wall humor. Johnny Depp, once again in the role of Jack Sparrow, is hilarious. The action scenes kept me absolutely riveted to the screen. A great film, certain to go down as a true Hollywood classic.… Expand
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JonA.Jan 12, 2007
Many entertaining and imaginative action sequences, but the story feels aimless and eventually sinks the movie. Not as fun as I hoped it would be.
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MikeDec 26, 2006
Amazing special effects, makeup, sets. But thats all it offers. I found the movie intresting for 30 mins and then it became very boring and unintresting. Even though the action was there. It was a bore.
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RheaDec 25, 2006
You really must watch these movies in succession to "get it."
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JordanF.Dec 23, 2006
I found this movie to be better than the 1st. Had a good story and it drew me in so that when it ended i was instantly craving the next movie. Only negative bit though is that it was a bit long.
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TomM.Dec 21, 2006
Action was good but it's just a set up to another sequel.
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JoeK.Dec 20, 2006
I love this movie, a great sequel to a great trilogy.
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ElizabethC.Dec 20, 2006
Although I did like the first one better, i loved this movie also.... Johnny Depp is perfect as Jack Sparrow. He is by far my favorite actor!!!
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DBScarlettDec 17, 2006
Not as good as the first, a bit more hokum and less realism. Depp his usual self... story needed more work.
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DennisP.Dec 17, 2006
One of the most disappointing sequels in recent memory.
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DysonL.Dec 15, 2006
This movie should be part of the dictionary's definition of the word "pointless". I have the impression that they were trying to milk every buck out of it before it even becomes a franchise. They were desperately expanding the story This movie should be part of the dictionary's definition of the word "pointless". I have the impression that they were trying to milk every buck out of it before it even becomes a franchise. They were desperately expanding the story into a trilogy when they pathetically lack the material to do so. I hated so much this movie I will not pay to see the third installment no matter how good it may be. They fooled me once, but they will not fool me twice.… Expand
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JesseT.Dec 12, 2006
Not as good as the first one, but it was way more entertaining. It was hilarious thanks to the antics of Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow character. A great movie which has a great cliffhanger ending. Can't wait for #3!
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JesperMDDec 11, 2006
The special effects are great - but the story and the acting is horrible. Really. What a waste of time.
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johntDec 5, 2006
It completely amazes me how Johnny Depp can go from an Oscar worthy performance into this ridiculously bad one. The story line made me lose complete interest in the franchise. I have no interest in any further sequels (which I'm sure It completely amazes me how Johnny Depp can go from an Oscar worthy performance into this ridiculously bad one. The story line made me lose complete interest in the franchise. I have no interest in any further sequels (which I'm sure will be multitudinous).… Expand
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DiabloP.Dec 5, 2006
This movie is far from perfect, but it is a good movie for what it is --Big Budget crap. Sometimes Big Budget crap is what the movie industry needs. So if your one of those people who like perfect movies...don't go here, but if you like This movie is far from perfect, but it is a good movie for what it is --Big Budget crap. Sometimes Big Budget crap is what the movie industry needs. So if your one of those people who like perfect movies...don't go here, but if you like action and great special effects...Come on Down!… Expand
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MeghanRDec 3, 2006
Frustratingly bad. What made the first movie so memorable was the campiness of Depp amongst the seriousness and nervousness of the other characters. What makes this movie so bad? The exploitation of campy acting from EACH character and of Frustratingly bad. What made the first movie so memorable was the campiness of Depp amongst the seriousness and nervousness of the other characters. What makes this movie so bad? The exploitation of campy acting from EACH character and of each scene. This movie goes way overboard. Would have worked better as a made for TV cartoon movie on the Disney channel. I hated it. It's the only movie I almost seriously walked out on in my whole life. Terrible.… Expand
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KristinaDNov 24, 2006
Not as good as the first one, but still a very good movie. Johnny Depp is incredible as Captain Jack Sparrow.
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CarlM.Nov 19, 2006
Tedious and exhausting. Leaving you only with the promise of more. How draining.
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kevint.Nov 13, 2006
I though it was full of thrill.
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JPPaxtonNov 6, 2006
Usually sequels don't surpass the greatness and originality their predecessors establish. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' doesn't fail to follow suit. From the trailers it appears to be an exciting Usually sequels don't surpass the greatness and originality their predecessors establish. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' doesn't fail to follow suit. From the trailers it appears to be an exciting thrill ride loaded with tons of merriment. But in reality its a two hour and thirty five minute foreseeable film filled with humdrum antics and sleep inducing banter. The first 'Pirates' was absolutely one hundred percent far more delightful. Before it, a character with humor and essence such as Captain Jack Sparrow hadn't been seen in cinema. A once amusing and engaging Jack is now just plain annoying. Here in 'Dead Man's Chest' his foolhardy, joker demeanor only halts the story as it attempts to progress. In addition, average acting and direction are dishearteningly unveiled. The only pleasing aspects presented are the outstanding visuals and devilishly good villain Davy Jones. I'm afraid neither of these ingredients are able to save this mess of a film from sinking though. The bottom line is, 'Dead Man's Chest' is nothing more than a film built on hype and in the end has no real substance. "I think the second movie is strong and clever and has a lot going on", said director Gore Verbinski in an October interview last year when speaking about 'Pirates'. Apparently this version of the film didn't make the final cut. Even so, 'Dead Man's Chest' will without a doubt continue to dominate at the movies and make other summer releases walk the plank at the box office. I don't think even Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx's big screen adaptation of 'Miami Vice' will be able to decimate it when released this Friday. I guess I can give Verbinski some credit though. It's pretty amazing to see a film with video-game logic that's created from zip do so tremendous.… Expand
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JordanG.Sep 24, 2006
It was good. The story line dragged at some parts, and the first movie was better, but it had it's moments. I liked the comedy and story mostly.
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BrianD.Sep 22, 2006
This movie made me want to impale my eyes with my soda straw.
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MarnieSep 16, 2006
By the time it was three quarters of the way through I was checking my watch every 5 minutes, hoping it would be over soon. Enormously boring. And I say that as someone who loved the first film. This one was a complete let down.
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ChumT.Sep 13, 2006
Abysmal effort. Can only recommend to people I dislike. Like water-torture to sit through.
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DiamondSeaSep 11, 2006
this movie was great, it had action, adventure, romance and comedy, it has been on in my town since June when it was released, and I don't live in a small town.
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DuayneJ.Sep 6, 2006
Very boring and lame. Lots of effects, if you care about that.
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ScarecrowSep 5, 2006
It was overly directed presented and created. The story is nice but not presented well. The most interesting thing on the film is jack sparow and thats because of johny depp's good acting. I didnt cared about any other character than It was overly directed presented and created. The story is nice but not presented well. The most interesting thing on the film is jack sparow and thats because of johny depp's good acting. I didnt cared about any other character than him. Very dissapointing sequel.… Expand
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JelmerJ.Aug 31, 2006
This movie is bad from start to finish. A waste of your time, money and brain.
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SamsonC.Aug 28, 2006
You would think this was one of the best movies of all time based on how much money it has made. What you get though is a crapfest. Take that to the bank.
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DerekR.Aug 28, 2006
everything was great and funny, except 4 the ending-it didnt make sense
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KipM.Aug 27, 2006
A great movie but some parts i didnt get until the 2nd time i saw it but theres still things i have no clue about what going to happen in the story. But i still give it a ten!:) i cant wait for the 3rd movie!
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CalTranAug 27, 2006
It was so bad i went to the bathroom twice, and the second time i didn't even need to. I just needed a break from the rediculousness. I didn't fall asleep but I wish I had. It would have made the time pass faster. Save your money. It was so bad i went to the bathroom twice, and the second time i didn't even need to. I just needed a break from the rediculousness. I didn't fall asleep but I wish I had. It would have made the time pass faster. Save your money. This ones a turkey.… Expand
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JoeyK.Aug 26, 2006
People mostly complain about how it goes a long way just to be continued, but it is fun to watch. I expect people will give this film a lot more forgiveness when it's possible to watch the third movie immediately afterwards. As a People mostly complain about how it goes a long way just to be continued, but it is fun to watch. I expect people will give this film a lot more forgiveness when it's possible to watch the third movie immediately afterwards. As a standalone movie, it suffers, due to being mostly a set up for something that doesn't come. But the next movie will enevietably be quite the opposite. People who don't want to see the next film because of this one are idiotic. Each reasonable complaint about this movie increases the likelihood that the next one will be awesome. I wouldn't make any promises, though, just look at the Matrix. Hopefully this series won't suffer the fate of the Matrix. Good Standalone Movie. Movie that is sorta good based on the premise that the next movie will be good. Utter crap. That would be unfortunate.… Expand
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KateB.Aug 26, 2006
This isn't the worst film I've ever seen. But, I absolutely adore Johnny Depp and loved the first Pirates movie, but this really isn't very good. It has too many winding plot lines and the story is poor, plus the scrpt writers This isn't the worst film I've ever seen. But, I absolutely adore Johnny Depp and loved the first Pirates movie, but this really isn't very good. It has too many winding plot lines and the story is poor, plus the scrpt writers have crammed a joke into every one of Jack Sparrow's lines, and it doesn't work. Sorry, but it really isn't very good at all.… Expand
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MarkC.Aug 23, 2006
I liked this moive a lot it had action and class but it wasnt as good as i wanted it to be it wasnt as good as the first moive but it still was entertaning. But to long.
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RyanJ.Aug 23, 2006
in most of my reviews i have praised movies but this is one of the worst, i was so dissapointed with this movie after the brilliance of the first movie, i must say if johnny depp wasn't in the movie the movie would be pathetic. He was in most of my reviews i have praised movies but this is one of the worst, i was so dissapointed with this movie after the brilliance of the first movie, i must say if johnny depp wasn't in the movie the movie would be pathetic. He was the most lively part of the film and as usual was comical and interresting, the part that let the film down the most was the story line, it had no direction and never really showed any chance of ending or evn really hitting that 'wow' factor like the first film, overall dissapointing and hopefully if they make the first it will be more like the first film and nothing like this film!… Expand
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DanB.Aug 19, 2006
Really, reeeeally tedious. What is horrible is that this made so much money, they're going to think: oh well, this must be what a good movie is so we'll make them all like this.
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ShineP.Aug 16, 2006
There was very little to no story. It was like running around in a circle for two and a half hours. In the end, nothing is resolved. This is one long, pointless, protracted trailer for Pirates III, a movie, by the way, that I won't be seeing.
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NjoiF.Aug 16, 2006
This movie was a big disappointment. I really expected much more after the excellent original pirates of the carebean. The only good thing about the movie is the few funny parts carried by jack sparrow, because the story sucks and is not This movie was a big disappointment. I really expected much more after the excellent original pirates of the carebean. The only good thing about the movie is the few funny parts carried by jack sparrow, because the story sucks and is not even concluded in the end of the movie. It's unoriginal, boring at times and just plain directioness. Not worth seeing unless you can do it for free.… Expand
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moederAug 15, 2006
wow what a fantastic movie why are you so negative about this movie the story was what i didn't expected it is wonderfull the action the humor everything i love this movie eand the end marvelous.
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JaclynW.Aug 11, 2006
well, I would've given the first pirates movie a perfect 10, but this movie must sink to an 8. Don't get me wrong, I loved this movie, but it was much grimmer than the first movie and left a lot of question swimming around your well, I would've given the first pirates movie a perfect 10, but this movie must sink to an 8. Don't get me wrong, I loved this movie, but it was much grimmer than the first movie and left a lot of question swimming around your head. It had plenty of gross moments. I thought that the graphics were incredible. So even though this movie had it's share of upsets, it had it's positives. All I can say is it needed a little more Jack Sparrow!… Expand
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D.S.Aug 10, 2006
I know captain johnny depp is a confused man but did the movie have to be so directionless? expected a lot more especially since the first one was so great. will not go see the third in the theater!
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LegionAug 10, 2006
Oh damn, it sucked. Man, the sequel totally raped the glory of the first Pirates movie. Whole movie was just stupid running after the heart of some jellyfish guy.. Then the ending. it was the worst. Why can't bad guys just die normally anymore?
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JakeB.Aug 9, 2006
'Dead Man's Chest' is one of the years best and most exhilarating film experiences. A masterpiece pure and simple. Th plot is in the most simplistic terms not the point. Like a Dashiell Hammett novel it's all about the 'Dead Man's Chest' is one of the years best and most exhilarating film experiences. A masterpiece pure and simple. Th plot is in the most simplistic terms not the point. Like a Dashiell Hammett novel it's all about the aura and dialouge. Not to mention characters, trust me the film has MANY of those. But, I'll attempt a brief plot summary. Jack Sparrow owes a debt to the ultra- heavy of the sea, Davy Jones... the payment... his soul, well that or 100 other souls. To slight Davy Jones Jack gets assistance from Will Turner. Little does Jack know Will and his fiancé Elizabeth are being hunted for helping Sparrow, a known pirate escape a grizzly fate. The only way of achieving freedom is retrieving Jack's compass for the evil Lord Beckett. Will gets involved for more than he bargained for and has to battle against Jones at Sparrow's side. Acting wise 'Chest' has nearly no rough patches. Depp brings undeniable comedic energy to Sparrow and though un-recognizable physically, Nighy's Jones is a wonderful villain. Plus, Bloom has seemingly improved since the first outing. The effects are dazzling but that goes without saying. As to the detractors who complain the entire film is setup for number three, I tell you this: It's the best damn setup money can buy! Overall: A Rousing fun and more than a bottle a' rum Matey! P.S. Odds are Depp will not receive an Oscar for his work (sequels are rarely honored) but he sure as hell deserves one! It's the best male performance all year!… Expand
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MusicaliD.Aug 9, 2006
I agree with Simon. This movie is dreadfully boring. I loved part 1, but this has no story at all and it takes 2 and 1/2 hours to tell it. Special effects were top notch, but they didn't have any emotional weight at all. When I saw I agree with Simon. This movie is dreadfully boring. I loved part 1, but this has no story at all and it takes 2 and 1/2 hours to tell it. Special effects were top notch, but they didn't have any emotional weight at all. When I saw Superman, the first big action sequence had my heart pounding, I was biting my nails and I was glued to the screen, it was so intense. The action in this movie bored me, even though the f/x were better. What a terrible yawn this thing is. I don't recommend it for anybody. The only thing I totally enjoyed about the movie was the pirate with the glass eye (Gareth from The Office), he was hilarious, but hardly in it at all. Brutal movie. Yes, the f/x are really well done, but none of them affected me in any way at all. ZZzzzz.… Expand
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SorenS.Aug 9, 2006
I dislike the movie very much. I expect lot more than this, but in return got nothing! Very nonoriginal. The kind of thing I wish Hollywood doesn't make anymore. Because I look for moves that is smart. Which this movie is dumb. I am sorry.
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N.DelwelAug 7, 2006
I'm glad I saw the first part the day before I saw the sequel - all the running gags, unusual characters and uncanny places are completely in line with the first movie, which makes the sequel seem kicked in at the last minute after I'm glad I saw the first part the day before I saw the sequel - all the running gags, unusual characters and uncanny places are completely in line with the first movie, which makes the sequel seem kicked in at the last minute after counting the fees from the first. Nonetheless, this movie will have you grinning if not laughing at numerous moments. The story is all new and makes room for a third, and the zany adventures have only become zanier, with battles in the weirdest places and escapes defying the laws of gravity. It's a fun and clean sequal to a movie you might want to see beforehand. Turn off your mind, switch off the logic and have a great time.… Expand
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RandyM.Aug 6, 2006
Pirates is truly a wonderful movie. It is a huge step up from the original, and one of summer's most delightful films. I abosolutely loved the shocker at the end.
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SimonAug 6, 2006
Finally saw this thing. What a mistake! Johnny Depp was ok, but i liked him in Edward Scissorhands much more. The drunk captain routine was original and new in the first movie, but not in this one. Most of the actors' performances felt Finally saw this thing. What a mistake! Johnny Depp was ok, but i liked him in Edward Scissorhands much more. The drunk captain routine was original and new in the first movie, but not in this one. Most of the actors' performances felt like going through the paces. How such a B-O-R-I-N-G movie has made so much money, i can't explain. Did I mention that it's terribly boring?… Expand
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BrianM.Aug 5, 2006
I am surprised to see this film getting quite a bit of negative feedback. I'm afraid this film got slammed merely because of the high standards set by the first film. People have a nasty tendancy to either expect too much from a sequel, I am surprised to see this film getting quite a bit of negative feedback. I'm afraid this film got slammed merely because of the high standards set by the first film. People have a nasty tendancy to either expect too much from a sequel, or simply NOT want to like a sequel, and try hard to find flaws and dismiss the film. This would be a shame in the case of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'. The film is really well done, and is without a doubt one of the best movies so far this year. Some people complained about the 2 and a half hour length, but I thought the time simply flew by. It did not feel in the least bit slow or boring. I look at it as getting more of my money's worth! Moving on, the acting in this film was very well done! Even Orlando Bloom gave a passable performance. Depp did not disappoint with a great performance as Captain Jack Sparrow. For those complaining that the film went 'nowhere' they could not be more wrong. 'Dead Man's Chest' simply is the second act to the overall story, comparable to 'The Empire Strikes Back' in the Original Star Wars Trilogy. Overall, this was a great film, that should not be missed. It is one of the few family films I have thoroughly enjoyed, and did not leave me groaning. I eagerly await the next installment to this franchise. This has easily become one of my favorite Disney properties.… Expand
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LuisG.Aug 4, 2006
Unlike those crazed fans who enjoyed the 1st film on the big screen ... i was reluctant to see pirates 1 but then came that dvd and well i saw the film i was somewhat entertained but fail to see what everyone else did .... funny but notUnlike those crazed fans who enjoyed the 1st film on the big screen ... i was reluctant to see pirates 1 but then came that dvd and well i saw the film i was somewhat entertained but fail to see what everyone else did .... funny but not hilarious , entertaining but not memorable ala jurassic park or jaws but then again how interesting can a private film be which is why i disliked pirates 2 as well ...way to long , plot what plot thats called nonsense ... confused from the start and slighty entertained but still distratced by the whole experience.. i say if disneyhas so much mula to fork over for this trash they should invest in some actual things like offering scholarships or helping those in need my point being is stop waisting money of junk like this but then again i guess there is an audience so it says on a 135 million opening...… Expand
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JaredW.Aug 4, 2006
Very impressive special fx, but far too long as a result of the studio's wish to splash as many of said fx on the screen as possible, and extremely hard to follow since it introduces all sorts of plot points & blood lines that Very impressive special fx, but far too long as a result of the studio's wish to splash as many of said fx on the screen as possible, and extremely hard to follow since it introduces all sorts of plot points & blood lines that don't carry any weight to them; it's obvious the entanglements just serve to perpetuate the franchise. Not enough time spent with Johnny Depp, which is why so many people like the first, and too much time rendering fx. A very uncomfortable 2.5 hours.… Expand
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JamesW.Aug 3, 2006
Ninja was right. Shotgun-blasted plot. I enjoyed the first one, but this one is incoherent. Everybody's a pirate! I'm fairly lighthearted with movies, but Dead Man's Chest leaves such a foul tasting bile in my mouth that I Ninja was right. Shotgun-blasted plot. I enjoyed the first one, but this one is incoherent. Everybody's a pirate! I'm fairly lighthearted with movies, but Dead Man's Chest leaves such a foul tasting bile in my mouth that I have to say something. Don't waste your money on this, or else Hollywood will believe people like this tripe (may be too late for that). Wait for rental and decide for yourself whether or not it's bad or horrible.… Expand
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NickM.Aug 3, 2006
Ummmm, im sorry but what is wrong with this movie, its is a funny, awsome action, you never know what will happen next, and it has a plot twist in the end that is worthy of shamalamalyn(exuse my spellings, its a hard name to spell) the only Ummmm, im sorry but what is wrong with this movie, its is a funny, awsome action, you never know what will happen next, and it has a plot twist in the end that is worthy of shamalamalyn(exuse my spellings, its a hard name to spell) the only flaw is the fact it leaves you needing wanting to see more of the movie, hey, it convinced me to see the 3rd movie the day it comes out. and please, the complaint about the length, look at the lord of the rings series, all very long, and classics.… Expand
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MaseAug 1, 2006
Well to be fair, if you liked the orginal Pirates you will most likely like this one as well. It's pretty much more of the same, boring action sequences boring characters, boring dialogue and hugely overrated performance by Depp. Well to be fair, if you liked the orginal Pirates you will most likely like this one as well. It's pretty much more of the same, boring action sequences boring characters, boring dialogue and hugely overrated performance by Depp. Knightley and Bloom are completly yawn inducing if not good looking. Why this franchise doesn't click is beyond me, again like the original is much too long and just doesn't have any verve or edge. But it is essentially a family film meant to appeal to all consumers so there is no surprise there is little edge. Visuals are stunning however the reptile pirates look great. But really who wants to sit in a theatre for 2 and half hours for this. You can only take so much.… Expand
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ChadK.Aug 1, 2006
This movie was total suckage. Maybe I'm not the best judge since I didn't like the first movie all that much either. But this one was way worse. At least I saw the first movie on dvd. I'm mad at myself for wasting my hard This movie was total suckage. Maybe I'm not the best judge since I didn't like the first movie all that much either. But this one was way worse. At least I saw the first movie on dvd. I'm mad at myself for wasting my hard earned money on this one at the theater.… Expand
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RachelJul 31, 2006
This is probably one of the most overrated films I've ever seen. And it shows that no film company ever lost money pleasing the general public. This film was horrid and I really regret seeing it. I usually love Johnny Depp but this film This is probably one of the most overrated films I've ever seen. And it shows that no film company ever lost money pleasing the general public. This film was horrid and I really regret seeing it. I usually love Johnny Depp but this film made his amazing acting talent become wasted!!!! And Keira Knightley if only she stuck to films like Bend It Like Beckham or Pride and Prejudice. Definitely disappointing and I won't be seeing the last film thats for sure.… Expand
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SeanJul 30, 2006
This was one of the most boring movies I have ever seen. Even the action scenes I could care less about. Only thing good was Johnny Depp's performance.
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OrlaB.Jul 30, 2006
This Movie was a great movie to watch. Sometimes it made you jump with fright but others were alright! Sometimes I didn't quite make it out, but most of the time it was grand. I thought it would be an Overly Long movie, but actually it This Movie was a great movie to watch. Sometimes it made you jump with fright but others were alright! Sometimes I didn't quite make it out, but most of the time it was grand. I thought it would be an Overly Long movie, but actually it wasn't too bad. It was a great Movie to watch and I think most people would enjoy it. All the actors AND actresses were brilliant in it. Especially Keira Knightly and Johnny Depp. Brilliant actors they are.If you haven't gone to see it go see it soon, and don't worry about it being s cary coz it ain't!!!! Enjoy!!! Orla.… Expand
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SarahJul 29, 2006
The only reason i really enjoyed this movie at all was because it was the sequel to pirates 1. watching it i was kind of disappointing. the story got a little lost throughout the movie and i sortof forgot what was happening with the movie atThe only reason i really enjoyed this movie at all was because it was the sequel to pirates 1. watching it i was kind of disappointing. the story got a little lost throughout the movie and i sortof forgot what was happening with the movie at some parts. the ending to me was one of the best parts. and i think that the third movie is going to be better than the second.… Expand
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LangdonJul 29, 2006
After watching this movie, i thought, did we really need this? The first Pirates was great, but this movie didn't add much to the mythology. And next summer's release of 3 feels too soon. Spread them out more! Maybe 2008. I'm After watching this movie, i thought, did we really need this? The first Pirates was great, but this movie didn't add much to the mythology. And next summer's release of 3 feels too soon. Spread them out more! Maybe 2008. I'm not looking forward to seeing 3 next year. I think i will skip it.… Expand
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JackB.Jul 28, 2006
On one hand you have Knightly and Bloom acting is stiff and predictable. On the other hand you have Depp prancing around and rambling incoherant jiberish to the degree that he can't be taken seriously. You're left with images andOn one hand you have Knightly and Bloom acting is stiff and predictable. On the other hand you have Depp prancing around and rambling incoherant jiberish to the degree that he can't be taken seriously. You're left with images and scenes that you might ooo and ahhhh at. (If you're eight years old or younger) Anyone with a few brain cells still active will be bored to death.… Expand
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ShawnJul 28, 2006
C'mon people - it's a summer movie and you were forewarned (from how the last movie played) that this movie is heavy on the visuals, effects, etc. and not as big on plot. Keep in mind to that this really more Part 2a, with Part 2b C'mon people - it's a summer movie and you were forewarned (from how the last movie played) that this movie is heavy on the visuals, effects, etc. and not as big on plot. Keep in mind to that this really more Part 2a, with Part 2b coming out next summer, than it is a stand alone sequel. [***SPOILERS***] OK - onto the review: this movie gives you everything you expected from a "Pirates of the Carribean" sequel: fierce battles, intrigue, plot twists, unrequited love, great sailing scenes...I could go on. Johnny Depp returns as our favorite pirate captain and he does not disappoint. He maintains his character's odd habits and mysterious ways and you are always trying to guess which side he is really on. The biggest character development is Keira Knightley's Elizabeth Swan. In the first "Pirates", she hints at the tough as nails "take-no-prisoners" woman her character wants to be - in the second movie, we see it come to the forefront. The only character who really remains the same is Will Turner, who is once again ably played by Orlando Bloom. Admittedly, Bloom's character experiences one of the major plot twists, but he continues to play Turner as a highly resourceful man of principle who will not allow convention to get in the way of doing what he believes is right. All in all, I found Dead Man's Chest to be a highly satisfying follow up to the first "Pirates" and I am eagerly anticipating next summer's finale.… Expand
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JohnJul 27, 2006
I loved the film. I think it was too complicated for many American minds.
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KyleC.Jul 27, 2006
I was not the least bit impressed. This lacks any of the freshness or inventiveness of the first. Purely derivative stuff.
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CharlotteH.Jul 27, 2006
This movie delivers more great, tongue-in-cheek, swashbuckling action in the same vein as "Black Pearl", and has even more spectacular visuals! Sure, I felt a little cheated by the cliff-hanger ending, but I'm not so indignant that I This movie delivers more great, tongue-in-cheek, swashbuckling action in the same vein as "Black Pearl", and has even more spectacular visuals! Sure, I felt a little cheated by the cliff-hanger ending, but I'm not so indignant that I won't shell out my money to see "Pirates III" next year.… Expand
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RayR.Jul 25, 2006
Storyline was convoluted, and boring. Tennacles on Davy Jones face were irritatingly overused. Johnny Depp was not as interesting as POC 1. Overall, the movie was too long and boring. Special effects were good, but overuse made them Storyline was convoluted, and boring. Tennacles on Davy Jones face were irritatingly overused. Johnny Depp was not as interesting as POC 1. Overall, the movie was too long and boring. Special effects were good, but overuse made them monotonous. The humor and comedic timing of POC 1 were lost. Bootstrap Bill was the only interesting new character, others were window dressing.… Expand
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KyleS.Jul 25, 2006
I won't lie- I met the first news of a Pirates sequel with a profound lack of enthusiasm. ' Everything's wrapped up- how do you do a sequel? WHY do a sequel?' (Don't answer that, I know why!) Thankfully, my I won't lie- I met the first news of a Pirates sequel with a profound lack of enthusiasm. ' Everything's wrapped up- how do you do a sequel? WHY do a sequel?' (Don't answer that, I know why!) Thankfully, my misgivings were for the most part unfounded. PoTC 2 holds within it's expansive bowels all the crazy fun of it's first incarnation, but has a few special moments to set it apart: 1) Will's reunion with his father. 2) The 3-way sword battle. 3) The Pearl's crew versus the Kraken. These aside, it does borrow a few more gags from CotBP than is perhaps healthy (THREE different refernces to Elizabeth burning the rum!). Almost everything before the Flying Dutchman bursts forth from the dark waters is rather meh, and Depp's Keith Richards routine, while funny, is not quite as inventive the second time. The ending, as a good trilogy cliffhanger should, leaves one hoping PoTC 3 will offer more in the way of new material and personalities along with resolution. Don't watch this if you don't intend to see the 3rd- Dead Man's Chest is only half of an epic story.… Expand
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BillC.Jul 25, 2006
This sequel was too long and too special effects based. The movie should be Johny Depps, but he is not in the film enough and his lines are not as clever or as frequent as before. A weak story and too long by 45 minutes.
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JrymyL.Jul 25, 2006
I enjoyed all the fight scenes,the visual effects and the acting,especially Depps but overall the story wasn't very interesting. This movie had to be made just to fill in the space between the first and the third movie.
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BillyS.Jul 24, 2006
When I saw the first Pirates I was blown away because I was going to a Disney movie based on a theme park ride and had no expectations of what I was about to see- Johnny Depp playing a rock and roll pirate and turning Mickey Mouse ears into When I saw the first Pirates I was blown away because I was going to a Disney movie based on a theme park ride and had no expectations of what I was about to see- Johnny Depp playing a rock and roll pirate and turning Mickey Mouse ears into a skull and crossbones! Dead Mans Chest is every bit as great as the first one but already Jack Sparrow has become a movie icon as familiar to the public as Hannibal Lector, Darth Vador and Indiana Jones and the only negative to this film is we know going in how brilliant Mr. Depp is and we just want more of him. Dead Mans Chest stands alone as a great old fashioned movie and had it been released first, people would be saying Black Pearl would be the inferior sequel. The movie ends as a set-up for the finale of the trilogy but I have a feeling Disney's going to milk atleast another trilogy out of this cash cow before all is over and done and if there as good, no great, as the first two I'll be first in line for as many as they can get Johnny Depp to agree to!! This is the definition of "Movie Magic".… Expand
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EricY.Jul 24, 2006
Very Long! Nothing was really resolved. It was basically designed to set up the next movie. I hope the next one will wrap something up. The effects were awesome and Johnny Depp is awesome.
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CraigR.Jul 24, 2006
Great fun from start to finish.
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ShawnaP.Jul 23, 2006
Brilliant! Amazing! Fantastic! Best movie ever!!! None of these things describe this movie. I had read comments stating things like this on this and other website from some superfans. After having seen it though, my rating is Brilliant waste Brilliant! Amazing! Fantastic! Best movie ever!!! None of these things describe this movie. I had read comments stating things like this on this and other website from some superfans. After having seen it though, my rating is Brilliant waste of talent! Amazingly dull! Fantastically overrated! Worst movie ever!! -S… Expand
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DavidW.Jul 23, 2006
I thought the film achieved it's goal. It's a fun pirate movie, and a worthy follow-up to it's predecessor. Johnny Depp continues his antics that gave the first movie it's charm. Orlando and Keira do fine in their I thought the film achieved it's goal. It's a fun pirate movie, and a worthy follow-up to it's predecessor. Johnny Depp continues his antics that gave the first movie it's charm. Orlando and Keira do fine in their respective roles as well. I don't quite get the comments of the plot being overly complicated. If anything, I was relieved that there is a decent STORY here, and not just a movie that relies on it's action sequences, which, by the way, were well done in my opinion. I loved it, and my 8 year old son loved it as well.… Expand
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ArmenS.Jul 23, 2006
Interesting, sometimes beautiful, sometimes distracting visuals. I give it a one due to the times the visuals did look good. But other than that, i disliked just about everything else about this Pirates movie.
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BethJul 22, 2006
I'm so disappointed.
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RobertC.Jul 22, 2006
I could follow the movie, It was a great laugh it just needed one thing, The rest of the movie >:(
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AngM.Jul 22, 2006
"Dead Man's Chest" was dumbed-down yet hard to follow. Hardly any of the plot elements made sense, the monstrous characters' (including Capt. Jack) accents were at times impossible to understand, and the lull in excitement in the "Dead Man's Chest" was dumbed-down yet hard to follow. Hardly any of the plot elements made sense, the monstrous characters' (including Capt. Jack) accents were at times impossible to understand, and the lull in excitement in the film's middle hour was unbearable. I can't believe this mess was the best Verbinski could do with this unique franchise. I feel ripped off.… Expand
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