Can't wait for the director's commentary on this one...

Rating: 4/10 (24 May 2007)

If not for the success that was the original film I hardly would've been motivated to go see 3 after sitting through 2. If not for Depp, and his always entertaining and fascinating character, and the lovely Keira Knightley this movie would be wholely miss-able. The first film was the only stand alone of the bunch you can watch that and be content at the conclusion though once you have begun the 2nd there is no choice but to sit through almost 6 hours of film to complete the story. The bizarre nature and confusion of this saga coupled with the fact that they leave so many parts open-ended so as to leave one wondering, "Pirates 4?" Foreshadowing and minor omissions also mar this film. Items that might otherwise come as a shock were ruined by glaring hints one can't help but miss while other aspects were left out completely leaving one to assume events took place that would seem fitting to show.
Overall it is a long tale that will leave you with many questions of the trilogy wondering why they tried to do way to much with it, for it surely wasn't for lack of time (the whole series runs well over 7 and a half hours). If not for Depp and Keira this film was truly lost at sea. Bloom's persistent presence is another blemish on the film as his character, for another film in his life, is entirely hatable.