Secret End Sequence After The Credits

Rating: 8/10 (28 May 2007)

These Pirates are back again, pretty much the same crew as the last installment with the addition of some more Pirates who look to be from China. The film is often a dark background film like the last.
This time, there is more plot & less county fair rides. Actually that is not bad as it helps to explain new characters & the plot is one which while it appears to not be a plot initially keeps the viewer engaged as it twists & turns its way through the movie. This installment is quite long, but it has to be. There is an opening sequence before the credits that is tied very loosely with the rest of the movie. Keira Knightley has less to do this film than the last one though she arouses interest early on.
There are some dandy sets & scenery throughout the film. The costume department at Disney has outdone itself again. Even the special effects are top notch. Johnny Depp is excellent as himself & him selves in different sequences. While he is not the entire film again as he was in the first installment of this series, there is plenty of Johnny to go around.
This film has plenty of action too & goes from a wedding to a funeral in a matter of a few minutes. It also leaves us an opening for an intriguing 4th film sequel which would not surprise me if it comes about as this one is sure to make another shipload of money. No one even walks the plank. The film has a secret ending, after the films credits. If you don't stay through the credits you miss something good. Overall this film is even better than the last one.
Yo Ho Ho & a bottle of rum, Captain Jack Sparrow comes back from World's End & we are happy he did. Stay sharp as you view this as some critics out there don't understand what to me seems to be a straight forward plot. Pirates are smarter than critics? Aye!!!!!