Kudos

Rating: 8/10 (21 July 2006)

definitely something worth seeing.
I saw it on the premier at midnight here in Brasil, and I'll tell you: it was amazing! the first scene of the movie gives you a pretty good idea of what the mood of the film is. Dark and dramatic. I remember from the first movie how many people complained that nothing happened to them for letting a pirate escape, so i was extremely glad when I saw the first minutes.
The scenes were beautiful! The light just right! Definitely a scene to be remembered by me.
Not as funny as the first, but I believe it fits the atmosphere. A lot of things are being gambled between the characters here. In the adventures there's too much at stake to be worrying about honesty, loyalty and honor, and the film clearly shows it.
Jack Sparrow is lost...well, kind of... he doesn't have a lead to go. his compass doesn't work, he no longer knows what his heart desires. Elizabeth's childish curiosity of a pirate's life seduces her into actions that will shock and provoke audiences. Will's goodness is clearly shown, much more in this movie that the first. All characters are taking extreme opposites of what they were in the beginning of it all. Including Ragetti, Pintel, Northington, and even ol' Barbossa (who makes a quick but alarming presence)shows that every coin has two sides.
Kudos to the crew. Kudos to the old cast. Kudos to the new cast. Kudos do CGI.