Amazing....

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2006)

Why all the hate? Almost every reviewer has been getting on this film and giving it bad reviews; Entertainment Weekly gave it a D. And their reasons are that it is too long and confusing. But I say, when pirates, swordfights, and Captain Jack Sparrow are involved, the film could never be to long. I also thought that no film could beat "Superman Returns" as the best film of the summer, but a certain jolly roger has just passed the man-of-steel and is leaving him in the wake of their churning water. "Pirates 2" has made the first "Pirates" film seem mediocre; it is darker, funnier, and more fun. It reminds one of the "Star Wars" trilogy, when people said "Empire Strikes Back" couldn't improve on the first "Star Wars", but they ended up being dead wrong. It ended up being the best. Maybe that will happen with the second "Pirates", but who knows, the third film may blow the other two right out of the water. No pun intended.
The plot line is somewhat complex, so I'll save myself and you the trouble and I'll just tell you to go and find out for yourself. I will say this, the plot involves Davy Jones, a few daring rescues, and the best sword fight I've ever seen. This alone should draw droves of people, and don't forget our slightly strange, but lovable friend, Jack Sparrow. Who once again is brilliantly played by the amazing Johnny Depp. Bill Nighy as Davy Jones is incredibly freaky, and, second to none, the most believable CG character ever to grace the silver screen. I applaud thee FX masters. I must caution parents though. As I said before, this film is much darker, and much more violent and disturbing; the evil crew of the Flying Dutchman as gruesome to behold. So ye be warned, this is not your typical Disney film. Something else I liked is that all the characters from the first "Pirates of the Caribbean" are back, and I mean all of them. I can't even begin to explain how funny this movie is as well. The first was funny, but not laugh out loud, hilarious funny. Of course, most of these funny scenes involve the scene-stealing Jack Sparrow. So, even though it's dark, the funniness and fun make up for it. Now before I wrap it up, I have one thing to say to all the critics who disliked "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"; those who couldn't enjoy a pirate, swashbuckling film for 150 minutes, must really have ants in their pants. So all ye scurvy knaves, get ye to thee nearest theatre, and prepare for the time of ye life. Arr.
I give it a 10, no wait, make that infinity out of 10.