Wild Ride

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2006)

I was delighted with this follow up to the first "Pirates" film. The story is engaging and inventive (and not a copy of the first film, like some sequels), the action is unparalleled, the visual effects are stunning, and the performances are captivating. The characters gain more and more depth as the story continues and we are surprised to see what has become of them since we last saw them and what decisions are made as the adventure continues. As with any good second film in a trilogy, we're left with just enough dissatisfaction to make us anxious for the third film. Every question we got answered was replaced by 2 or 3 more. I definitely recommend it. The bang-for-the-buck is worth seeing it in the theater. With a swash and a buckle and a yo ho ho, a pirate's life is still for me, savvy?