Good not great

Rating: 6/10 (6 July 2006)

Well I just saw POTC, it was alright but not great. It definitely suffers from a CGI overload, no matter how great the effects are. But it does have its funny moments, and it didn't feel like 2 1/2 hours. Also it doesn't take itself too seriously, was worried it might be affected by the Matrix sequels syndrome.
The cliffhanger at the end is good although it does feel like the film ends abruptly, seems like a long time to wait for the 3rd one, since this is not a 3rd and different story but the second half of this one.
I guess it will do well but can't see it doing as much as the first one, the freshness has gone, this is no X men 2 or Spiderman 2