Everything I expected!

Rating: 8/10 (25 July 2006)

POC2 is everything I expected. It has an entertaining storyline, lots of subtle and outrageous humor, daring sword fights, awesome special effects, and fun with Orlando, Johnny and Keira. In short, it's a perfect summer movie.
Although I was attracted to original movie because of Orlando Bloom, I join those who applaud Johnny Depp's performance as Captain Jack. I was not familiar with his work until POC but am happy to say that he continues to entertain me with his over-the-top performance. The mannerisms and subtle facial expressions he uses are fun to watch. Kudos also go to the writing team (Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio, Stuart Beattie and Jay Wolpert)for giving him such wonderful dialog. Captain Jack has to be the most literate pirate on the high seas.
Orlando's performance as the straight-laced Will Turner is terrific. He's handsome and heroic ... and, of course, a pirate at heart.
Hans Zimmer has created an excellent musical score for the action, the adventure, and the fun. I've already added it to my music library.
I'm definitely looking forward to POC3 in May next year.