I liked it better then the first!!!!

Rating: 10/10 (10 July 2006)

Dead Mans Chest far surpassed my wildest expectations. I don't think I have ever had so much fun at the movies. It may start off slow but once it picks up it rarely slows down. It is one wild ride.
First and foremost this movie is a lot darker then the first. The themes are darker, the tone is darker, the environment is more mysterious and suspenseful. This in my opinion really is what makes it superior to the first film. The first film in my opinion was more lighthearted and kid friendly. This on the other hand has a lot more mature elements.
Second the fighting and action sequences are more violent and intense. They are also a lot longer (This is not a bad thing in my opinion.) The best fight of the entire movie is near the end when Will, Jack and the former Commodore Norrington are fighting on the water wheel. Not only is it just fun to watch there are also more fights going on at the same time (Mainly Elizabeth and the two pirates whose names I do not recall are fighting Davy Jones crew.) The entire scene is simply amazing. Next would probably be the crew of the Black Pearl fighting the Kracken. It is a very intense fight and also an awesome fight. I really liked it a lot.
Third the humor in this one is a lot funnier and there is more of it. The funniest part of the whole movie is probably on the island full of cannibals. It is an awesome and hilarious part of the movie. Jack vs. the fruit throwing Moms is hilarious. Then him falling threw every single bridge. I tell you there really is nothing funnier then that entire scene and the sequence of events that take place.
Fourth the special effects are amazing. They are easily the best so far this year and are likely the best since ROTK and COBP. Davy Jones is simply stunning. You won't even be able to tell when the make up stops and the effects begin. It looks that real. The only scene where it looks a little more animated is when Jack is getting ready to go head on into the kracken.
Fifth the acting is even better then the first. Depp does an excellent job and deserves an award. Knightely is simply beautiful. Bloom also does a decent job. Nighy really steals the show though. He does an excellent as Davy Jones and he at the very least deserves an award for best supporting actor. I mean he really did a fantastic job.
All in all this movie is far better then anyone could have hoped or dreamed of. It is easily the best movie of the summer. I hope it does extremely well at the box office because it deserves every penny.