Action and adventure in the Caribbean

Rating: 8/10 (7 July 2006)

We attended Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at an establishment that managed to sell out 4 theaters at the same time, all showing this movie! It was great fun - everyone from the small children, teenagers, university students, adults and on up were good natured and enjoyed the film. This film shows us a new darker side of Captain Norrington, introduces some interesting new characters, and brings back a few old favorites. There's also lots of action, plot twists, great "one liners," and a wonderfully choreographed sword fight. Downfalls to this movie? Johnny Depp seemed out of character (just not the same Jack Sparrow) and my favorite two British seamen were not in the movie. However, it seems there may be a reason for Depp's different portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow - so I'm looking forward to next year's Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End to see just what is in store for the audience and Jack Sparrow!