Going the way of The Matrix, except better...

Rating: 7/10 (21 July 2006)

Though a wholly entertaining flick, Dead Man's Chest was not The Curse of the Black Pearl.
It seems as though Pirates 2 is going as most sequels go: SPECIAL EFFECTS, SPECIAL EFFECTS, SPECIAL EFFECTS, instead of a gripping plot. But don't get me wrong, Dead Man's Chest has a good plot dealing with revenge, Captain Jack's self-serving nature, and Turner's save-Elizabeth and save-everyone else complex.
The main thing I noticed that bugged me was Depp's portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow was it was just a bit different than in the first installment.
As a whole, it's a movie to see, but see it on the big screen. I can guarantee it will lose some of its impact if you rent it.
Overall: 7/10