Better the second time!

Rating: 9/10 (18 July 2006)

"Chest" is darker, wetter, and sometimes "ickier" than "Pearl", but also funnier and goofier at times. Saw it 7-9-06 with my husband, and enjoyed it, but not in love with it. Went again with a friend on the 16th, and really really liked it (almost "love", not quite--maybe that will come with a third viewing!)
Depp is terrific throughout, as we may always assume he will be (let us face it, without him, there would not have been a second "Pirates"), and it is great to be able to look forward to (at least) one more installment before the character (ostensibly) retires next May.
I recommend this movie to anyone who saw and liked the first, but I would also strongly suggest watching the first one again before you go. There are several references (mostly humorous) you will enjoy more if your memory has been recently refreshed! Cheers all!