Alright, but not worth paying to see

Rating: 6/10 (22 July 2006)

This was as far a movies these days go an alright flick. However it has received much hype as being an equal to the first film if not better than the original. Nothing could be simultaneously further from the truth or more correct. That is to say that this was definitely not as good as the first film, (which proves I'm not just some cynical critic because I thought the first film was fantastic, my date agreed and was also disappointed with the sequel). However I can see how people compare its quality to the first. They do this because the sequel recycled all the originality and funny scenes from its predecessor. This was basically the same movie with a different name and a monster added to it. Therefore to me the film was a failure.
The cast did deliver, Captain Jack did a marvelous job of looking drunk or off-balance or most likely like a man used to being aboard a rocking ship. His constant stumbling awkwardness was a welcome comic relief. Furthermore the monstrosities that were in this film were imaginative and very well done. Lets also not forget the action, which was not lacking.
Yet in the end the effects, action, and comedy were still not able to overcome the fact that this film was riding on the coatails of the first movies popularity. If you watch the film after having freshly watched the first movie you will undoubtedly notice how recycled it was. But if your just looking to turn off your mind and be entertained by something then this is a good film for you.