Combines classic sea tales with new thrills

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2006)

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest was entirely original, but embracing of its predecessor. The characters are as good as always. The ending holds a handful of different surprises... All of which are good. Most might complain about the ending, but I found it to be highly cinematic.
Once again, the PG-13 rating is thoroughly taken advantage of and it helps the overall mood of this film. The score is butchered and basically remixed. That's my only complaint.
In this film, Jack Sparrow is much more of a pirate and less of a do-gooder friend, it all works. Will Turner is less of a straight hero and more of a gritty swashbuckler. Keira Knightly is hotter than ever, with her painted on fake cleavage. Bill Nighy (Billy Mack in Love Actually) steals the show as Davy Jones with his incredibly amazing make-up/CGI combo. Also, points fr bringing back every single characer from the first...
The film is worth admission, alone, for the last half hour. It totally hit this film out of the park. I won't give any spoilers, but it's one heck of a ride. Jack Sparrow will never be looked at the same.
The next film takes place in the Caribbean and in Singapore with Chow Yun Fat at an Asian pirate. So... only ONE YEAR left till we see what happens next in... Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
This film's old fashioned feel and homage to sea tales and legends is wonderful. The cast shines. The story is even more entertaining and mind blowing than the first.
Best film of the year, along with United 93.