Good Second Film

Rating: 8/10 (10 July 2006)

This film was nowhere near as good as the first, but rarely does the sequel surpass the first. This was the second in three films so it set up the third while continuing the story.
The basic plot is that Will Turner and his bride to be Elizabeth Swann are arrested for aiding Captain Jack Sparrow's escape. Turner is promised a way to save his beloved if he retrieves a compass from Sparrow. This sets of a series of adventures and back-stabbings that no one could predict, with a stunning climax that will leave movie goers stunned.
My only problems with this film were the sexing up of Elizabeth. She shoved her boobs in the face of anyone who would look and practically threw herself @ Jack on the Pearl, while continuing to profess love for Will. My other complaint was the change in the characters interactions. Jack was very protective of Will in the first film and in this one, it appears he is selling him out, but not all is ever as it seems. Will is whiny and bratty, and spends the majority of the film complaining. However, he remembers his bravery later.
This is a lot like Empire Strikes Back, where it sets up a chain of events that makes things look bleak for our heroes. I am eagerly anticipating the third installment.