Summer movies still worth seeing

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2006)

While many people, critics and movie-goers alike, have written off Pirates of the Caribbean 2 as a pointless sequel without the charm of the first movie, I say, "So what?" Yes, I admit that some of the more intense actions scenes were a little corny, and maybe the plot was overly complicated, but remember: this is an ACTION movie. People come to movies like these not only to see something entertaining, but also something exciting. Pirates 2 is an excellent example of this. Instead of the too-common problem of not enough plot and too much hitting, Pirates 2 has the perfect mixture. Enough plot to keep you focused, and enough action, special effects, and fancy swordplay to leave you feeling satisfied. People can be critical and say "That couldn't happen." and "In real life they wouldn't have survived that." but this isn't a reality show. Consider the plot of the first movie: cursed pirates that roam the seas forever looking for Aztec gold. How is that more realistic than this movie? All in all, if you are looking for a great movie to see this summer, and don't mind an open ending, go see this one.