' Damn you Jack Sparrow'...You have done it again!

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2006)

Like all films, i was scared of the second being so bad it puts a bad name on all the trilogy. But i was wrong to even consider it! Just like the first, i came away wishing to be a pirate. The adventure and the excitement was all too much for me and i wanted to go watch it again straight after.
Dead Man's Chest is no disappointment. It follows 'Curse of the Black Pearl' excellently (although you do not particularly need to have the first) with the script backtracking on many a time mentioning previous events. Johnny Depp is still as gorgeous and as talented as ever as the world known Captain Jack Sparrow and Orlando Bloom is there again to save the day. We get to see a more in depth side to Will in this film, with more information on his Father 'Bootstrap Bill' and the bond between Will and Elizabeth is as strong as ever. Kiera Knightly is beautiful as the 'not so elegant' Miss Swan this time round and i have to say i was surprised by how well she can pull it off being a rugged pirate.
There have been changes to the ruling of her home town however, with a new man in town taking over. Along with changes to the sea kingdom too. First of all, the special effects in Pirates is simply getting better, and i am sure you will agree as soon as you see it. Davy Jones is a scary part crab, part lobster with tentacles on his head. It was only until i heard afterwards that i knew this was not make up but all simply computer graphics! AMAZING! Anyway, Davy Jones brings his crew of mishaps along for the stormy ride and we find out some more interesting history about Jack. A surprise appearance comes back from an original character not quite as they were. Finally, Mackenzie Crook is back! Yes the stupidest and most unlucky pirate has returned (without the curse i might add) with his one eye and his knowledge of nothing! I love him! The storyline is full of ups and downs but had me laughing all the way through, as well as feeling emotionally involved for certain characters when it gets too much. I'm not gonna spoiler it for anyone but the ending had me on the edge of my seat and wanting more and more! One of the funniest things i saw was the normally quite subdued Elizabeth running around and screaming at the boys over a rather important box. The new and rather spooky Tia Dalma comes in, with some help for our beloved pirates and i have a feeling it is not the last we have seen of her.
What i am trying to say is: the film is brilliant. The acting is amazing as usual and this is only backed up by the breathtaking views, flawless directing and the some of the best effects i have ever seen! Everyone should see this film, its a 10 out of 10 for me. Another Bruckheimer success!