Better than the First

Rating: 7/10 (24 July 2006)

I had been excited to see this movie for months. I was a huge fan of the first one, having seen it at least 5 times in the theaters. This movie just adds to the fun. Captain Jack is just as mischievous and charming in this movie. I felt that there were more humorous moments in this movie, but some may disagree. If you haven't seen the first movie, some of the humorous moments will pass you by. There's a line about rum that's absolutely hilarious.
As a mother of a 5 year old girl, I had no intentions of taking her to this movie. She has seen the first movie and loved it, but I was concerned about the images I saw in the previews. After seeing the movie, I was right not bring her. Davy Jones' crew is a bit on the creepy side and I wouldn't recommend this movie for children under the age of 9, and that's assuming they have strong constitutions. Other than the graphic violence and pirate images, the other daunting thing for smaller children would be the length of the movie. 2 1/2 hours a bit much to expect from a 7 year old
The surprise at the end was enjoyed and it makes you want to see the next movie even more. If you liked the first one, than I seriously doubt you'll not like this one.