A good sequel? Surely not?

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2006)

###SPOILERS### Last night I viewed the staff showing of this film, and being an avid fan of the first one I was desperately waiting for this one. Once I sat down though, I started having a more neutral view on the film. The film could almost be a standalone film on its own! Everything is original bar the arrest of Will and Elizabeth! The CGI was amazing but you do find sometimes there is too much seafaring. That sounds ridiculous in a pirate movie but a few times you just wish there are some good battles and more swashbuckling. The fact we don't meet Davy Jones until after halfway through causes a bit of a drag, but its nothing major.
For a 12A film it contains a decent amount of death and destruction, I think the only thing keeping it from a higher rating was the lack of swearing and sex.
Everything in the film looks like it has had detail and attention, and character development is brilliant. Jack Sparrow as the lovable rogue looking out for himself but good at heart, and the "Turners" being the honourable goodies after freedom.
The end is very good, and a lot better than X-Men 3's shoddy ending. It gives a sense of appreciation and amazement about certain characters and gives us hope for the third one! You can tell this film was made strictly to always have a sequel, as there is no finite ending in terms of the villain being overcome. However I am so glad he got his apples!