Without a doubt the worst pirate movie I've ever seen...

Rating: 1/10 (25 July 2006)

I thoroughly enjoyed the original and went to see this movie with a very positive attitude. However, this film is over two hours of special effects and needless events. If you look past the sword-fights, weird characters, and Depp's popular pirate impersonation there is no plot development. Quentin Tarantino once said "Good movies tell a story and bad/poorly written ones describe a situation. Unfortunately most movies that end up in theaters fall into the latter category." "Dead Man's Chest" puts the same lovable and unique characters from "Black Pearl" into a very very long string of meaningless situations. After the first 90 minutes or so, even the characters from the first film (yes- they are all back) lost their luster. The director quickly overused the character traits and quirks that made the cast of the first movie so unique. My father (also a fan of the first film) and I compared our reactions and both drew the same conclusion: This movie is nothing more than a setup for the third, with an ending that cheaply ensures you'll be back next year. If you like Depp's face, computerized sea-creature-men, and battle scenes, then this is the one to see. However, if you are looking for substance, character development, or a plot, then I'd recommend something else.