Fast Pacing and good humor make this a worthy sequel

Rating: 8/10 (6 July 2006)

Lets start with the base material. I always thought that Pirates of the Caribbean was a lame ride, even when i was a little kid. I've been really leary of Disney Movies given their ability to make family friendly schlock that typically wastes my time. So imagine my surprise when i see a real Gem of film like the first pirates of the Caribbean movie. It didn't bow down to being another Disney Film, and was perfect for it.
This one does not fail to disappoint either. The humor is in all the right places, and the visuals are phenomenal. Davy Jones' face animation alone is worthy of an Oscar. Some people may be thrown off of the two and a half hour run time, having just sat thru the end of 'Superman Returns' drawn out ending, but Pirates starts fast and never lets up. Definitely make sure to go to the bathroom before and hold it in.
As this is part of a trilogy, expect some prefacing for the next movie, and expect a downer ending similar to The Emire Strikes Back. Its a little confusing, but hopefully the third will have a great explanation.
And yes, there is something at the end of the credits, but before you annoy all the ushers like me who just want to get their job done, realize that you will have to sit through four minutes of credits to see TEN SECONDS of film that, although funny, you already envisioned in your head.