Great entertainment!

Rating: 8/10 (7 July 2006)

I went to the midnight showing excited and hopeful that this would be a good movie. My expectations were met, and more, in places. The effects are incredible, the sword fights are intense, and it just is an all-around fun summer flick. The main problem, I think, is with the plot. I had to look at the little kids book to get the main idea of it, and I still have to look at it to know who is going where, and who has what, etc, etc, etc. (This is why I gave it an 8) Still, I think it's a teensy-weensy better than the first, even though the first has a better plot. It kept me interested and excited through the 2 and a half hours, while the first left me bored in some places. The humor has been hyped up a lot, which made the film, for me, much more enjoyable. The score is about the same as the first film. But the cinematography is stunning, and the shots are incredible. The acting, well, about the same as the first. Depp is excellent as always, while the rest are satisfactory. Not great, but definitely not bad. I had a wonderful time seeing this film, and wanted to cheer and give a standing ovation, but didn't since this audience was a lousy one and just left the theater. But I digress. I heartily recommend you watching this film without soda. It is so exciiting you will not want to leave to use the restroom, believe me. It does end on a cliffhanger, and I can't wait until the next one releases. P.S. Listen closely to Naomie Harris (Tia Dalma?) because in the theater I couldn't understand half the words she said.