Amazing. (SPOILER FREE!)

Rating: 10/10 (7 July 2006)

Let me start off by saying that I LOVED the first film. The acting was superb, the direction was outstanding, the CGI broke records, and the music was excellent. So, imagine my excitement when I learned about DMC. Then, after years of anticipation, extremely negative reviews started to come in. I admit, I was nervous.
The critics, as it turned out, were wrong.
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest," was absolutely AMAZING, and an instant classic in every way. The film both matched and exceeded the first film in every way. Depp surpassed his previous performance. Every character was well acted, particularly (and, surprisingly) Elizabeth and Davy Jones. Verbrinski's direction kept the overall tone light, fun, and made this the best popcorn flick of the summer. Zimmer's score was very different from Badelt's, but it suited the film well.
And, finally, The CGI in DMC was fantastic. Davy Jones is without a doubt the greatest CG character ever put to screen. The Flying Dutchman was great, and, most importantly, the Kraken was perfect. If "Pirates" does not win an Oscar for make-up or visual effects, I am boycotting the Academy.
Simply put, DMC is AMAZING. Ignore the critics, head to the theater, and see the summer's best film.