Sequel better than original?

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2006)

Rarely does a sequel surpass the original... But Dead Man's Chest manages just that... From start to finish this is nothing short of breathtaking... All the characters that we've come to love from the original make a welcome appearance too with a few new additions - this most notably being Bill Nighy's outstanding and scene stealing take on the legendary Davy Jones.
Jonathan Pryce also has more screen time I feel which is a huge plus to me (he's my favourite actor) and brings more depth to the character than we had previously seen.
Orlando Bloom does a so-so performance as Will Turner - the sort of performance that we come to expect from him. Nothing spectacular but good nonetheless.
Keira Knightley as Elizabeth is a sensational turn - and how the character has progressed! Simply amazing! But it has to be Johnny Depp who steals the entire film with the return of lovable rogue, Captain Jack Sparrow.
The music is also a step up from the predecessor and helps to add to the tensions, trials and tribulations facing the Black Pearl crew. At times even being literal edge of the seat moments - none more than the appearance of the mythical Krakken - Davy Jones's hit-man.
In short I can't think of a possible bad thing to say about this film - I loved it from start to finish! And if you're anything like me having loved the original then you too will love this film. I only await next year's release of the third installment - and it's the way I felt with the LOTR trilogy! Roll on next year!