Why is the rum always gone?

Rating: 9/10 (8 July 2006)

If you think someone should watch the movie, you don't tell them the whole thing for goodness sakes people! That's why I've decided to post a comment. Anyway, here goes...
We've got the same cast, same thrilling music, same director, same writers, and same Caribbean baby!! What more can you ask for? Unless... Heath Ledger, Elijah Wood, and Jeremy Sumpter were to pop up as new characters-O.K. now I'm letting my imagination run off. But really, Ted & Terry did another amazing job with the writing; I don't know how they do it - much respect. Someone posted the comment that they were trying too hard or forcing things. In my opinion, they observed the way Johnny played his character *Captain* Jack Sparrow and played off of that nicely.
Someone also said that DMC was darker. I found it to be more humorous. Capt. Jack was hilarious and Will and Elizabeth also added a bit of comedy here and there.
The fight scenes were sensational. I couldn't believe that they actually got to do some of their stunts with the giant wheel. When Norrington, Jack, and Will are all fighting each other while Elizabeth helplessly throws rocks at them there was a roar of laughter in the theatre.
On the contrary to what another poster has said I don't believe "it doesn't take itself seriously." Johnny Depp wouldn't participate in a film if it wasn't taken seriously. They also said "unlike the first one the second one wasn't realistic." Did you forget about the whole cursed pirates never dying and turning into skeletons in the moonlight thing? But it's all fun, and don't spoil that!!
Although I thought this movie was fast-paced, exciting, funny, and had a lot of shocking surprises, I'm going to have to disagree again by saying I don't think it was better than the Black Pearl. That person may be saying that because they've just seen Dead Man's Cheast. Perhaps they should watch BP and compare the two. I will say that they are about equal to me.
Johnny Depp may be pulling an Adam Sandler by having his fellow co-stars in several movies with him. Some guards in BP and Mackenzie Crook(Ragetti) play in Finding Neverland. Also there is Lor Cutler Beckett from DMC and the third film, At World's End, who's in The Libertine and Pride and Prejudice with Kiera. Comador Norrington is also in The Libertine and the links go on and on. I love when actors do that; it's so fun to see them working together again.
We are introduced to some fun new characters, Tia (whom I think though she is hard to look at because of her ugliness might have been one of Captn. Jack's old flings. She really isn't ugly in real life by the way), Davy Jones, Boots-straps Bill and others. Also you will be delighted to see some familiar faces you may not have expected to see. You'll have to go see it to find out who that is!! Captn. Jack is the same, however other characters have changed a bit and I think we'll have to wait until the final film to see what that's about. Will Turner's character has also expanded, but still not completely developed yet I think.Again, perhaps we must wait until the third film.
Capt. Jack's entrance was just as good as his entrance in BP - brilliant and might I be so bold to say he is the BEST pirate you've ever heard of. The ending is a shocker. I can't wait to see what will happen next, and Keith Richards (Johnny's inspiration for the character) will make a cameo appearance as Capt. Jack's father!! How cool is that? He was actually supposed to be in this one, but was busy.
To the people who keep complaining about the ending leaving them hanging - I'm sure you'll recall that The Lord of Rings didn't have an ending to every movie either, but that is the point!! It's a trilogy. We should be glad they filmed the second and third film at the same time or else it would be coming out even later. And for those people who are saying DMC was a disappointment, I can guarantee they'll be in the theatre watching the third film when it comes out.
The ONLY thing I didn't like in the movie (being an animal lover) was the scene when Captn. Jack was being chased by the cannibals and didn't rescue the dog with the key (from the first film) but ran right past him. I thought good ole Captn. Jack will surely swipe him up or turn round for him (after all they do have history together), but sadly he didn't. Then they show the cannibals chasing the poor thing and I as well as some other people in the theatre shook our heads. Awww noooo. *But I'm told I should have stayed until the end of the credits because it has something to do with the dog.* Maybe it's like the first film where after all the credits are finished the monkey takes the medallion. Something to think about; so stay and watch the credits!!
This movie will do wonderful because it's a movie the entire family can enjoy - for real!! Truly, age doesn't matter, give this movie a shot and you wont regret it. It's also a good movie for couples because it's not a chick-flick, but the girls will love it just as much as the guys (I know I did). And if you're looking for an adventure this summer, look no further. So just sit back and allow yourself to get lost in it!!
Now, you have your heading mates, so cast off and go see it you scalywags. Let's say it all together - Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum. The rum is gone? Oh bugger.