Unsatisfied

Rating: 5/10 (7 July 2006)

Dead Man's Chest is simply unsatisfying. The first film in the trilogy was full of subtle nuances that were ruined by the second film. Every aspect of the first film that entertained the viewers, either by wowing or with humor, was attempted again, and each was more extreme. Ultimately, this movie played more like a live action cartoon than anything else. Where in the first film, the villain was, if not frightening, at the very least impressive and captivating, this film's nemesis was gross, unappealing to the eyes, and unbelievable. In terms of the characters, where Depp seemed to have found his perfect match in Jack Sparrow in the first film, in this one, the writers made his character simpler, less effective, and silly. He had a sheer brilliance to his disregard for everything that is lost in this film. Their attempt to make him the perfect hero that he is not is a sad turn for what was the most captivating character to hit theatres in years. Bloom, on the other hand, seems to have come into his character, and has found an understanding for the part that actually makes him slightly believable. Knightley is a disgrace. Her character was not believable in the first film, and her dialouge was exactly off, and this film is no change. I left the theatre feeling like I wasted my time and money, and I don't think I will even be able to watch the first film again without regretting where I know the series has gone. IF YOU LIKED THE FIRST FILM, DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE. Be happy that Pirates of the Carribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl, is a perfectly independent movie with no need of a sequel.