ARR !!! There be pirates!!!
Pirates of the Caribbean : Dead Man’s Chest (USA, 2006)
It was a surprise when the first one came out. A swashbuckling movie that actually succeeds at the box office, probably last seen when Errol Flynn was making them !
It was an excellent movie, and this second installment is as good (without the surprise) as the first one. Some even say it is better !
What’s good ?
Well, there is the Kraken, which is well presented and used. We never actually see it clearly or entirely, keeping it a mysterious giant monster and not just a giant octopus. Davy Jones and his crew are also incredible, just bearably disgusting but yet beautiful in their own way and design. Jack Sparrow’s colorful character makes it most enjoyable to watch and be entertained. That Jonnhy Depp guy sure is funny, but you knew that, right ?
What’s not so good ?
Too much Orlando, not enough Johnny. Missing one or two sword fighting scenes. Also, less Will and more Jack. Yeah, I know I just said that. Just making sure my point is getting across.
It is a must see, that is if you like swashbuckling.
Can’t wait to see Chow Yun Fat in the third one !
Gog the Pirate
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brem says:
July 10th, 2006 at 10:37 am
You forgot to mention that in one of the kraken scene, the CGI is sub-par, in line with the Rancor scene in Return of the Jedi. You can see the blue sceen and the line around Johnny Depp.
But the movie is enjoyable nonetheless.
brem
gog says:
July 10th, 2006 at 11:27 am
I didn’t forget.
And we CAN’T see the blue line, you imagined it. If you saw a line, it had to be green anyway.