tomr-28618
I definitely like the first Pirates of the Caribbean, in fact it is very close between the two for my favourite but this one just managed to take that spot. I'm not exactly sure why since this one feels a bit more bloated and the pacing can sometimes suffer in some areas.I guess besides that I've just always found this film more enjoyable. First of all, it is visually far superior with visual effects and cinematography which I always appreciated. I also think the action scenes are much better and more memorable. Yes some of them are silly but they definitely fit the tone of the film. I guess this film has a few more issues than the first but it also does everything the first did better like the action and visuals. I also like the ending although I didn't really enjoy where the third installment took it.Overall this is just a really entertaining film that I find very rewatchable.
umair2086
Its just piece of crap all the movies before were great but thiss..............
BiiivAL
There is in this picture one virtue that covers everything else - this is a story. I compare this film with chess - after every turn or word of this or that hero the situation changes dramatically and the alignment of forces acquires a new character.Better than anyone can manipulate the moves of Jack Sparrow. He is very sensitive to the nerve of conversation, instantly assesses the situation and gives a decent response to any "gifts" of fate. From the first viewing it is difficult to realize how profound the film is.Behind external beauty, a good game of actors hides a famously twisted, dynamic and very clever plot.Everyone who does not like the picture, I advise you to review it more carefully, listening to the dialogue of the characters and trying to understand the motives of their actions. I assure you will get a real pleasure! An outstanding film!
rob-mcdonald23
This movie is where Jack Sparrow starts becoming a caricature of his former self. In the first film he was funny, smart and also very skilled. In this film he starts becoming a bumbling and clumsy character who survives because he is lucky more than because of his skill. He comes off as intelligent at times in Dead Man's Chest, but that intelligence is often nullified because of over-the-top action that is so improbable that it makes Jack Sparrow seem unkillable.The introduction of Jack into the Elizabeth and Will romance to make this a love triangle is also extremely forced. The film starts off by showing the audience that Will and Elizabeth really are in love with each other and they are willing to do whatever they need to get each other back, but then the indication from the compass is that Elizabeth all of sudden really wants Jack Sparrow. This storyline is STUPID and FORCED!The movie is, however, highlighted by a cool representation of Davy Jones and a great 3rd act fight scene between Jack, Will and Norrington, but a few great action scenes and a great villain don't make a great movie. Jack Sparrow has become a funny, but at times unbearable character, The Will and Elizabeth dynamic has been watered down by a forced love triangle and the friendship between Jack and Will has been downgraded to hardly a friendship at all. In fact, why would Will even care about trying to save him after what he's done in this movie?4/10. If you want to watch a good Pirates movie, then stick to the first one.