Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest
Written by: Lillie
The first movie proved to be a box-office hit, so of course Disney capitalised on it by making not one, but two sequels. Pirates of the Caribbean 2: Dead Man's Chest has been screening for the last couple of months, depending on where you live, and the third movie is due to be released in the summer of 2007.
If you're looking for a movie with a tight plot, look elsewhere. If you're looking for a summer movie that will provide a lot of laughs, then POTC 2 is the movie for you.
With such a star-studded cast, perhaps the scriptwriters felt that they didn't need to have a really tight plot. There is a third movie coming out next year, after all. There are a lot of plotholes, as well as a lot of questions that will remain unanswered for all time. Now I don't say this often, so mark my words: Don't think too much or it will spoil the movie. My favourite scenes on the island are perhaps the most pointless in terms of storyline, but they provided the most excellent workout for my abdomen from laughing so much.
It was really Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow who saved the day. The highly eccentric Captain Jack Sparrow with his beloved jar of dirt was the main reason I wanted to watch the second movie in the first place, so I am undoubtedly biased. Keira Knightley is a decent actress, but it's difficult to be frightened by Davy Jones and his sea-hardened crew when Orlando Bloom's poker face betrays no fear. I will openly admit being a complete wuss, but even I managed to breathe by thinking: 'If Orlando Bloom isn't scared, then nothing terrible can possibly happen.'
Credit must be given to whoever arranged the excellent soundtrack. They certainly did a good job, and proved that music can also be used for comedic effect. There are also some marvellous shots of the Bahamas.
All in all, if you're looking for some summer laughter and fun, POTC 2 is the way to go.
Oh, and don't leave until after the credits have finished rolling.