Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (DVD, 2006, Widescreen)

I think the word 'wow' pretty much sums up this movie. It was excellent! It definitely meets the standards set by the first movie.

This movie starts off on Will Turner's and Elizabeth Swann's wedding day, but the wedding is cancelled because of warrants for Will's and Elizabeth's arrests for helping Captain Jack Sparrow escape. Will is allowed to go out looking for Jack Sparrow to retrieve something from him (his compass) in exchange for his and Elizabeth's freedom. Will obviously runs into problems once he finds Jack. We find out that Jack has a debt to pay to Davy Jones, which he sends Will to settle for him and to find the key to the Dead Man's Chest which contains the heart of Davy Jones, the reason Will goes along with it is because Jack promises to give him his compass in return for finding the key. Once Davy's heart has been stabbed he is killed and all people (in this case mostly dead people) are freed from their debts to him. That is the shortened version, but there is still a lot more to this film. There are a great deal of hilarious parts in this movie as well, it will definitely keep you laughing.

The only bad part of this movie is that it ends with a cliffhanger. But it is very very entertaining.

If you are a fan of the first movie, or of Johnny Depp or Orlando Bloom then you will love this movie!

More often than not, movie sequels fall short of their orignal predecessor...no so with Pirate of the caribbean - Dead Man's Chest! An excellent movie that leaves the viewer wanting more!
One thing that helps the cause is the fact that all the original cast are back...but the cast grows with some worthy and talented additions!
The Star - Johnny Depp, playing Captain Jack, really helps make the movie...he truely makes the character his own, with a swaggering, cheeky persona that is comical, intriguing and somewhat complex!
There are multiple plot lines within the movie...Captain Jack has a battle to contend with his enemy - Davey Jones, played by Bill Night: a gross, evil character with superb costuming and special effects adding to the intensity of the movie! He draws Orlando Bloom's - Will Turner into the battle, as this character is involved in a simultaneous plot to save his love - Elizabeth Swan - Keira Knightly; and fulfill a mission to retrieve the movie's namesake - the Deadman's chest!
This movie has so many plus features....the acting for one is superb. The scenery and costuming is elaborate and really helps draw the viewer into the whole feel and premise of the film. The special effects are over the top which is what this movie of excesses really calls for and it is dramatic, intense and helps convey the sense of drama!
This is a long movie, but clever writing helps keep the viewer engaged....and the ending creeps us so suddenly and on such a dramatic note - that you really do not want the film to end....you sit there both mesmerized and distraught that you have to wait a year for the ending....as this movie my end but does not have an ending if that makes sense!
One can only wait with anticipation for the third and final film to answer our questions! And judging by the first two installments...it will be well worth waiting for!

Although not as dark as it sounds, Dead Man's Chest delivers the goods and hints at many more adventures to come. I don't know if the Pirates writing crew is making this up as they go along or if they have a vision, but this film certainly hinted at a much broader vision of things to come with numerous references to past battles, loves lost, and hearts kept under lock and key. It is a much more encompassing movie than was The Curse of the Black Pearl, but it is much more loose in structure. Verbinski keeps the action going despite what is a pretty complicated set of stories, more or less interwoven together but ultimately left unresolved. Johnny Depp may get top billing but it is Orlando Bloom who takes the lead in this movie, holding his own against sea-monsters and the King's men alike. With nothing more to go on than the image of a key, Will Turner and Captain Jack Sparrow are reunited (sort of) in an attempt to unlock a chest that offers a strange treasure indeed. Keira Knightley is reduced to a stowaway, with some memorable scenes, but not as big a role as she had in The Black Pearl. Bill Nighy steals the show as the incredible Davy Jones, a half man/half sea monster that draws on Captain Nemo more than the Flying Dutchman, but develops a troubled dark soul all his own. Naomie Harris makes for a fetching Voodoo Queen who ultimately unlocks the secret of this adventure, aiding Captain Jack and crew on their dark voyage. Jack Davenport returns as Norrington, a much more compelling character this time around than he was in The Black Pearl. Having fallen from grace, he completes the triangle that makes for some pretty tense action, especially in the closing scenes.

Be warned that Dead Man's Chest is an open ended movie, setting up what promises to be a thrilling third installment to Pirates of the Caribbean. Not only that, it hints at possible prequels because it covers so much territory in this sprawling movie that it leaves you craving for much more.

This movie was so funny. It is worth seeing, and if you liked this one, you should wait until the 3rd one comes out. The effects were cool, and yet again, Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is one of the main people in the movie. He is so funny!

This is something you truly want to watch. It's something you'll remember in the future, and will want to watch it again. The directors obviously knew how to get the viewers to like it!

Not as good as the first movie but classic Johnny Depp.

Charming rogue pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back for a grand, swashbuckling, nonstop joyride filled with devilish pirate humor, monstrous sea creatures, and breathtaking black magic. Now, Jack's got a blood debt to pay - he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghostly Ruler of the Ocean Depths...but ever-crafty Jack isn't about to go down without a fight. Along the way, dashing Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and the beautiful Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) get caught up in the thrilling whirlpool of misadventures stirred up in Jack's quest to avoid eternal damnation by seizing the fabled Dead Man's Chest! Features: Audio Commentary with Writers Ted Elliot & Terry Rossio Bloopers Of The Caribbean Charting The Return - Pre-production Documentary Pirates On Main Street: The Dead Man's Chest Premiere According To Plan: The Harrowing And True Story Of Dead Man's Chest Mastering The Blade: Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Jack Davenport Captain Jack: From Head To Toe Meet Davy Jones: Anatomy Of A Legend Creating The Kraken Dead Men Tell New Tales: Re-Imagineering The Attraction Jerry Bruckheimer: A Producer's Photo Diary Fly On The Set: The Bone Cage

Came in on the 2nd of this trilogy before seeing the first one.

Probably why I am only giving it an 'average rating', as I just did not see the fascination of this movie.

I have already gone through the 'pirates' phase with my boys when they were younger, and this movie did not make me want to jump up and down waiting for the third movie.... I'm waiting anxiously for Spider-man 3, Fantastic Four 2, not Pirates 3 !

Sorry!

Michael

I, like most people, really enjoyed the first movie. I admit I had expected more from this one. The effects were good, the characters were good, and Johnny Depp is awsome as always! But the biggest issue is that it seemed to drag on. I found myself wishing it would just end already, which I didn't do with the first one and don't do with other epic movies. This one just seemed painfully long.

I think the movie would be vastly improved by removing about 40 minutes. If they had done that it would have been great! I still plan on giving the 3rd one a chance though. Hoefully it will move at a better pace.

Great movie!!!! What more could you ask from a movie: action, adventure, pirates, treasure, special affects and a great cast.
I can't wait to see the sequel!!!!!!!!

I'm not usually an action-packed movie fan. But the Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of The Black Pearl took me by surpirse becoming one of my all time favorite movies. That's why I was kept in anticipation until the moment I would be able to see it's sequal, Dead Man's Chest. That was a huge mistake. I felt as though I sat on my couch for 5 hours by time the movie was over. It had scenes that dragged on unnecessarily too long! I couldn't possibly began to elaborate the bordom I felt! And the ending? What in the world was that? To sum it all up, this movie, in my opinion was one of the worse dissapointments and I felt as though it had the potential to been a lot better. It had a wonderful cast, plot, and much more but obviously didn't see it to their full advantage!

I got it the day after release without leaving my home and paying alot for it. It is good quality and my daughter loved it. I had bought as a Christmas gift, but gave early due to the flu. It sure made her feel better.
I should of payed with PayPal to avoid the confusion of mail delivery of check.

Wow.. We loved this movie when we saw it in the theater! At the end we couldn't wait to see the next one! You know.. usually when it comes to 2nd parts it's not as good but this was just as good if not BETTER than the first one! Can't wait for the third one this Summer!!

Every actor in this movie was perfect for their roll.This fictional tale is action packed and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

awesome movie.... johny depp and his acting are just amazing. This movie has a great story and great acting.

This was one of the best productions once again. Awesome performance by Captain Jack Sparrow. However, the ending was abrupt. Needless to say, this is obvious because a sequel is already in the making.

Neo.

I liked this movie. However it wasn't as good as the first one. And the ending was strange, it makes sence though since we know they are making a third movie! I bought it just because it was Pirates of the Caribbean and I loved Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom in the first one. Rent it and watch it first before you buy it and decide for youself.

Johnny Depp is truly a national treasure and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is arguably the best swashbuckler film ever made. Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp is weird and bizzare and played like no other actor could. Everyone can identify with at least one of the over-the-top characters that makes Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, an exciting thrill a minute adventure that will be loved by children and parents alike.

This is not over there working on 3 more sequels!-I can't wait for them in the next 3 years!-This is the best yet Pirates Of The Caribbean!!-I even liked it that they put in the movie about a saying from the Bible.Nice.-But the movie is Great for the entire family! The Actors from the movie should get an Award for there part-Johnny Dep,Orlando Bloom, Kiera Knightly-But I wouldn't let a 6 year old watch it..Its got some scary scenes in the movie..But anyway A+++++ for Disney's part..Now they need to do a remake of The Swiss Family Robertson-etc.Or A New Toy Story-3 And Munsters Inc 2-like they promised a awhile ago that there in Development?..Hmm Haven't heard of any info as of yet..R.I.P Jim Varney-You were a great Actor-He did the voice of the Slinky Dog-In the Toy Story series..etc.<b>

Another great movie. I actually liked this one better than the first until the end, when they left the veiwer hanging for number three

I loved this movie, Jhonny Deep and Orlando Bloom again, did "pirates" justice in this movie!! Action packed and fun for the whole family. Ending of the movie points to yet another sequel ot this awesome movie. Anyone who loved the first Pirates of the Caribbean is sure to love Dead Man's Chest!!

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The second in it's trilogy dips into the water of weirdness a little bit more. As if the whole "dead by night" thing wasn't enough in the first, Dead Man's Chest really gets things going - almost to the point where I'm too focused on trying to connect the plot dots during the action scenes I should be enjoying. Remarkably, there's some very clever and funny scenes throughout the film - fantastic situations of irony and choreographed sword fighting.

Purchased to complete set of movies. Movies themselves are adequate but somewhat silly. Story is interesting but is to cartoonish for my taste. the main reason for buying/viewing is Johnny Depp.