The ending sets up for a quick third and possibly final installment later this year. It ends on a surprise note, wrapping up an adventure film that meets every expectation. This series will become a classic, and Dead Man’s Chest is certainly deserving of that moniker. 
Dead Man’s Chest is an amazing DVD. Detail is well beyond what any disc in the format should be able to produce. It helps you appreciate the finer points of the sets at home just as easily as you would in the theater. This is a flawless disc, suffering from none of the typical pitfalls associated with DVD.
Audio is likewise booming, also becoming reference material. The active sound field creates an immersive atmosphere, and it’s hard to go wrong when a movie fires this many cannons. The rear speakers take on plenty of the work, while the stereo channels keep movement constant.
This single disc edition of the movies offers only two extras, aside from a stack of Disney related trailers. Around four minutes of bloopers contain some laughs and a dual commentary from the writers discusses script changes compared to their initial draft. 
Audiences won’t have much a wait for the next chapter. Everyone returns in 2007 for the third entry. With a crew and cast like that, there’s hardly any way for the project to falter. Also, a final kudos to Disney for releasing the film ONLY in a proper 2.35:1 widescreen edition.
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