I dare you to eat another clam, oyster, or mussel and not think about this film. Go ahead. I double dare you!
And when the Kraken attacks, all breathing stops. Both in the movie and in the audience. First comes the thud as it bumps the hull of the ship, then the tentacles rise slowly up out of the ocean surrounding it. And then the cracking and crunching starts, like a walnut being slowly crushed, and men go up and away as they are picked like ripe fruit off the vine.
Oh, and yes, there is Davy Jones' chest, which contains a most important artifact. The island interlude to retrieve the chest and escape Davy Jones' crew is a highlight in the film. Everyone squares off, and friends soon become enemies as desperation and opportunity set in.
For those not in the know, this is the second film in a trilogy, so the denouement, with Jack caught between a rock and a hard place, will leave you breathlessly waiting for the third film. And you might want to stay a bit after the credits roll: a little ditty of a funny scene back on the island of hungry cannibals is worth a look.
So set your sails for the nearest theatre port and hoist a few - bags of hot-buttered popcorn that is. This is the summer movie to see. Or be damned me hearty!
Article comments
1 - Phillip Winn
I just spotted this review on the front page of Google News. Great job!
2 - Iloz Zoc
Great. One-Eyed Willy will be impossible to deal with now that his review is popular. Thanks Phillip for pointing out Google News. One-Eyed is pretty giddy about that one. It is cool.
I'm stymied by the vitriolic reviews by many of the critics. After reading some of them, I still can't fathom why the strong negativity. Dead Man's Chest is simply a fun romp, and sports some of the most creative and effective art design I've seen in a long time. Go figure.
3 - Mary K. Williams
Very good write up!
The movie was a lot of fun, too bad I missed the part you spoke of after the credits.
4 - Patrice
I am looking for a picture of the Black pearl ship on a stormy sea. I am a painter and want to paint the picture,but I need the Black Pearl with full sales up. I also need the stormy clouds in the background. Can anyone send me a pic? Or tell me where to find it?
Thanks
5 - pirates tree-girl
The movie was so good, every one relly enjoyed it, well done to every one!!!
6 - Taylor
That was very good!!!! ♥Taylor♥