Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

PG-13

2006

2h 31m

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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When ghostly pirate Davy Jones comes to collect a blood debt, Capt. Jack Sparrow must find a way to avoid his fate lest his soul be damned for all time. Nevertheless, the wily ghost manages to interrupt the wedding plans of Jack's friends Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

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Critics Consensus

Gone is Depp's unpredictability and much of the humor and originality of the first movie.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

03/14/2018

The result is an overproduced movie that tries so strenuously hard to be "fun" that it's a chore to sit through. For all its razzle-dazzle production values, the story itself feels cluttered, hard to follow and hard to care about

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

03/24/2007

Dead Man's Chest is simply something we've been missing most of this entire summer - a film that's truly alive.

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Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

07/22/2006

3/5

It's all a bit much, yes, a bit exhausting, that's true, but then why on Earth would anyone expect otherwise?

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

02/14/2021

In the second film. calculated commercial interests, which are generally guaranteed to kill off genuine audience enthusiasm, have won out.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

11/21/2020

8/10

Although the previous film ended rather resolutely, there's no denying that the further tales of Jack Sparrow are significantly suitable affairs for cinematic realization.

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Alberto Abuín

Espinof

02/14/2020

A loose film, which certainly does not offer what it promises. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Kyle M

@RT77296778 2d

A transcendingly fun sequel that deepened the lore as its own with heightened production instilling visionary ambition that occasionally leaks out of the supposedly focused grasp towards an accumulative epic payoff strung by brilliant performances, especially Depp with eccentric delight that soulfully stir the enjoyment level. (A-)

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Veronica M

@veronicask8tes Jul 22

I love watching these films they are so funny and a classic!

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Andrew T

@RT72355796 Jul 21

This was a great sequel to the first movie and an absolutely fantastic way to further the story. A lot of emotions can be felt throughout this movie and the action sequences are SPECTACULAR! However, it is not as good as the first movie was. There is some unnecessary weirdness and grossness that took away from the movie a little bit, but overall those little things did not add up to a significant amount. This is still a GREAT movie. 8/10

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diogo13 T

@Tua_mera Jul 12

An ambitious sequel that prioritizes grand spectacles over a tightly-knit plot. The film's absolute highlight is the introduction of Davy Jones and the Flying Dutchman crew, showcasing groundbreaking visual effects that still look incredible today. Jack Sparrow remains highly entertaining, and the massive set pieces are wildly fun. While it struggles with an overlong runtime and an overstuffed plot designed to setup the third installment, it remains a thoroughly enjoyable adventure blockbuster.

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didier L

@RT18203544 Jul 10

I think Dead Man’s Chest delivers exciting action, strong performances, and impressive visual effects. Davy Jones is one of the best villains in the series, and the movie keeps the adventure going with plenty of surprises. It is a little long, but it is still a fun and entertaining pirate adventure.

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Adelay C.

@27adeco Jun 15

A disappointment after The Curse of the Black Pearl. Depp’s performance feels restrained, yet plot is dry, and Cpt. Davy Jones is horrible.

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Synopsis

When ghostly pirate Davy Jones comes to collect a blood debt, Capt. Jack Sparrow must find a way to avoid his fate lest his soul be damned for all time. Nevertheless, the wily ghost manages to interrupt the wedding plans of Jack's friends Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.

Director: Gore Verbinski
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer
Screenwriter: Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Distributor: Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Rating: PG-13 (Frightening Images|Adventure Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 7, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $423.3M
Runtime: 2h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)