Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0786936292978
Format: AC-3
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-12-05
Running Time: 150
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 2006-07-07

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Summary: Fun (for those who don't upchuck easily)
Comment: Actor and action-driven entertainment, it's biggest problem is it's only half a movie. Also, it's not for small children or those with queasy stomachs--the fantasy computer-graphics are a bit too realistic (gross!--or cool! depending on the viewer). Regardless, lots of fun--thank you Mr. Depp.

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Summary: Pirates of the Caribbean-Dead Man's Chest
Comment: This movie followed in the same pattern as the first one which I thought was the best of the three. It is very entertaining and the acting is great.

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Summary: arr tis gettin lame now says I
Comment: Avast ye naves, this is war we starts to get stupid in our movie makin...ARRRRR

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Summary: When it comes to pirate moves, this series takes the cake.
Comment: If you've seen the first movie in the Pirates of the Caribbean series, the second movie, "Dead Man's Chest", is a must see. Although some may argue that it's not as good as the first movie, I think it's safe to say that both movies can stand on their own and, thus, are both superb films in their own way.

So what's this movie about? Leaving off from the previous movie, Dead Man's Chest has Will and Elizabeth being arrested for helping Jack. In order to free themselves, Will is sent to find Jack's compass. As always, the cast finds themselves in many different troubling scenarios and we ultimately meet new characters and find out what must be done in order to "save" everyone.

Let's talk about the positives first. In terms of the characters, we have much of the same original characters like Will, Elizabeth, and Jack. Also, as mentioned above, we meet a few new characters including Davy Jones and Bill Turner. The casting director couldn't have picked better actors for each part. From full on pirate vs. pirate battles, to voodoo princesses, to an island full of cannibals, this movie has it all and it will keep you entertained throughout. And talk about funny. It takes a lot to make me laugh out loud but there were quite a few scenes in this movie that had me doing just that.

And now for the negatives. The only real negative thing that I can come up with is that this movie is sort of a set up for Pirates 3. It doesn't have an ending. Rather, it has a to be continued feel.

I highly suggest watching this movie if you were entertained by the first one. In terms of pirate movies, this series takes the cake, that's for sure. Pirates 3, here I come!

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Summary: Disney
Comment: No Collection Complete with out! Number 2 of the trilogy and one of the most exciting movies of our time. Fresh, original, endless action and adventure fun for the whole family! Who said Disney couldn't make action packed movies?!

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Editorial Reviews:

Take the first Pirates of the Caribbean film, add a dash of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and a lot more rum. Shake well and you'll have something resembling Dead Man's Chest, a bombastic sequel that's enjoyable as long as you don't think too hard about it. The film opens with the interrupted wedding of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), both of whom are arrested for aiding in the escape of Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) in the first film. Their freedom can only be obtained by getting Captain Jack's compass, which is linked to a key that's linked to a chest belonging to Davy Jones, an undead pirate with a tentacle face and in possession of a lot of people's souls. If you're already confused, don't worry--plot is definitely not the strong suit of the franchise, as the film excels during its stunt pieces, which are impressively extravagant (in particular a three-way swordfight atop a mill wheel). It may help to know that Dead Man's Chest was filmed simultaneously with some of Pirates 3, so don't expect a complete resolution (think more The Empire Strikes Back) or the movie will feel a lot longer than it really is.

Bloom shows a tad bit more brawn this time around, but he's still every bit as pretty as the tomboyish Knightley. (Seriously, sometimes you think they could swap roles.) Bill Nighy (Love, Actually) weighs in as Davy Jones and Stellan Skarsgrd appears as Will's undead father. But the film still belongs wholly to Depp, who in a reprise of his Oscar-nominated role gets all the belly laughs with a single widened eyeliner-ed gaze. He still runs like a cartoon hen and slurs like Keith Richards--and he's still one of the most fascinating movie characters in recent history. --Ellen A. Kim

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