See the fantasy group for some scant details. I didn't want to spoil anything because I do feel that this is the best movie I've seen all year. A tall claim, perhaps, but I hadn't been this excited for anything else, and no other movie lived up to my expectations as much as this one. As such, though, if you're reading this, I'm about to mention some key plot points, so don't read further if you don't want to know.
I'm hoping the fact that Disney produces this series will mean an exciting yet happy ending for all concerned. For instance, Jack survives not only the krakken but the big slimy deal with Davy Jones. And Will marries Elizabeth (even though she's kind of a hussy - and did anyone notice that Keira played her a bit more eccentrically this time around, almost channeling some of the eccentricities that Johnny uses for Jack). And Will saves his dad, ole Bootstrap, who always tries to do right by him, from Davy Jones' service (and, ideally, he's alive when it happens). And Norrington and Beckett get some karmically horrible retribution for their greedy conquesting.
I will repeat what I said in the fantasy group, though. I cannot WAIT for next year. I loved this movie, as much as I loved the first one. I giggled like a little schoolgirl at my first husband, Johnny Depp, and my heart went a-pitter patter for my second husband, Dreamy Orlando. And I have no doubt that the actions and conclusions will be well delivered. This was excellently written.
I'm rating this great sequel (a sequel that is not as good as the first one but is still close) a nice 9 out of 10 (not perfect but close and purely entertaining). And it SOOOO passes the test. I already own the first one and can't wait to buy this one. I have to watch it again! It was funny and exciting and...has my two husbands. I may see it again in the theater. Yes, folks, you won't be disappointed if you see it yourself, so hop to it, yo ho!