![]() ![]() ![]() Johnny Depp returns in the lead role as the quirky-but-fun Jack Sparrow Expectations are surpassed once again with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, a film that not only lives up to its predecessor, but elevates it into a delightful saga that falls somewhere between the classic Indiana Jones films and the more recent Mummy movies. And now, few think that a sequel can possibly match that success or yield an equally amusing film. Hey, why not use a soft drink commercial as inspiration? Because if they can make a blockbuster inspired by an old and dank Disneyland theme park ride, I'm convinced anything's possible if written well.įew thought 2003's Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl would be a hit, but it was one of the year's most pleasant surprises-a funny, swashbuckling thrill ride that ultimately grossed more than $650 million worldwide. ![]() Skimpy children's books have been fleshed out into quality entertainment, and someday they'll finally make a decent movie based on a video game. People used to say comic books weren't filmable, but smart scripting has developed them into a respected genre. A good film always starts with good writing. ![]()
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