The movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Cursed Pirates was released in 2003 and became instantly popular. The long-awaited sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, was released in 2006. While the first film was a worldwide blockbuster, the second was an even bigger smash hit, setting a new record at the box office on its first release day.

1. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl(2003): $305 milion
2. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest(2006): $423 milion
3. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End(2007): $309 milion
4. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides(2011): $241 milion
5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales(2017): $172 milion

Franchise: Pirates of the Caribbean – Box Office Mojo

Unique characters reappear.

The biggest attraction of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is its characters, whose personalities shine through. The main character, Jack Sparrow, and characters from the previous film, such as Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, return to the screen with increased power.

Jack is still dazed and dizzy, unsure whether he is being droll or serious. In this film, he is affected by inward feelings, such as hidden fears and hidden true feelings, which strengthens his unstable character image in this film, which is more directionless and unstable. It is symbolized by the compass, which has no fixed destination. Johnny Depp plays Jack, a comedian and hero with a perfect sense of humor.

Will, who has grown since the last film, is also more robust and, in some ways, brawnier in this film, which shows his growth since the previous movie. Elizabeth, who has always shown a strong core, has grown stronger and wiser in this film. She has given up her status as an aristocrat, and her attempt to fulfill her purpose by taking off her dress and even dressing as a man shows a significant change in her surroundings and her state of mind.

In addition to the three familiar characters from the previous film, this film adds new and unique characters, such as the legendary pirate Davy Jones, Will’s father Bill Turner, and Lord Becket of the East India Trading Company.

A story about the bond between father and son.

The movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” was also an enjoyable father-son story. Although Jack Sparrow is the series star, Will, who plays the role of the real protagonist, is also significant. It is Will who is most easily relatable and sympathetic. In the previous film, Will’s discovery of his father’s identity was essential to the story. In this film, that father, Bill, finally makes his first appearance.

Since Jack and Bill were initially friends, his connection to Jack reconnects father and son, for better or worse. His willingness to put his son’s needs before his own gives us a sense of the bond between a father and son who should have remained apart. The story of these two men is foreshadowed to continue in their work, and it is clear that the series is also about the bond between father and son throughout the series. Because we already know Will’s character from the first film, deepening the story sticks in the audience’s mind.

Three-way battle between men who have feelings for Elizabeth

The movie “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” is also an unforgettable element of romance. There has been a lot of debate since the first film over who Elizabeth, the film’s heroine, will be with. Early in the movie, Elizabeth is about to get married to Will. It is not strange since it was clearly stated in the previous film that these two were attracted to each other. However, using a compass in this film skillfully shows the subtle feelings of Jack and Elizabeth. One of the charms of this film is that it makes the viewer wonder where their true feelings lie.

One of the film’s climaxes is the sword fight over the dead man’s chest. It is one of the film’s highlights and a very popular action scene. Jack, Will, and Norrington, Elizabeth’s former fiancé, fight over the case in this scene. It is not a scene where they fight over Elizabeth. Still, all three men had feelings for her, and you can read their complicated relationship and connection in this scene. Even though Elizabeth is never portrayed as flirtatious, she is consistently portrayed as a character that attracts men. However, it is ironic that it is not her heart they are fighting over in this scene, but Jones’ heart that has been hurt by a broken heart, reminding us again that this film is a comedy.

The movie Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is an even bigger hit than its predecessor. Not only do the characters who continue from the previous film show more personality than in the previous film, but new characters have also been introduced. It is a film that is not only a story of friendship between the main characters but also a story of father and son and a romance that is more complex and intertwined than in the previous film.

The film is two and a half hours long, but it is a story that does not feel long, so please take this opportunity to watch it if you become interested in characters such as Jack Sparrow and the world of Pirates of the Caribbean through the previous film.