People rate this film too strictly - it's a sequel. It doesn't surpass the original, but it is still quite entertaining and sets up the exciting third chapter adequately. The biggest flaw centers on Keira Knightley's performance, who played Elizabeth a bit more eccentrically in this film than in the first. Johnny Depp, however, remains eternally engaging as Captain Jack Sparrow.

The biggest weakness of this film is its screenplay which is way over the top and makes you think: what were they smoking!? I love Johnny Depp and don't miss out on any of his movies and he was equally entertaining in all the three pirate movies. But both after seeing Pirates 2 and 3 I left the cinema feeling that it was way less entertaining that I expected it to be. Thus, I don't get a 9/10 rating for this one. Way too much!

Maybe a bit generous, i agree, but I had a really good time. It's funny because, going back and reviewing these films, I think the second installment is my least favorite.

The screenplay was over the top: because of actual dialog or plot points? I was entertained; I didn't feel bored. That's where the 9 comes from. though that was the rating I ascribed it at the time.

I'd probably be more inclined to stick an 8 to it nowadays. And yet I didn't. Don't find me less than credible! My two husbands are in this film :-)