Dead Man's Chest (2006)

[neferetus]

Just saw this latest episode of Disney's PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN at a morning matinee today. The place was packed. The movie is much like the Disney theme park ride; lots of action, beautiful scenery and special effects, but little story to speak of.

I enjoyed the first one far better. But, just as in the first one, this PIRATES ends with a cliff-hanger ending, setting its built-in audience up for an inevitable trilogy, no doubt. Maybe if you have a bottle of rum before you see the thing, you may just enjoy it for the sake of the wild ride...

[neferetus]

Here's a SPOILER.

In one scene, Jack Sparrow and his crew are merrily sailing upon the ship, the Black Pearl. The next time you see them however, the Black Pearl has inexplicably run aground, the pirates are all captured by island natives and Jack Sparrow has been elected chief of the tribe! It's as though an entire reel has been left out!

Ouestions: How did the Back Pearl get run aground by able seamen? How did island natives, armed only with spears and blowguns overcome a heavily armed crew of pirates that have artillery and a fight-to-the-death attitude? Why would the island natives make Jack Sparrow their chief? The movie certainly does not answer these questions. Seems that the audience is supposed to be so swept up in all the action that it is not supposed to actually THINK.

In its opening weekend alone , DEAD MAN'S CHEST raked in a cool 139 million. This must mean that the film is 5 times better than THE ALAMO (2004). The flim-going audience has spoken.

[Bromhead24]

I saw a photo of Johnny Depp in the first feature and on the side of his bandana was a "Adidas" logo.

[neferetus]

FUNNY! ;D

[neferetus]

Disneyland is really pushing the Pirates of The Carbbean. Instead of Mickey Mouse gracing the cover of it's souvenir map there's--- you guessed it--- Jack Sparrow.

[Bromhead24]

I haven't even seen the first one...

My favorite pirate movie........Yellow Beard....

[neferetus]

bromhead24 said:

I haven't even seen the first one...

My favorite pirate movie........Yellow Beard....

I've seen BLACKBEARD, but not YELLOW BEARD. What about the Errol Flynn film, CAPTAIN BLOOD? PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN---the ride and the films--- owe a lot of its ideas to this film. Try and rent it and you will see what I mean.

[Greg C.]

neferetus said:

bromhead24 said:

I haven't even seen the first one...

My favorite pirate movie........Yellow Beard....

I've seen BLACKBEARD, but not YELLOW BEARD. What about the Errol Flynn film, CAPTAIN BLOOD? PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN---the ride and the films--- owe a lot of its ideas to this film. Try and rent it and you will see what I mean.

although i wasnt sure of the name at first, the one with errol flynn was very good. i dont know if this will count as a pirate movie but what about "Wake of the red witch"?

[Bromhead24]

admin said:

neferetus said:

I've seen BLACKBEARD, but not YELLOW BEARD. What about the Errol Flynn film, CAPTAIN BLOOD? PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN---the ride and the films--- owe a lot of its ideas to this film. Try and rent it and you will see what I mean.

although i wasnt sure of the name at first, the one with errol flynn was very good. i dont know if this will count as a pirate movie but what about "Wake of the red witch"?

One of the few films that John Wayne died in..

[Bromhead24]

neferetus said:

bromhead24 said:

I haven't even seen the first one...

My favorite pirate movie........Yellow Beard....

I've seen BLACKBEARD, but not YELLOW BEARD. What about the Errol Flynn film, CAPTAIN BLOOD? PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN---the ride and the films--- owe a lot of its ideas to this film. Try and rent it and you will see what I mean.

Directed by
Mel Damski

Writing credits
Graham Chapman
Peter Cook
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Genre: Action / Adventure / Comedy (more)

Tagline: Swashbucklers, pirates, public floggings, saucy tarts, beggars, queens, & jolly rogers. (more)

Plot Summary: Yellowbeard, a pirate's pirate, is allowed to escape from prison to lead the authorities to his treasure... (more)

User Comments: This movie touched me... (more)

User Rating: 5.6/10 (1,945 votes)

Cast overview, first billed only:
Graham Chapman .... Captain Yellowbeard/de: Dotterbart

Peter Boyle .... Moon

Cheech Marin .... El Segundo (as Richard 'Cheech' Marin)

Tommy Chong .... El Nebuloso
Peter Cook .... Lord Percy Lambourn
Marty Feldman .... Gilbert
Martin Hewitt .... Dan
Michael Hordern .... Dr. Gilpin

Eric Idle .... Commander Clement
Madeline Kahn .... Betty

James Mason .... Captain Hughes

John Cleese .... Harvey 'Blind' Pew
Kenneth Mars .... Mr. Crisp and Verdugo
Spike Milligan .... Flunkie
Stacey Nelkin .... Triola (as Stacey Nelkin)
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Runtime: 96 min / Argentina:101 min
Country: UK
Language: English
Color: Color (DeLuxe)
Sound Mix: Stereo
Certification: Argentina:13 / Finland:K-16 / UK:15 / USA:PG / West Germany:16

Trivia: Marty Feldman died during filming of Yellowbeard (1983) on December 2, 1982 of a massive heart attack. (more)

Quotes: Betty: It's been twenty years since we had a little cuddle, and what do you do? Come in and give me a kiss? No, you rush in and hack a hole in the wall. (more)


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4 out of 6 people found the following comment useful:-
This movie touched me..., 10 November 2000

Author: reymonkey from Elsewhere


Actually, it just tickled my funny bone... I saw it once years ago and I have been laughing about it ever since. Sadly, it is difficult to find it in your average video store or shop.

When Yellowbeard meets his son: "She couldn't be your mother. No woman ever slept with me and lived!"

The humor in this movie is sick, stupid, clever, and wickedly funny. The movie is rough around the edges and imperfect to say the least. But so damn funny! Most people will be bored or offended by this movie. I always felt sorry for those people. For the rest of us, this is a real treat.

[neferetus]

Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, ay? Say no more, nudge, nudge, wink, wink! Say no more!