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I went into this one expecting to set sail on the Black Pearl for another playful swashbuckling adventure, but instead I got pulled into waters far darker and weirder than I could have ever imagined. The expansion of the mythology was unexpected and incredible. Davy Jones and his crew kept my skin crawling the entire movie. They look like they've been claimed by the sea itself, their bodies fused with coral, barnacles, and tentacles. The whole time I heard Captain Barbossa in my ear whispering, "You best start believin' in ghost stories. You're in one." Will's reunion with his father felt heavy and messy. There was this instant mix of love, guilt, and pain between them. Will has always carried that sense of duty and morality. But seeing his father again, shackled to eternal servitude twice over, forced Will onto a new course. One he never could have anticipated. His story isn't just about rescuing Elizabeth or proving himself anymore. It's about breaking generational chains and trying to save the only family he has left. That desperation gave his arc so much weight and honestly made him feel like the emotional anchor of the story going forward.The developing love triangle between Jack, Will, and Elizabeth took me by complete jaw-dropping surprise. Elizabeth's arc in this went all twisty and piratey. And looking back to her as a child, singing her pirate song on the bow of the Dauntless, it makes complete sense. She is torn between duty, love, and obviously curiosity about Jack's chaotic swagger. The ending left me floored and feeling like I got hit by a BSG classic "To Be Continued..." lolOverall, this movie was much deeper and darker and tragic than the first. It definitely kept that playful adventure energy that I loved alive, but the tides have clearly turned. The horizon is darker. The waters wilder. My only option is to ride the waves all the way to World's End.. Under the watchful eye of Captain Barbossa himself. See you all there!Thank you for your support on Patreon!Relax and enjoy 🍿🌿LINK: https://youtu.be/PIEiMuaFoy4I watched this on Disney Plus.

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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Watch Along

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Ventena

Excited to watch this! I actually just learned that the 3rd movie wasn't as well received as the previous 2, which is wild because I have always loved it and never knew there was hate out there for it, but as for the criticisms, I agree that Dead Man's Chest and At World's End require a bit more nuanced listening and watching than most people expect from a "fun pirate movie." That being said, most people who watch movies don't pay attention and complain afterwards, in my opinion lol. Either way, I am excited to see you cap off this trilogy!

Paul Walker

Wait has Stellan Skarsgård made the most appearances in your reaction/commentary videos 😂?

Paul Walker

For movies obviously tv shows have an unfair advantage.

Richard

👏🏻👏🏻👌👊🏼🫶 Kali you completely outdid yourself with that amazing write-up. I’m literally bursting out of my skin with eagerness for this watch-along. Is this the one that had the crazy 3-way sword fight 😂? I’m glad that you are enjoying the curveballs this one threw at you. Once again a fantastic pirate outfit, you look ready to jump on the Pearl and climb up into the crow’s nest!

Phil Stubblefield

Ooh, a most-frequent actor counter sounds like an interesting idea!

David Fürstenberg

Fun fact: Will and the others' reactions when they saw Barbossa weren't staged. The actors weren't told who the new captain would be, and when they saw him, it was their honest reaction.

Phil Stubblefield

Richard already stole my thunder, but I just came here to say: Dang, Kali, yet another fantastic movie synopsis! I can guess what classes you needed when studying to become an X-ray specialist, but I hope you took advantage of some English classes too, because you're such a good writer! 😲 I'm looking forward to finding some time to watch this reaction today. I remember being blown away by Davy Jones and his crew the first time I saw the film. As you say, the plot becomes more and more frenetic, but the pirate-y shenanigans keep things fun. On a side note, I love Naomie Harris as Tia Dalma; even in her short appearance, there's something magical about her performance — no pun intended! It wasn't until I looked her up on Wikipedia that I realized she also played Moneypenny in the last three Bond films. Cool!

Beñat

This is my fav of the trilogy.

M1 Maz

The whole sequence with the fight between Jack, Will, and Norrington on the island, and all the ensuing chaos with the waterwheel is everything I've come to love now about these movies LOL. Serious, but also so lighthearted at the same time. With those feelings being amplified by the amazing music! Watching it for the first time, I really enjoyed this one! Definitely a darker, creepier tone. Especially with how well done the CGI was with all the sea-monster cursed people. I'm very much starting to get attached to these characters and really excited now to see where the story goes in the next one! Especially with Barbossa suddenly coming back haha Also, the dice game they were playing, reminding me of the ol' Red Dead days, and playing Liar's Dice in Thieves Landing haha :)

Onno Smits

He's certainly up there, but not quite the most appearances. Between 5 movies in the MCU, Good Will Hunting, the two Dune movies, and now as Bootstrap Bill Turner, she's seen 9 movies with Stellan Skarsgård. Chris Evans takes the top spot I believe: Outside the MCU she's seen Gifted and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with him in it. And then add 11 (!) MCU appearances (or remove 2 if you don't count uncredited post-credit scenes, and another one if you don't count the quick cameo in Thor: The Dark World).

Dude Longcouch

There's a lot of great acting in this series but one performance that always seems to fly under the radar is Bill Turner, played by the incredible Stellan Skarsgård, who seems to just vanish into the role. You can feel all his regret and ennui in every scene, even as he's sacrificing the only thing he has left (an end date to this living hell) just to ensure his son doesn't meet the same fate. I think he's a really great character, and Stellan is such a huge part of it. He has played many great roles over the years (you might recognize him as Dr. Selvig from the MCU!) but my favorite Stellan Skarsgård role is one you'll be seeing soon in Andor :) Also, one funny thing I noticed about this movie, there's a funny sort of "reverse callback" to a line from the first movie. Remember when Jack is talking to those 2 Redcoat guys in the beginning of the first movie, and as Elizabeth is falling into the ocean, the camera cuts back to their conversation just as Jack is saying, "And then they made me their chief." Well, in this movie, there's an entire subplot where Jack is made chief of some indigenous tribe, for what is apparently at least the second time in his life. Why this is a thing that happens so commonly to Jack is a question of great interest to me.

Kenji Kita

Insane how well the effects of Davey Jones hold up to this day. And I think a lot of that has to do with the performance, a completely singular villain courtesy of Bill Nighy.

Slow Shadow

Liar's dice in thieves landing. Damn you just unlocked a core Memory for me. I loved that

Slow Shadow

Davey Jones is the one that can't set foot on land. His crew can but they are still bound to serve on the ship so they can't just leave or run away. And yes, In irl lore Davey Jones locker is a purgatory or some sort. An underworld of those who died at sea.

Mister Lou

I love this movie! and I loved your reaction to it! So glad that you didn't faint.. Remember in the first movie, when Norrington purposed to Elizabeth, she fainted and fell off the cliff into the water? her splash interrupted a story Jack was telling those two guards, saying "and they made me their Chief!" well a good guess as to who he was talking about, would be the cannibal natives on that Island.. a fun theory, not fact.

Phil Stubblefield

Entertaining as always, Kali! Bet you never thought you'd see an actual kraken on screen, did ya? 😂 I know you said that Davy Jones and all of his "aquatic" crewmates were freaking you out, but wasn't his octopus head one of the best creature designs ever? Complete with the little breathing tube on his cheek and the air bladder at the back of his neck! Remember that the Pirates of the Caribbean originated as a Disneyland ride? Well, the swamp in which Tia Dalma lives, complete with glowing fireflies, is a clear homage to the beginning of the ride, where visitors initially boarded the boat. Another homage appears in the initial chaotic scene on Tortuga, where a man tied to a chair and spitting out a stream of water is clearly being repeatedly dunked into a well. One thing I love is the full circle irony that Elizabeth winds up fighting side-by-side with Pintel and Ragetti, the "plucky comic relief" pirate duo who originally captured her. Favorite lines: * To paraphrase you, Kali: "I'm not crying! It's just allergies..." 😉 * Beckett: "I'm listening." [Elizabeth puts the pistol to his head.] "I'm listening... intently." * Captain Jack to Davy Jones: "Aha! So we've established my proposal is sound in principle. Now we're just haggling over price." A reference to an apocryphal quote attributed to Winston Churchill: "Would you sleep with me for £1,000,000?" Socialite: "I suppose I would." WC: "What about for £10?" Socialite: "Sir, what do you think I am!" WC: "Madam, we've already established what you are; now we're just haggling over price!" 🤣 One thought that hadn't occurred to me until this viewing: Imagine how proud Bootstrap Bill must have been to see what an honorable man Will had grown up to be! As a father of my own twenty-something, I know a little something about that... 😊

Beñat

Either Jack had encountered those same natives before or he was talking about other ones. I think it's funnier if Jack keeps encountering different tribes and they always make him Chief, lol.

Beñat

You got confused on one thing Kali: it's only Davy Jones the one who can't set foot on land except once every 10 years. His crew can go on land just fine (as you saw in the movie).

KJ

Great reaction. I believe Elizabeth is in love with Will, as a person and a soul mate. But she's infatuated not with Jack Sparrow, but with what he represents: unbridled even if chaotic freedom. I think she also feels guilt & remorse for sacrificing Jack - but she only did so because it's something Jack has shown he'll do with the likes of Will. Davey Jones is like the Ferryman Charon. If you've not looked it up, what his Locker is will be revealed during "At World's End". That in itself is old naval mythology when people thought the world was flat.

Chris

pssst, ready for some 🍿 and Edge of Tomorrow 😁

Łukasz Jarczewski

Hej, Kali. I love your reaction when Davy Jones appears in all his glory. That shock, that brief moment. Wow! And the jaw drop quite long. 😊😁

kaliwali

that makes A LOT more sense haha!

kaliwali

I think Onno is right! Chris Evans is probably at the top spot right now! But the most-frequent actor counter is a fun idea... I have this sudden urge to make a spreadsheet hahaha

Paul Wright

Welcome to my world, Kali. I write up journals, short essays, and other publications on all sorts of franchises. So much fun 😁

Nina

Davy Jones is still the greatest creation of CGI and motion capture I have ever seen. And that was 20 years ago. Nothing has looked as good ever since. Very desvered oscar for visual effects.