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There is an ad in front of me that says: “The Gift They’ll Treasure This Holiday.” It has an image of the DVD Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man’s Chest. Underneath it says:”Grab it on DVD December 5″.

So today is the day. Run out there fellow bloggers and get that DVD.

Or maybe not so fast…Let’s see here, I am a big fan of Johnny Depp. I was absolutely enthralled by his master work performance, where he brought the amazing character of Captain Jack Sparrow to life. The first time I sat in the Theater and saw Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl, I amazed myself, because I had to laugh so many times. I was totally mesmerized whenever Captain Jack Sparrow showed up. He did touch something in my soul and yes I went back to the Theaters for more viewings of The Curse of the Black Pearl.

However, I would not do that for the sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man’s Chest. Naturally, I could not wait to see more of the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. Patiently I waited to see him on the big screen again. Johnny Depp as Semi-God for some indigenous people? Well, that certainly works for me. I would say I enjoyed the first quarter of the movie. The rest of it I spent between: “Okay I’ve seen enough. I want to leave now.” and the hope that it will get better and I can be brought to laughter by Johnny Depp’s character again. It did not happen, which wasn’t Johnny’s fault.

The movie makers played a little bit too much in the special effects department for my taste. I believe the huge success of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl has first and foremost to do with the spirited character of Captain Jack Sparrow and the addition of a romantic love story, beautifully embodied by Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom. This first movie had soul. Pirates of the Caribbean, Dead Man’s Chest by comparison was disappointing and full of gore. My soul did not appreciate the time I spent sitting through the second Pirates of the Caribbean.

So there you have it. If you want to run out and buy me a gift, make it Pirates of the Caribbean, The Curse of the Black Pearl. Or better yet, dress up as Captain Black Sparrow or any other pirate of your own making, make a video and send it to me. I would certainly enjoy that and who knows it might even make me laugh. Play and have fun, let your imagination soar.

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