Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Stunningly good, from acting to stunts/effects to score and overall, a very fun film.  I really liked how Spoiler trust between Jack Sparrow and Will/Elizabeth really began to crumble... which went to show that Jack Sparrow isn't some kind of Disney-plush toy character, but a pirate... an untrusting, immoral, selfish, and low-life pirate.  I hope the third film makes him pay for his sins in this one.

For me it's to the first one as Terminator 2 was to it's original, which is a bold statement.  Looks as though it's handing Superman Returns it's ass in box office winnings... and rightfully so. What did you guys think about it?

I liked it a lot, but it always makes me feel a little "iffy" the fact that I just saw half of a movie and "At world's end will be the other half. Just like the two Matrix sequels.
Personally I don't believe that Jack will pay for his sins as you described it, there will be a confrontation between the three, but I suspect, this being a Disney film and all that the three of them will survive.

very much enjoyed the film. a very good popcorn flick that I'm sure will clean up at the box office and if the dvd features are similar to the first film. it will clean up on retail also

Why is it a Superman vs. Pirates contest on every single website? Why can't they just both be excelent action movies?

No, I'm not claiming to never compare films. But in nearly every single thread for superman this summer, I've seen people say "yeah, well Pirates is gonna kick the s**t outa Supes in the B.O." It's as if everyone has to choose a side between Supes and Pirates. (x3 and Supes, on the other hand, I can understand)

What about Clerks 2 vs Miami Vice, who will come out on top?

I liked it, although not as much as the first. I did like the red skies, Empire Strikes Back ending though