The REAL problem with Dead Man's Chest (and why it's still great anyway)

Pirates of the Caribbean Curse of the Black Pearl, starring Johnny Depp, is a masterpiece however the sequel Dead Man's Chest was seen as a disappointing follow-up at the time. Whilst reviews of Dead Man's Chest have gotten kinder over the years, there is a big misunderstanding about its flaws. I wanted to make a videoessay to set out exactly what went wrong with the film and why it's still pretty good regardless.

My Little Thought Tree is my channel for drawing out the deeper meaning and emotion in film, TV, and the world at large through relaxed, analytical video essays. I am a professional counsellor and often draw on my psychology and therapy background to better understand characters, themes, and emotion in fiction. I upload every Saturday and occasionally on Tuesdays, if I'm feeling productive.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
02:05 Fundamentals
06:54 Power & Piracy
12:03 The Real Issues

Music (in order):
Scott Buckley - Luminance
Scott Buckley - Solace
STNF Music - He's A Pirate (lofi remix)
Dekobe - Another Time
J Dilla - Sunbeams
Idealism - Controlla
Alan Ellis - Sea Terms

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