In the wake of The Curse of the Black Pearl’s unexpected success, Disney was finally in the live-action blockbuster game. Two sequels were commissioned to shoot back-to-back, and director Gore Verbinski and Oscar-nominated star Johnny Depp were given carte balance to get bigger and weirder with their swashbuckling saga. Journey back to the world of 2006, of actual sets, shot on location, and digital effects that put today’s franchise fare to shame. Journey back to the world of DEAD MAN’S CHEST.

Part 2 doubles up on the dizzying plot, significantly expanding the world of sea myths and capitalism at bloody war with one another. Does more complex equal more entertaining?

Scott and Nick are joined by true Pirates fan Cass Fredrickson to travel the pristine seas of the Caribbean as FRANCHISOGRAPHY chronicles one slow-moving boat ride’s journey to box office history.

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