I thought POTC 2 was a bit overlong and generally self indulgent. I don't really think it was franchise material in the mould of these post LOTR epics hollywood loves. If it were shorter/ had less orlando and Keira bollocks, it would have been better.
watched Memento last night, and was pleased to see I was right about it the first time: the structure is narrative and directorial genius, the performance of Guy Pearce as Leonard is utterly brilliant. It's dark, twisted, original and darkly funny with a hell of a twist at the end that really hits you between the eyes with its implications.
10.