The first movie was a fun popcorn flick but not anything special. It was an enjoyable movie, but that's it. I completely forgot about it a month after I saw it. Seriously. Are there any better pirate movies out there? Furthermore, I never understood why the first movie warranted sequels.
Johnny Depp is the best thing about the movies. If they didn't have Depp people would realize how "okay" they are.
Wake me up when Guybrush Threepwood stars in his own movie. Until then, I think I'll stick with Sinbad or Cutthroat Island or something.