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"Pirates" sequel sets new record at box office:

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" set a new record for the highest opening in box office history on Sunday, smashing the four-year-old record held by "Spider-Man," said distributor Walt Disney Co.

The widely hyped family adventure sequel, marking the return of Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, sold an estimated $132 million worth of tickets in its first three days of release across North America, easily surpassing industry expectations of an opening in the $100 million range.

The old three-day mark of $115 million was set by "Spider-Man" in May 2002.

More on my own adventures shortly.

"Hide the rum!"

Ow, my head.

So the Lovely Emily arrived chez Cleo at about 6:30; we wolfed down a couple of small steaks and headed out to the Rave a touch before seven. Keep in mind, the movie was to be at 8:30. That's okay; we'll pick up our preordered tickets and just hang out in various parking lots until we see a mass exodus of cars from the 5:00 showing.

A little after seven, we hit the Publix soda fountain for carryout drinks. We fill the cups about 3/4 full.

Back in the car, I fish a soda bottle of Cuban rum out of my purse and we spike the Cokes.

We're a little bit drunk by 7:40.

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( The movie itself (major spoilers) )

Off to grab some lunch before family gets here.

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You guys! I totally forgot to mention two of the most important things!

( Major spoiler discussion )

Also, I love "The Kraken" on the soundtrack, but it is whoa-awesome in the actual movie.

No, we are never going to stop talking about this movie

A few things you may (or may not) have noticed, including the after-credit scenes. Trailer caps are from cap_it; larger pictures are mostly from OutNow:

( Pirates of the Caribbean spoilers )