It tries to go in the grand finale direction, but doesn't really pull it off all that great

Rating: 7/10 (9 May 2011)

Compared to the previous movies in this franchise, this one has the most budget and the most plot going for it. And is a good 3rd movie when it comes to ending the trilogy, well that is until the 4th movie comes out in 2011. But overall when it comes down to it all, this trilogy is a amazing adventure that is worth seeing all the way through. This installment however seems pretty forced in some areas and although Capt. Jack was fresh and unique before, his character comes off slightly old in this. The plot comes off way more convoluted in this and yet not very memorable or stands out like the first movie in this franchise, while the supernatural aspects goes over the top. For a family movie, the convoluted plot gave the whole thing a negative direction instead of a positive one. It's good they tried to put more emphasis on the plot this time around, but the direction of it all wasn't crafted very well. However on a positive side the special effects are top notch in this and the visuals are really well done. The action sequences such as when the pirates are battling on land and on ships is amazing at times. Even if the creators of this flick tried a bit too hard to make it really epic since they though this is going to be the final installment and wanted to go for the grand finale direction. It's better than the 2nd film in the franchise and overall with all three movies together it was a spectacular adventure.
7.6/10