Yo ho ho ho ho ho and ho. And ho.

Rating: 5/10 (18 September 2011)

Oh dear. Somewhere between the 1st and this outing the filmmakers have forgotten that these movies are supposed to be fun.
I can't fault the quality of the performances or the authenticity of the sets and costumes, the SPFX are impeccable as you would expect, and Depp is a star. However the confusing plot meanders along for nearly 3 hours and what little interest I had in these characters all but evaporated in that time. The first Pirates was an unexpected joy, but there is none of that on offer here.
Hans Zimmer's score is by the numbers as if he's being paid to rehash Gladiator over and again and most of the cast sleep through what is tired effort.
No more please (2 sequels confirmed).