OverLong, Repetitive but several Good Scenes

Rating: 6/10 (19 April 2008)

This 3rd effort for the Pirates entertaining series falls somewhat short of both its predecessors. What it has going for it is a great middle third - including conjuring of the afterlife, kooky precepts and great dreamlike hallucinations with Jack Sparrow (reprised by Johnny Depp). Also the costumes, and make-up are once again top notch. (Spoilers) Likewise the Calypso Goddess effects scenes are also considerably good and Davy Jones (created in the 2nd movie in the series). However, the plot really drags along at far too pedestrian pace. The scenes become monotonous, sea-battle after sea-battle,...pirate-dialog after pirate dialog. (spoiler) Double-triple crosses etc. Even MORE characters to keep track of (think Spider-Man 3). By the time the final sea-battle comes along, though as spectacular as it looks, my attention span was kaput. Of course there's the requisite loose-ends for YET ANOTHER sequel. Supposing this were the last installment, it has it's merits surely, and some good attractive scenes. But Some serious paring is in needed here - starting with cutting down dialog or smaller subplots. Recommended as part of the series at best.