A fun summer adventure film that showcases the return of Jack Sparrow

Rating: 6/10 (27 May 2017)

Depending on how you go into this movie, you will either have a great time or be somewhat disappointed. For me personally (A huge pirates fan)this film was a great return to many characters and introduction for new heroes. The movie is full of humor, action, and had a fun sense of adventure. The new villain Captain Salazar is played brilliantly by Javier Bardem. There is nice blend of feelings from the original 2003 film and the sequels. That being said this movie isn't without it's flaws. Johnny Depp does a good job as Jack Sparrow but it's not his best outing as the character. There are many continuity errors with previously films which makes the writers come off as lazy. The action is very entertaining but lacks the fun of the original, Gore Verbinski, swashbuckling sword fights. There are some similar plot points to the previous 4 films which might make you think that your watching the same movie but, they're different enough. Admittedly with all of the films in this franchise, you have to turn you brain off, If you think to hard about what's happening then you'll over analyze it and be disappointed. I recommend going in to this movie with the expectations of it being a pirate movie, and nothing else. Understandably people believe that this movie is one too many. I disagree. I had a great time watching this movie and seeing characters interact with each other that I love. It's certainly not the best movie ever made but I had a great time watching it. 7/10 stars