A Better Tale With Less Sparrow, More Humor

Rating: 7/10 (27 May 2017)

This one seems to have realized one thing that makes a good film, it has a better script than some of the previous sequels. It also has the largest cast as now we have several characters doing flashbacks and current characters. The story line is more complex characterizations, but the plot is easier to follow.
Now, with some Rum for sure, Jack Sparrow is indeed here in spirit. One thing different is Jack is used more as a punching bag as more often than not someone is trying to kill him. He even compliments the French until he finds out it might kill him.
The humor here is sharper than other episodes. There is no Davy Jones here which is okay as his make up in previous films sometimes makes me think of Ja Ja Bings, as far as the way their character was developed in the previous installments. I think that unlike Ja Ja Davy will return. Hopefully they will have better make up.
Meanwhile, the development of a next generation to replace the old guard appears to be in progress here. Let's just say that the sons and daughters of a lot of the main characters from the first 3 films are now appearing here. The film is a lot of fun. Most of the humor is of the type that adults will find funny, while young kids might miss it entirely.
Sparrow does seem to get more humor lines here which is a throwback to the first film. I enjoyed the film, and while it is a notch below the first one, the return of the Black Pearl to the seas is a good endeavor with plenty of action to enjoy.