Train of Nostalgia

Rating: 5/10 (30 May 2019)

PotC is perhaps the most sort out franchise ever to be created in a pre-Marvel world. Genre defining music, breathtaking CGI, heart warming story and eye-popping action. These are the things which 'The Pirates' are known for. Hence when 'Salazars Revenge' came, I expected all of that plus something new. Even though the novelty was there but the added elements didn't work well for me.
The new characters added, lacked depth. They were mere reflection of some of the old characters. The plot line borrowed heavily from the past. Not only borrowed, at some point it seemed like the film is perhaps a remake rather than a sequel.
All though, the music was good but again was just some tweaked up version of old masterpieces.
CGI was good. Not the best (which I believe used to be the franchise's forte). And the action is great.
Overall the film is watchable, but just because of the nostalgia. Otherwise weaker plot, shallow characters and a one dimensional villain (needless to say Davy Jones was quite a multi dimensional villain) unable to sail this ship.