AuthenticReviewer - Bad reviews duped us big time - I loved this one!

Rating: 9/10 (28 May 2018)

Short Review - Go watch it, it's a lot of fun. Unmissable if you are a fan of the franchise feeling let down by the previous installment.
Long Review -
I started writing reviews here after seeing many good movies getting attacked. I ditched watching this movie for a long time after reading the reviews here, but finally went and watched it.
Oh my, was it a big surprise?
I had a hell of a time watching it, and couldn't find a lot of holes in this one. It's a solid 9/10 from me - the fun, the story, the characters, the visuals, and the performances in general.
Sparrow's character can be matured a bit. It's like the makers are intent on making him play the same bit over and over in every installment, and that is resulting in viewers losing an emotional connect with the character. Of course, Depp as Sparrow is irreplaceable.
Other characters fit in just right, play their part well, and I have noticed they tend to mature with each installment, especially Barbossa. Both Barbossa and Salazar are a lot of fun to watch.
Solid performances by both the newcomers Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario.
I look forward to seeing Barbossa in future installments.