Beating out another Film

Rating: 5/10 (27 May 2017)

Just when you thought that they had killed off a franchise, all of a sudden they seem to be able to resurrect it for just one more movie. Judging by the user rating on IMDb (which in my opinion is much more reliable because, well, I generally pay no attention to critics) this seemed to have been well received, though judging by the comments as I was leaving the cinema it seemed to be completely the opposite. As for my opinion, it was a fun film, and somewhat enjoyable, but like the previous film in the franchise, it just seemed like they were flogging a dead horse. Hopefully this is the last Pirates of the Caribbean that we see for a very long time, or even ever.
The film takes us down a generation so we have the son of the heroes from the previous films (though it had been so long since I have seen them I can't actually remember their names). His father has been cursed to dwell at the bottom of the sea living an undead existence, so he has sworn to find the trident of Poseidon and thus break all of the curses of the sea. As for Jack Sparrow, he is basically a drunkard without a ship, and without a life, and is wandering around aimlessly. However, he gives up his compass for a drink, which unbeknownst to him, released a ship full of undead spirits who are seeking revenge.
Basically it is another Disney movie, so expect a lot of swashbuckling mixed with fantasy elements. Actually, come to think of it, it seems to have a lot more supernatural and horror themed elements than fantasy elements, but I suspect they are trying to capture the essence of the period. Basically this is set in a time, during the rise of the British Empire (probably sometime in the 18th century), where superstition and religion are giving way to science and reason. In another sense, what they seem to be doing is drawing all of the elements of the pirate adventure and bring them together into a unique film.
As I mention previously, it is an okay film, but nothing hugely spectacular. I enjoyed, and in a way it was a decent night out, even if it was simply around the corner at the cinemas (which is a little longer than that, but that is beside the point). As for its re-watch value, well, I probably should get around to watching the first three again, but I doubt I would go much beyond that. Fun, but easily forgettable.