Dead Franchises Tell some Tales

Rating: 8/10 (24 May 2017)

Dead Men Tell NoTales But Dead franchises certainly have the ability to do so. Yes this franchise came back from the dead with the possibility of saving it. As a major fan of the first 3. The Davy Jones saga intertwined with the foundation of the Black Pearl story perfectly. Hence setting up a universe and a pirate mythology. Viewers need to note this, this is a fantasy franchise based on pirate mythology and not a swashbuckling adventure film. The 4th film in the franchise was a major let down. It was a more of a steroid induced spin off than a sequel. This 5th film how ever, establishes basics and sets the tone back to the first one. A huge improvement.
Unfortunately not quiet living up to the first 3. The use of Will Turner was really disappointing. They perfectly set the tone up for a return but did not execute a story line. Rather turning it into a cameo than a star billing cast member. The Music wasn't bad, felt good with the pacing and with the movie portrayed but no aesthetics to it like Hanz Zimmer conducted in the first 3.
Acting: 8/10 (Javier Bardem, this guy is a class act. The range of Villainous characters he brings to the screen is crazy. Johnny Depp, the big show or the no show? A different Jack Sparrow, not the one we are use too. Stupid jack, lost his mojo, but it ties within the plot line. The 2 youngsters were a great refreshment, in fact they were the leads. The small cameo that Orlando Bloom had was dark & ghostly. Wished the plot revolved around him but he was just the foundation unfortunately. The dark aura of the Flying Dutchman that he brought in the small screen time that he had will leave you wanting more).
Action: 8/10 (Brilliant Visuals and Excellent Action Sequences. This film has a lot of major sequences. This is where it may be a let down, got slightly too much needed more pirate to pirate action).
Sound: 7/10 (Surround sound in Dolby Atmos was good but not ground breaking that can give one the wow factor. The music sounded great but no aesthetics).
Story: 7/10 (There was a lot going on. A lot to follow. Some may think it's a flaw, too rushed or over crowded but from a franchise trying to keep the ship afloat its a good thing. It expanded the universe, characters were funny and had a purpose. Though there was a flashback scene which might turn out to be a plot hole where only fans will pick up. Unless this gets fixed in the next film).
Feels/Nostalgic: 7/10 (When you're 5 films into a franchise nostalgia is a must. Yes there were call backs to previous films but I don't feel they were well executed. The film had small heart throb moments but nothing that will bring out the onion eyes).
Final rating: 7.4/10