Prepare to set sails...

Rating: 7/10 (22 August 2011)

"On Stranger Tides" carries on the legacy of the "Pirates of the Caribbean", and it does so quite well. It is like a continuity of the movies, one supplementing the other, adding to the lore and history of the Pirates universe.
The acting was spot on, as in the previous three movies, so nothing to complain about here, and nothing new to be seen here either - on the downside. Lots of really good actors and actresses to be seen on the screen here.
The story was good and compelling, drawing you in as you are spun into the web of deceits and treachery, who sides up with who, and why? I liked the storyline, despite having read reviews where writers weren't too happy with it.
There was one point that seemed to be toned down a bit. Jack Sparrow was less in your face in this movie, it was like they had toned down on his charms and quirks. That was a shame, because Sparrow was amazing in the previous movies, especially the way he moved and twitched about constantly.
Mermaids? Well, some might not like seeing these mythological creatures in this movie, some do. I was one of those who liked it. I think mermaids added a great deal of interest to the storyline and the universe in which the Pirates movies unfold.
Having seen "On Stranger Tides" I am looking forward to another movie in this series, because they are all really unique and interesting in their own ways and own rights.