Captain Jack Sparrow Is Back With A More Exciting Adventure

Rating: Null/10 (13 December 2011)

Thanks to Johnny Depp, Jack Sparrow has become an international icon and he continues to draw viewers into his exciting adventures. The first film that came out in 2003, brought back the genre that was forgotten. I mean, before that, what was the last exciting adventure film that has voyages, pirates, treasure hunt, babe, and loads of energy? Perhaps 'Indiana Jones' was the last of such films.
Then a couple of years later came the second 'Pirates' film which did not live up to the first but still managed to be entertaining to an extent. The third movie was a major disappointment in comparison as things got more absurd. As such, I wasn't expecting much from this film. But then again, Jack Sparrow is such an awesome character and now without the tiresome Elizabeth Swann angel perhaps this may be worth a view.
After seeing it, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' is back on track. Jack Sparrow's new adventure is much better than the second and third movie. The pacing is a tad slow in the beginning but picks up after the first half hour. The new storyline and characters fit together brilliantly. The deadly mermaid sequence was a fun addition.
The special effects and art direction are good enough and the cinematography is superb. The soundtrack almost exactly the same as in the prequels with the exception of the guitar pieces which were a refreshing change.
Geoffrey Rush reprises his role, this time as Sparrow's rival Barbossa, and he is just as wickedly hilarious as he was in the first film. Ian McShane is an excellent villainous rival. Kevin McNally is amusing as the sidekick who switches sides. Fiercely sexy Penelope Cruz is feisty, fiery and very funny. She draws more laughter than Knightley did. But, this is easily Depp's film. It is solid proof that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' is carried by Captain Jack Sparrow.
If there is going to be another 'Pirates' movie (I suspect so) then I hope it continues to be just as much enjoyable. On a last note, don't miss the hilarious cameo by Judi Dench.