Pirates by numbers

Rating: 4/10 (1 February 2012)

This film was made on autopilot. It gives nothing new. Depp and Rush simply cruise through the movie. It is like they are on autopilot. They play the characters with consummate ease. McShane steals the show in all his scenes.
Penelope Cruz - well I have no idea what she brings to the table - except maybe eye candy. Her acting is more wooden than the hull of the pearl!
The priest / bible basher character, well he is another pointless character.
Basically the film lacks something without bloom and knightley.
There is still plenty to come from the franchise, but the current direction is a dead end.