Yawn…

I never thought I would say that about a Pirates of the Caribbean movie, having been an unabashed fan for many years. But the reality was it might have jumped the proverbial shark.

Johnny Depp has a likeable charm about him, and reprises his role as the rum-drinking pirate who seems to be always looking for a ship or a treasure. In this case, it’s the fountain of youth. Familiar faces from previous “PoTC” movies return, but it seems tired and too familiar.

I hope that any potential subsequent sequel in this series recaptures the magic that made them enjoyable. Sadly, I fear we may have witnessed the death of franchise