BigdaddyDave's Review

Summary - Barely OK 2.0

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

Acting - OK 2.5

I can’t really fault the actors in this one, as much as the storyline. Depp was his usual entertaining self. Rush seemed to be off his mark a bit, riding on the heels of his success in “The King’s Speech”.

One of the highlight for me was Astrid Berges-Frisbey, who played a mermaid in distress. Well done for a young startlet I look forward to seeing again in future films.

Film - Barely OK 2.0

Edge - Risqué 2.1

Reality - Surreal 2.7

2 Comments

• Wick Jul 5, 2011 9:52PM

  Regarding moviedude’s Review
  Solid review Dude. You, me and BigD all rated it Barely OK. Ticket buyer beware.

• Wick Jun 8, 2011 10:31PM

  Regarding BigdaddyDave’s Review
  “Barely OK” was a rating invented for movies like this. Pity.

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