Pirates of the Caribbean
The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) https://trakt.tv/movies/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl-2003
Dead Man's Chest (2006) https://trakt.tv/movies/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-man-s-chest-2006
At World's End (2007) https://trakt.tv/movies/pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-world-s-end-2007
On Stranger Tides (2011) https://trakt.tv/movies/pirates-of-the-caribbean-on-stranger-tides-2011
Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) https://trakt.tv/movies/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-men-tell-no-tales-2017
[7.3/10] Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has problems, and I’m not just referring to its cumbersome title. It’s too long. It includes an unnecessary Jack Sparrow origin story. And it is more than a little sexist. But it is also the only Pirates movie since the original that’s worth a damn.
It achieves that feat (which, in fairness, is no great accomplishment), by going back to basics. The film isn’t exactly a carbon copy of Curse of the Black Pearl, but it borrows the essential elements of that film. Once again, Jack Sparrow is the agent of chaos disrupting the lives of two strait(er)-laced young lovers who begrudgingly need him for their own individual quests. Once again there is a scary, ghostly villain with a grudge against Jack. Once again there is only one MacGuffin that everyone is after, with the complications that come from chasing it down.
The result is that Dead Men Tell No Tales breaks little new ground, but it also doesn’t need to. While the character writing isn’t nearly as clear, the surprise 2003 hit makes for a good blueprint for popcorn flicks the world over. Even a slight remix, done with the right level of levity and spectacle, makes for an enjoyable cinematic ride, which is more than the previous three entries in the franchise’s pantheon can say for themselves.
The movie tells the story of Henry Turner, son of Will and Elizabeth, seeking out Poisedon’s Trident in the hopes that it will break his father’s curse. Along the way, he crosses paths with Captain Salazar, the hollowed out zombie of a cursed ship who’s after the trident himself and tells Henry he’ll need Jack’s compass to find it. But he also runs into Carina Smyth, the headstrong, science-minded woman who aims to use the stars and a book from her long lost father to find the island where the trident’s supposedly hidden. Of course, it wouldn't be a Pirates movie without Barbosa, so he too is in search of the trident and makes deals with Salazar, Jack, and the rest of the usual lot to find it.
That may seem like a lot, but rather than elaborate, multi-faceted trinket chases that have consumed prior entries, everyone here is basically after the same thing, albeit for different reasons. Jack wants to restore his luck. Salazar wants power and revenge. Henry wants to erase the curse from his father, and Carina wants to find hers. It’s all simple and basic, but also effective, giving each of the characters driving motivations and causes to clash and collude with one another.
More to the point, Pirates is fun again! Screenwriter Jeff Nathan injects more of the classic levity into the script without overdoing it. Jack, more a member of the ensemble than a scene-stealer here, has his rapscallion wit back, and the show uses plenty of clever smash cuts and slick pirate skullduggery to bring the yuks. There’s a screwball energy between Carina and Henry which is entertaining, and Jack and Barbosa tweaking one another like old queens continues to be a hoot. It’s easier to enjoy even a lesser light in this franchise when it’s more focused on making you laugh than on upping the drama at every turn.
The one major detriment is that department is that the script barely hides an unpleasant sexist streak. Beyond a series of cheap wordplay gags about Carina being a “horologist”, Jack is more lewd here, and his reunion with Barbosa begins with the latter saving the former from a forced marriage to a homely lass who’s treated like yesterday’s hull scrapings. The film tries to make up for it by giving Carina the now-standard fascination with science, but it pales in comparison to the original, both in terms of how Elizabeth was treated and how it better walked the line between suggestion and directness vis-a-vis the bawdy elements of piracy.
Still, the film manages to reclaim the franchise’s visual acumen and a stellar array of set pieces, which help keep it entertaining even with the occasional cringey joke. The greatest achievement there is Captain Salazar and his men. Not only does the ghastly captain’s hair and epaulettes float and move in the open air as though they’re still under water, but each has a pallid, hollowed-out look about them to make your skin crawl. Their ship and collection of creatures match the same design approach, lending the whole production a half-there sense that makes them visually distinct even in the Pirates series’s substantial ship collection and bestiary.
Dead Men Tell No Tales likewise rekindles its predecessors’ penchant for superb sequences. A bank heist gone wrong, an execution gone haywire, and some cannon-hopping ship-to-ship combat reestablish the Looney Tunes energy that abounded in the first entry, finding silly scenarios to expend the film’s considerable budget and dazzle rather than dramatize.
And yet, there’s the slightest bit of heft here to give the film just a little ballast. While some members of the original cast are sidelined, the movie channels the curses and cyclical nature of many of the predicaments for added impact. Likewise, when he’s not chewing scenery with gleeful abandon, it’s easy to forget that Geoffrey Rush is an incredible dramatic actor, and he manages to wring genuine poignance in the film’s climax with just a few loving or remorseful looks. The drama isn’t really the point here for once -- this is a rollicking, silly, magic-filled adventure -- but what little we get is solid.
You could say the same for the film as a whole. Maybe after three films’ worth of barnacles and bilge rat leavings from the Pirates franchise, my expectations have been suitably lowered. Judged by the standard set by Curse of the Black Pearl, this fifth installment doesn’t even come within a cannonball’s distance of recapturing the magic.
But judged as its own piece, Dead Men Tell No Tales is unlikely to be anyone’s favorite entry in the series, but it’s the only one since 2003 liable to make you laugh, awe, and cheer at the trial and triumphs of our heroes. It is a roundly entertaining, if not quite ground-breaking dose of popcorn movie fun. That simplicity means its wave doesn’t crest quite as high as its originator, but it also doesn’t crash down as hard or as painfully as its other predecessors. If you want to set sail in the Caribbean once more, you could do much worse than this unexpectedly seaworthy vessel for the franchise’s charms.
What a crap movie. I think it had potential but the writing was just garbage. The storyline had too many sidetracks. The stunts were often poorly executed and too unrealistic.
We're robbing banks now ? Zombie sharks towing boats ?Johnny Depp often exaggerates with his role. Bloom has maybe 10 lines in the entire movie. Knightley none iirc.
I did like Salazar's character. It was so well made and Bardem was an excellent choice. I wish it featured more flashback of him in the past.
Well, at least the post credit scene re-introduced one of my favorite characters ! Hopefully planned for the next movie.
btw, if the curse was broken, why did Davy Jones seemed to appear in his squid-like form ?
I enjoyed the film, especially the swinging guillotine scene, and it is a step up from the last one. Ties up the franchise's loose ends, so there is no point in heading off on another adventure with this crew, unless the Hollywood execs insist on it. Ultimately, the film is an easy watch, and while it's no masterpiece, i'm glad the franchise hasn't yet sunk without trace.
it's such a bland, anonymous movie. it's nothingness portrayed for two hours.
the characters are comparable to blank pieces of paper with no ink on them whatsoever. Jack sparrow is annoying at its best and completely unrecognizable from the one seen in the first trilogy. he's just a freak here.
the plot is meaningless with so easy to see plot twist.
picture in the average and camera movements with no sign of life. so flat.
a money grabber experience.
Really dissapointed. I mean C'MON THAT TRAILER CHEATS YOU FOR GOOD. I mean Orlando is like 2 min in the movie and Keira like 30 seconds. The story is really not surprising (anyone was expecting to see the Flying dutchman come to help? WELL THAT NOT HAPPENS) and Javier as Salazar is a terrible waste of a great actor. Really I am growing tired to see the kid of Gods of egypt here! he's kinda bad. Well dissapointing in general... but that cameo of Paul McCartney !!!
the potc series is dead, this film isn't that bad per se but the whole plot results a little bit forced and jack sparrow isn't funny anymore like it was in the first three movies of the saga. the only thing that made me really happy about this movie was the return of elizabeth and will. [/spoiler]
I think they should stop adding more movies to a saga that was already complete with the third movie and that is even more complete now.
The "force awakens" of the pirates franchise. Take that as you will
Enjoyment of this film is largely dependent on how tired one is of Johnny Depp's schtick, but unlike the last one, he does seem to be far more invested and engaged in the film, resulting in an entry that is much better than the last. It takes a while to get going with an opening set piece that is meant to be fun, but is more likely to induce eye rolls at times, but once the main plot kicks in, it actually becomes much more engaging. The film has a difficult job of addressing and resolving the convoluted plot elements from the previous entries as well as telling its own story and not surprisingly it struggles under the weight of the need to tie it altogether - plot elements and character moments do not have the emotional weight behind them that they should. Fortunately the film doesn't outstay its welcome and it is somewhat strange to report that, for all its faults, the film leaves the franchise with a relatively clean slate and further adventures that retain the fun simplicity of the first one may actually be welcomed. That is far more than can be said about the last entry.
Like a Saturday morning cartoon: unoriginal, entertaining and forgettable.
I went to the cinema expecting another dissapointing movie but was very suprised to notice I was laughing all the time and trying to find out the plot. Really enjoyable movie with great acting.
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Yes this saga must end it is a bit tiresome and drunken Jack is no longer original, is is as a caricature. Nevertheless it was entertaining and had a good time watching it. I do not know what more it has to offer.
So, I think this franchise is very overdone at this point. Jack Sparrow is no longer the novelty that he once was. And the whole dead Pirates thing was already done in the first one so that made this movie even less interesting. There's action and humor but it was nothing new. The return of the original characters was good, even though they only had about 5 minutes of screen time. And this was all resolved in a way that if they're smart they will let this be the final installment.
And what is with the after credit scene? Did that make sense to anyone?
This movie straight up sucked. It was dull, I didn't care for the plot (which was boring and predictable) and Jack has become a caricature of himself. They need to let this franchise die. The only good part was Will and Elizabeth finally reuniting, although I'm bitter they had 5 seconds of screentime and Elizabeth had no lines.
Wasn't a fan of it. I love the first 3, the 4th one was awful, and this one was sort of mediocre. It was okay, but nothing special. Probably won't watch it again.
Another fun Pirates movie. Some of it gets a little convoluted, but when don't these movies? Bardem is a great villain, and there's some fun adventure set pieces. The girl is soo irritating though.
On par with On Stranger Tides, this latest Pirates installment is funny and beautiful to look at, but the story doesn’t do it justice. In order to keep this pirates ship going it may be time for Jack Sparrow to retire.
"Dead Men Tell No Tales" is the fifth installment in this exhausted franchise that should have sunk 10 years ago.
Remember how grand and epic these movies were, but with the unfinished effects, predicable scenes, and over rushed storyline, it looses the magic. You just wish that Javier Bardem character would just impale Captain Jar Jar Binks with his sword and be down with it. I was rooting for the villain through the whole thing.
Fuck Jack Sparrow!
Look at all me hearties watching this before its official release. We be the real pirates here.
The ship was sailing on this one, but just not has fast has the first two but came close, and fired shots with It's comedy. Good performance from depp as always. I was disappointed in ending, a sinker for me. Fun watch!
Arrrrrrrrrrr all you skips skops n skallywags
Wow. What dumpster fire. The once proud franchise is merely a shadow of its former self. I'm stunned these movies still get funding. They are recycling this over and over again and Johnny Depp will star in them as long as he gets paid. Pirates has become close to unwatchable. It's a shame they ran this into the ground. You gotta know when to walk away. 3 out of 10.
The Curse of the Black Pearl is one of my top 10 films, perhaps even top 3, so to see the series fall to this level is quite disappointing. The movie isn't shy about trying to imitate it's predecessors, but inviting that comparison was a bad move, as it is never more than a poor reflection. The opening sequence was actually a cool idea, although the dialogue got cheesy. With respect to the action, everything is way too over the top for my tastes. That problem was already creeping in with the original sequels (e.g., ball cage sequence in Dead Man's Chest), but this movie ramps it up even more (e.g., dragging a building, getting pulled by a shark, etc.). That said, I will admit that the guillotine sequence, though completely ridiculous, was at least a bit more clever than the rest. The comedy is equally over the top. While the original film has plenty of comedic elements, it still took itself seriously. In this film, the comedy is way more in your face. The story is rushed, none of the new characters leave an impression, and this iteration of Jack Sparrow, though still the bright spot of the film, has dulled significantly compared to his first performance.
I really like this one. Javier Bardem is an interesting villain, the story is good, we have a bunch of characters returning from the trilogy and we see Will and Elisabeth again, even if only for a little bit. Seeing them reunite again with that beautiful soundtrack was amazing. I liked seeing a more emotional side of Barbossa as well.
The post-credits scene is so promising and I really would have loved seeing a sequel.
The latest installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Dead Men Tell No Tales, is a disappointment compared to its predecessor, The Curse of the Black Pearl. The plot is thin and convoluted, with a lack of originality and too many characters. The story follows a young boy, Henry Turner, as he sets out on a quest to break the curse that has entrapped his father, Will Turner. Along the way, he is joined by an academic astronomer, Carina Smyth, and a drunken Jack Sparrow, as they all search for the Trident of Poseidon, a powerful object that can grant ultimate power over the seas and break curses. However, they are also being chased by a cursed crew of Spanish sailors led by Captain Armando Salazar, who seek revenge on Jack Sparrow. Despite impressive technical abilities, the film fails to capture the same excitement and swashbuckling adventure of its predecessor.
La última entrega de la franquicia Piratas del Caribe, La venganza de Salazar, es una decepción en comparación con su predecesora, La maldición de la perla negra. La trama es fina y enrevesada, con falta de originalidad y demasiados personajes. La historia sigue a un niño, Henry Turner, que emprende una búsqueda para romper la maldición que ha atrapado a su padre, Will Turner. En el camino, se le unen una astrónoma académica, Carina Smyth, y un Jack Sparrow borracho, mientras buscan el Tridente de Poseidón, un objeto poderoso que puede otorgar el máximo poder sobre los mares y romper maldiciones. Sin embargo, también están siendo perseguidos por una tripulación maldita de marineros españoles liderados por el capitán Armando Salazar, que buscan vengarse de Jack Sparrow. A pesar de las impresionantes habilidades técnicas, la película no logra capturar la misma emoción y aventura de capa y espada de su predecesora.
I liked "Dead Men Tell No Tales" minimally better than "Stranger Tides". The plot didn't seem quite as trivial as in the predecessor. There was also an attempt to establish a stronger link with the previous films. This was sometimes more successful and sometimes less so. Apart from a few exceptions, such as the terrible deaging of Johnny Depp, the fifth "Pirates of the Caribbean" once again manages to entertain with great effects, a fast pace, and some decent music.
The fact that the entire story has the depth of a puddle should come as no surprise. Unfortunately, Javier Bardem's performance as the villain Salazar was a letdown. Kaya Scodelario as Carina "Smyth" was the most appealing of the newcomers, even if she had no chemistry with her co-star Brenton Thwaites. Of the ending of the film, one can at least say that it is fairly circular. Therefore, another sequel is really not needed anymore.
This movie literally saved the Pirates franchise.
Too many references to the first three films, but Johnny Depp's performance is still excellent. Plus, it's nice to see that Disney gave the old characters a happy ending. (It would be perfect if the post-credits scene had been deleted)
It's way better than, On stranger tides.
3 years later, I finally got to see it with low expectations knowing how disliked it is. It's not that bad. Fun 2 hours. I don't get the hate.
Would've set this was a great ending to the saga... If they weren't gonna make another one. Here's to hoping it's just as good as this one and will be another fitting end to the saga
"Because I need to get off this island, to solve the Map No Man Can Read. Lucky I'm a woman."
This is an actual line of dialogue.
Thoughts:
Captain Jack Sparrow sails the high seas in search of adventure once again in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. When Will Turner’s son Henry goes looking for a way to end his father’s curse he teams up with Jack Sparrow to find Poseidon’s Trident, but an old advisory is soon awakened and seeks revenge on Sparrow. Johnny Depp is excellent as always, and brings a lot of charisma to the film. However, Javier Bardem makes for a rather weak villain (perhaps the weakest of the series). And the special effects for the dead crew are incredible poor. There are also some continuity errors with the previous films that are a bit irksome. Still, the action sequences are fun; full of swashbuckling sword fights and thrilling chases. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is an entertaining ride, but it struggles to deliver something fresh and exciting.
It's Will and Elizabeth all over again....just younger
The movie concludes with loose ends in past movies, with a good story and a well done ending.
I came to be entertained, and entertained I was. What a great movie. Always love POTC movies. :)
Nice effects and general Sparrow fun but nothing like the first one (or 2nd). Watch and forgot pretty much.
loved the little laughter and how this movie played out.
certain scene remind me of The Mummy and GotG Vol.2. hope to see better story for next sequel
It could be better, but it not bad for hanging out.
Well, i started watching this movie with no expectations based on the very bad movie that was the last one, but thank the old gods and the new this is a different movie! It's not as good as the first ones, but it's really entertaining and with a nice plot. Loved it.
Honestly, everything after At World's End went downwards. They couldn't think of nothing new and original and added kids to the movie. It slowly becomes a Disney fairy tale. Not sure why Depp still agrees to appear in the franchise. It cannot be for money. Anyway, I am actually surprised that Bloom and Knightley are in this part even though they are just cameos. And they have left the door open for another one possibly with them in it. The thing that bothers me most is that they involved kids in this. So what now? Everybody will be related... what kind of a movie would that be? I hope Barbossa and Salazar didn't die. I liked captain Salazar and would like to see him in a future sequel.
kind of fun you can ignore the talent-less Kaya Scodelario on screen.
In part eleven of the series, Caribbean pirate Jack Sparrow trades in his sword and swashbuckles to play a Somali pirate with an AK and RPG
Pirates of the Caribbean:Bad movies have no End.
This movie is not as great as the old movies...
nice n funny movie
peace out...
Utter tosh but a fun Friday night popcorn movie. I laughed a lot.
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This movie never play for me on that day
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Quite entertaining despite all the bad reviews. Critics are just tired of Jack Sparrow I think. They are not tired of Fast and Furious movies though ?
The movie is fun and better than the 4th one. Kaya Scodelario makes a good addition as Carina Smyth. Who gets either confused as a witch or...a whore because she's a horologist lol. There's plenty of humor like that throughout that makes this one of the better Pirates movies.
While Javier Bardem once again makes a great villain as Captain Salazar. Who from the trailers you probably figured out, is a spirit wants vengeance on Jack Sparrow.
Otherwise stuff, like the search for Poseidon's Trident is as silly as the search for the fountain of youth in the last film. Also don't expect too much Orlando Bloom but it's nice to see him back nevertheless.
If this is the last one I wouldn't complain since it's a fitting ending.