Staying Afloat!!!! Fifth Pirates Adventure Steers Franchise Back To Its Bigger and Grander Scale and Scope!!!!
Review By Brandon Porter
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| Jack Is Back!!!! |
Story Description
Years ago, renowned Spanish Captain Armando Salazar (Javier Bardem), patrolled and cleansed the high seas of piracy with extreme prejudice and little mercy. But after a run in with a young and bright eyed boy named Jack Sparrow, he disappeared and has been presumed dead for decades. Now back with a deformed figure and a lust for revenge, a young boy (Brenton Thwaites ), a scientist (Kaya Scodalario), Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) and Jack Sparrow (Johnny Deep) must race to find the legendary trident of poseidon which grants the holder ultimate control of the sea. The biggest and most daring adventure for Jack begins as his limits and resolve are put to the test in this epic and final adventure of the Legendary Pirate Captain.
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| Bitter Rivals And Friends To The End |
Critical and Financial Analysis
Since it's inception, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is one of the most iconic franchises for Disney and Hollywood. It's large scale adventure, scope, and humor make the series stand out amongst the many franchises that came before it. The newest addition to the series see the return of not only Jack Sparrow but other iconic characters in the most ambitious pirates adventure yet. Financially, the film performed at expected expectations. The film garnered $62.2 million at the domestic box office with an additional $208.4 million oversees for a $270.6 million dollar worldwide gross. Critically, the film was less than impressive among critics. The film scored a less than satisfactory critical score of 32% via Rotten Tomatoes while audiences were more gracious giving the film a solid 77% fresh rating. While critics seem to have turned their backs on the franchise, the fan base that was established from the jump have given an incredible sign of gratitude to the supposed final chapter to this iconic character and this game changing franchise.
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| You find the most unorthodox things in the water. |
Film Review
6 years have past since Pirates of the Caribbean last sailed into theaters. The landscape of the summer movie season may have changed drastically but the passion for this series and it's iconic character is still strong as it was in July 2003. The latest installment, Dead Men Tell No Tales, looks to return the franchise to its roots to deliver a fitting alleged conclusion to the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. After witnessing the film in IMAX, Dead Men Tell No Tales is a return to form for this once big and ambitious franchise. Since the first installment, the Pirates film have grown in size in regards to action, scale, and budget. The previous installment, On Stranger Tides, proved to be a massive step backwards for the series for it felt like a majorly smaller film in terms of scope and scale. Dead Men Tell No Tales returns the series to a sense of largeness and fun that was lacking in the film prior. For the acting, Johnny Deep returns to his most iconic character delivering let's be honest, Jack Sparrow. By now we are familiar with this character's personality, antics, and mannerisms. Though it might be becoming tiresome for some, there is a charm and appeal to this character that keeps us wanting to come back. As for the newcomers, Kaya Scodalario and Brenton Thwaites are solid in the role with a balanced dynamic that is both likable and fun to watch. Kaya Scodalario's performance is the standout amongst the two. She delivers a smart, head strong, and driven female character. Javier Bardem is a bit of a missed opportunity with Captain Salazar. Though not as wasteful as Ian McShane's Blackbeard, Salazar isn't given enough of a stage to really shine and make his mark. It also doesn't help he trying to live up to iconic villains like Barbossa and Davy Jones. Speaking of Barbossa, Jeffery Rush shows us a new side of the character delivering a more vulnerable version of the once iconic villain. His arc is brought to a satisfying close and serves as a fond farewell to one of the best characters in the franchise. Action wise, the film is incredibly entertaining. The movie's scope and scale return to larger form resulting in fun and fast paced incursions that have plenty of entertainment value for long time fans. A complete 180 to the smaller scale 4th instalment, this installment feels bigger and as a result equal a much more memorable experience. Overall, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales is more or less a return to form for the series. With larger scale action returning as well as the larger scope, the fifth instalment proves to have steered the series in a more positive if not less scrutinized direction.
6 years have past since Pirates of the Caribbean last sailed into theaters. The landscape of the summer movie season may have changed drastically but the passion for this series and it's iconic character is still strong as it was in July 2003. The latest installment, Dead Men Tell No Tales, looks to return the franchise to its roots to deliver a fitting alleged conclusion to the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow. After witnessing the film in IMAX, Dead Men Tell No Tales is a return to form for this once big and ambitious franchise. Since the first installment, the Pirates film have grown in size in regards to action, scale, and budget. The previous installment, On Stranger Tides, proved to be a massive step backwards for the series for it felt like a majorly smaller film in terms of scope and scale. Dead Men Tell No Tales returns the series to a sense of largeness and fun that was lacking in the film prior. For the acting, Johnny Deep returns to his most iconic character delivering let's be honest, Jack Sparrow. By now we are familiar with this character's personality, antics, and mannerisms. Though it might be becoming tiresome for some, there is a charm and appeal to this character that keeps us wanting to come back. As for the newcomers, Kaya Scodalario and Brenton Thwaites are solid in the role with a balanced dynamic that is both likable and fun to watch. Kaya Scodalario's performance is the standout amongst the two. She delivers a smart, head strong, and driven female character. Javier Bardem is a bit of a missed opportunity with Captain Salazar. Though not as wasteful as Ian McShane's Blackbeard, Salazar isn't given enough of a stage to really shine and make his mark. It also doesn't help he trying to live up to iconic villains like Barbossa and Davy Jones. Speaking of Barbossa, Jeffery Rush shows us a new side of the character delivering a more vulnerable version of the once iconic villain. His arc is brought to a satisfying close and serves as a fond farewell to one of the best characters in the franchise. Action wise, the film is incredibly entertaining. The movie's scope and scale return to larger form resulting in fun and fast paced incursions that have plenty of entertainment value for long time fans. A complete 180 to the smaller scale 4th instalment, this installment feels bigger and as a result equal a much more memorable experience. Overall, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales is more or less a return to form for the series. With larger scale action returning as well as the larger scope, the fifth instalment proves to have steered the series in a more positive if not less scrutinized direction.
Rating and Final Thoughts
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| A bigger and more larger scale adventure benefits this latest entry in the blockbuster franchise steering back into less murky waters. |
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| A toast to another crazy adventure with Captain Jack Sparrow |
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