Shocker, right? But I actually REALLY enjoyed it (and in 3D, too, to which I can be stubbornly resistant). Jack Sparrow is the centerpiece of the Pirates franchise, and I liked that it started fresh and clean with a completely new storyline around him. It avoided the annoying confusion of the second and third films, making it my second-favorite of the four films (ranking, of course, after the brilliant first).
It was paced well, funny, and had an interesting storyline. I love Barbosa and the dynamic he has with Jack, and the introduction of Penelope Cruise’s character was refreshing. She did a great job.
I wish that the other characters had been developed more (for example, WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO THE MISSIONARY GUY AND THE MERMAID?! …yes, I am a sucker for the romantic side-plot. Sue me). Yes, it was also a predictable story, but not down to the last detail, which I liked. The twist at the end with the Spaniards was nice, I thought. Oh—and just how many haunted/ magical ships and captains are out there? Honestly…
But I mean, come on. Johnny Depp is a genius, and Jack Sparrow is one of his most masterful characters. How can you not love him?
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