A little late again, but our latest cinema trip was to see the newest film in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise - number 5. I am unsure why big franchises like this continue to make films, as very few films manage to make number 5 a success (I am still hoping and wishing for Shrek 5 to be incredible, and actually if Despicable Me makes it to number 5, that will clearly be great too). Either way, I don't think the movie will be breaking any records.
The film isn't terrible, but it's probably just how you imagine. Johnny Depp plays the Jack Sparrow in the same way he always has done, Kaya Scodelario and Brenton Thwaites are the films too love interests, and there are a few cameos throughout. We'll come back to that later. Javier Bardem does make a great baddie as Salazar, but that is probably the only good thing about the film.
The film is a big mish mash of lots of events, there's a bank robbery, standard pirates with swords, a wedding, the return of the Black Pearl, seas parting, and a quest for the Trident of Poseidon. In an attempt to make the film interesting, Scodelario's character, Carina, has an interest in the stars, and is very knowledgeable on the topic. It seems like the film attempted to show how a female can intelligent and be an integral part of the plot, however, to offset this, the other characters hurl sexist abuse at her throughout, undermining her importance for a cheap joke.
On to the cameos as promised, what the hell is Paul McCartney doing in Pirates of the Caribbean 5???? Surely he hasn't run out of money, he's Macca????? The scene was so bizarre, but I actually think it's worth the watch (or at least to try and find the clip on YouTube or something) just for his appearance.
Overall, the film isn't boring, it does keep your attention, but I think the plot is unclear and there is a lot going on. It seems like the writers wanted to put as much as possible into one film to make it extravagant, but sometimes more is less. I guess this is the type of film that you could watch on a Sunday and not have to think too much, but it wasn't my favourite. There are so many more films released this year that have a more interesting plot, better acting, and that are 10x more funny. There are also films that have been a lot worse, so I give this movie a fair 6/10 .
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