Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: May 26, 2017
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MovieGal2016Jun 3, 2017
This movie is a disappointment. The final act is an improvement over the first two acts so I think that's influencing the ratings. However, taken as a whole, IMHO, this movie is bad. The first act is actually pretty terrible. The plot isThis movie is a disappointment. The final act is an improvement over the first two acts so I think that's influencing the ratings. However, taken as a whole, IMHO, this movie is bad. The first act is actually pretty terrible. The plot is dumb and the humor is over-the-top slapstick type humor. No one in our movie theater even laughed and it was a packed theater. Not good. The plot gets better as the movie goes on. However, you have to sit through a lot of nonsense to get to that portion of the movie. The movie feels very long. This one's a dud; don't waste your money.… Expand
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mrmonsterJun 20, 2017
Not the franchise's best, best definitely not the worst. Even at it's worst, it was better than At World's End, and it was miles above On Stranger Tides. But still, not as good as Curse of the Black Pearl or Dead Man's Chest.
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LinttaFlamingoJun 14, 2018
You can do better than this, f*cktards.

This film does a couple needed things and f*cks them up immediately. For example Jack Sparrow is more of a supporting character this time like in the first movie which is a good call. The problem isYou can do better than this, f*cktards.

This film does a couple needed things and f*cks them up immediately. For example Jack Sparrow is more of a supporting character this time like in the first movie which is a good call. The problem is that he's a dumbass in this film. Not only is Johnny Depp's portrayal of him pretty much a parody of a parody in this movie, but the character is just a drunken retard. He's no more interesting or charismatic, he's just a random comedic relief for the most part with terrible forced comedy. Although he still looks cool. The makeup, the clothes and the hair are always going to look good on him.

Most of the characters here are pretty bland. The main actors Kaya Scodelario and Brenton Thwaites give alright performances, but unfortunately they don't have that much chemistry together and their motivations aren't that interesting. I never really felt invested in their characters or the story. The only truly interesting character in the film is the antagonist Armando Salazar, portrayed by Javier Bardem. He was excellent except when the film forced some stupid humor on his dialogue.

Speaking of the humor, it's dogsh*t. The humor ruins everything. It's just randomly forced in to the scenes for no reason. In the other films, especially the first one, the humor blended well in to the events of the scene and a lot of times the actors were able to make a scene funny even without it being the main point. But in this film all these lame unfunny things are just forced in to the scene in the most awkward way possible where they're literally rubbing it to your goddamn face and screaming "LAUGH YOU F*CKING C*NT". It's so bad that it just ruins any investment that you might've had for the scene earlier.

It's a shame really. There's definitely potential for this to be good. The antagonist is good, the main characters Henry Turner and Carina Smyth are decent and the movie looks really nice and has some alright action. But it's all absolutely ruined by the lack of an interesting story that's worth to tell and the tosh cum humor that's forced in so obviously that I was just angry with it instead of, you know, f*cking laughing like humor is supposed to have you do.… Expand
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MattBrady99Sep 10, 2017
"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,"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.

**** Jack Sparrow!… Expand
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PeterAlexanderJul 15, 2017
The fifth instalment of the swashbuckling franchise has its moments, but nothing more. Dead Men Tell No Tales, in a good way on many occasions, is more of a conglomeration of nostalgia infused scenes than a fully fledged movie. Whilst it isThe fifth instalment of the swashbuckling franchise has its moments, but nothing more. Dead Men Tell No Tales, in a good way on many occasions, is more of a conglomeration of nostalgia infused scenes than a fully fledged movie. Whilst it is great to have the original characters back and on form, the new additions drag the film back from start to finish. The magic of the series has truly faded.… Expand
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Pache4444Jun 6, 2017
While kinda funny, the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie just rehashes every plot point from the original films. It has enough silly humor and action to make it enjoyable but story wise - it's kinda bland. The new villain was fun and JohnnyWhile kinda funny, the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie just rehashes every plot point from the original films. It has enough silly humor and action to make it enjoyable but story wise - it's kinda bland. The new villain was fun and Johnny Depp was the same stupid funny guy, but it was a rehashing of a not so great formula. In the end, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a fun and stupid movie but bland and cliched story make it less than an average film.… Expand
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JamiebeeJun 6, 2017
I feel like this movie could have been great, but the directors just slapped something together. It has its moments, but there is an uneven plot throughout. Jack is drunk for half of it, which has never been his character type before, worstI feel like this movie could have been great, but the directors just slapped something together. It has its moments, but there is an uneven plot throughout. Jack is drunk for half of it, which has never been his character type before, worst of all it wasnt even funny, it was just annoying. The lead up to the big finale is rushed, its almost as if the film makers were rushing it towards the end. Javier Bardems performance is the films saving grace, he brings a fresh face to the film, and a eerily creepy character. Overall this film is disappointing, but with some high points. If you're a fan of the franchise by all means go and see it, but go with an open mind, and the knowledge that you will almost certainly be disappointed.… Expand
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metalfist54Jul 1, 2017
Loved all the other pirates of the caribbean movies, I rate them all a lot higher. This one had an extremely jumbled story. It felt like Johnny Depp forgot how to play the character. There was a lot of bad acting, forced lines, and longLoved all the other pirates of the caribbean movies, I rate them all a lot higher. This one had an extremely jumbled story. It felt like Johnny Depp forgot how to play the character. There was a lot of bad acting, forced lines, and long exposition. Really wish I would have rented this instead of seen in the theater.… Expand
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killamotorJul 3, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie put all of it's funny jokes into the trailer, and the CGI could be from the the 1998 Godzilla movie. The younger version of Jack Sparrow looks nothing like Johnny Depp, and the movie is possibly the worst of all the Pirates movies. They snuck in very sensual references, and spent what felt like an hour referring to Carina Smyth as a horologist, with another pirate calling his mother a horologist. This movie tried to be funny, using humor that 12 year olds tell each other on the school bus. The only good thing about this movie was johnny depp's performance.… Expand
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naniinDec 18, 2017
"Пираты Карибского моря: Мертвецы не рассказывают сказки" - очень слабый фильм. Куча несостыковок с прошлыми фильмами, переигрывающий Джонни Депп, бредовый сюжет, неинтересные персонажи и злодей.... я промолчу. Зато это веселый и лёгкий фильм"Пираты Карибского моря: Мертвецы не рассказывают сказки" - очень слабый фильм. Куча несостыковок с прошлыми фильмами, переигрывающий Джонни Депп, бредовый сюжет, неинтересные персонажи и злодей.... я промолчу. Зато это веселый и лёгкий фильм (не как 4 часть).… Expand
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TheRussianatorApr 4, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here we go again, Disney can't stop making them. I understand that the previous one made a lot of money - but that doesn't mean that you should stop giving a **** about the **** characters and original films! **** THIS MOVIE HAS SO MANY PLOT HOLES!! Why does Jack receive his compass from a captain of a ship IF IT'S CLEARLY STATED IN THE SECOND ONE THAT TIA DALMA GAVE IT TO HIM? If the Poseidon's trident breaks all curses, how is Will Turner alive WITHOUT HIS GOD DAMNED HEART?? IT'S LOCKED IN A CHEST!!! There are many more, I can complain all day. The characters of Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann are replaced with their really bad proteges and Depp seems to have lost the spark that made him so likable in the older movies. I am very disappointed and hopeful that this franchise would die with a poor box office performance.… Expand
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WorldofLuckyFeb 3, 2018
This movie is so meh that I forgot to post a review.

I will come forward and say I am still a fan of the series. I will still probably go see the next movie, if they have one. Also, while this is a very middle of the road type movie, it isThis movie is so meh that I forgot to post a review.

I will come forward and say I am still a fan of the series. I will still probably go see the next movie, if they have one. Also, while this is a very middle of the road type movie, it is still way better than the last couple of installments have been. The writing is better, the direction seems better, and the story is not so random, well there is some randomness but its a Pirates of the Caribbean movie so that is expected.

There really isn't a lot of negative about the movie per se. The only thing really cringeworthy was the CGI younger characters. Just didn't quite work for me, but I don't know if that is because the CGI sucks, or if I am just seeing things differently then others due to colorblindness (sometimes that throws things off). The story itself wasn't bad in most parts, a bit predictable but nothing to be shocked about.

However, I am really tired of zombie or other forms of undead pirates. Seriously, couldn't they have come up with a villain that wasn't undead? Even on the top of my head you could pick up some sort of fairy/elven type thing. Call them Atlantean and maybe Jack screwed them over in the past. Hell, I would take werewolf pirates just to make it different. I did appreciate the Cthulhu nature of Davy Jones, but that wasn't enough for me.

They could also avoid the whole paranormal creature hunting him and why not a human wizard, or the Catholic church with some mysticism (full disclosure I was raised Catholic so no I don't think they are Satanists and thats why they should be villains). There is plenty of options that don't involve the same undead CGI.

However, like I said I would go see the next installment. Oh, and there is a stinger in mid and end credits so you won't waste your time too much if you wait for it.

The good: Wrapped up some earlier plotlines... sort of.

The bad: Nothing was bad really, just sort of blah.… Expand
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ErikTheCriticSep 25, 2018
Although some of the action is spectacularly exciting, this fifth instalment feels tired, disjointed and messy, and even Johnny Depp's campy performance is losing its wit and humour.
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SPM1206Nov 20, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall pirates of the caribbean dead men tell no tales has some good elements how ever it feels very tired and the new cast members feel forced together.… Expand
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ChowdahMay 28, 2017
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead man tells no tales is an extremely corny movie that is clearly meant for a very young audience. If you can move past that, the movie itself does keep you mildly entertained with a weak plot that keeps moving thePirates of the Caribbean: Dead man tells no tales is an extremely corny movie that is clearly meant for a very young audience. If you can move past that, the movie itself does keep you mildly entertained with a weak plot that keeps moving the story forward with no real dead spots. Your typical "find the special item that solves all the problems" with some minor emotional stuff thrown in at the end.… Expand
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TVJerryMay 30, 2017
These LIVE filmmakers didn't tell a very good tale either (see the title). The plot involves the son of Orlando Bloom's character as he searches for the Trident of Poseidon, which will reverse all nautical curses. Toss in a villain with anThese LIVE filmmakers didn't tell a very good tale either (see the title). The plot involves the son of Orlando Bloom's character as he searches for the Trident of Poseidon, which will reverse all nautical curses. Toss in a villain with an underwater special effects visage (Javier Bardem) and the star (Johnny Depp) reviving the eccentric role that's simply gone stale. There's way too much plot discussion, while most of the fights and chases are uninspired. Despite some cool visuals, there's none of the inventiveness of the original. As for comedy, it's completely drowned out by noisy nothing. Lots of activity and bluster, that seldom excites or even entertains. NOTE: Stay thru the credits for a sequel teaser.… Expand
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moviestalkerMay 31, 2017
It starts off rather interesting, but sadly falls apart only after a few minutes. Items appear without explanation when "the plot requires it", the villain constantly keeps killing random extras to make him look even more "evil" ... now addIt starts off rather interesting, but sadly falls apart only after a few minutes. Items appear without explanation when "the plot requires it", the villain constantly keeps killing random extras to make him look even more "evil" ... now add boring characters and lots of "getting rescued at the last second" moments: That's the whole movie for you.… Expand
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russiangamerMay 31, 2017
Всё это мы уже видели.
Для человека, который смотрел не одну сотню фильмов, тут найдётся очень много предсказуемых моментов, настолько предсказуемых, что за 40 минут до конца понятно, что этого персонажа убьют, именно это событие произойдёт иВсё это мы уже видели.
Для человека, который смотрел не одну сотню фильмов, тут найдётся очень много предсказуемых моментов, настолько предсказуемых, что за 40 минут до конца понятно, что этого персонажа убьют, именно это событие произойдёт и т.п. Я бы прощал эту предсказуемость, если бы видел что-нибудь новое, стоящее, но нет, всё уже обыгрывалось в прошлых частях. Тут и Джек, у которого всё те же манеры, речь, движения, сам образ уже изжил себя. Тут опять злодей, который, о боги, (спойлер) проиграет, слава хэппи эндам. Тут заменили харизматичных и интересных персонажей из прошлых частей какими-то не имеющими толковой истории куклами. Тут и размах прошлых частей куда-то пропал,а ведь в них творилось настолько масштабное действо, что картина до сих пор перед глазами стоит, но в этой части всё как-то камерно. Мне представляется всё это так: эта часть - это маленький склад на окраине города, в котором вроде и происходит какая-то движуха, аля бешеные псы, но что меняется в самом городе, если разнесут этот склад? Любая прошлая часть из трилогии (4-ую не включаем) - это огромная высотка в центре города, в которой происходит множество операций, которые так или иначе влияют на город. Короче говоря, Мертвецы не рассказывают сказки - капля в море, а любая иная часть, кроме 4-ой - и есть море.
Посредственный фильм, смотрите трилогию, получайте удовольствие, а мимо этого фильма можете проходить.… Expand
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badgerryan19May 31, 2017
Well the movie wasn't a huge disappointment, but not a good one. Honestly it was a bit boring until the hour mark. But then it did pick up. It seems like Johnny is now just playing a character of a character. The best part of the filmWell the movie wasn't a huge disappointment, but not a good one. Honestly it was a bit boring until the hour mark. But then it did pick up. It seems like Johnny is now just playing a character of a character. The best part of the film character wise was Javier's character Captain Salazar who wasn't a utter travesty like Blackbeard in the last one. The action was fine except for that opening bank robbery scene which was so ridiculous and dialogue was okay but the whole witch thing did get annoying after a while.It does tie up some loose ends and answer some questions which I was happy with. But the final 25 minutes ultimately saves the movie from being a snooze fest. This us suppose to be the ending of the whole series, but I can definitely see them continuing this to milk more money. If you seen the others I guess watch it, but if you haven't don't bother. Watch the first one and be done with it.… Expand
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nahtan1244Jun 9, 2017
Ok. I have been a pirates fan as I think these movies are great fun and one of the better examples of good popcorn entertainment. that being said pirates of the Caribbean dead man tell no tales does a great job trying to capture the spirit ofOk. I have been a pirates fan as I think these movies are great fun and one of the better examples of good popcorn entertainment. that being said pirates of the Caribbean dead man tell no tales does a great job trying to capture the spirit of the original and does a good job in some places and falls in others. I liked how this was more of a fun straigtforward pirate romp that did not put captain jack as one of the leads but as a side character to our two main heroes. Geffory rush as barbosa was a joy to watch and much of the action while played for laughs was intense and exciting to watch. much of the cinematography was beautifully done. Jack was funnier than he was in 4 and 3. As for our two new comes i thought they did an alright job. I never felt that they reached the heights in terms of acting to kira knightly and orlando bloom but ever there romance got cringy as the movies went on. That being said many things fall flat. While javier bardem was good as the villain i did not find him particularly menacing or interesting unlike davy jones. His introduction was great but his character soon fell flat. As for the rest of the cast the acting was either really good from the likes of johnny depp and geffory rush or very serviceable. In conclusion it was a lot better than I was expecting but the director tried his best to capture the magic of the original and succeeded in some ways but failed in others. I will not be doing a review for the other films so here is how i rank them 1,2,5,3,4… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeMay 26, 2017
If there was ever a point of time where this franchise would permanently end, Dead Men Tell No Tales should have as of right now been one of those installments since this franchise has been going mediocre since Dead Man's Chest and it's noIf there was ever a point of time where this franchise would permanently end, Dead Men Tell No Tales should have as of right now been one of those installments since this franchise has been going mediocre since Dead Man's Chest and it's no secret that after On Stranger Tides, we knew we were going to end up having another mediocre installment but what we didn't knew is that this one is a huge improvement on its predecessor even though that isn't saying much whatsoever.… Expand
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imthenoobMay 28, 2017
Starting the pros before the cons - Johnny Depp still owns it. I liked seeing the back story of Jack Sparrow and his history with Salazar. Brenton Thwaites shows a lot of promise as a future lead of the series.

The cons - Orlando Bloom, inStarting the pros before the cons - Johnny Depp still owns it. I liked seeing the back story of Jack Sparrow and his history with Salazar. Brenton Thwaites shows a lot of promise as a future lead of the series.

The cons - Orlando Bloom, in his short bit through out the film, was just awful. The special effects were not as good as previous films and looked quite awful in some bits. The entire plot was predictable from start to finish. Bardem was a huge disappointment as Salazar, His constant breaking of his accent threw me off the whole film and he just wasn't that good of a villain (I mostly blame the writers because Bardem is a fantastic actor and a personal favorite). The entire was very anti-climactic and did not justice sitting through the nearly two and a half hour run time. Also what is up with Barbossa's sacrifice? It was so freaking needless, They could have set up a better send off for such a good character. I am not sold on Kaya Scodelario as a future lead, She just fits such a type cast role and doesn't really bring anything new to the table.

Overall, It just doesn't live up to other films in the series. I like it slightly more than At Worlds End, which I thought was the worst film of the series, but that's it.… Expand
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SEROJJun 3, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. High expectations = high disappointment. I am sorry but Barbosa's death was not emotional to me! That "tatoo" on his hand is USELESS and pathetic since it appears SECONDS before his death. Also - where the f was Will? He could've helped. And its pity that they never met with Jack. However i liked "Salazar" as a villian but still - if they could escape from the triangle whenever Jack betrays his compass, he did it many times before so... and by the way Paul's scene was such a marketing move. At least, he deserved a better joke than that. The "witch girl" should've been Davy Jones' daughter... makes more sense. Whatever. A decent movie. Such a shame.… Expand
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bfoore90May 31, 2017
So-so movie, it brings alot of good things to the table for the franchise and it does some bad to it at the same time. Starting off, Javier Bardem and Johnny Depp are the highlights of this movie. Whenever they're on screen, you know theSo-so movie, it brings alot of good things to the table for the franchise and it does some bad to it at the same time. Starting off, Javier Bardem and Johnny Depp are the highlights of this movie. Whenever they're on screen, you know the movie is going to get better and it does get better. I thought Brenton Thwaites was also a good casting as Will Turner's son even though his character is a bit forgettable (hence I can't remember his name). This movie is sloppy in terms of execution, pacing is all over the place, editing is also choppy and could have been done better. I also found it sad that they took away Jack Sparrow's wit that made him such a great character in the first one and kinda turned him into a drunken buffoon, who while is still fun to watch on screen there just isn't this aura that he is always two steps ahead of you. In the end, this movie is pretty up-and-down but its entertaining nonetheless and should please fans of the franchise.… Expand
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Compi24May 31, 2017
While this is easily the best installment in Disney's lucrative swashbuckling franchise since "The Curse Of The Black Pearl," considering how sparsely entertaining the middle three installments separating these two films were for me, it's notWhile this is easily the best installment in Disney's lucrative swashbuckling franchise since "The Curse Of The Black Pearl," considering how sparsely entertaining the middle three installments separating these two films were for me, it's not necessarily saying a whole lot. And with "Dead Men Tell No Tales" not exactly defying the "Pirates Of The Caribbean" formula here (supernaturally charged villain, mystical McGuffin/plot device, physics-defying set pieces, confusing finale, etc.) I can't exactly get away with recommending this one to you. However, if you're a big fan of the previous installments and/or you go into this one expecting what it is -- an inane, yet harmless cgi-fest featuring a couple engaging action sequences and an always watchable performance from Johnny Depp -- you might be a bit more entertained than you thought you'd be.… Expand
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HirdannenMay 27, 2017
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Well, there are still Pirates out there. I didn't like the 4th installment, with Blackbear[d] (pun intended), I can't even remember correctly the story, other than "It was pointless". I went to see the 5th because frankly I like Javier Bardem and I knew I was going to enjoy seeing him on the screen, even if the movie is worthless.

Well, I expected worse. This is still an over-the-top movie with Johnny Depp in it, Cameo appearances from Orlando/Keira and a young couple which tries to be the real stars of the show. Henry (the boy/ son of Orlando Bloom) is pretty much well... uninteresting. He has a clear motivation, but nothing much than that. Carina (the girl/ daughter of Barbossa [which we understand only at the end]) was more interesting (is that because I'm a guy ?). She's the only character taking herself seriously and is involved with the emotional stuff ("I found my lost father, only to lose him a few seconds later"), which you may or may not like. I think it's more the actress that stands out more than the role, since what's stuck in my memory is her widely open blue eyes. So I'm not sure if the character itself is so interesting... Everything is over-the-top in PotC, even the serious issues. That's to be expected.

Costumes and design are wonderful imo. It does add to the over-the-top.

Javier Bardem does his job as the Boogeyman and has more screen-time than anybody else, even leading to some insights about Jack Sparrow's past and nickname. However I expected a more frightening presence from the "Dead" members of his crew. They just looked like half the invisible man and half Edward Scissorhands for the most part. I liked the character only because it was one of my favorite actors in the role, not because of the character itself.

Also I had one jump-scare, completely unexpected (as did everyone else in the theater).

Is this movie good ? Well no, but it's not worse than the last one. It's a little improvement, but maybe it would be time to put to rest the franchise, no ?

Yeah I know, this is not really a helpful critic. But at least you know now there is nothing unexpected in this movie (except one specific moment).… Expand
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harmybMay 30, 2017
GOOD.

The fifth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series is a GOOD movie, not VERY GOOD. It was entertaining, kept the funnier elements from the previous movies, and wrapped the series up well. There are a few issues, such as howGOOD.

The fifth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean series is a GOOD movie, not VERY GOOD.

It was entertaining, kept the funnier elements from the previous movies, and wrapped the series up well.

There are a few issues, such as how the end of the a character was handled. This, to me, seemed a little brushed over, and feel s/he should have had a better send off. And some of the CGI was a little distracting.

Nonetheless, if you are a fan of the series, as I am. I'm sure you will enjoy this movie.

6/10 - GOOD.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerNov 22, 2017
Easily the best of the Pirates sequels. Yet it still fails to recapture the magic of the original. It's ability to return a sense of fun into the series comes at the expense of the plot. The story-telling is half-heated and it's cool newEasily the best of the Pirates sequels. Yet it still fails to recapture the magic of the original. It's ability to return a sense of fun into the series comes at the expense of the plot. The story-telling is half-heated and it's cool new villain is ultimately rendered forgettable despite an excellent performance from Javier Bardem. Yes, this one is all about the jokes and some over-the-top action sequences. Ultimately I can live with that. It's a big improvement over the blandness of the last three Pirates films.

Johnny Depp is once again able to remind us why his character was so likable the first time around. Here though his buffoonery and eccentric mannerisms are heightened to the point of being cartoonish. It ensures that there are more laughs in the film than ever before, but it makes it hard to actually take any of this seriously. A shame as the first Pirates managed to both make us laugh and get invested in it's characters and plot. The whole cast is largely on point. Particularly the returning faces such as the always excellent Geoffrey Rush and Kevin McNally. Newcomers Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario are basically just there to inject some new pretty faces into the mix, but they manage to fit in with the rest of the cast quite well. Fans will get a kick out of seeing the long-awaited return of Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann, even if only briefly. When all is said and done this latest Pirates flick gets more right than it does wrong. Especially when in comparison to those truly dreadful sequels that came before it. It makes Pirates fun again. The problem is that it's just lacking in any sort of depth. It's all about the jokes and flashy action, both of which it has in spades. Neither of those make for a great movie when the writing is weak and the villain is so sadly squandered, but at least it's entertaining. I still don't think Pirates should have ever gone past the first movie, but at least this latest outing seems to point towards what could eventually be a decent follow up to the original.

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moviemitch96May 26, 2017
I didn't go in expecting much from this, which is definitely good, because it was just a fun, yet flat-out ridiculous time at the theater! It really doesn't do anything new or bring anything too interesting to the table, but like I said, itI didn't go in expecting much from this, which is definitely good, because it was just a fun, yet flat-out ridiculous time at the theater! It really doesn't do anything new or bring anything too interesting to the table, but like I said, it does have its moments of ridiculous, over-the-top fun that this franchise has become best known for, for better or for worse. Overall, I really don't have much else to say about this one other than it's more of the same and is what most audiences who are all too familiar with the franchise thus far can come to expect, which is a mindless, albeit somewhat entertaining ride with Captain Jack Sparrow!… Expand
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eagleeyevikingJun 16, 2017
A hefty budget of $230 million breathes new life into the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in terms of special effects and action spectacle. However, the investment doesn't show in the bloated script, predictable MacGuffin plot, as well asA hefty budget of $230 million breathes new life into the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in terms of special effects and action spectacle. However, the investment doesn't show in the bloated script, predictable MacGuffin plot, as well as the uninspired acting.… Expand
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AcaciaMay 29, 2017
Okay, so we know when we buy our ticket what to expect, right? And that is exactly what you are getting. There are some new characters this time around. Henry and Carina. Both are looking for the magic trident that can reverse the cursesOkay, so we know when we buy our ticket what to expect, right? And that is exactly what you are getting. There are some new characters this time around. Henry and Carina. Both are looking for the magic trident that can reverse the curses that have been put upon those at sea. Remember the living dead pirates who come back to harass the living? Henry's father is among them. And Carina is looking to fulfill a wish of her own set in motion by her absent father. Presumably deceased. Johnny Depp does make appearances, of course, but he is not the main character in this version. My feeling is that we have seen it all before. There is mothing really new or different in this sequel. For my money, you could watch any of the previous Pirates and get your Pirates fix.… Expand
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Creeper3455May 28, 2017
Sometimes,when it comes to Big Hollywood franchises,5th Installmesnts always tend to fail (remember Ice Age Collision Course? What about MI5 Rogue Nation?). Dead Men Tell No Tales,aside from being a major improvement over On Starnger Tides,Sometimes,when it comes to Big Hollywood franchises,5th Installmesnts always tend to fail (remember Ice Age Collision Course? What about MI5 Rogue Nation?). Dead Men Tell No Tales,aside from being a major improvement over On Starnger Tides, is one of them,but it's not really that bad. There are some good things,but the majority of the movie was filled with flaws. The pros are the Visual Effects and Javier Bardem,which was a good villain. I didn't enjoy Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow that much,except for that one scene that i can't tell because Spoilers. The other performances were fine. The major flaw i have with the movie is the 2nd act,where most of the parts are nonsensical and you don't understand what's happening with all that Shaky Cam rumbling your head. The action sequences were decent enough to entertain me,while most of the scenes were monotone,even though i wanted them to be funny...But in the end,Dead Men Tell No Tales was a decent 5th chapter,with some decent acting,brilliant visual effects and a weak story.… Expand
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SassyQuatchJun 2, 2017
I'm not sure if my complete and utter boredom with this film is a result of a bad mood I was in upon seeing it or a result of the film itself. Somehwere along the way however I was just done with this movie. It landed in the no-go area of notI'm not sure if my complete and utter boredom with this film is a result of a bad mood I was in upon seeing it or a result of the film itself. Somehwere along the way however I was just done with this movie. It landed in the no-go area of not being anything too good or too bad. It wasn't memorable. In fact, I forgot most of what happened in the movie when I left the theatre. The pacing is ridiculously off. The first half or so of the film feels like exposition. The unlikely trio only set off on their quest in the last hour or so. When they finally get going, it feels like nothing happens besides cliche and completely unbelievable dramatic dialogues wherein the characters spell out for you some plot point in clunky wordage (or in oddly placed and overstayed memory sequences). Every bloated and overly explicit dramatic dialogue piece (matched only by the odd shift to blue humor dialogue) dragged on in what felt like an eternity. It felt like watching a formula: dramatic dialogue + action sequence + dramatic dialogue+ action sequence... ad infinitum. For all its movement it didn't feel like it was going anywhere. The action felt inconsequential since you know the way it will turn out (Captain Jack will pull some wacky trick out of his hat). The movie didn't make us care about the characters in new ways. It just shamelessly plugged the tired, old formula (and in less style than its predecessors). Lastly, you could really tell that Johnny Depp was not fully invested in this role. His acting seems slightly 'off' (who can blame him) and the writing for his character has him revel as a drunkard for most of the film, never hashing out what could have been a meaningful character arc for the familiar character, electing instead to never show the audience the significance of the story to Jack. It astounded me how little Jack seemed to care about being there; he was not the only one. I really wasn't expecting much from this movie. Unfortunately, it did nothing to change my mood going into it. In fact, it did the worst thing a movie can do: it met all my expectations.… Expand
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TyranianApr 12, 2019
They're not getting any better but the Pirates films continue to entertain with spectacle and self-aware stupidity.
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iCronicAug 7, 2017
The last movie was one of the worst movies I've seen in that year, so I'm glad this one is much better. I really like the scenes with Salazars crew and the film actually gets better as it progresses. Still has a lot of flaws like the veryThe last movie was one of the worst movies I've seen in that year, so I'm glad this one is much better. I really like the scenes with Salazars crew and the film actually gets better as it progresses. Still has a lot of flaws like the very cheap humor attempts and dragging out the ending to a sleep inducing degree. Overall it's a nice & fitting ending to the franchise, or let's say it should be… Expand
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andre27Oct 17, 2017
Pirata das caraibas 5 tenta nos trazer um otimo enredo mas peca na construção da história, no já muito usado jack e em demasiada fantasia. O vilão é fraco, e o melhor do filme é mesmo a morte de barbosa. Não sendo tão mau como o pintam nãoPirata das caraibas 5 tenta nos trazer um otimo enredo mas peca na construção da história, no já muito usado jack e em demasiada fantasia. O vilão é fraco, e o melhor do filme é mesmo a morte de barbosa. Não sendo tão mau como o pintam não consegue atingir a glória de outros tempos e está na hora de Sparrow descansar.… Expand
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SrPepeJan 5, 2018
La película no es mala pero no presenta conceptos renovadores, es más de lo mismo, aburrió en la 4, y obviamente iba a influir en esta.
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AbeMCJun 26, 2018
Captain Jack Sparrow was always a drunken scoundrel - with a clever streak. In Dead Men Tell No Tales, he's simply drunk - and aside from some minor double-crossing, not a scoundrel. His cleverness is gone; in its place is a bumbling idiotCaptain Jack Sparrow was always a drunken scoundrel - with a clever streak. In Dead Men Tell No Tales, he's simply drunk - and aside from some minor double-crossing, not a scoundrel. His cleverness is gone; in its place is a bumbling idiot who is narratively used for comic relief and nothing else.

Instead, Pirates 5 focuses on the son of original-trilogy lovebirds Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann - Henry Turner. He sets out to find the trident of Poseidon, because it can reverse ALL curses. Given Will Turner's fate at the end of Pirates 3 (At World's End), it's not hard to see where this is going. Add in a seemingly-random young woman astronomer who was always ready with a socially progressive quip or two, and it is time to set off on an adventure. And the adventure itself is decent. Kind of. You've got your weird mysticism, grand sea battles, and resolution of how to free a ship from a bottle (though that last part is very disappointing). Bardem is a decent villain, Geoffrey Rush's Barbosa returns to chew scenery, and the innocent-yet-determined young people are convincing. But the main reason I like to watch Pirate films is watch Jack Sparrow connive his way into and out of danger. That magic is long gone.… Expand
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JP32Jun 23, 2018
Where Captain Jack was once a charismatic trickster, he is now a complete and utter buffoon. Johnny Depp plays Jack drunker, higher-pitched, and leagues dumber than ever before. It's like the original, Oscar-nominated Jack Sparrow got kickedWhere Captain Jack was once a charismatic trickster, he is now a complete and utter buffoon. Johnny Depp plays Jack drunker, higher-pitched, and leagues dumber than ever before. It's like the original, Oscar-nominated Jack Sparrow got kicked in the head by a horse.… Expand
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Mitya64Jun 9, 2020
Мне этот фильм вообще не зашел. Четвертая часть мне нравится, хоть она и была посредственной, но эта часть мне вообще не зашла. Я надеюсь что сюжет закончен и они больше не будут снимать продолжение.Мне этот фильм вообще не зашел. Четвертая часть мне нравится, хоть она и была посредственной, но эта часть мне вообще не зашла. Я надеюсь что сюжет закончен и они больше не будут снимать продолжение.
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Semtex_SteveDec 3, 2017
There's an interesting phenomenon to be seen in the reviews of this movie: Many of the people giving it good reviews have only ever written reviews about this single movie - Make of that what you will.

Anyway, I've just seen this movieThere's an interesting phenomenon to be seen in the reviews of this movie: Many of the people giving it good reviews have only ever written reviews about this single movie - Make of that what you will.

Anyway, I've just seen this movie myself after deciding to rent it on YouTube to enjoy a quiet night in. It started well enough, with an intriguing continuation of the Turner family and a fun and exciting action sequence shortly after that really captured the spirit of the old movies - then the mediocre story, recycled villain (literally another captain cursed to roam the seas with a ghost ship - only this time he isn't a pirate) and relatively boring music track kicked in and ruined it all. It wasn't as terrible as the last one, but it certainly doesn't stand up to the first three. I'll be fair and give it a five, because I understand that I'm much older than I was when I watched the original trilogy, and shows like Game of Thrones and Walking Dead have given me a lust for the blood of main characters that a Disney movie isn't really going to fulfil, but there's definitely some of the original charm and passion of the older movies missing in this one.… Expand
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tpdgurlJun 15, 2017
As an entertaining trilogy of films Pirates of the Caribbean has a huge following and high expectations.The film still has it funny quirks and is action filled but it lacked that the heart strings feel. I am not sure if it was my adorationAs an entertaining trilogy of films Pirates of the Caribbean has a huge following and high expectations.The film still has it funny quirks and is action filled but it lacked that the heart strings feel. I am not sure if it was my adoration for Will and Elizabeth from the previous films or the tragic love story of Davy Jones and Calypso but the romance fell short and forced. Still I was very entertained and not a moment fell short of laughter or action. I just missed the emotional response of wanting to cry to grip me fully into the film.… Expand
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miapoleJul 26, 2017
It was undoubtedly the best Pirates of the Caribbean sequel up until the last half an hour. I am yet to meet a film that manages to entertain so much in the first 3/4s as much as disappoint in the last 1/4. I have no idea how they managed toIt was undoubtedly the best Pirates of the Caribbean sequel up until the last half an hour. I am yet to meet a film that manages to entertain so much in the first 3/4s as much as disappoint in the last 1/4. I have no idea how they managed to do it because the majority of the film is incredible; an incredible soundtrack, full of laughs, good acting, and some great camera work. Yet, the last half an hour genuinely had me in tears from laughing at how terrible it was. They managed to ruin what would have been the best movie of 2017 (no doubt) in 30 minutes.… Expand
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CoreGamer1408Nov 14, 2018
I must be a sucker for Pirates and contrived slap stick pantomime shenanigans. It was a whole lot of silly fun as usual. It is kind of like heart warming end to it really. Capitan Jack Sparrow is always a fun quirky kind of character, butI must be a sucker for Pirates and contrived slap stick pantomime shenanigans. It was a whole lot of silly fun as usual. It is kind of like heart warming end to it really. Capitan Jack Sparrow is always a fun quirky kind of character, but Hector Barbossa makes for a more convincing deadly crafty pirate. These two make the films extra fun for sure.… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Jul 26, 2023
Part 5 has Jack Sparrow now on a quest for to find the trident of poseidon. Still a lot of the original crew is missing as well. Still a good movie and lots of crazy scenes.
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ALAMLEDPJan 21, 2023
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 manyThe 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.
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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.… Expand
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