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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ironclad Send a noteboard - 22/05/2011 09:38:41 PM


Let me start out by saying that I was among those who didn't find part Two and Three of the series were worse than the original, with the second film probably even being my favorite.
Now comes the fourth and offers familiar faces as well as changes. The characters that do return, Captain Jack being the most prominent one of course, are more than welcome, a little bit like visiting old friends. Jack is a little less insane than recently, and that works great for the character. Captain Barbossa (wonderful as always: Geoffrey Rush) is much better written than in the third film, where he was a little bit wasted. Ian McShane makes for an excellent new villain Blackbeard.
The plot is a lot more straight forward than in the last two installments, offering a nice treasure hunt with all that's required: men burning maps they know by heart, exotic places, swashbuckling action.
The film leaves little to wish for in that regard, especially the mermaids scene is haunting and beautiful at the same time. It'd be easy to point out plot holes and inconsistencies, or you can just sit back and have another fun evening with Jack Sparrow. That's more or less up to the viewer. I had a good time and didn't expect anything else.

7 out of 10 mermaid songs.
*MySmiley*

You mustn't be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.
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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - 22/05/2011 09:38:41 PM 1526 Views
Meh. - 23/05/2011 01:56:27 AM 864 Views
I'll be taking my daughter to see it - 23/05/2011 04:34:57 PM 795 Views
You made me laugh. Your daughter sounds adorable! *NM* - 24/05/2011 02:36:04 AM 358 Views
I've only read reviews that were rather down on this movie... - 24/05/2011 03:53:31 PM 945 Views
Re: I've only read reviews that were rather down on this movie... - 24/05/2011 10:01:46 PM 774 Views
Re: I've only read reviews that were rather down on this movie... - 24/05/2011 10:10:12 PM 698 Views
See... that's why movies are so great. - 25/05/2011 04:07:31 PM 853 Views
I second everything in this post. *NM* - 27/05/2011 04:50:49 AM 336 Views
I really liked Ian McShane's voice. I don't know why. *NM* - 27/05/2011 04:50:19 AM 317 Views
Re: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - 29/05/2011 02:47:05 PM 747 Views
I agree - 30/05/2011 12:21:57 PM 681 Views
Meh. Too dark (literally), and the plot felt rehashed. - 30/05/2011 05:18:26 PM 741 Views
I found it lacking - 03/06/2011 04:00:08 PM 832 Views

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