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Jan 17, 2019TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed watching Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. I appreciated the tie-in with the first three films, along with some of the new characters introduced. Henry Turner, the young boy who is travelling alongside Jack Sparrow, is very likeable and easy to connect to. Furthermore, the plot was full of fast-paced action, and the special effects were amazing. The storyline was deeply developed and executed impeccably, and the acting was very good. As usual, there was humor incorporated, which made the movie go by very quickly. My favourite film of the franchise is still the first; however, this movie is definitely up there! I would highly recommend that anyone add this film to their shelf! 4/5 @PenelopeScriptor of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board 1.5/5 stars. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is a 2017 American swashbuckler film, the fifth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series and the sequel. It is considered to be one of the most expensive films to produce ever, costing an estimated $320 million. This movie is all over the place. The franchise has simply been exhausted, with each subsequent film becoming increasingly worse. It starts off rather interesting with a (visually at least) compelling main villain, but the movie falls apart soon afterward. The characters are thinly developed. Disney introduces us to young new faces in an attempt to breath new life into the dying franchise for years to come. They fail miserably, as I could not empathize with any character that I hadn't already seen in the first two movies. Jonny Depp’s role as Jack Sparrow has been completely worn out, and I pled with Disney not to make any further films to ruin the once beloved character any further. Like any film with the budget, the visual effects are great and the film looks fine. If all you care about is eye-pleasing, mindlessly entertaining movies, go right ahead and watch this one, but I would not recommend it if what you seek is a good film. @Joaquin of the Hamilton Public Library Teen Review Board