Earlier this week, MapleMouseMama contributor Lindsey Reeder took in an advanced screening of this awesome new addition to the POTC franchise. Here is what she thought:
Lindsey:
So we all know and love the Pirates of the Caribbean series, but is five versions of it too many? After getting a chance to see an early preview, my answer is… NO. It’s not enough. Please make many, many more Disney!! I can’t get enough of Jack Sparrow. 
The premise of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, is similar to previous movies. Action, a sprinkle of romance and a whole lot of fun. IMDB gives the best description, so let’s quote them,
“Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British Navy.”
A big part of why I enjoyed the film so much (other than Johnny Depp) is that they had a strong female character that went beyond the stereotypes of “damsel in distress” and made her an intricate player in solving the mystery. I could have done without her corsets and heaving chest, but I guess, it is a movie.
Orlando Bloom and Kiera Knightly made brief appearances wrapping up their storyline and likely making this their last time in the series of movies. Oh, and Paul McCartney gave a glorious performance! Funny, smart and quick-witted, he was a wonderful addition to the film.
If you’re on the fence about seeing another Pirates of the Caribbean film, don’t hesitate. It’s got something for everyone; perfect for dates, a movie to watch with the kiddies or an “I need a break” indulgence. I highly recommend checking this one out!
You can read more of Lindsey’s thoughts on some great movies here.
Do you have a favourite from the POTC franchise?
FT&PD
Suz
Did you see the event they put in in Toronto Harbour for this movie? It was spectacular! The ship they used holds a special place in my heart because I got married on it. No pirates that day though!
I’m looking forward to viewing this movie thanks for the review !
Thanks for the review! I cannot wait to see this movie!
I love Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Looking forward to seeing it soon.
I haven’t seen the last couple of them, I need to catch up, I love Johnny Depp he is the best and I love when he goes to the childrens hospital in his Jack Sparrow gear!!
These movies are absolutely amazing. I love Johnny Depp as a pirate too. HOT!
I loved the first one, Haven’t seen the others yet!
I always really enjoyed the first installment of the POTC series; the third, not so much. I cannot believe how much time has flown by since its first incarnation!!!
Hm, I’m not the biggest POTC fan to be honest but my husband is! We haven’t watched this yet but we are planning to.
What this is number 5? I’ve only seen the first one – hope the rest comes on Netflix so that I can catch up, I presume they follow on from one another?
Awesome review. I too love these series and Johnny Depp! We haven’t watched this yet but I am very excited to. And of course, I can’t wait to see Paul McCartney in this!
I have to admit that I have not seen any of them, guess I need to do some binging to catch up
I love Johnny Depp and the whole Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. I just saw the new movie and it was great!
I really love the first POTC! I can’t wait to see this one.
I love Johnny Depp ,another great movie!
I love the Pirates of the Carribean and Johnny Depp is the perfect character to play the pirate part.It was fascinating and full of adventure and non stop action.
We watched this last weekend,what a great movie
I only seen the first movie but I should check out the rest