A successful series of films called "Pirates of the Caribbean" with the release of new episodes takes the viewer into a fairy-tale mystical world. Actors Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, Jeffrey Rush, Keira Knightley and others managed to fall in love with us in their images. And in May 2017, the film “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” was released, reviews of which are slightly colder than previous franchise series. This trend has already been seen since the release of the third part, and judging by the fourth, it could be said that the main idea begins to become obsolete. Like it or not, you can try to figure it out on the basis of reviews from critics and viewers.
Briefly about the film
When studying material on the picture, you realize that only a small part of the information can provide feedback. “Pirates of the Caribbean 5: Dead Men Tell No Tales” is the name of the new episode of the franchise. This is a film that was shot with the participation of another team of artists and screenwriters, and therefore it looks and looks completely different. It is united by only a few main characters, including Barbossa as one of the main characters, William Turner, who appeared on the screen several times with his son and Elizabeth, as well as a couple of Jack's team members, including Gibbs and the “evil dwarf”.
Review of movie reviews
Before considering the script, it should be remembered that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise does not have a literary work or comic book. This is a film based on the Disneyland attraction of the same name for its popularization. However, the movie has gained many fans, and since the release of the most ridiculous and fascinating part, Jack Sparrow will put on his captain’s hat for the fifth time. And this time in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean 5", reviews of which are very heterogeneous, events will be associated with Jack's long past.
Film background
At the dawn of his captain's career, he outwitted the Spanish navigator Salazar, the most angry fighter against piracy. Having undergone magical transformations after his death, he becomes immortal and at the head of his team continues the work of life. Destroying pirates and sailors in a certain area, he administers his justice. But at a certain point he breaks out of the borders, within which he was imprisoned by strong magic. After that, he begins the hunt for Jack Sparrow in the hope of revenge. And such a scenario is quite good, especially in the context of the main goal of the entire franchise.
Tradition transformation
This is very close to the theme of Disneyland's pirate park, and reviews published about the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” confirm this. The movie gave rise to another creepy character like Davy Jones. But this time, for some reason, the filmmakers wanted to take a more modern and less traditional path. Firstly, the artists wanted to create a transforming ship of the main villain, which does not create an atmosphere of fear.
In the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”, the audience’s feedback about which confirms this idea, a certain shapeless ship defiles on the screen, in which it is difficult to catch the details. Therefore, it is impossible to understand why this design should inspire fear and horror. It would be much more interesting to show a gigantic charred ship with large-caliber bronze cannons, which would cause any sailor to instantly freeze blood in his veins.
Secondly, in this part, the authors created not such an interesting character, as it was with Hector Barbossa or Davy Jones. Although both were initially antagonists, they did not at all cause disgust and negativity. Barbossa at all seemed a very interesting and witty villain, while Captain Salazar is a kind of snob and scares only with pathos and sometimes hissing. He is a very straightforward character, while from Davy Jones or Barbossa, while he was a villain, unpredictable decisions could be expected. And it was interesting to watch these two, which cannot be said about Salazar.
Film shortcomings
As a result, the entire franchise was very lost in terms of the plot, in which the son of William Turner Henry was introduced. He is a kind of daredevil, more decisive and daring than his father. It was with his eyes that the viewer first saw Salazar. He left this young man alive to give the news to Jack Sparrow, as if death was on his heels. Now Henry has to do one simple thing, which was previously intended for his father in the franchise. Namely, find Jack. This joke is really funny, because with it the captain of the “Black Pearl” instantly receives the “Audience Choice Award” as an elusive character who does not stay long in one place.
A kind of elusive pirate, whom many know, but can not indicate the place where he is. And now he just wakes up after a storm of fun and booze. And he does his favorite thing, not looking up from pleasures. Namely, in the morning, half asleep robs the bank and takes away not only the safe, but the building itself. The reviews of critics published about the film “Pirates of the Caribbean 5” make it clear that there was a bust with unrealistic things in this picture. Of course, we know what to do with the opinion of critics, but it’s true, why take the safe away in the afternoon and even with the building? Why bother so thinking about such a daring plan if production is still lost along the way?
However, perhaps this is a vivid indication that excessive consumption of rum greatly affected Jack's judgment. This is the message that was supposed to reach the viewer, because Jack is no longer so witty and lucky. The poor fellow was then arrested and sentenced to death, and the teenager would have to save him to inform him that some Salazar was transmitting news that he wanted to kill him. Perhaps talking about the plot no longer makes sense, since the picture still has a lot of blunders to laugh at. Therefore, it is not worthwhile to form a prejudiced opinion of the viewer who has not yet watched the film.
Perspectives to Continue
Fun and horror, surprise and delight, pity and sympathy - this is how you can describe the emotions that arose when the audience watched the painting “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”. Criticism about the film with this name is rather cold, but viewers who vote with their money will definitely wait for this new adventure in the world of piracy. But because studio bosses are already thinking about a sequel. Perhaps due to Johnny Depp's reluctance to star in new episodes, his task will be performed by another actor. But the continuation can give a fresh thought about the franchise.
In the surroundings of Caribbean piracy, it’s easy enough to create a story that is not tied to Jack Sparrow in any way. Therefore, abandoning his image in favor of new ones, leaving Jack as some kind of involuntary participant in the events, you can create a much more attractive film than “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”. Actors, roles, fan reviews, box office - all this perfectly characterizes the film as successful. And he is such, although not outstanding, as was the case with The Curse of the Black Pearl.
conclusions
Studying the reviews of the audience published about the film “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”, one can understand that the quality of the picture, although it has decreased, is still able to amaze. Perhaps the scriptwriters and artists were not the most successful decisions, but watching a movie is interesting and fun. To some extent, it is a shame for Jack, who was supposed to be more successful and not hint at an impending midlife crisis.
It’s unfortunate, but that’s what Captain Jack Sparrow looks like in Pirates of the Caribbean 5. Reviews of the film with his participation are no longer so enthusiastic, because now this is not the same jovial Jack who successfully takes the initiative in his hands and maneuvers between the "two lights" character. In the fifth part of the franchise, he looks like a shy victim, sometimes trying to joke about his share. Perhaps the return of the Black Pearl will again provide him with a new youth? There is no answer to this question yet, but a new part of the franchise has already been announced.