Dead Men Tell No Tales, also released by the name Salazar’s Revenge is the fifth installment for the immensely popular and commercially successful franchisee. Captain Jack Sparrow, one of my most favourite screen character returns to the big screen after a gap of almost 5 years. Directed by the Norwegian duo Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, Dead Men Tell No Tales tries hard to recreate the magic of the first three parts, which was missing in the last movie, On Stranger Tides. The Pirates series is very popular amongst movie goers and fans and a tremendous box office response over the years is just a proof of that.
The movie takes loose references from the previous outings, but continuing the story after such a long a gap is quite a disconnect and many will find it hard to recollect things quickly, unless previous movies have be revisited recently. Having said that, Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa do not need an introduction and we immediately feel thrilled to see them again on big screen. Captain Jack Sparrow is one of the most iconic, recognizable and memorable screen heroes ever. His character, like always, gives us the comic relief in his unique indomitable style. But we still feel something lacks which had made him the beloved Pirate leader among the viewers. Johnny Depp is extremely comfortable and natural in this role , and we might say the directors could have made him do a bit more which he is hugely capable of. The beautiful and talented Kaya Scodelario is wonderful as Carina and provides a refreshing dimension to the movie. Javier Bardem as Salazar is menacing, fearful and funny at times. Might not match up to Geoffrey Rush’s Barbossa from the first movie, but is still convincing in the role.
There are many subplots which are quickly glued to integrate with the main theme of search for Poseidon’s Trident, but they do add to a certain amount of confusion in viewers mind. Overall, this technically outstanding movie, recreates the nostalgia of the infamous expeditions of Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew. CGI is mind blowing in most of the part and climax scenes beautifully imagined. There is a scene at the end of the credits, which I somehow missed, that might give us a glimpse of the future of the franchisee.
Why to watch: The Pirates theme never gets old, never fails to give a goosebump. We all wish to be aboard on Captain Jack Sparrow’s Black Pearl , so how can we miss this one. Aye Captain here we come.
Why not to watch: Did not bother to think over that. Anyways lots of reviews out there to suggest why we should not.
My Rating : 7.6
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