As a result of this, you could never fully tell what he was going to do next, but you knew at least it would be outrageously entertaining to follow. He was a seemingly bumbling drunk who managed to get himself in and out of many ridiculous situations with his wit, charm, and guile. Part of what made the original film so memorable was Johnny Depp’s portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow. Their interpretation of Jack Sparrow was lost in translation along the way and the films are suffering from serious franchise fatigue. I think the Pirates franchise suffers from two main issues. As one reviewer of the new film stated “for every bit of good in this film, there is something negative to match it.” I think this is the perfect allegory for the series as a whole.
How people approach the sequels is another story, however it is also almost universally agreed that they aren’t as good as the original. The first Pirates film, The Curse of the Black Pearl, was almost universally beloved when it was released. I encourage each of you to GO SEE IT and form your own opinion** **Disclaimer! This isn’t a review for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.
