Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

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  • 2011


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Average Rating 2.7/5
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2.0
Thats a fitting premise for a blockbuster franchise that now risks treading on thin ice by trotting out its fourth chapter. EW
2.5
For me, its too much of a muchness.The whole series was inspired by a ride at Disneyland. Rogerebert
3.0
Depps rummy rogue is clever and lovable as ever, and thats a big reason audiences are always willing to yo, ho, ho. Common Sense Media
4.5
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides serves as a welcome corrective, reviving the fun, feather light frivolity that any film based on a Disneyl .. Variety
3.0
This outing of the Pirates franchise doesnt have enough story to it to warrant its 130 minute runtime. We Got This Covered
1.5
Speaking of bloated wealth makers, On Stranger Tides is an improvement on its nearly three hours long predecessor, if only because its a relatively tr .. Austin Chronicle
1.0
But the experience of sitting through this latest flogged cash cow in the already overexposed comedy adventure series feels more like tracking stock f .. Time Out
1.3
Everything is pitched so high in terms of loud exclamations, dramatic music, and frenetic activity that one would reasonably expect the film to be a c ..
3.8
On Stranger Tides feels as fresh and bracingly exhilarating as the day Jack Sparrow first swashed his buckle, infusing new reckless energy into a fran ..
4.0
More of the story takes place on dry land than the other films with inventive and exciting set pieces in London and the hills and jungles of an exotic .. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Its a Herculean task to steal the thunder from a Johnny Depp performance, but Richard Griffiths (best known these days as Harry Potters tubby Muggle u ..
2.5
Little did we expect that such winks would subside to full blown lifts of the original Spielberg series that some feel should have remained a trilogy. .. E Film Critic
2.0
Fans will get their moneys worth, but others might wish that the director Rob Marshall would vary the breakneck pace and allow more subtleties to sing .. Telegraph
3.0
Depp, back again as the swashbuckling miscreant who favors guy liner and gold, somehow manages to keep this ship of fools afloat. But just barely.
2.5
If you want to burden your movie from the outset, give it a protagonist who cant grow, cant change, cant feel and wants nothing. Then give Depp total .. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
For most, Pirates is a swashbuckling, comedy blockbuster with the puckish Capn Jack at its heart.
3.0
On Stranger Tides is neither the best nor worst way to keep the Pirates of the Caribbean money flowing, but it always feels more like a franchised pro .. Cinema Blend
2.0
Making a frustratingly dark movie even muddier, the 3D and Imax options enhance nothing but the price of a ticket. Ny Daily News
2.0
Its too bad ON STRANGER TIDES is such a miserable end to the franchise, if in fact it is the end.I suppose that all depends on how much money it makes .. JoBlo
2.0
The most surprising aspect of the film is the unforgivable lack of action especially in the final act, which is one of the most unsatisfying climaxes .. Screen Rant
3.1
Judi Dench is much more of a challenge.Drenched in powder and pomp, the grand old Dame pops up in a London carriage. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The Pirates franchise has never taken its back stories terribly seriously. Philly
3.0
This is now the third attempt to recapture the fun and inventiveness of Curse of the Black Pearl, one of those rare summer tentpoles that delivered on .. Philly
2.0
Isnt quite as bad as the last movie in the series, but its still a lumbering mess lacking any of the charm of the initial installment. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Jack will no doubt live to prance another day, but from Depps fey bon mots to a cameoing Keith Richardss scraggly visage, his swashbuckling series is .. Village Voice
2.5
And you have to stay after the credits to get a hint of what is to come.Because whatever adventures and fresh supporting characters these Caribbean pi .. Rogers Movie Nation
2.5
For all his faults, Gore Verbinski at least handled the action with panache. Those movies thrummed with derring do. This one sinks. ReelViews
3.8
If they do, I hope they scrap the entire complex cast and start fresh with Jack Sparrow, a few new sidekicks, some new adventures, a smaller budget an .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
This is eye catching and forgettable in the patented Bruckheimer manner, which means you should be entertained if youre not expecting anything new. Chicago Reader
1.9
Whether or not the series continues after this installment, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides shows all the symptoms of a franchise that has .. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The mighty McShane has gone too soft, despite the best efforts of makeup artists savvy enough to make his beard braids smolder.
2.5
Familiar and predictable, this Pirates reboot is often incoherent and crammed with pointless details. Usa Today
1.3
At the very least, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides deserves a smidgen of respect for jettisoning the ludicrously complicated narratives of .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This film, despite its dazzling special effects, is devoid of originality, character and human values. Lariat
3.0
Rob Marshall (Chicago, Nine), replacing Gore Verbinski as director, doesnt bother with levels. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Depp retains the ability to rise above the nonsense with his customary sly humour. Radio Times
3.0
And to make matters worse, it simply isnt enjoyable or entertaining. Screen It
1.0
The stranger tides of the title are nowhere apparent, it being merely the same clotted, nonsensical to ing and fro ing as before. Independent
3.5
That said, its thoroughly enjoyable and, working against type, Marshall shows surprising skill at keeping the tone breezy, complete with some extremel .. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.0
Its also saddled with some extremely dull supporting characters (chiefly Sam Claflin, as a cleric who falls for Astrid Berges Frisbeys mermaid) and th .. View London
3.0
Now its the gift that keeps on giving even if the gift box is empty. Cs Monitor
2.5
Watching these two performers have a sandwich together would be vastly more entertaining than the movie. New York Post
2.5
A strong case could be made that some of the same skills that go into choreographing dance numbers can also be applied to staging action sequences. Film Journal International ..
2.0
The movie is a series of distractions tossed together in the hopes that they will come together in a coherent story. That never really happens. Az Central
2.5
(You need a mermaids tear to put in one of the chalices for the Fountain of Youth ritual and oh, never mind.).Eerily visualized and, even better, thri .. Boston
4.0
Much better is McShanes Blackbeard, who manages to be genuinely menacing. Mountain X
2.0
This being the first post Twilight installment in the Pirates franchise, its mermaids are all vampires. Npr
2.5
I admire Depps finesse, and Rush is a treat, but theres only so much that fresh performances can do to liven up lackadaisical material. Star Tribune
4.5
This is not a good movie. Its empty calories. But I scarfed it down anyway.... Im not embarrassed to admit that I wallowed in On Stranger Tides and le ..
4.5
But mostly Tides isnt as thrilling as its predecessors because theres no one to step aside from all the silliness onscreen and point it out for the ou ..
2.0
Disney has been spending a lot of time, money, and energy in marketing the film, which has a global appeal and is considered to be a blockbuster of un .. Emanuellevy
1.5
A poorly scripted film has its forked tongue sticking out of both cheeks. Guardian
3.0
Well, its a zany, muscular spectacle with a witty and sprightly lead performance and, frankly, theres no sign of it ending any time soon. Guardian
2.0
In terms of visual spectacle, it almost goes without saying the film fitfully delivers. Guardian
3.0
Finding out the answers to these questions may take us through a tangled tale at times, but its a generally entertaining one. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
The result is a movie with a lot of moving parts, but not much forward momentum. Q Network
1.0
It defies criticism, since quality is clearly irrelevant to its success or otherwise.It is loud, bombastic and extravagantly boring. Daily Mail
3.0
Watching it is less an experience than a faintyet earsplitting!reminder of experiences that you once had. Slate
3.0
This franchise of movies seems intent on robbing its own treasure chest of anything valuable, dabbling in magicalism and getting confused about what s ..
4.0
Susan Grangers review of Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (Disney) Reinventing the franchise for this fourth installment, that swaggering, .. Susang Ranger
2.0
Well, Im over that feeling now.This is the shortest movie in the Pirates bunch and it seemed five hours long, and whatever hypnotic spell it used to c .. Movies
3.1
Quite understandably, the crude, gross out gags in will likely be what most moviegoers end up talking about afterward. Mr Brown Movies
1.9
Marshall shows little facility for mapping out and choreographing action in a satisfying way. Chicago Tribune
2.5
Unfortunately, there isnt much else about the film thats really memorable. Bullz-Eye
2.0
The chemistry between Depp and Cruz is pretty weak, and the action sequences are mediocreand dont even include an epic sea battle. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
The Nun may tie into The Conjuring in more ways than you expect: We filmed a few things Movie News The Nun stars the sister of The Conjurings lead act .. Total Film
1.0
And the one moment when the film offers a hint of genuine beauty and narrative tensionas the seductive song of a mermaid pulls sailors toward the wave .. The Atlantic
2.0
Click the book to read the first chapter and for ordering information. Tony Medley
2.5
just wish this movie had made me feel something, anything, even disappointment or anger. Instead, all Im left in is a benign state of indifference. Movie Freak
3.0
Overall, the film look quite grand due to a fantastic production design team, but the problem with shooting digital is that its lacking the magical fa ..
2.5
Loud and lively, its biggest surprise is the crispness of dialogue amidst all the sonic busyness. Groucho Reviews
3.5
This is a naked cash grab, as ugly and hollow and callous as big budget filmmaking gets. Hit Fix
1.9
With a Pirates movie, you rightfully expect a handful of over the top action sequences. Aisle Seat
1.5
This fourth episode is being pitched as a reboot of the franchise. Nothing could be further from the truth. Herald Sun
2.5
The pirates of the Caribbean are back, and this time theyve given up on the doubloons and galleons to plunder something really precious. Nj
4.0
It was a fun family adventure worthy of the Disney pedigree it boasts. 7M Pictures
0.6
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
2.0
It was an old school blockbuster that was scads funnier and more exciting than any movie based on an amusement park ride had a right to be. Oregon Live
3.0
In Blooms place, a dorky missionary falls for one of the mermaids, but fortunately doesnt get too much screen time. E Online
3.1
The quest for the Fountain of Youth is weightless filler that means nothing, with little broader ramifications. Film School Rejects
4.5
Returning to the thematic and narrative simplicity of the franchises first film, the latest instalment is a rollicking and surprisingly enjoyable ride .. Film Ink
3.0
For those crusty old barnacles who found the first three films headache inducing bores, Pirates 4 offers a much more satisfying voyage where the natur .. The Age
3.0
The problem is that once people have taken the ride most will be looking for the next new sensation. Maki At The Movies
2.0
From the very opening scene, its apparent that the magic that once coursed through the veins of the original has all but run dry.
2.0
Its more like The Curse Of The Bloated Blockbuster as the series much heralded back to basics approach founders on the rocks of dull backstory, too ma .. Mirror
3.0
Though the acting is uniformly solid, the material is decidely spent. Varia Gate
2.5
There is still some fun to be had here.The scene with the mermaids attacking is easily the best. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
For all his comments about not minding if he played Jack Sparrow forever, Depp appears weary of this sport. Hes too dedicated to phone it in but samen .. Tamp A Bay
2.0
There is a sweet subplot involving a missionary and a captive mermaid, and one of the few moments the film justifies two hours in dark 3D glasses is a .. Abc
2.5
The film concludes with plenty of expectation for a sequel indeed, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has said a screenplay is in the works for a fifth Pirate .. Kansas City
3.0
On Stranger Tides may not quite be the spectacular return to form Disney had hoped for, but its a strong indication that theres life in the old sea do .. Digital Spy
3.0
One of the eerier scenes reinvents the myth, co opting the popularity of vampire films and turning the fishtailed beauties into hissing, spitting fang .. Digital Spy
3.0
This is a darker, more soulful entry with some fun set pieces. But its definitely wearying and no amount of candle lit exposition can make a slight pl .. Flicks
2.5
Its like the last season of a TV show thats gone on too long, except there are still more seasons/movies to come. Red Eye Chicago
4.5
I, for one, get a tremendous kick out of Depp as Captain Jack. The character is smart, unpredictable and a whole lot of fun, which makes me more than .. Stl Today
3.0
Yes, you can ride the tides of Depps charms to carry a film franchise. Cleve Land
1.3
This franchise, like many of the arrgh! spouting pirates who have come before Captain Jack Sparrow, is dead in the water. Dustin Put Man
3.8
Since when did anyone expect a summer blockbuster based on a Disney ride to be strong on story Larsen On Film
2.5
The Pirates series has failed to generate a satisfying and coherent plot since its debut installment in 2003. Christianity Today
1.0
There was no need for this movie at all, except, perhaps, to finance paving Bruckheimers driveway in gold leaf. And really, Johnny, how many chateaux .. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
There are two choices. One is irritation that nothing really makes sense, including the subtitle. The other is to lower expectations and enjoy Jack Sp .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.5
Depps reprise as Sparrow is a welcome one, with the talented thesp hitting all of the right notes. Matts Movie Reviews
2.0
Provided a golden opportunity for a spectacular reinvention, the franchise instead hits a sour, predictable note with On Stranger Tides. Brian Or Ndorf
3.0
Say what you will about Gore Verbinskis slick, soulless and heavily CGI assisted escapades on land and sea, but the man knew how to stage a sword figh .. The Filmy Ap
2.0
A movie so dark, dank and devoid of coherence that youd swear it exists only to pillage gullible buckos of their bucks. Patriot Ledger
2.0
Doesnt really have any kind of personality or identity on its own. Its just the fourth Pirates movie. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
Of course in the case of this series, those roots are a Disney amusement park ride. Big Picture Big Sound
3.8
Mostly, Marshall works to keep the computer graphics from completely overwhelming the action, and staying out of the way of his cast. Sltrib
3.8
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides isnt a brilliant film.
2.0
The characters extricate themselves far too easily from difficult situations and theres no sense of excitement. The Film Pie
3.5
Writer/director Russ Parr takes what could have been a serious romantic drama peppered with comedy and turns it into an occasionally funny comedy pepp .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
The operatic sense of extravagance that results comes at the expense of the breezy charm and cheeky humor that made the 2003 original the first and be .. Js Online
3.8
With the fortune that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has made to date, a fourth film was inevitable. Movie Crypt
3.5
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Synopsis Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger .. Movie Web
2.0
The story attempts to play up the father daughter relationship, but never presents it clear enough to make you wonder how much Blackbeard really cares .. Shockya
3.0
At just 2 hours 20 minutes (the last one was a totally unnecessary three hours), it feels well paced, frivolous and fun. Sky
2.0
The action ... ranges from fun swashbuckling, to tedious parrying, to outright terribly edited, CGI funk that completely defies any kind of physical p .. The Shiz Nit
2.0
Its a safe bet, for sure, to put the onus on the box office appeal of Sparrow and Depp. Mercury News
3.1
What doesnt: The script lacks a certain cleverness, both in its plot and its humor. No La
2.0
Like this overworked franchise itself, the Captain has been squeezed dry of the fun he once provided.And yet a fifth Pirates movie is already in the w .. reason
3.0
Theres nothing Stranger about the tides of commercial appeal on which this entry in the franchise floats. Still, it looks nice. Film 4
2.0
Whether Swift is ultimately a heroic character or a sucker may depend on the sequels. Decent Films
3.0
Considering this picture should be a fun adventure unencumbered by an obscene number of characters and countless moving pieces, theres really no excus .. Streaming Quickflix
4.0
In Woody Allens beguiling and then bedazzling new comedy, nostalgia isnt at all what it used to beits smarter, sweeter, fizzier and ever so much funni .. Wsj
2.5
As for the sequels use of 3D, other than the odd sword being jabbed at you, its inconsequential. Jam! Movies
3.1
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is not really a bad film, its more so a disappointing and forgettable one
2.0
This feels stuck in 07, but make no mistake: Disney will reap every last dollar out of this series, no matter how tired it feels. From The Balcony
3.0
Its not as bad as everyone says. Its just missing the playfulness of the first two films. Movie Metropolis
2.0
Bears little relationship to the spry, hilarious blockbuster that spawned it. Its a dead eyed corporate facsimile. Film Blather
2.5
Theres nothing more exciting for movie fans than to anxiously await the next exciting chapter in a hot movie franchise. Review Express
2.0
What is to be done.Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides: less glossy tea clipper, more rotten barge. Future Movies
3.8
A worthy follow up and semi reboot, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides is entertaining where it needs to be leaden where you anticipate it to .. Cinema Sight
2.0
Its ironic that the plot concerns the fountain of youth because the series has grown older and staler with this entry, a blockbuster that is nothing m .. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.5
Barely fresh. On Stranger Tides is 30 minutes too long and could use a little more plot on the poop deck. Tri City Herald
4.0
Depps reprise as Sparrow is a welcome one, with the talented thesp hitting all of the right notes. Trespass Mag
2.5
seems like an apt live action candidate for the Disney direct to DVD library Filmcritic.com
3.0
The entire production seems less grand than the three previous films. Daily Film Fix
3.5
And it doesnt take long before this antic places Sparrow before the King, who has been tipped off that Sparrow has a map leading to the Fountain of Yo ..
1.3
A total bore, without a memorable action sequence, the film miscalculates from the start... Boston Phoenix
2.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
2.0
Plus, the 3D makes the dark action sequences even darker.Its totally and utterly not worth it. The Scorecard Review
3.0
Its never quite clear what the relationship between Jack and Angelica is. Sometimes its love, sometimes its hate; it probably depended on who was writ .. Detroit News
2.5
On Stranger Tides pulls back on the former and untangles the latter, but still fails to hit the effortlessly entertaining heights of the original Pira .. Movies Ign
2.5
Its an improvement over the last two films, but really...a good solid blow to the head would have been an improvement over the last two films. Need Coffee
3.1
Thankfully it doesnt try to pick up where the third film left off and instead takes place years later, and save for a few returning characters, doesnt .. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.0
In the end, this fourth Pirates movie feels like the ride at Disney Land. World Wng
2.5
What results is a structure that feels closer to that of a caper film. Movie Martyr
3.0
...unforgivably, doesnt achieve a single rousing moment a staple of any successful swashbuckler. Metro Times
3.8
Its the darkest one of the series and has the highest dramatic stakes for its characters. Illinois Times
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
2.5
The newcomers dont amount to much more than session musicians asked to keep the same beats that drove the previous three films. Hollywood News
2.0
Can a new Pirates movie have something fun or interesting to say.Absolutely. Hollywood News
1.0
If theres a retirement home for pirates, Jack Sparrow might want to go on a quest to find it. Little White Lies
3.0
But I think the Spider Man mythology transcends not only generations but directors as well. Eclipse Magazine
3.0
Thankfully, this also makes it a bit less confusing.Granted, like its predecessors, the picture is still overlong, overdone and generally too jam pack .. Saportare Port
4.0
Even if it slipped his mind, Im sure hed be pleased to know his animatronic scallywags have earned over $2.5 BILLION worldwide. And when you have a go .. Crazed Fan Boy
3.0
...at a mere two hours and eight minutes, the fourth and latest installment is the shortest... but by the end one feels as if one has had a full 180 m .. MSN Movies
3.0
Unfortunately for this chapter, the funny quips are way too occasional and theres not enough swashbuckling or slapstick to keep up any momentum. The Diva Review
2.9
Clearly an extension of what was a completed trilogy On Stranger Tides lacks the true excitement it should have, but it still has swashbuckling pirate .. Flixist
3.0
You havent changed, Cruz says to Depp. I havent found the need, he replies. And that pretty much sums up the enterprise. Movie Mom
2.0
Without a romantic angle, the writers have tried to fill the gap with Depp and Cruz, but dont commit to it fully enough and leave Sparrow and Angelica .. Standard Net Au
1.5
And there are absolutely zero performances of any substantial value. Bad Ass Digest
2.0
However, even his considerable talent cannot keep an entire blockbuster afloat and the film runs aground courtesy of Marshalls plodding direction and .. Liver Pool Echo
3.5
PIRATES of the Caribbean 4 is a welcome return to the fun and frivolous form of the original. The Mercury
2.5
The 19 year old shot by a Louisiana state trooper during a traffic stop in Baton Rouge three weeks ago was shot in the back and shrapnel near his spin .. 2 The Advocate
3.8
The fourth Pirates chronicles a quest for the fabled fountain of youth; the film itself represents a desire for rejuvenation. Gomemphis
2.0
The Nun may tie into The Conjuring in more ways than you expect: We filmed a few things Movie News The Nun stars the sister of The Conjurings lead act .. Sfx
2.0
Whatever the case may be, the narrative of this series needs a major wake up call if it doesnt want to lull audiences to sleep with the same old fanta .. Sa Current
3.1
Movie Review Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Rated PG 13 for intense sequences of action/adventure violence, some frightening images, sens .. Paloalto Online
4.5
This is more like the fun original, with jokes hitting the mark. It breaths new life into the Caribbean series, but even Captain Jacks attraction cann .. Google
2.5
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides suffers from an extraordinary lack of imagination, something that cannot be said of its predecessors, conv .. Brandon Fibbs
3.0
Now that Johnny Depp has ventured along pretty much every pirate adventure worth seeing and then some, its time for the next chapter of the Pirates sa .. Movie Juice
3.0
The end result is a good popcorn flick that falls short of greatness. Blu Ray Ign
2.0
and heres what it looks like 00:31 SCOOP OR PUKE Scottish scoop shop Ice Falkirk serves Real Hellmans Mayonnaise ice cream 01:33 KEL OF A GIRL Model K .. News Of The World
1.5
These would be great kids movies, if kids could stay awake long enough. Blogs Houston Press
3.0
This Pirates comes closer than ever to the whimsy and sparkle of the first film, giving the audience what it wants and keeping the monkey business to .. Mania.com
1.5
It doesnt have the magic of the first or the epic trippiness of the second two in the franchise.
2.5
More safe than swashbuckling, On Stranger Tides basically pirates its own predecessors. Hot Press
2.0
The action sequences are too long and too frequentthe entire movie was basically thinly veiled plot devices strung between inexplicable action sequenc .. Cines Nark
4.0
Dont go to see Part Four unless you are really into the series and actually do want more. Tick that box, though, and this should be just a bit of fun. Birmingham Mail
2.0
It is truly strange that a film setting out to be pure entertainment, so full of stars and special effects, should be so mortifyingly dull although, t .. This Is London
1.0
The newest chapter has a mermaid rampage shot like Ovidian Piranha outtakes, variously mummified cameos by Ponce de Len and Keith Richards, and height .. Mubi
3.1
On Stranger Tides is arrgh uably the best franchise sequel yet. Faint praise, to be sure. Washington Times
2.5
The surprise factor is gone and the lack of dimensions in the character couldnt be more apparent. Movie Views
0.5
Dead Mans Chest and At Worlds End meandered so far off course, and took so long to get there, that almost any Act 4 encore would qualify as a quantum .. Dallas News
1.3
Any sparks Any chemistry Any humor Its pretty much smothered by the storys laborious pacing, arbitrary plot twists and murky lighting. Jackson Ville
2.0
This is junk that will only excite the least demanding audiences... and kids too young to follow storyline Movie City News
2.5
Its hard to imagine they wont, considering the film is swathed from top to bottom in Pirates paraphernalia, lingo, music and adventure all certain to .. Sign On Sandiego
2.0
Most of the movie consists of shifting the various players around the board in often thrilling encounters. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
4.5
Getting a closer look at Geoffrey Rushs Captain Barbossa provides us with one of the most interesting turns in the series to date. Tor.com
3.0
Errol Flynn epitomizes the roguish, swashbuckling captain as a good doctor who becomes a pirate to get revenge on the officials that wrongly accuse hi .. Movies About
2.0
But if youve seen one swordfight, youve seen them all, and the convoluted screenplay (written by series writers Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio) makes th .. Access Hollywood
3.1
On Stranger Tides is not an exceptional summer popcorn movie, but it provides acceptable summer fun. Atlantic City Weekly
1.0
What it doesnt have are surprises, laughs, satisfying action or any narrative drive.
2.5
A big budgeted, emotionless vehicle that makes one wonder if Depp should seriously take the bandana off Jack Sparrows head and let him and franchise r .. BlackFilm.com
4.5
SDCC 2018 is in the books and Hal Rudnick was on the on the floor in San Diego checking out the best cosplay, exclusive sights, and more at Comic Con! .. Screen Junkies
3.0
Its tempting to say this series is out of steam and should end, considering this film is superior to the last two, mainly because it dispenses with th .. Yahoo Movies
2.5
If the first two sequels were fairly agreeable examples of popcorn fare, then Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides represents the grimace induc ..
2.0
You know, there was a time when the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise supplied as many jaw dropping thrills as the Disney theme park attraction by wh .. Wd Times
2.5
Diverting, loud, occasionally amusing, instantly forgettable, and less than what we expect from this series. ScreenAnarchy
1.5
As for the rituals, one of them involves a mermaid tear, which sparks two of my favorite scenes in the whole movie because, omg, you guys. THE MERMAID ..
1.0
Sadly its just as dull, convoluted and needlessly extended as the first two sequels were. Scotsman
3.5
It may not leave you wanting more of the pirates life, but when youve got cameos from Dame Judi Dench and Keith Richards you must be doing something r ..
1.9
The art direction is fabulous, the score by Hans Zimmer is positively inspired, the performances are clever and grounded.Alas, none of this matters if .. Hono Lulu Pulse
1.9
Never a good sign for whats being pitched as robust family entertainment. Cinema Dope
3.0
Luckily, its still just about entertaining enough to hold appeal thanks, largely, to Depps performance.
4.0
No, what audiences loved about the film was that it pure leave your brain at the door escapism that had fun tattooed deep onto its calf muscle. Movie Hole
3.0
We just cant get enough of Sparrow himself, though theres an immense sense of dj vu and predictability to events throughout this latest film. Real.com
2.0
The Pirates series has always been proficient at blending real life historical framework with out and out fantasy. Clothes Onfilm
1.5
And that you should never trust an American, like the shrewish Inez, who doesnt want to live in La Ville Lumire. The Magazine of Fantasy & ..
1.5
And frankly, I dont think Ive ever longed more for excessive CGI and nonsense.
3.0
Certainly the only theme park ride to spawn four blockbuster movies, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise returns with On Stranger Tides. Upper More Land
1.9
Captain Jacks roots arent the only thing thats gone nappy; the 137 minutes of so so swashbuckling and tired Tarzan eque rope swinging packs the punch ..
1.6
We cant put much blame on director Rob Marshall, who was handed a series that made a splash from the get go but sank long before arriving on Stranger .. AskMen.com
3.0
But it lacks a spark of originality and at just over two hours even Jacks antics begin to wear a bit thin. Baltic Times
1.5
Director Rob Marshall stages slapstick like dance choreography and action like a theme park ride. Which I guess is appropriate...
3.0
Depp and Rush have an infectious rapport that lifts the picture whenever theyre on. Daily Express
4.0
Like the other Pirates romps the plot is more or less secondary to the big set piece moments of action and mirth and the film certainly lives up to it .. Daily Express
2.0
In the movies defense, its lengthy centerpiece starring a school of dangerous mermaids, would be a worthy spectacle for any blockbuster.The noisy acti .. Towle Road
3.1
A rebound from the third film, with Depp in good form, but a disjointed story.
2.0
After four movies, Pirates is beginning to feel a bit like a soggy, waterlogged plank thats been afloat in the salty sea a bit too long. American Profile
3.0
Its not the summers must see movie, but its a fun welcome return to form for a series that proves there are still some exciting escapades of Jack Spar ..
2.0
This ship has sailed, wrecked and sunk right into a Hollywood abyss of nonsense.



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