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Although the original “Pirates of the Caribbean” film, “The Curse of the Black Pearl”, released in 2003, is still widely loved and justly praised, the rest of the films in the franchise have received a poor reputation. The general consensus is that director Gore Verbinski made a good film, but all subsequent films have been lackluster returns.

That’s a shame, because some of those sequels are pretty great. In fact, one of them is even better than the original, if you can believe it. What makes the first three “Pirates” movies even better is their absurdly strong CGI, which is impressive even by today’s standards, and their willingness to be weird and creative in a way that many modern franchises refuse to do. It’s fun to watch a big blockbuster movie that takes itself seriously and isn’t afraid to make big changes or constantly undermine itself with cheap “bathos” humor. Although not every “Pirates” movie is worth watching, the entire franchise certainly deserved a better reception than it has received.

Below is my ranking of the five “Pirates” films, with the caveat that it does not represent the overall views of /Film. Some of my colleagues are unhappy that I put them at #1; unfortunately, they don’t all share my stellar taste in cinema.

Unfortunately, everything bad people said about the first two “Pirates” sequels is also true for this sequel. “Dead Men Tell No Tales” is tired and lifeless, while the plot is disorganized and borderline nonsensical. Johnny Depp is completely done pretending as Jack Sparrow at this point, and Sparrow himself has been written as a hopeless, alcoholic clown. Some fans were upset when the news broke that Depp would not be starring in the sixth film (though, at the time of writing, Disney has yet to confirm anything about “Pirates of the Caribbean 6”), but “Dead Men Tell No Tales” makes it clear that Sparrow is no longer the engaging lead this franchise needs. (More on this later.)

This movie feels more like a theme park ride than an actual movie, which is a shame because it’s not even a good-looking theme park ride. The visual effects here are somehow worse than what the franchise gave us 10 years ago, the action scenes a far cry from the giant wheel sequence of “Dead Man’s Chest” or the whirling heights of “At World’s End.” Even the connections we get to the original trilogy, like the story with Elizabeth and Will’s son Henry (Brenton Thwaites), feel strangely hollow. There’s nothing here that works. It’s no wonder the sixth movie (whoever stars in it) is expected to be more of a reboot than a sequel. After a mess like this, starting from the beginning seems like the safest bet.

For “Dead Men Tell No Tales” I wrote that Jack Sparrow was no longer suitable to be the main character of the series, but that was a lie. The truth is that he was a great actor. Never He’s supposed to be the main character of the series. The first three movies were as successful as they were because Will (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth (Keira Knightley) were always the main characters. Jack got more screen time, but it was always these two who grew and changed, driving the plot forward with their questionable decision-making. Jack was always supposed to be the chaotic wildcard of these movies; always important, sure, but never the most important main Boy

This is why “On Stranger Tides” fails: it focuses almost all of its attention on Jack Sparrow, but immediately reveals him to be a character lacking any of the elements needed for a lead role. His character arc feels trivial, meaningless, and this feeling is cemented when he finally abandons his girlfriend/enemy Angelica (Penelope Cruz) on a deserted island. It’s a scene that should have been funny but feels oddly mean. After two and a half hours focused on these characters, it How will their relationship end?

Making matters worse, “On Stranger Tides” includes a romance between new characters Philip (Sam Claflin) and Syrena (Astrid Bergès-Frisbey), but doesn’t let them drive the plot. Their relationship exists as a B-story to Jack’s A-story that could be cut almost entirely without affecting Jack in any way. It’s a writing choice that fundamentally misunderstands the appeal of Will and Elizabeth in the first three films, leaving Philip and Syrena’s romance largely forgettable.

The worst thing about “Dead Man’s Chest” is that it becomes a little too cartoonish in places. There’s a moment on the cannibal island where Jack falls off a cliff from hundreds of feet high and somehow survives without a scratch; there’s some nice visual comedy here, but it’s a scene that drains the sense of stakes and realism that was present in the first film. It makes you realize, “Oh, so none of this matters. We’re operating on Looney Tunes logic here.” The silliness isn’t inherently bad – “At World’s End” uses it to pretty good effect – but it takes a while to get used to.

Although “Dead Man’s Chest” isn’t as flawless as “The Curse of the Black Pearl,” and its plot isn’t as precise and coherent, it makes up for it in its ambition. Like any good sequel, this film isn’t interested in simply repeating the beats of the previous film; instead, it takes the characters on a whole new journey, expanding the world and deepening many of the themes established by the original. Will is reunited with his father, Elizabeth completely abandons the idea of ​​a happy life in polite society, and Jack is forced to properly deal with his mortality. Even minor characters from the first film, such as the once-straightforward James Norrington, are far more likable here.

“Dead Man’s Chest” also introduces Davy Jones (Bill Nighy), who is the most interesting, terrifying and best villain in the entire series. Alongside him is Lord Beckett (Tom Hollander), who deserves more credit as the trilogy’s cunning, crafty, pirate-hating final boss. Fans may be disappointed that both bad guys escape this film, making “Dead Man’s Chest” feel like half a movie, but the truth is that both characters were too interesting to be confined to a single installment. This film was the start of the common fan complaint that the story became too complicated, but there’s so much attention to detail here that it all falls into place, especially upon re-watching. Perhaps most impressive is the way the film is presented Inventing a New Gambling Game and trusts his readers to understand complex rules without explaining them explicitly.

Also worth noting: has any PG-13 monster ever been as terrifying as the Kraken?

The only film in the franchise Everyone Agree that it’s great, “The Curse of the Black Pearl” is a masterclass in efficient storytelling. While sequels are often criticized for their long-winded nature, this film gets straight to the point; in a matter of minutes we know nearly everything there is to know about Will and Elizabeth, right in time for the charming Jack Sparrow to burst into Port Royal and ruin everything for everyone. This is the “Pirates” film that most clearly understands what Jack’s role in the story should be. He is the unlikely friend of main characters Will and Elizabeth – someone who shouldn’t be trusted but who could prove worthwhile if the circumstances are right.

Although the film is a thrilling adventure story that made pirates popular again, it doesn’t take the top spot because it’s a little weird. Very By the book. It follows the typical structure of the hero’s journey a little too closely and as such, is a little too safe and unchallenging. There’s comfort in predictability and simplicity, but I love a “Pirates” movie that gets really weird with it, dialing things up to 11 in the first act and only getting wilder from there. In fact, the top choice on this list is a “Pirates” movie that refuses to play it safe for even a moment…

The funny thing about “At World’s End” is that if you see it on TV and decide to watch it in some random place, there’s a 99% chance you’ll stumble upon the wildest scene in any other movie. This movie is absurd; massive over-the-top action scenes, tentacle monsters everywhere, a woman/god who turns into a giant and then turns into thousands of crabs, multiple scenes of Jack Sparrow clones brawling with each other, Keith Richards carrying his wife’s shrunken head around, and so on.

The movie isn’t just weird, it’s extremely complicated. Jack, Will and Elizabeth all have opposing motives that constantly change, as do Barbossa, Tia Dalma, Beckett, Norrington and newcomer Sao Feng. It was like a season of “Game of Thrones” condensed into a single movie, with morally gray characters who could die at any moment, and its many ongoing stories intertwined and intertwined without the audience knowing.

It should have been a complete mess… and for a lot of viewers, it was Was A total mess. Still, it’s amazing how coherent every character’s motivations are, how every decision still proves to be correct upon further scrutiny. The result is a movie that gets better and better each time you rewatch it, because you can see how many fun, subtle character cues are included in every single scene. “At World’s End” is cleverly written and dense, and it doesn’t get enough credit for that.

The film also serves as a fitting, emotional conclusion for our entire main trio. Jack’s story ends on a powerful note, in which he chooses his friendship with Will and Elizabeth over his selfish pursuit of immortality; Will frees his father and finally marries Elizabeth (in the most romantic, ridiculous wedding scene in movie history), winning some happiness for himself, even if his new Flying Dutchman gig is a little disappointing. Elizabeth shines here as well, now embracing not just the pirate life but rising to the position of monarch of the Brethren Court. No wonder the fourth and fifth “Pirates” films feel so hollow; every character we cared about got a fitting, satisfying end in “At World’s End.” It was petty of Disney to force another film to follow this one.