Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

A fun return to form! Where Stranger Tides was a lower budget small romp, Dead Men returns to the grander adventure that the franchise is known for. Though not without a few bumps along the way.

The characters and their repartee are fun. Depp was reliable as ever in his iconic role and newcomers Brenton Thwaites and Kaya Scodelario hold their own. Many of the series beloved characters return, though notably missing are Pintel and Ragetti. The bumbling crewmen were sorely missed as their generic replacements fell flat.

The action is fun but uneven at times. It aspires to reach the same heights as its predecessors but falls a bit short. A commendable effort all in all and a worthy addition to this seafaring saga.