Although it's not as good as the first as the first was near to a masterpiece, the fifth film was an enjoyable one. Yes it did have the same sort of Hero and Heroine style as the first, but they both had a lot of personality and charm compared to the fourth film. I really did enjoy the new heroine. She was very Keira Knightley-esque and quite quirky. The Hero was great too and a wonderful actor to play him. He bought genuine passion to the role.
Adored Javier Bardem as the villain! I knew he'd be good and he's very sinister. I really love the back story to him and Jack Sparrow. Speaking of which, Johnny was still amazing as Jack. He looked a bit less focused (possibly drunk) but it made the character more crazy and still kinda worked.
My absolute favourite part was Will and Elizabeth being on it! I mean some say its not Pirates without Jack, which is true, but its not Pirates for me without Orlando and Keira. It just isn't. They became absolutely badass and I just felt this rush of excitement seeing them again! (if only for a short while)
I'd definitely recommend watching it. The critics may be negative, but honestly it was better than I expected! Better than the fourth one. I'm not so fussed about the fourth film. I watched the fifth film more than once so I can safely say the last film was really really enjoyable! Not the best film ever, but there was something to it that was improved. We still need more Barbossa in these films. I honestly hope they keep him in. Geoffrey Rush is far too good.
7/10 for me! Very enjoyable. Not fantastic like the first, but definitely better than the fourth.