Misses the character. - Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End Reviews

The first movie was... surprising. The second was dark. The third one... is slightly bland. There is no way this franchise can be carried on to seven movies as rumors have said, I can tell you that. And it isn't because the lackluster ending, either, but because what the first and second movie teemed with (IE, the balance of plot, excellently developed characters, humor and action)is somewhat missing in this film. Not that this movie isn't enjoyable. It is; there's only, perhaps, ten minutes total of a nearly three-hour movie that accounts for dead film that isn't entertaining, amusing, or interesting. But what we miss in this movie is the actual extent of the characters we were so familiar with. Jack Sparrow isn't as... Sparrow-y in this installment with a little less of his spark. Will is not unrecognizable, but somewhat subdued, and there's just too much Elizabeth for my taste. Another unfortunate addition (actually, a lack thereof) to this film is a lot of back-story that the audience needs, but never receives. Much of Jack's new... (how on earth can I explain this without spoiling it for those who haven't watched it? I can't. *SPOILERS begin here*) Well, Jack's new habit of seeing himself everywhere is somewhat amusing, but why is that happening to him? All of William's, Jack's, and even Beckette's ulterior motives are shown, but at times there is too much deception and the audience is left guessing, wondering, and questioning. Not so much the "why", but the "how" and "...what?" * Spoilers are end here, dears. But it is not a bad movie. You will walk in, however, feeling conflicted, torn between joy and sadness because, after all this, it's over, but dang it you will finally learn how Barbossa managed to survive a bullet. Unfortunately... you will leave the film still feeling conflicted, with an open-ended conclusion that doesn't serve the characters justice, torn between joy of seeing the final installment, giggles, and yet wanting so much more. I think to fully enjoy this movie, do not walk in with expectations. Because alone, it is excellent, but At World's End doesn't hold the same standings as Dead Man's Chest or Curse of the Black Pearl.