Not the return to form you might have been hoping for. Its story might cover all the same beats as the 2003 original, but there’s little of that film’s spark or spirit.
A rollicking romp, with everybody on top form, this is a summer blockbuster par excellence.
There are a few new faces but not many new ideas in the fifth instalment of the increasingly becalmed Disney franchise.
Restoring Depp's reputation is a taller ask, but Salazar's Revenge at least lifts the curse of sequel bloat a little on its merrily choppy way.
Johnny Depp's familiar routine can't save the fifth Pirates instalment.
It’s a good natured romp of a film with enough action and humour to disguise its own shortcomings.
If you’re willing to pay to see the fifth instalment of a movie that began as a theme park attraction you can’t really complain about being taken for a ride.
Worth it for the astonishing open set-piece, but the rest is hot garbage.
Salazar’s Revenge is fast and funny and makes an undemanding romp for a bank holiday family outing.
Disney continues to milk its nautical cash cow with a dismal fifth outing for Johnny Depp and his crew.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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