: Geoffrey Rush's return as a privateer Barbossa was widely cited as a highlight, though some felt the character was underused. literaryanalysis.net Visuals & Music

Directed by Rob Marshall—the first director to step in after Gore Verbinski—the film is loosely based on Tim Powers’ 1987 novel On Stranger Tides . This installment sees Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) swept into a race for the legendary .

Movie Review: “Pirates of the Caribbean – On Stranger Tides”