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Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Adventure · Action · Fantasy · 2011

When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Movie details

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

“Live forever or die trying.”

2011 Adventure · Action · Fantasy 2h 16m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's a ruthless con artist using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rob Marshall

Written by

Terry Rossio · Ted Elliott

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Jack Sparrow

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Angelica

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Hector Barbossa

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Edward "Blackbeard" Teach

Kevin McNally

Kevin McNally

Joshamee Gibbs

Sam Claflin

Sam Claflin

Philip

Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey

Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey

Syrena

Court is in session

Put Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.