Recap: Like many of the characters in the PotC realm, Barbossa is a morally complex character. "Do you fear death? Do you fear that dark abyss? All your deeds laid bare? All your sins punished? I can offer you…an escape." Bill Nighy's strong Scottish drawl, the accent through which this squid-man delivers his excellently-penned lines, is also expertly applied. The idea that Davy Jones plays the pipe organ (and magnificently of course, with all those extra tentacles) was a brilliant idea. Ever seen Doctor Who? The CGI effects implemented in the character of Davy Jones are top class, the whole squid-man thing is entirely believable, which is quite a feat really. Never before in cinema has a character like this been satisfactorily implemented. Reason: There are so many reasons why Davy Jones wins the bronze here. Davy Jones is the victim of a cruel curse, wherein he must sail the seven seas for all eternity (sorta), all the while with the face and body of a half-man/half-squid. Recap: The ill-fated captain of the Flying Dutchman, that is, prior to Will Turner's taking of the helm. I could watch her swashbuckle all day long. Elizabeth Swann's development across the first three films is considerable - from daddy's little rich girl, to tomboy stowaway, to Pirate Lord and eventually to Pirate King (yes, girls can be kings now) Elizabeth Swann's evolution is entirely epic. But again, as if to echo my above sentiments about her character's beau, it's not just her beauty that's at play here, Knightley does a great job at bringing Elizabeth to life, and giving her depth. Reason: If I'm honest, I sighed just prior to typing "If I'm honest" - Keira Knightley is so winsome it hurts. Recap: The daughter of Governor Weatherby Swann, Elizabeth finds herself swept into the Caribbean tumult by way of fate, and once amidst its torrid currents, finds her luxurious life to be a thing entirely of the past. All things considered, Will Turner is an excellent hero. The character of Will Turner is dynamic and anything but cardboard. But it's not just his looks he brings Will Turner to life, and though the critics may have been cruel to these films, I don't think they can slight the character development here. Reason: "Take a better look and, you know, see the attractiveness." Orlando Bloom is one handsome dude. In the end, their love affair turns bittersweet though, as Will finally fulfills his ultimate destiny in becoming the next captain of the Flying Dutchman. He jaunts from pirate-hater to pirate himself, after some revelation induced soul-searching, and eventually wins the heart of the beautiful Elizabeth Swann. Will Turner's tale is complex - he is the unknowing son of the infamous pirate Bootstrap Bill, and merely a blacksmith's apprentice before his life's adventure unfolds. Recap: He's the dashing Disney-hero archetype of the PotC franchise, but with a twist. Perhaps not the best pick for first mate, he is good to have around when you need someone to feel smarter than. Ragetti's flawed attempts to pursue the straight and narrow are endearing and hilarious. Actor Mackenzie Crook's comedic timing is spot-on (loved him as Gareth in the REAL Office). Reason: Always good for a laugh, he's the Laurel to Pintel's Hardy. Recap: While he should be stuck shucking oysters at a Tortuga tavern, this beanpole of a thick-skulled pirate consistently finds himself at the center of the action, and he's never far from his chum, Pintel (Lee Arenberg). She does get a little big for her britches during the climax of World's End, but it's to be expected, I suppose, from a voodoo diva like Tia Dalma - this might have something to do with the fact that she's actually the sea goddess Calypso, but I'm going to leave that alone. She's beautiful (in a living-dead girl kind of way), mysterious, and has a killer accent. She knows more in the ways of black magic than anyone in the Caribbean. Reason: Who do you go to if you're best mate's been killed and you'd like to get 'im back? Tia Dalma, that's who. In a world populated by undead pirates, cannibals, zombies and the like, Tia's knowledge of the black arts comes in quite handy, and on many an occasion. Recap: Tia Dalma is the resident voodoo lady of the PotC realm. Read Jeff Bayer's full Scorecard Review of "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"Īhoy, matey! Here be the TOP 7 PotC characters, as brought to you by The Scorecard Review: The winds are blowing right, the time is nigh, so let us unfurl the sails and take a look back at the franchise and its beautiful tapestry of characters. The long awaited Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides hits theaters this weekend - with a stand-alone tale of Jack Sparrow's zany quest for the Fountain of Youth - and if the first three films are any indication, this fourth installment is sure to introduce some brilliant new characters to the PotC canon.
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