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As might be expected, the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean films is eminently forgettable. Maybe this isn't the worst thing in the world. It is, after all, intended as brief popcorn entertainment (brief meaning over two hours, in this day and age). PotC seems as if it strives to take after those fluffy swashbuckling series of the early days of sound and color in film. But fluff shouldn't be charged a premium for bulls*** 3-D "effects" (please note that "effects" is dripping with all the sarcasm my body can muster), nor should it skimp on ridiculous action scenes and preposterous set pieces.

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