My quick rating - 6,2/10. Streaming on Netflix. I really wasn't sure if I needed a Korean Pirates of the Caribbean but I am glad that we got one. They didn't try to reinvent the genre nor did they even attempt to shy away from what was the point. Just action and comedy which was delivered in a fairly above average fashion throughout. Visually it looks top-notch and all the sets are creative with some of them quite detailed. The story itself is a slight twist on the pirates since it is more of one group of pirates trying to steal from the others and trying to convince each other to work together. All of this leads to constant amusing scenes between the female captain of one ship and the male smart ass in it just for himself. Through repeated scenarios of testing each other, they finally realize that the only chance they have of getting to the treasure is to work together. The tried and true formula that still entertains when done properly. The action is well-choreographed and plays out in a comic book-like fashion at times which is a treat to watch and allows you to suspend belief since at no point were they taking this one seriously. For being 126 minutes long, it really flew by since at no point was there much slow down and when they did take a break it was still kept interesting with either humor or flashbacks that actually mattered. If you are a fan of the POTC and have been looking for something to feel that void, this one will surely fit the bill.
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