I chatted with a friend about this last night, and I came up with some succinct criticism.

the entire film was a parody of what the original was all about. a rehash of every joke, gag, line, mannerism. an exaggeration of the subtlety that made the first one brilliant. beginning to end this film just completely lost its spark and its way

In addition, it was a really boring film. Not enough swashbuckling if you ask me. That and the plot made no sense.

Still, I know everyone is going to see it, so if you do, stay ‘til the very end. The first two had little things after the credits, and this one does two. That little end bit was one of the best parts of the movie. And it wasn’t even that great.