{"id":2565,"date":"2025-12-06T00:16:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T00:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontvtonight.com\/reviews\/?p=2565"},"modified":"2025-12-06T00:16:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T00:16:49","slug":"from-pollyanna-to-pirates-disney-films-to-brighten-your-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ontvtonight.com\/reviews\/from-pollyanna-to-pirates-disney-films-to-brighten-your-december\/","title":{"rendered":"From Pollyanna to Pirates: Disney+ Films to Brighten Your December"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”THE ROSES” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XkgMaS5gbaA”][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”WATCH NOW” url=”https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/browse\/entity-7df81cf5-6be5-4e05-9ff6-da33baf0b94d”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Before we settle into the Christmas fare on offer, I was interested in the latest Colman\/Cumberbatch dark comedy drama which has arrived at Disney. The scenario of the successful woman and the stay-at-home partner is a familiar one. Here it is taken to the next level when successful architect Theo Rose falls from grace and loses his job, whilst his partner Ivy\u2019s star is on the rise as she goes from casual chef to lauded restauranteur. Everyone appears to be happy with the change of circumstances, but beneath the surface resentment is bubbling away. I feel that the chemistry between the two stars was lacking, even though the individual performances were excellent.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTOR:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]JAY ROACH[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”CAST” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]OLIVIA COLMAN, BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, KATE MCKINNON, ANDY SAMBERG, ALLISON JANNEY, SUNITA MANI[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”POLYANNA” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XVtLP5tfpCA”][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”WATCH NOW” url=”https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/browse\/entity-aaee1541-e5b3-4875-9196-4621ff65703e”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The wonderful Hayley Mills first came to attention with her debut performance in1959\u2019s Tiger Bay. She became an instant favourite for little girls, myself included. I often add Pollyanna to my Christmas viewing list as it is such fun and everyone has such a jolly old time. When Pollyanna is taken in by her stern aunt, no one can resist her charming way of bringing feuding people together and happiness into their lives. There is a positive side to even the worst situations and Pollyanna is zealous in her conviction that this is the case. Definitely a film to bring some cheer, with a wonderful ensemble cast attached.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTOR:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]DAVID SWIFT[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”CAST” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]HAYLEY MILLS, JANE WYMAN, RICHARD EGAN, KARL MALDEN, NANCY OLSON, ADOLPHE MENJOU, AGNES MOORHEAD[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”A VERY JONAS CHRISTMAS MOVIE” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oOOdswIJJYU”][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”WATCH NOW” url=”https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/browse\/entity-0a35b05e-b39a-4d17-8786-263962268cbe”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]I must confess my Jonas Brothers knowledge is somewhat lacking, but I\u2019m sure there will be lots of fans who would love Christmas with these boys, so you will enjoy this one. The three brothers race against time and face mounting challenges during a chaotic journey from London to New York, desperate to make it home in time for Christmas with their loved ones. Rotten Tomatoes gives it 91%… which is a tad excessive in this viewer\u2019s opinion, but diehard fans may disagree. There is a funny cameo from Will Ferrell, which is a bonus.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTOR:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]JESSICA YU[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”CAST” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]JOE JONAS, NICK JONAS, KEVIN JONAS, CHLOE BENNETT, WILL FERRELL, ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN, RANDALL PARK[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”NUTCRACKERS” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5iBuf0Sq-cw”][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”WATCH NOW” url=”https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/browse\/entity-f8fbb91f-8f9e-4460-8746-2837aef726a0″][vc_custom_heading text=”WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Having not been overly fond of Ben Stiller, and the low rating, I was a tad reluctant to spend precious viewing time on this comedy. Stiller stars as city executive Mike Maxwell who is obligated to take care of his deceased sister\u2019s four boys on their family farm. Much to the horror of the local community, Mike has made it known that this is not a permanent situation and foster homes will be sought for their ongoing care. It\u2019s adequate holiday fare if you don\u2019t want to tax the little grey cells, as Poirot would say.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTOR:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]DAVID GORDON GREEN[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”CAST” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]BEN STILLER, LINDA CARDELLINI, HOMER JANSON, EDI PATTERSON, TOBY HUSS, TIM HEIDECKER[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”GODMOTHERED” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KYWzEqX-J-4″][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”WATCH NOW” url=”https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/browse\/entity-132b2f67-6fb5-47d4-af8b-9df68abc18ef”][vc_custom_heading text=”WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Wholesome, heartwarming\u2026 adjectives that spring to mind for this comedy starring the lovely Isla Fisher as TV presenter Mackenzie who, as a child, wrote a letter to her fairy godmother. But somehow it was mislaid. Now an adult with her own children, the last thing she expects is for Eleanor, her unskilled personal godmother, to turn up to make amends for her request for help being denied all those years ago. Jane Curtin and June Squibb as aging fairy godmothers are a delight.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”DIRECTOR:” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]SHARON MAGUIRE[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”CAST” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]ISLA FISHER, JILLIAN BELL, WILLA SKYE, JUNE SQUIBB, MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS, SANTIAGO CABRERA, JANE CURTIN[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”2″ divider_color=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_custom_heading text=”PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=naQr0uTrH_s”][nectar_btn size=”medium” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Extra-Color-1″ icon_family=”none” text=”WATCH NOW” url=”https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/en-gb\/browse\/entity-2d6036d7-f3b4-42c3-b1d3-cd5dd79bf307″][vc_custom_heading text=”WHY SHOULD YOU WATCH?” font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]If spending the holidays with pirates is your thing, this swash-buckling tale follows the quest of savvy pirate Captain Jack Sparrow and resourceful blacksmith Will Turner, as they search for Elizabeth Swann, the daughter of the governor and the love of Will’s life, who has been kidnapped by the feared Captain Barbossa. It\u2019s a jolly good tale with amazing CGI and an excellent ensemble cast who appear to be enjoying themselves immensely. 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