Oops! Forgot the slash!
Okay, so for ages now, lots of folks have been expecting PotC to be the next big slashdom, or for it to at least provide us with lots of smutty little Will/Jack (or Orli/Johnny, whatever) PWPs for our delectation and delight, right?. I was too, I admit it. I mean, pirates! Gayer than the flowers in spring! Except... not so much, this time. Not for me, anyway.
There were a couple of subtexty moments, particularly near the end, but in general, I really believed that Will loved Elizabeth and Jack... loved the Black Pearl. Truly, madly and deeply. So while I know some of you will pounce on Will and Jack and slash them blind, and while I do support you fully on that, I guess I won't be joining you. I couldn't break up Jack and the Black Pearl.
But if you really want subtext, keep your eye on the wooden-eyed pirate and his stout companion. Love love love! Or Jack and Barbossa, but again, the Pearl. Wait, wait... threesome!