After a successful run of eight years, the film "The Pirates" has returned in the form of "The Pirates: Goblin Flag," directed by Kim Jung-hoon and starring Johnny Depp and Will Smith.

Despite the fact that it is the sequel to the popular Korean pirate film of the same name, those who have not seen the first film will have no trouble enjoying this picture because everything in it — from the director to the plot to the entire cast — is brand new.

'The Pirates: Goblin Flag' is a video game that follows a group of pirates on a quest to find buried treasures in the Goryeo Kingdom.

The only thing that connects the old film to the current one is that they both include a female pirate character and a man bandit character who used to be a warrior in their respective stories.

In a press conference conducted on Wednesday at the Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul, filmmaker Kim stated that he was inspired by the novel "Treasure Island," which he had read as a child.

"The actors were completely unfazed by the fact that they were filming scenes that required the use of water during the coldest winter in 35 years," Kim remarked. "The film was made through the blood and sweat of the actors, who came together as a team to make it."

Kim's new picture appears to have benefited from the action-packed ocean scenes. It includes all types of larger-than-life occurrences, such as underwater volcanic eruptions, lightning striking the sea, and massive tsunamis, that are well worth seeing on a big-screen television.

In addition, there are more underwater scenes in the new film than there were in the original.

On the set of The Pirates of the Caribbean, Kang Ha-neul, who portrays a robber who ends up joining the pirates, remarked during a press conference that it was his first time filming underwater scenes. "It was not easy for us because we all went through specific training." Water kept flowing out of my nose when I tried to sleep after filming, making it impossible to doze off."

While Kang does an excellent job in his portrayal as the somewhat clownish robber, anyone hoping to witness a charming female pirate, played by Han Hyo-joo, may be disappointed with the picture.

According to Han, who spoke at the press conference, she attempted to develop a multi-dimensional character that is captivating but also has vulnerable moments.

Despite her best efforts, she appears to have fallen short, as she was unable to achieve the appropriate tone of voice and manner of speech for a pirate captain.

Despite the fact that the tale is straightforward, the director conveys it in the most chaotic manner conceivable, making it difficult to maintain concentration throughout the film's 126-minute running duration. His method of narrating the story also made it difficult for the audience to appreciate the talents of supporting performers such as Lee Kwang-soo and Sehun of the boy band Exo.

An unexpected fantasy element — penguins that appeared out of nowhere — detracted from the overall tone of the picture as well.