I've read a lot, and I mean a lot of ridiculous reviews of the new Indy movie. Has everyone forgotten what Indy stands for? When you go to see an Indiana Jones movie you should expect to go on a hell of a ride. That is exactly what this movie does. To expect Oscar gold is just plan stupid. I know its the most anticipated sequel since the Phantom Menace but unlike that movie, I got exactly what I expected. Spielberg and Lucus delivered a really fun summer movie.
It was great to see Harrison back in the fedora. He did not miss a beat, fitting back into the character like a beloved worn leather jacket. Shia LaBeouf did a good job as short round part two. His character does grow on you as the movie throttles forward. Karen Allen is back as Marian Ravenwood. Witch is a blessing after the screaming Cate Capshaw. Cate Blanchett rounds out the cast and does a god job as an evil Soviet "doctor".
Like I said earlier the movie is a thrill ride. The well choreographed chase scene's may at times seem a little unbelievable, but who cares Its Indianna Jones! All of the other movies are just as unbelievable. The truck chase in raiders, the mine cars in temple and the tank in crusade are just as ridiculous, but thats why we love Indy. There is one particularly good motorcycle chase with Indy and Shia's character Mutt.
Finally the aliens. I've heard nothing but the aliens make a shaky plot. To that I say, Indianna Jones is not the Godfather. No, the plot is not flawless, but none of the Indys plots are flawless. Like the killer ghost in the arch is more plausible than aliens helping Mayans build a lost city. People don't see Indy with E.T. but, there is no reason they shouldn't. It fits the action packed, supernatural theme of all of the other movies. Its really not a stretch. This is a hell of a summer blockbuster and Indy is definitely back.
If you don't like this movie you don't like Indianna Jones!
It was great to see Harrison back in the fedora. He did not miss a beat, fitting back into the character like a beloved worn leather jacket. Shia LaBeouf did a good job as short round part two. His character does grow on you as the movie throttles forward. Karen Allen is back as Marian Ravenwood. Witch is a blessing after the screaming Cate Capshaw. Cate Blanchett rounds out the cast and does a god job as an evil Soviet "doctor".
Like I said earlier the movie is a thrill ride. The well choreographed chase scene's may at times seem a little unbelievable, but who cares Its Indianna Jones! All of the other movies are just as unbelievable. The truck chase in raiders, the mine cars in temple and the tank in crusade are just as ridiculous, but thats why we love Indy. There is one particularly good motorcycle chase with Indy and Shia's character Mutt.
Finally the aliens. I've heard nothing but the aliens make a shaky plot. To that I say, Indianna Jones is not the Godfather. No, the plot is not flawless, but none of the Indys plots are flawless. Like the killer ghost in the arch is more plausible than aliens helping Mayans build a lost city. People don't see Indy with E.T. but, there is no reason they shouldn't. It fits the action packed, supernatural theme of all of the other movies. Its really not a stretch. This is a hell of a summer blockbuster and Indy is definitely back.
If you don't like this movie you don't like Indianna Jones!