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Post #318997

Author
Cable-X1
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Indiana Jones IV
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Date created
26-May-2008, 1:48 AM
Saw the movie last night with a group of friends.

First of all, I do want to see it again. I feel like it's growing on me a little. It was over the top in some points. Too much CGI and some of it was stupid. The sci-fi elements were a little weird, but the more I think about it, the more it's growing on me. The plot actually seems more suited to one of those Indiana Jones comic books or a spin-off novel, not a movie.

I think the best analogy would be that the movie is like an old bike that's been hanging in the garage. You take it down and try riding it. It still feels the same, but it's a little stiff and rusty. That's this movie to me. The magic is there, but it was rusty.

It's clear that Spielberg and Lucas' best days are behind them though.

Some quick points:

1. Cate Blanchet was good, but she wasn't a good bad guy...nothing special.
2. Mutt WAS NOT annoying...and I thought he would be. Such a plus!!!
3. Too much fan wanks in the beginning. Ark, warehouse, etc. Not needed.

The Red Scare stuff was cool...but how come the Depression wasn't mentioned in the others. No complaint here or anything, just an interesting point to bring up.

Overall...it's good, not great...but it is growing on me and I want to see it again. That says a lot. There's no outrage like I had at the PT. It was a decent, but different Indiana Jones adventure.

BTW...anyone expect Mulder and Scully from the X-Files to pop up and tell Indy the truth is out there??? HA HA!!!