I have read many reviews which talk about a plotline that doesn't hold together or unbelievable stunts. In my opinion -- the Idiana Jones franchise is about these very things! It is escapism in its truest sense, and it;'s a blast to sit back and let it wash over you. is it as good as the first? No. Is is better than the second? Absolutley! In fact, it would be on par with the third if they could have lured Sean Connery back. IF you have the trilogy on VHS and DVD, and have watched those movies recently -- this is not that much different -- which is the point. IF you loved Indy then, you'll still like him after this movie!