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- First reviewMay 25, 2008
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Good Adventure but no depth or plot.
PostedAugust 2, 2008
AdamJ74
from Tallahassee, FL
There are a lot of excitement and special effects. But the depth of the characters are lacking. It seems too much movie was crammed into this film. It touches on historical China which has a good "Indiana Jones" feel to it.
Using Bello instead of Weis was a little disappointing, but we get used to her british accent.
Frazer looked too young to be the son's father.
Overall very entertaining, but not as good as the first or the second. Jet Li had such a monotonous role, it seemed a little overkill using a big star for this role without much dimension or depth.
Using Bello instead of Weis was a little disappointing, but we get used to her british accent.
Frazer looked too young to be the son's father.
Overall very entertaining, but not as good as the first or the second. Jet Li had such a monotonous role, it seemed a little overkill using a big star for this role without much dimension or depth.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Back! For Real Adventure!!
PostedMay 25, 2008
AdamJ74
from Tallahassee, FL
Highly anticipated 4th in the best franchise movie series since Star Wars finally debuts.
The setting of the film is set after the Third Reich and in the beginning of the cold war, where the Russians and communists fill in for the Germans. (I personally liked the Germans better, but good opponent for Jones nonetheless). Previous characters from series make surprise entrances, but didn't feel too cheesey about it. The theme has more sci-fi flavor than the divinity-spirituality as in the first three films. Makes the movie a little overkill, but given than Lucas and Spielberg got together for this we should have expected it. It does feel a little cliche for them.
The plot is complex enough and engaging for kids and grownups alike. The film has a "matted" color and texture feel which reminisce the 50's and compliments the Indiana Jones series very well. The movie has good steady pace throughout, and you're shaking your legs until the credits wanting more. All of your expectations are met and keeps your adrenaline at a feel good sine rhythm throughout the entire 120 minutes, but surprisingly not too draining.
Overall, highly enjoyed another bonafide adventure, we'd anticipated from Indiana Jones and highly recommend seeing it with friends and family. I give it a 5/5 stars, rank it 4th in the four series. Still my favorite would be ordered as Raiders, Crusade, Temple, and then Skull.
The setting of the film is set after the Third Reich and in the beginning of the cold war, where the Russians and communists fill in for the Germans. (I personally liked the Germans better, but good opponent for Jones nonetheless). Previous characters from series make surprise entrances, but didn't feel too cheesey about it. The theme has more sci-fi flavor than the divinity-spirituality as in the first three films. Makes the movie a little overkill, but given than Lucas and Spielberg got together for this we should have expected it. It does feel a little cliche for them.
The plot is complex enough and engaging for kids and grownups alike. The film has a "matted" color and texture feel which reminisce the 50's and compliments the Indiana Jones series very well. The movie has good steady pace throughout, and you're shaking your legs until the credits wanting more. All of your expectations are met and keeps your adrenaline at a feel good sine rhythm throughout the entire 120 minutes, but surprisingly not too draining.
Overall, highly enjoyed another bonafide adventure, we'd anticipated from Indiana Jones and highly recommend seeing it with friends and family. I give it a 5/5 stars, rank it 4th in the four series. Still my favorite would be ordered as Raiders, Crusade, Temple, and then Skull.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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