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Good movie, not a good adaptation
PostedJuly 15, 2009
centuscoelis
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As a stand along movie, a good story. As an adaptation of the sixth book, too much left out. The acting was good, the special effects were superb, and if you aren't loyal to the book you probably won't care at what was left out. However, anyone who has read the book will recognize that too much important stuff was left out in favor of "won-won" moments which we could have used less of. The romance is not the important bit, working towards defeating Voldemort is. At the end of this movie Harry is woefully under-informed, more so than in the books. I wonder how they will remedy that in the next two movies...
WB doesn't even try to stay loyal to the story because they know the movie will be a success based on the fandom. Disappointing.
WB doesn't even try to stay loyal to the story because they know the movie will be a success based on the fandom. Disappointing.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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Indy's BACK
PostedMay 23, 2008
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If you are expecting a movie exactly like the first three you will be disappointed. If you go expecting an entertaining Indiana movie that is going to acknowlege the passage of time and therefore uses a storyline that would have been prudent for 1957 (when the movie is set) than you should be thrilled Indiana is back on the big screen.
Harrison Ford has aged. But he is still doing all his own stunts. His voice has dropped another half octave but he's still the action hero we know and love. And we all should know...."it's not the years, it's the mileage"
Speakers of Raiders, the fabulous Karen Allen is back and the reparte between Marion and Indy is as inspired and lovely as usual.
The Shia LaBouef character also rolls with the punches, fights with the best of them, and does pretty well as Indy's new sidekick.
Cate Blanchett may have an odd accent but she is a fantastic villian. I hardly recognized her until I remembered she was playing the villian. She's that good.
The supporting cast is all strong.
The Shia LaBouef character also rolls with the punches, fights with the best of them, and does pretty well as Indy's new sidekick.
Cate Blanchett may have an odd accent but she is a fantastic villian. I hardly recognized her until I remembered she was playing the villian. She's that good.
The supporting cast is all strong.
Some people complained after walking out of the theatre the story was implausible but if you are going to an Indiana Jones movie for real life please go see something else. Obviously you didn't pay attention to the first three movies-undead spirits, Sankara Stones, etc etc. There are tons of implausibilities throughout the series. That's part of the fun.
The beginning is a little slow but once you see that famous Fedora and Indy appears it picks up pretty darn fast. There is a little more exposition in general, a little more fact finding before jumping into the action but don't worry-there are plenty of awesome action sequences. There are a few plot bits that are given away a little early in the movie before they are realized through dialogue. But the actors play them so well that it really doesn't matter.
I thought it was at least as good as Temple of Doom if not better. This is your last chance to see an original Indiana Jones movie in theatres. You want to see it. It's epic. Love it or Hate it in the end.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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