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PostedMay 22, 2008
directorrick7
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Over all, a very wonderful movie. There were many things that allowed for Indy fans of old to enjoy; plus some that allowed for further enjoyment to fans of not just the movies. There were many scenes that mirrored and/or referenced the Indy video games. I noticed right from the start the opening scenes almost seemed like a parody (and so was the ending) to Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine. The receding stair case was in that game as well (on the hidden bonus level). Also, if anyone is familiar with Indy and the Emporer's Tomb, the newest game out so far, didn't the tree cutter machine look pretty close to Von Beck's tank? Anyway, moving aside from video games and references, I also enjoyed the way Spielberg was able to capture the style. I personally enjoyed how the film style aged with the characters. I also believe that Dad captured the genre perfectly and yet it was still able to keep that classic Indy punch and humor both in script and in action. There were a few things I was disappointed about though. First was the use of CG. I was really hoping that the crew would try to mimic the old style, like using actual scorpions and trying to use as much real looking stuff as possible. The second, and this may be a small spoiler, but the whole nuclear explosion scene was just a little out there. I actually that was more out of place than the whole alien thing. That was another thing that kinda bugged me, was the fact that in order to fully understand the movie, the viewer needed to do research and know some stuff coming in about the skull. I luckily had researched the mystery and tales of the skull (which was explained too quickly and not very well done) and also fortunately heard the news that the movie was indeed changed to a sci-fi. Anyone expecting a traidtional 50's style serial probably ended up disapointed. Anyway, that does not leave this movie on a sinking ship. The action was constant and several times I felt, when there was a slight lull that it was finally over but then the next thing happened. I both hated and loved that. I probably would have been able to take it better if I hadn't been so tired, but that was only a personal matter and I don't think there was too much action. However, despite being very fast paced, and having to try and keep up, I never found myself bored. With new movies coming these days, a lot of times, I'll actually find myself bored wacthing it for about 5 minutes waiting for the movie to catch up. That never happened. As for the ending, and I'll try not to make this too much of a spoiler either, but I am very glad that the hat stayed on the right head. I think Indiana Jones ended well. There need not be another like him.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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