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Kingdom of the AVERAGE Film
PostedMay 26, 2008
josiahcb12
from Tulsa, OK
The great thing about the original Indiana Jones films was Steven's attention to detail, Lucas' willingness to create the best films available, and the writer's creativity. In the case of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, all 3 of those elements were sort of missing.
Spielberg let some of the silliest writing and some of the goofiest ideas into this movie. Most of which I can't get into because I don't want to give away the story; but you'll have to trust me. Steven let some very average writing into this script-- and I'm shocked by that. Yes, it was a pretty entertaining movie. But, no the overused, and in many cases, pointless C.G.I. was not part of that entertainment. Seeing so many fake images that could have easily been filmed was an insult to the Indiana Jones franchise. One of the exciting parts on the Indiana films was the GRANDEUR of it all. And for the film to cut corners and go "lazy" on us by using pointless special fx is an insult to Indi fans.
However, it wasn't a total waste. Most of the film was still fun and exciting; so I'll give it an average B-. I just wish the work and effort that went into the other 3 was also found in this one. That which is lacking became very distracting.
Spielberg let some of the silliest writing and some of the goofiest ideas into this movie. Most of which I can't get into because I don't want to give away the story; but you'll have to trust me. Steven let some very average writing into this script-- and I'm shocked by that. Yes, it was a pretty entertaining movie. But, no the overused, and in many cases, pointless C.G.I. was not part of that entertainment. Seeing so many fake images that could have easily been filmed was an insult to the Indiana Jones franchise. One of the exciting parts on the Indiana films was the GRANDEUR of it all. And for the film to cut corners and go "lazy" on us by using pointless special fx is an insult to Indi fans.
However, it wasn't a total waste. Most of the film was still fun and exciting; so I'll give it an average B-. I just wish the work and effort that went into the other 3 was also found in this one. That which is lacking became very distracting.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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