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- First reviewMay 26, 2008
- Last reviewJanuary 19, 2010
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Well-made film with well-worn story
PostedJanuary 19, 2010
Photojack45
from Fairfax VA
"Avatar" is visually stunning and makes very good use of 3D projection, but the story is ridiculously simple and derivative. It borrows from "Dances with Wolves" and from the older white-man-with-Indians film "A Man Called Horse." (I was half expecting to see Jake strung up by his pectorals at his big join-the-People ceremony, but no such luck.) The pterodactyl riding seemed to be borrowed from "Dinotopia." And the helicopter attack on Hometree was straight out of "Apocalypse Now." Perhaps there is nothing new in the genre except really cool special effects.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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A Wild Ride
PostedMay 26, 2008
Photojack45
from Fairfax VA
Most of the jokes fall flat and the action scenes seem forced; there is almost no plot; and the theme that the quest for knowledge is a dangerous thing is a bad one in a world desperate for knowledge and wisdom. But Indy, Mutt and Marion have a wild ride through the story, such as it is, and the film is enjoyable if you accept its comic-book level of sophistication. The reunion of Indy and Marion is a nice touch, showing that 56-year-old woman with a little padding on her can make a comeback just as well as a 65-year-old man who obviously works really hard at staying in shape. And one can only wonder if Shia LaBeouf is projected as the next action hero.
All in all, "Crystal Skull" ranks third in the Indy series, after "Raiders" and "Last Crusade" but ahead of the tiresome and unconvincing "Temple of Doom." Not a bad way to end the series.
All in all, "Crystal Skull" ranks third in the Indy series, after "Raiders" and "Last Crusade" but ahead of the tiresome and unconvincing "Temple of Doom." Not a bad way to end the series.
Yes, I recommend this movie.
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