Thursday, June 19, 2008

Point-by-Point: Indiana Jones 4 7/10

Indiana Jones searches for a crystal skull, and kills Russians to do so. There's more to it than that, but who cares? It's an Indiana Jones movie! Just sit and enjoy! Do do doo doooo do do doo . . .

The Good: This movie is basically pure entertainment. Harrison Ford is more fun than he has been in years, and Shia LaBeouf proves yet again he can play a charming-if-annoying teenager with ease. Between the trademark comedy/action combo and an appropriately far-fetched story, Indy 4 is exactly what you'd expect.
The Bad: That being said, it doesn't really bring anything new to the table. While I wouldn't call it stale, it just doesn't have the impact that Raiders or The Last Crusade do.
The Ugly: The CG groundhogs really suck.

Points Pondered

  • I think a crystal skeleton would make an awesome addition to any living room. This would TOTALLY fit in with my mannequin in front of the window idea!!

  • Now Indy has survived ridiculous things in the past, but in this movie he goes over three large waterfalls and gets blown up by an atom bomb with nary a scratch. My suspension of disbelief can only stretch so far.

  • Is this movie implying that Shia LaBeouf will be the next Brando? I really can't wait to see him all fat and bald in his remake of The Island of Dr. Moreau.

  • For the Record: Raiders > Last Crusade > Crystal Skull > Temple of Doom

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