The fourth one was fun, but ultimately not a true successor to the epic trilogy. However, if the fifth one turns out to be another fun adventure, I won't be too upset. I guess I feel the same way about the Indiana Jones franchise as I do about Star Wars: I will watch the new ones, but they aren't on the same level.
As weird as it was to see Shia LaBeouf, I think I actually enjoyed his character. The Wild Ones allusion to Marlon Brando's iconic costume was awesome, and he didn't do terribly.
I remember George Lucas' thoughts on what to expect. I am actually happy he was able to admit his feelings, and was realistic about the situation, even if I would have liked him them to make something more worthy of the Indiana Jones title.
I thought someone said that LaBeouf was taking over as Indy in the next one?
Yeah...they're saying that he is the future of the franchise and that several movies might be in the pipeline...
ReplyDeleteAlso since when did Indiana Jones become a tool for the US Government? In the first three movies I always saw him as a rogue, independent figure who kicked ass for the sake of museums.
What did you think of the aliens? And the total lack of ethnic stereotyping?
I wasn't really impressed with the aliens. I mean, they were ok for what the film was... I guess. I mean, they kind of ruined the ending a little too...
ReplyDeleteI think if they were going to get into more mystical stuff, like the nazi magic in the first movie, they should have done it a little differently. If they were going to go as far as cosmic beings or whatever, they should have gone a little farther or presented them in a less grand manner (done more or done less).