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That's usually the way with trilogies.
You are probably right. What others are you thinking of?
;)
Haha, good one.
It's almost sad in a way. If this kind of action films is what we were capable of in the eighties, you'd think 30 years on we would be capable of so much more. Instead, it seems like we are moving backwards. Now action films are lauded if just a few scenes are shot practically, and often they don't even bother filming on location anymore.
How so? It has a middle, then a beginning, and an end... ;)
It s a worthy inclusion. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was pretty good. But the previous ones were remarkable.
I didn't say that it did. But it does take away that visceral feeling of practical action. ;)
I thought most of the CGI worked well- certainly the interdimensional ship reveal was impressive.
But those monkeys..... GRRRR ARGHHH
The fridge thing and the snake-as-rope gag both tested my patience.
I just finished the third installment in the Indy series. This remains my favourite of the lot after this viewing, although the gap between it and Temple of Doom has narrowed somewhat. I still prefer both to the lauded Raiders. What makes this film work so well for me in addition to the action is the tone and humour. It all clicks so well and is delivered in just the right quantities for my palette. There’s a bit of Bondian style and glamour here too, courtesy of Miss Jenny Flex herself. The lovely Alison Doody plays historian Dr. Elsa Schneider and maintains a half credible Austrian accent throughout. However what makes this film, imho, is the legend himself: Big Sean Connery. Casting him as Indy’s son was a masterstroke by Spielberg. Harrison Ford is one of the most charismatic and famous actors ever - a true star of the first order. Who better to play his dad than one of the most commanding screen presences of all time. Connery is a delight here, and marvelously plays against type. His bespectacled, almost bumbling stern bookworm character is a hoot, and Ford and he play off each other beautifully. Both had the privilege of getting it on with Dr. Schneider and the repartee regarding such encounter is especially memorable, among other fun banter.
The action set pieces are superbly staged as expected in this franchise, and Spielberg once again shows why he is one of the best in the business, effortlessly balancing and coordinating the humour, suspense and tension. If there is a complaint, it’s that this film is a bit too reminiscent of Raiders, but that’s a minor quibble. Ultimately it does what it should, which is to entertain and amuse. Lots of Bond film actors show up here too, which is an added bonus. Apart from Connery and Doody, there’s also Julian Glover, John Rhys-Davies, Michael Byrne, Pat Roach and Vernon Dobtcheff. No wonder this is my favourite! This was the biggest film globally of 1989, besting Batman and thrashing LTK, whose global gross it considerably beat just in the US alone. It was a good note to go out on.
I didn't mind the fridge thing or the snake gag. I hated the Jeep sword fight and Mutt's monkey vine swinging. I didn't care for Mutt Williams either. :))
I was okay with the Jeep sword fight, but yeah, I can't disagree with the other two. May be why I've only watched this movie 4 times, and all the others COUNTLESS times, I guess...
She was excellent, as she is in everything.
I may view that one soon to complete the set, but truth be told I'm not all that keen.
She really is!