Sunday, July 30, 2023

Immediate Response: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

 After work has kept me busy, I found time to see the final (promise?) Chapter in a Theater.

Whip it!

The Good

* The Film has a big feel that works great on the big screen.  It is big, loud and fun.

* The new additions are great too this time, especially Waller-Bridge.  Sorry, Mutt.

* The new MacGuffin is a unique and creative one, giving us a big, globetrotting adventure.  It’s also not Aliens.

* Digitally de-aged Ford looks great and the Intro is key to the Plot, not just showing off.

* The 3rd Act- no SPOILERS- is a fitting spectacle to send off the Character.

* A few good, sometimes subtle nods and references to past adventures, including Temple of Doom (the best Film still)


The Bad

* Hey look- it’s Antonio Banderas…and he’s gone.  Give him 4th Billing anyway.

* Another Indy Film where every time he tries to ‘get to object A first, the villain shows up to take it.’  He never learns.

* Not enough Karen Allen and no Short Round.  Missed opportunities.

* James Mangold casts Boyd Holbrook as the same Role from ‘Logan.’  Weird (but good for Boyd).


The Film is really good.  Go see it.

Need I say more?

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