An open letter to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg...

[dekadentdave]

Dear George and Steven,

I implore, no... BEG you to cease production of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This was a bad idea from the start, made worse by the casting of Shia LaDouche and the announcement that Sean Connery would not be involved and now the announcement of a title that makes The Phantom Menace sound like Casablanca.

George, not only have you proven that you have no talent to direct, but cannot write a sophisticated script to save your life, and have dropped the most b-a-n-a-l and tepid titles on us. I consider The Phantom Menace to be one of the great tragedies and disappointments in my life and now we will come full circle with the final and most reviled chapter of the Indiana Jones saga. You have shown us that you can ruin a good thing with the Star Wars Prequels and Special Editions and now you exploit the Indiana Jones namesake all in the name of merchandising and to cash in at what is sure to be box office gold. You are the biggest sell-out hypocrite and contradict the message that you elicited in your thought-provoking box-office failure THX-1138 about consumerism and a controlled dystopian society. Buy more... buy more now.

And Steven, for the love of God, why must you submit to the idiosyncratic whims of George? Smack some sense into your so-called friend. Don't be afraid to give him a good kick in the ass for his own good and reason with him to change the title to something more appropriately intriguing... actually, scratch that... how about talking some sense into him and convincing him that Geriatric Jones is just too much for audiences to take watching their beloved childhood icon on the big screen with one foot in his grave. At least Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was catchy and Raiders of the Lost Ark was bold. You obviously have a talent for directing and know what works better than George does. He's just a lucky S.O.B. who only knows how to cash in on a couple of good successes he had early in his career that has merited little else in his repertoire since. You have demonstrated diversity and know your craft better than lazy Lucas has ever demonstrated.

Take a cue from Sir Sean Connery who knew it was time to retire and exit gracefully. For the sake of us all, it's time to hang up the hat.

 

[pixletwin]

 

[kl241]

It was called Indiana Jones and the LAST Crusade for a reason

 

[IrishJedi]

 

[geto10]

Interesting, interesting!

 

[Shai]

DekaDave,telling it like it is,as always.




But Dave, I'm surprise theres no mention of your childhood in there.

 

[dekadentdave]

DekaDave,telling it like it is,as always.




But Dave, I'm surprise theres no mention of your childhood in there.

I "officially" announced my childhood was raped by these two has-beens in the Indy thread.

 

[bidge1000]

just for arguments sake!

Why the heck not make this?
Not everyone hated the prequels, they had a job to do which they did admirably, including the Phantom Menace.

The last Crusade was called that because for the Knights involved, indeed it was, do you remember the Crusader in that, might be a clue or a plot point??

Anyway, carry on boys, make this movie, people laughed at
Stallone for Rocky 6 and Brucie for Die Hard 4 but they put dollars in the bank. I for one would enjoy another heroic tale starring Indy. Then we can have a new thread started by DekadentDave on why part 4 was better than three or whatever...:emperor:emperor


D

 

[KitFisto]

I don't understand why anyone would be so worked up over this. If you don't want to see it then just don't watch it. It's not like you HAVE to go see it. Just ignore it.

 

[urbanfreddy]

Dear George and Steven,

I implore, no... BEG you to cease production of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This was a bad idea from the start, made worse by the casting of Shia LaDouche and the announcement that Sean Connery would not be involved and now the announcement of a title that makes The Phantom Menace sound like Casablanca.

George, not only have you proven that you have no talent to direct, but cannot write a sophisticated script to save your life, and have dropped the most b-a-n-a-l and tepid titles on us. I consider The Phantom Menace to be one of the great tragedies and disappointments in my life and now we will come full circle with the final and most reviled chapter of the Indiana Jones saga. You have shown us that you can ruin a good thing with the Star Wars Prequels and Special Editions and now you exploit the Indiana Jones namesake all in the name of merchandising and to cash in at what is sure to be box office gold. You are the biggest sell-out hypocrite and contradict the message that you elicited in your thought-provoking box-office failure THX-1138 about consumerism and a controlled dystopian society. Buy more... buy more now.

And Steven, for the love of God, why must you submit to the idiosyncratic whims of George? Smack some sense into your so-called friend. Don't be afraid to give him a good kick in the ass for his own good and reason with him to change the title to something more appropriately intriguing... actually, scratch that... how about talking some sense into him and convincing him that Geriatric Jones is just too much for audiences to take watching their beloved childhood icon on the big screen with one foot in his grave. At least Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was catchy and Raiders of the Lost Ark was bold. You obviously have a talent for directing and know what works better than George does. He's just a lucky S.O.B. who only knows how to cash in on a couple of good successes he had early in his career that has merited little else in his repertoire since. You have demonstrated diversity and know your craft better than lazy Lucas has ever demonstrated.

Take a cue from Sir Sean Connery who knew it was time to retire and exit gracefully. For the sake of us all, it's time to hang up the hat.

I read that the only reason Steven Spielberg, decided to make this film was because his kids wanted him to bring back Indy, you have a point but I’ll still watch the movie.

 

[Rook]

Fagh! This movie will be fine. If Lucas is guilty of anything, it's adhering too closely to the formulae of the old films to which he's paying homage. "Temple of Doom" was the purest of the trilogy, when it came to imitating the genre of action-adventure types like Allen Quartermain, and it's the one that very few people really like. (I happen to love it.)

That's where the titles come from. I mean, c'mon! "Raiders of the Lost Ark?" "The Temple of Doom?" "The Last Crusade!?" The titles are just as b-movie cheesy as "Attack of the Clones" and "The Phantom Menace." How about "The Empire Strikes Back?" Or, reaching back, "Treasure of the Sierra Madre," or "Allan Quartermain and the Lost City of Gold."

Break it down. You'll see what I'm talking about.

Also, I think that we view things differently as children than we do as adults, and that many people lack the ability to understand that and compensate for it. A co-worker of mine, for instance, absolutely refuses to believe that there is any comic book art after the 1970s that is even worth looking at. Despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary. It's really sad, like watching someone become a disgruntled old curmudgeon long before his time.

It's best to learn how to adjust to things, I think. After all, these aren't our movies. We just watch them, and in watching them decide if they fall under the category of like or dislike.

 

[IrishJedi]

I read that the only reason Steven Spielberg, decided to make this film was because his kids wanted him to bring back Indy.

Where do people get this stuff? AICN Talkbacks??

 

[RJMacReady16]

Good news, Dave! There's even talk of this Indy film starting an all-new trilogy of films---and ending with a 4th film starring Shia solo.

Also---thank GOD Sean Connery declined this one...what's the point in having a crappy cast-reunion film (leathal weapon 4)? Henry Sr. had his role, now its time to move on.

Lastly---don't try to convince anyone for even a second that you won't be waiting in line on opening night. Don't feel bad though, I'll be there too (probably not at the same theatre...you know...)

Viva La Indy 4

 

[nash]

SS: "what do you want for your birthday son?"

SS's Son: "I want you to bring back Indy pop!"

 

[SSC_Nerd]

Man, while some people are just so appaled by this movie, I have so much faith in this movie that it's insane. And besides, while Lucas had input into the script, he didn't write the damn thing. I've always found it that the guy IS an excellent storyteller, but no, he can't direct. Geez, we don't have anything on this except a few pics and a title. Even the plot is vague at the moment. A bit early to judge if ya ask me. Meanwhile, this is my most anticipated movie of all time.

It was called Indiana Jones and the LAST Crusade for a reason

You best be joking.

 

[IrishJedi]

I have more faith in the man who made "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" over internet fanboys everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

[SSC_Nerd]

I have more faith in the man who made "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" over internet fanboys everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

[nash]

Is private ryan on bluray yet? i'll have to get that along with blackhawk down.

 

[IrishJedi]

Is private ryan on bluray yet? i'll have to get that along with blackhawk down.

Not yet... and same here.

 

[Ironman1188]

I don't understand why anyone would be so worked up over this. If you don't want to see it then just don't watch it. It's not like you HAVE to go see it. Just ignore it.

The movie may not hyave to be seen but the plethora of Indy oriented material will be splashed all over the forums I would imagine. This one included.
I was never a big Indy fan, but did enjoy the Last Crusade. However, the idea of Indy outrunning a rolling boulder while riding on his Rascal just seems a bit of a letdown.