Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (June 30th, 2023)

[Sassafras]

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Indiana Jones is character that has been preformed by an actor who's personality was completely in sync with the character. A true movie star with a signature role. I'm left with the impression that Ford really cares and probably gave his "all" here, but it sounds like it's not enough to get past this grinding production that hasn't a lick of creative impulse or sincerity involved in anything it does.

Will I see it? Yes of course. I'll either check it out at the Drive-In or wait until it streams. Considering the years of entertainment Ford has provided me, I at least want to see this last effort.

I just wish I could be happy and excited about it.

Like Little Mermaid, I'm just skipping this cr@p - even if both films may have some slight redeeming moments. Think the rehash of Mermaid and now another Moana....just broke me. Am just sick of the milking.....

Am not against sequels across the board, but sometimes - like after Indy 3 - yah just gotta let go. Indy riding off with his Dad was enough. Then there's Disney that used to be know for being an innovator churning out films full of color and catchy songs (even tho I don't usually like musicals) and I could admire the animation and imagination and actually laugh.

F*&^ it - may be few and far between, but I'll sit around and wait for the next Jack Reacher, and the upcoming Extraction 2 and season 2 of Andor. At some point there's gotta be a renaissance after these dark times, when making original characters and good writing comes around again, right?

 

[Wor-Gar]

At some point there's gotta be a renaissance after these dark times, when making original characters and good writing comes around again, right?

AI will save us.

 

[Johnny Utah]

 

[jye4ever]

I bought my Flash tickets lol

 

[Wor-Gar]

I love my appearance in this...

A company founded by geniuses and inherited by morons. It's poetry.

 

[Otomofan]

After TFA, I swore off giving any movie to Disney for their Lucasfilm products.

I still ended up seeing Rogue One and TLJ (in Japanese) cause my friend insisted on me going with him and kind of sprung it on me.

Same thing with this. My buddy the Indiana Jones fanatic bought me a ticket. We saw Crystal Skull together 8 years ago, so I guess it's fitting to see this mess, too. Only this time he's bringing his kid! Wonder if the kid will be able to stay awake.

Oh well....at least I didn't personally pay for it.

 

[Wor-Gar]

We saw Crystal Skull together 8 years ago

You mean, 15 years ago...

 

[GhostBeard]

Went down a rabbit hole on those Indy 5 videos and came across the new title ... Indiana Jones and the Insufferable Feminist.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Went down a rabbit hole on those Indy 5 videos and came across the new title ... Indiana Jones and the Insufferable Feminist.

But that IS an actual subplot here.

 

[HAL9000.]

I was just about to post that Drinker’s not a fan

 

[Johnny Utah]

He nailed the current state of Lucasfilm. I love Indy and will still be there day 1.

 

[Otomofan]

You mean, 15 years ago...

Yes. That's what I meant. We saw it 15 years ago in 2008.

My brain doesn't work anymore.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I just wanted to make sure everyone understood just how long ago Crystal Skull was and just how frickin' OLD Harrison Ford's ego is now.

I'm actually happy he's getting this slap in the face, because he should have known better. If he needs money, go make cigarette commercials in Japan like everyone else.

 

[Otomofan]

I saw this one wayyyy back in the day.

 

[JohnnyCali]

 

[jye4ever]

I’m watching KOTCS right now, been 13 years since my last viewing!

30 minutes in so far other than fridge not as bad as I remember..

 

[Wor-Gar]

I’m watching KOTCS right now, been 13 years since my last viewing!

30 minutes in so far other than fridge not as bad as I remember..

Wait until minute 31...

 

[Wor-Gar]

New clip...

"I found it! I found my left nut!!!"

 

[jye4ever]

Wait until minute 31...

 

[xipotec]

hahaha what a surprise, the usual auspects hating on a film they have never seen.
LOL