I'm referring to the latest Indiana Jones flick.The first time i heard about this movie, one question popped in my mind. Why on Earth would they create a sequel 19 years after the last movie has been shown? Other than the attempt to cash in on the power of nostalgia and say that this movie is "fan service", I can think of no other reason than to try and resurrect Harrison Ford's dimming career.
According to other reviews, this new Indiana Jones movie pales in comparison to the previous films. After watching the film, I guess I have to agree. I can't remember the plot of the first three movies, but I remember being thrilled watching them when I was a kid. That doesn't mean that it's a bad movie. When it come to summer blockbusters, I would say it's above average. There are a lot of exciting scenes, and I'd be hard pressed to think of a boring moment. The problem is, it never rises above the usual popcorn fare. Every scene seemed to have been done somewhere before, in one form or another. Instead of taking inspiration from actual historical events like in the previous movies, they resorted to something fictional this time around. The fact that the type of fiction they resorted to seemed to be better suited for an episode of the X-files isn't helping. Even if Indiana Jones was tops 2 decades ago, for today's generation--- people who aren't old enough to be affected by the power of nostalgia, it would only seem like another rip-off of The Mummy and National Treasure--- even if Indiana Jones pioneered those types of movies two decades ago.
According to other reviews, this new Indiana Jones movie pales in comparison to the previous films. After watching the film, I guess I have to agree. I can't remember the plot of the first three movies, but I remember being thrilled watching them when I was a kid. That doesn't mean that it's a bad movie. When it come to summer blockbusters, I would say it's above average. There are a lot of exciting scenes, and I'd be hard pressed to think of a boring moment. The problem is, it never rises above the usual popcorn fare. Every scene seemed to have been done somewhere before, in one form or another. Instead of taking inspiration from actual historical events like in the previous movies, they resorted to something fictional this time around. The fact that the type of fiction they resorted to seemed to be better suited for an episode of the X-files isn't helping. Even if Indiana Jones was tops 2 decades ago, for today's generation--- people who aren't old enough to be affected by the power of nostalgia, it would only seem like another rip-off of The Mummy and National Treasure--- even if Indiana Jones pioneered those types of movies two decades ago.
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The problem is, it never rises above the usual popcorn fare.
.. it cant. it IS what it IS... like you were EXPECTING something OTHER than entertainmemt? thats all it is, nothing more.
Every scene seemed to have been done somewhere before, in one form or another. Instead of taking inspiration from actual historical events like in the previous movies, they resorted to something fictional this time around
Dude. EVERYTHING in LIFE has been done before, thisll freak ya out " gramps".. your getting older and there is no reason to look for inspiration from the same source as when you were a "kid". You, like the rest fo us have gone beyond that, and perhaps may need a differnt avenue for inspiration, if indeed you are looking for inspiration .
The best thing i have found out for myself. is to LOOK AT THINGS FOR WHAT THEY ARE AND NOT WHAT WE WANT IT TO BE. . its more closer to the TRUTH than not..
ITs all ILLUSION ANYWAY.
Short lived is spring in the life of the world. enjoy the brave spectacle while it lasts.
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