The best thing about this film was it wasn't as disappointing as we all thought it would be. So it's a winner all round.
Goodies, baddies, jumping about, the Fedora, bull-whip, Marion, sneaky tributes to Marcus Brody, jungles, natives with weapons, action, adventure, double crossing and aliens (what the...) all wrapped up with lots of archaeological goodness. What joy! Seriously though, aliens? Mind you, my viewing partner did point out that if I could accept the otherworldliness of the Ark or the mind numbingly OTT cup of Christ situation in the previous instalments, I could surely forgive aliens.?Not sure, really. I'll think on it.
I cannot find it within myself to say anything negative about this film. The Indiana Jones series almost defines my whole childhood and who would want to muddy all those good memories??? I am thankful everyday that I found my very own Indiana (complete with well-travelled hat) to complete my fantasies of having my very own Harrison Ford. Dreams can come true!!!
Ray Winstone popped up as a goodie/baddie/goodie. Fine. Cate Blancett (she who is wonderful in all things) unfortunately could have been anyone but if I were in her shoes, I wouldn't care because no matter how many prizes and Oscar's I'd won, I could always say I'd been in an Indiana Jones film! Karen Allen made a welcome return although she wasn't given enough lines poor lady whilst it was lovely to see Shia LaBeouf as the... With his character in mind, spin-off anyone???
(Viewed 31/05/08)
All in all, the fourth best Indie film in the series. Fun when it needed to be, quite scary in parts and lovely and sentimental at the end. Not bad after all these years.
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