Indy is back and with his famous fedora still in tact. Being one of the most anticipated films of the past two decades, expectations have been high for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Though with great power comes great responsibility, meaning that Indy 4 has put itself in comparison with the rest of the excellent trilogy. Hence, if you are looking for a movie that is better than the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark look elsewhere.
With that put aside, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and crew truly bring the goods and deliver on Indy 4. Taking place in the 1950s, at the heart of the Cold War, Spielberg and Lucas once again brilliantly capture the time period and the fears that Americans faced. At an age of possible nuclear warfare and the possibility of unworldly powers (“hint hint”), Indiana Jones finds himself on a quest for yet another mythological object and facing another foreign opponent (the Soviets). By not overflowing the movie with CGI effects and not modernizing it that much, Indy 4 is loads of fun and still retains the feeling of a classic Indiana Jones film. Without trying to spoil the movie, there is still plenty of comic relief and exciting action sequences along with superb acting from Mr. Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, and even Shia LaBeouf. Thus, Indy 4 is a winner in my books. It is immensely entertaining and leaves you with nearly complete satisfaction.
Grade: A
Now that the question of “Is Indiana Jones good?” is answered, the real question is “Iron Man or Indiana Jones?” That heavy battle is for further discussion.
One Final Note: I do realize that every movie I’ve reviewed in Judgement Day has reached an A. I’m not biased or non-critical of films, it’s just that May has really been a superb month for blockbusters, in my opinion. Luckily, for all you summer movie haters June is almost upon us, which means that You Don’t Mess with the Zohan comes out in two weeks. Oh boy, Adam Sandler is playing a secret agent turned hair stylist?
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