I played hooky yesterday afternoon from work to go see Indy 4 at the Senator, as I alluded to in an earlier post. What did I think of the movie? Unlike this dork, I actually enjoyed myself. 
The movie had the action sequences I expected, and the good part is that they did not try to trump themselves with the past trilogy. Although much older, seeing this movie is a great reminder of why Indiana Jones is an iconic movie character and how great a fit the character is for Harrison Ford–even after nearly 20 years away from the character. Some of the best scenes–albeit a bit too short–are with Karen Allen. It seems as though both of them have neatly picked up 27 years after “Raiders.”
I enjoyed it, and leaving the movie reminded me of when I left “The Last Crusade” 19 years ago. The Raiders March was stuck firmly in my head, and I enjoyed another good ride.
#1 by johnny dollar on May 23, 2008 - 9:11 am UTC
i’m enough of an indy nerd that i would watch the movie if it was just him eating applesauce and playing shuffleboard at the retirement house.
we’re planning on going to the senator on tuesday after i take an exam.
#2 by johnny dollar on May 23, 2008 - 9:11 am UTC
i’m enough of an indy nerd that i would watch the movie if it was just him eating applesauce and playing shuffleboard at the retirement house.
we’re planning on going to the senator on tuesday after i take an exam.
#3 by Satevis on May 23, 2008 - 1:17 pm UTC
Did you stop by The Daughter, afterwards?
#4 by Satevis on May 23, 2008 - 1:17 pm UTC
Did you stop by The Daughter, afterwards?
#5 by Malnurtured Snay on May 24, 2008 - 7:07 am UTC
I really wanted Short Round to walk in at the end and slug Mutt while saying, “You call him Dr. Jones, greaser!”
#6 by Malnurtured Snay on May 24, 2008 - 7:07 am UTC
I really wanted Short Round to walk in at the end and slug Mutt while saying, “You call him Dr. Jones, greaser!”
#7 by Carol on May 24, 2008 - 11:23 pm UTC
I just can’t get the image of Harrison Ford…sloppy drunk halfway off his bar stool at Madam’s Organ in DC. It’s totally ruined the movie for me.
#8 by Carol on May 24, 2008 - 11:24 pm UTC
Okay that made no sense. Sorry.
I meant to say that I can’t get the image out of my head. Jeez.
#9 by Carol on May 24, 2008 - 11:23 pm UTC
I just can’t get the image of Harrison Ford…sloppy drunk halfway off his bar stool at Madam’s Organ in DC. It’s totally ruined the movie for me.
#10 by Carol on May 24, 2008 - 11:24 pm UTC
Okay that made no sense. Sorry.
I meant to say that I can’t get the image out of my head. Jeez.
#11 by JJT on May 25, 2008 - 8:53 pm UTC
@j$: So very true.
@Satevis (My New Biggest Fan): I hit the Daughter before. Guinness before the movie is quite tasty.
@Snay: I actually thought his character worked, but the scenes with Karen Allen were that much funnier.
@Carol: Always killing my vibe. What is it with you and your buzzkilling nature?
#12 by JJT on May 25, 2008 - 8:53 pm UTC
@j$: So very true.
@Satevis (My New Biggest Fan): I hit the Daughter before. Guinness before the movie is quite tasty.
@Snay: I actually thought his character worked, but the scenes with Karen Allen were that much funnier.
@Carol: Always killing my vibe. What is it with you and your buzzkilling nature?