Spielberg won't do Indy 5
- Thread starter Flying Spaghetti Monster
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I just lost interest in this.
Everything you hate about Crystal Skull was done by Lucas according to interviews.There was a time I'd have found this news devastating.
Then came Crystal Skull. Now I welcome new blood.
Mangold's a great choice.
He also did "3:10 to Yuma" with Christian Bale and Russell Crowe and "Walk The Line" with Joaquin Phoenix.
"Ford VS Ferrari" was fantastic too. He's got a great track record with visuals and a down to earth feeling.
As long as Spielberg is still involved as a producer and has a guiding hand in it, I'm fine with it. Getting a director like James Mangold certainly helps a lot.
Of course, what do I know? I'm one of the five people who loved The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (but I also admit that it has some flaws).
Of course, what do I know? I'm one of the five people who loved The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (but I also admit that it has some flaws).
Shia swinging like Tarzan was game over for me...
I enjoyed it too.
Mangold would be a great fit for the movie. If Ford is onboard for the change in director, that's cool with me.
I shall look at the trailer and see... whenever it pops up.. with a near octogenarian Dr. Jones.. 
Shia being in it was game over for me (but my son likes it, so it gets regular viewings).
The original plan back in the Eighties was for 5 movies. The completist in me will be glad to see that.
I also want to see more Indy movies set back in the 20s to the 40s with a younger actor, but not a reboot, have them in continuity with the Ford movies. The only stumbling block is that Ford doesn't want a recast. And if he doesn't give his blessing to the new actor it won't work.
Nope, I hate a bunch of the directing choices too.
At the risk of pretentiousness, Mangold consistently makes solid flicks, whereas Spielberg sometimes makes great films, and often makes legitimately important ones. So, if this frees Spielberg to deliver another Lincoln/Bridge of Spies/The Post sooner rather than later, I'm all for it, particularly given my lack of enthusiasm for his West Side Story remake.
