Just back from seeing it.
It could have done with a bit of trimming, but overall, I did enjoy it.
It could have done with a bit of trimming, but overall, I did enjoy it.
Spoilers Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny grade and discussion
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Poor reviews I’m guessing. Maybe it wasn’t a good idea to allow people to review it early
You know what?
I don't care. Box office takes doesn't determine the quality and it certainly doesn't determine my enjoyment of it.
I loved the film and I know I'm not the only one. That's all that matters.
Does it mean we might not get more adventures with Helena? Perhaps, but that's okay. I can live with that.
indeed there are dozens of you.
It’s absolutely certain we will never see or hear of that character again.
A complete reboot in about ten years is more likely.
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This was a lot of fun and a great way to end the series. Possibly my second fav Indy movie after 'Crusade'. I liked the twist at the end with Archimedes. Definitely didn't see that coming. Helena was a fantastic edition to the cast and just oozed charisma. I would love to see the series continue with her as the lead. The CGI in the flashback scenes was really good. Having old Indy's voice was a little weird, but not too jarring. And I'm glad Indy got a sorta happily ever after ending.
This was a lot of fun and a great way to end the series. Possibly my second fav Indy movie after 'Crusade'. I liked the twist at the end with Archimedes. Definitely didn't see that coming. Helena was a fantastic edition to the cast and just oozed charisma. I would love to see the series continue with her as the lead. The CGI in the flashback scenes was really good. Having old Indy's voice was a little weird, but not too jarring. And I'm glad Indy got a sorta happily ever after ending.
I don't want a reboot of the franchise. I don't want to see another reboot or remake of another pop culture franchise. I would like to see something ORIGINAL, if possible.
Right now, my ranking is:
1. Temple of Doom
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
4. The Last Crusade
5. Dial of Destiny
Disney paid too much for the IP for it to sit there.
I don't care. If Disney decides to continue the franchise, I won't be watching. That studio hasn't done anything original in years.
Did you not see any of the trailers? They didn't exactly hide that fact.
Sorry, it's just the post made it sound like you were surprised.
It's a dilemma, I suppose, to feel this way and yet continue to watch the product. My favorite is when people say they don't like something so they're just going to pirate it so they do still want to see the thing they don't like. I know I've been there, watching some old dross for completion sake or FOMO of missing a few good moments or at least discussions if I don't. Unfortunately, it probably contributes to maintaining that status quo and the die-hard fans are the worst since they will likely go see something borderline to "make up their own minds" about it.
my ranking exactly, except I gave it an A.
I agree with many that it could have used some trimming, but overall, this was a helluvah way to put a button on it.
What really threw me was the next to last scene. Was NOT expecting that!
I will enjoy seeing this again and again.
This is such a bomb financially that the franchise must have fewer die-hard fans than was expected.
My luke-warm take is that unlike Star Wars, there hasn’t been years and years of new content to draw in new, younger fans. All of the non-movie content for Indy came out when we were still young.
This is the first movie I have seen in a theater in approximately 2 years. So I would imagine a lot of the 45-60 year olds who grew up with Indy are waiting for the stream.
The only younger kids I saw today in the mostly filled theater were with their parents.
This is the first movie I have seen in a theater in approximately 2 years. So I would imagine a lot of the 45-60 year olds who grew up with Indy are waiting for the stream.
The only younger kids I saw today in the mostly filled theater were with their parents.
yep - 47 - thought I would wait for streaming. Unlike Top Gun Maverick it did not feel like it need a trip to the cinema.
I think Disney has miscalculated the degree to which they have alienated their customer base with their content these past years, and just like the Bud Light and Target backlashes, they are getting it socked to them in the pocketbook. Although with Disney it's been going on a few years, not just recently like the other examples.
Whether you or I agree with Disney's choices or not, the simple truth is that the majority of people who used to spend money on their movies and stuff are no longer giving them the benefit of the doubt on these opening weekends, then usually word of mouth and review bombers are the final nails in the coffin of these productions.
For myself, I'll wait and stream it. Theater viewings are becoming rarer for me as time goes on and I get more intolerant of douchebags on their phones during movies, along with no real desire to see one of the legendary great movie icons stumble along as an octogenarian in a production trying to bleed the last dollar out of the franchise.
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