Boy, I can't wait to hear what everyone has to say, hehehe.:wave:


Definitely not what I was expecting. But I still kinda liked it.

Yup...:confused:

I thought Kerner Optical did some good work though.

Saw a trailer for it yesterday. Looked like an awful lot of too fast CGI crammed into a half minute.:freak:

Because my expectations were pretty low I was pleasantly surprised by KOTCS. It could have been A LOT worse.

Of course, with this particular film series, nothing comes close to the original.

It could have been A LOT worse.
Yeah...at least JarJar Binks wasn't in it.:woohoo:

Because my expectations were pretty low I was pleasantly surprised by KOTCS. It could have been A LOT worse.

Of course, with this particular film series, nothing comes close to the original.

Agreed. Didn't care for the second. Never even seen the third. Love the first one though.

I thought the third movie was better than the second, but agree neither came close to original.

I Am curious how they'll handle the time thing, given it's been well over twenty years since the first film, shouldn't this be set in the sixties? Indiana Jones and The Electric Kool-Aid?

Never even seen the third.

It's worth seeing for Connery alone. I loved seeing him play a man with some age on him, where his strength comes from his brain and not his fist. I found his scenes with Ford charming with the right amount of trension in the way movies ought to be.

BTW, Gene Shallot gave the new film a good review this morning, not that I'm sure what that means with him anymore. I used to feel like he panned more than he liked; now he seems like a shill for whatever.

John O.

I'm looking forward to this too.

On another note, I saw the trailer for the new Incredible Hulk movie. Who was he fighting in this trailer? What I've read about it is that this movie is being given a higher rating than the original.

On another note, I saw the trailer for the new Incredible Hulk movie. Who was he fighting in this trailer? What I've read about it is that this movie is being given a higher rating than the original.

Just out of curiosity, is this another case where the producers are acting like the first Hulk film never existed. I remember when the Lynda Day George "Wonder Woman" film was forgotten when the Lynda Carter TV version came into being......not that the film wasn't completely forgettable, I was just wondering.

Steve

I believe you mean Cathy Lee Crosby. But yes, aside from her looking hot, the film was quite forgettable.

Saw the new Indy movie yesterday (Thursday).

Better than the second but not quite as good as 1 and 3.

When it's good, it's very good. The opening sequence is worth the price of admission. The middle - especially the jungle chase - seems to go on too long. The end was a little confusing but very nicely done.

This a quality movie with good performances by good actors (loved Karen Allen). Cosidering Speilberg's past reliance on stunts rather than effects, this one's a little too heavy on the CGI to make it a great Indiana Jones.

But you should go see it.

Jim

I haven't seen Indy IV yet... but, I will after the crowds die down a bit.
I LOVED the first movie - I thought the 2nd was overblown - and the third was getting back to the essence of the original ( but still didn't measure up ).
I don't have any high expectations for this latest one - but that's not to be interpreted as a reflection on Harrison Ford's age. I'm sure he can still play the character convincingly.


I'm looking forward to this too.

On another note, I saw the trailer for the new Incredible Hulk movie. Who was he fighting in this trailer? What I've read about it is that this movie is being given a higher rating than the original.

You know, this new Hulk movie appears to be better than the original... BUT... it still suffers from one basic flaw. UNCONVINCING CGI.

When I see this trailer I'm not convinced that I'm seeing THE HULK - I'm just seeing computer animation on a big screen. Big deal! At least with IRON MAN I was able to suspend my disbelief and actually think of Robert Downey Junior being inside the suit. I can't suspend disbelief with the Hulk.

- GJS

I'm looking forward to this too.

On another note, I saw the trailer for the new Incredible Hulk movie. Who was he fighting in this trailer? What I've read about it is that this movie is being given a higher rating than the original.

It's the "Abomination". That's actually a villain from the comics. And, I saw a pic today on the web that showed Edward Norton in a chair much like the one from the TV series.

It could have been A LOT worse.

Lucas revisiting a beloved franchise? What could possibly go wrong??

;)

We may see it this weekend, may have to wait until next week (We're babysitting a recently-divorced friend and it all depends on whether he has his 3-year old this weekend). The wife's more looking forward to seeing it than me. I'm afraid... very afraid.

BTW, I'm also wondering about the new Hulk movie. Is it a sequel to the 03 one or a reboot?

It's a reboot. It seems to be borrowing very heavy from the TV show. If you go to the hulk movie site, it even plays the music from the TV show.

Isaw it this afternoon and thought it was quite enjoyable. It's no surprise that it's not quite as good as the first, but it definitely has a place among the other two. My only small nitpick is that IMO, Blanchet's character was not that interesting. Shia was pretty good in this one . I had no problems with the CGI either. I think the best way to sum it up is that it's definitely in the 'spirit' of the first films, and given the natural progression of the characters, it's pretty much in the direction it should have headed. Not bad.

Saw it last night... I liked it. I had heard rumors about ants and I was thinking HUGE 50s B movie ants so I was pleasantly surprised by the more realistic ones in the film (still big but not MASSIVE). I could have done without Mutt's Tarzanesque scene but I still enjoyed the film.

I agree that Spalko wasn't very interesting... The book "The Complete Making of Indiana Jones" had a concept art for her final scene... they SHOULD have gone that direction.

I took the kids to see it yesterday.

I enjoyed the Film.:thumbsup: Although it didn't come close the the original, it was cool seeing Ford back in action again.




High Regards,
BP

I saw the Crystal Scull the other night and thought it was great,I'd rank in NO. 3 out of the 4 films. But Raiders of the Lost Ark,to this day,the story,the characters,the music ,the scenery. TOP OF THE LINE.:dude:

Yeah, I don't think there's any comparison between Raiders and any of the sequels--they are all cartoons compared to Raiders. I liked parts of Crystal Skull but I thought the plot was almost meaningless. I actually liked Cate Blanchett a lot, I blame the script for not following through with her character. She would make a great action figure and I hope I get one.

When I say "cartoon" I mean that in Raiders Indy is a human being who can get hurt--in the first sequel he survives a fall from an airplane by holding on to an inflatable raft, and by Crystal Skull he is nuke-proof.

Meh. It looked as if the actors tried their best, but Spielberg and the writers just phoned it in. I really wanted to like it, but for whatever reasons, the show lacked spirit.

Cleaned up at the box office though....

I saw it Saturday with the whole family and we all loved it. Including my wife who sometimes "tolerates" my choice of movies.

And besides, who wouldn't look forward to a Saturday evening at the movies with the whole family to watch a brand new Indy flick? It was good fun!

Huzz

I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. My wife was disappointed...

SPOILER AHEAD!!!!!!!





Highlight to read...
...that Indy married at the end. She proposed an alternate ending where just before they said "I do" the door blows open, his hat rolls down the floor and lands at his feet. He picks it up, puts it on his head and says: I'll be right back" - cut to black and music.

I thought the ending was CGI overkill. I WAS happy to see a 50's era flying saucer, tho. Nice and smooth, no greeblies.

There were so many incidences that were similar to earlier Indy movies - the race along the cliff, the fighting in the truck cab, the writing on the floor, river sequence, etc. But - it didn't bother me. Some of the editing seemed sluggish to me.

My biggest complaint is that the best part of the film is the first twenty minutes. It's a problem when the beginning of a film is more satisfying than the end.

That said, I still had a lot of fun, and I thought Spielberg did a great job with what he had to work with. If he was "phoning it in" I wish more directors would use his carrier service.

Yeah I thought the ending was a bit Close Encounter - the ET cute-ness + the Mummy Returns. I enjoyed seeing the character back in action, but it wasn't the same. It could have just been a book and would have been better off.

For the most part, I concur with most of the things that have already been posted. The "jungle chase" sequence is not only too long, it's unnecessary; not much more than a token action scene. The character of Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchette) isn't particularly menacing or effective, though Blanchette is very good in the role.

On the plus side, Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf) was far less obnoxious than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise. In fact, I thought they handled the character moments between Indy, Mutt, and Marion rather well; they could have been really sappy or silly. And, yeah, Jones and the gang survive things that would kill them in the real world, but that's true of nearly every action film ever made.

It's not as good as Raiders, but it's far better than Temple of Doom. Of course, I realize that's not saying much... :p

My nits don't have as much to do with the story (c'mon saucer men are no much more of a stretch as glowing stones or "a radio for talking to God") but with the dangling plot elements left un resolved.

I'm looking at YOU Commie hunting FBI guys!!

that was a whole lot of screen time to devote to a veiled threat of "you are a person of interest" and questioning his service to his country to not pay it off more than giving the guy a promotion at the end. Where is J Edgar (was he head then?) making nice? or a note from the Pres. absolving him?

best part : the beginning until........
worst part : ...the big explosion, even for a "cartoon" film like Indy, that makes no sense.
best character : Marion but she needed more screen time
worst character : Oz
best suprise : Mutt Williams. better acting than Indy
worst suprise : the "triple" agent.....saw that coming ........
best action : the begining in the hanger
worst action : the ant sequence, needed bigger ants.

here's an "old fart" question...
It sounded very much to me that Ben Burtt used an undercurrent of the sound effect from the Zanti misfits during the ant attack scenes. did anybody else pick up on that?

Oh, also in the treasure room, I swear I saw an oversized version of the I dream of Jeannie bottle.

Anyone else catch Wilhelm screaming in the university chase sequence?

Like many here, my expectations were low and I was surprised. The jungle chase was overlong. The nuke scene was cool if unlikely. I guess he must have been downwind?

Generally liked it and rank it up there with Indy 3.

Lou - is that what it was inspired by? There were a few cues from Williams that seemed homage to 50s sci-fi film scores. I'm anxious to hear the soundtrack - does anyone know will it be pure orchestration or combined with the 50s music?

I bought the soundtrack all John Williams.

Anyone else catch Wilhelm screaming in the university chase sequence?

Like many here, my expectations were low and I was surprised. The jungle chase was overlong. The nuke scene was cool if unlikely. I guess he must have been downwind?

Generally liked it and rank it up there with Indy 3.Yep, heard ol' Wilhelm screamin' loud and proud. I think it has become Ben Burtt's good luck charm.

And, yeah, the nuke scene bugged me a bit. Even if he had survived the initial blast, standing that close to the mushroom cloud...well, no amount of scrubbing is gonna help you survive exposure to that level of radiation. But, hey, it's an Indiana Jones film, not a documentary.

I took my son to go see it.:) Even though a good movie ...
I left the theater feeling old, if ya know what I mean:rolleyes:

I took my son to go see it.:) Even though a good movie ...
I left the theater feeling old, if ya know what I mean:rolleyes:
LOL - I felt that way when Indy was being questioned by the FBI, seeing him standing there in his white Hanes T-shirt...he just looked...old...

Another movie I never have to see again.

When you can say WTF as you watch it ...you wonder why they didn't.

Kids racing the sedan, then the trucks are still right behind. WTF. Why are the hotrod kids there? WTF. Lead shotgun pellets aren't magnetic. The Ark was neat. but Indy should have seen it. "Top people studying it eh?!" When I saw the ads I asumed that part would be at the end.
Apparently the Amazon is a flat field covered with trees, because when you cut them down, you have an instant road, without even stumps. Ants outrunning people, and vehicles? Ah. cmon!
Earth people just can't handle space knowledge I guess. Seen it a dozen times before. And on and on.

Nice to see Karen Allen. One of the best things in the movie was Marion and Indy. Too bad she got porky. With all the money spent for cgi, couldn't they have bought her a trainer for a few months?

[Hoover was head of FBI from its start to his death in 1972(?) before that it was USBI. If he investigated 'louie louie for secret messages, think of how paranoid he must of been.]

I really wanted to like it, but for whatever reasons, the show lacked spirit.
Agreed. It really felt, IMHO, that Indy was being carried along by the story whereas in the early films - Raiders especially - he was the one who moved the story forward.

Nice to see Karen Allen. One of the best things in the movie was Marion and Indy. Too bad she got porky. With all the money spent for cgi, couldn't they have bought her a trainer for a few months?

Jeez....the woman is almost 60 (57 to be exact). AT least she looks like a real woman and not one of the lala land poster girls for surgery and body tapes.

got porky.....watta idjit :freak:

LOL - I felt that way when Indy was being questioned by the FBI, seeing him standing there in his white Hanes T-shirt...he just looked...old...

I think Chris hit the nail on the head, here.

The movies work best as "period" pieces. You don't want to see Indy in a modern looking t-shirt. I had the same thought when he was poking around the "dummy house" in the test town. Even tho it was the late 50's, It was almost too modern. at least it was too familiar ( having seen the era in tons of films and TV).

the College scenes have a style, cuz that isn't as common of a setting, but the suburban home setting just made him look out of place and ... old.

Jeez......watta idjit :freak:

And you can spell real good too.

hey...good come back...can't wait for the next zinger.

I think one of the big points of the movie is that Indy is older than he used to be. If there is a next movie, I expect that whoever plays the younger sidekick will take on more (but not all) of the physical stunts and fights.

I just hope I look as good as Harrison Ford when I'm his age! Cut the guy a break - I know guys half his age who are not even close to the shape the man is in. Hats off to Harrison Ford for showing us that the world does not always have to revolve around kids in their 20's.

Huzz

hey...good come back...can't wait for the next zinger.


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- GJS

Oh!! i have been zunged!!! :D

Hats off to Harrison Ford for showing us that the world does not always have to revolve around kids in their 20's.


Amen, brother!

Do you realize that Bela Lugosi was 48 years old when he made DRACULA in 1931? Boris Karloff was just 5 years younger when he made FRANKENSTEIN later that same year. And, so far as movie fans were concerned, their careers were just getting started!

Nowadays when a leading man starts pushing 50, more often than not it's time for him to be put out to pasture!

There are darned few who escape this fate! Sean Connery is one, Anthony Hopkins is another, and thank goodness Harrison Ford is holding his own in this area, too!

- GJS

i've read on other forums that some guys think Lucas and Spielberg have "ruined" their childhood as a result of this inferior film.
i've heard the same thing about the SW prequels..
if you childhood hinged on George Lucas films, you have way more serious problems.........

Nice to see Karen Allen. One of the best things in the movie was Marion and Indy. Too bad she got porky. With all the money spent for cgi, couldn't they have bought her a trainer for a few months?Jeez....the woman is almost 60 (57 to be exact). AT least she looks like a real woman and not one of the lala land poster girls for surgery and body tapes.

got porky.....watta idjit :freak:Except for the "idjit" part, I agree with Eric. I think she looks great for a 56 year old (she won't be 57 until October).

You know, it's not a sin to be over 20 years old and be in films.