Kinda looks like a remake of the 1st film, updated for a new generation, but I can handle Ford being so old, because it reminds me of those old 50's & 60's western movies where the old action hero actors of the 30's & 40's would play the aging gunman - and they could pull it off. They didn't show much of the "new" Indy, which is where the film seems like it could either sink or swim. We are familiar enough with Ford that he can get away with mailing it in if he has to, and we'll be happy to have one last Raiders film - but the supporting cast may be what ultimately kills it. I'll never forgive Spielberg for casting that annoying wife of his in the second film. A "Fan's Cut" that removes all scenes of her in peril, if not all her scenes, period, would be excellent.
I'll never forgive Spielberg for casting that annoying wife of his in the second film. A "Fan's Cut" that removes all scenes of her in peril, if not all her scenes, period, would be excellent.
agreed. Karen Allen for life!
and re: casting, Shia LaDouche could very easily ruin this movie.
Apparently there is a UFO/alien angle to this one. Could be awesome, but I doubt it.
It looks a little to heavy on the special effects, but it is a "blockbuster" movie so I'm willing to suspend reality for my 2 hours of escape.
Speaking of special effects, I recently watched Raiders again and what they did pre CGI is mind blowing. On some "do it right the first time or your dead" type shit. I think people actually being drug by cars at 50 mph is what's missing from action movies these days. Knowing everything is safe and computer generated takes a bit of life out of everything.
That review accompanying the trailer link was spot-on. Hard to believe it has been 19 years since the last film. The title of the movie, by the way, is incredibly corny. I'm surprised they didn't cut a better trailer -- it doesn't really bring the hype, regardless of whether or not the movie will deliver.
I'll never forgive Spielberg for casting that annoying wife of his in the second film.
honestly, I grew up watching (and re-watching) these schitts, and Raiders is easily in my top ten all time movies but....the 2nd one is a bona fide terd. I have trouble even considering Indiana Jones a "trilogy" because of that one.
I'll never forgive Spielberg for casting that annoying wife of his in the second film.
honestly, I grew up watching (and re-watching) these schitts, and Raiders is easily in my top ten all time movies but....the 2nd one is a bona fide terd. I have trouble even considering Indiana Jones a "trilogy" because of that one.
It's almost like Caddyshack II was to Caddyshack.
That's the truth. And that's really saying something. I'll go ahead and front on Short Round, too. I was annoyed with that whole movie, even as a kid. Spielberg is capable of some monumentally tepid terds. Kate Capshaw is a network-TV caliber actress.
Yeah, I'm not going that far. Despite it's MANY faults, it's still a fun movie. It's just that Spielberg kitchen sink mentality that weighs it down. Raiders was "over the top" but still well-crafted and not overly ambitious.
Speaking of special effects, I recently watched Raiders again and what they did pre CGI is mind blowing. On some "do it right the first time or your dead" type shit. I think people actually being drug by cars at 50 mph is what's missing from action movies these days. Knowing everything is safe and computer generated takes a bit of life out of everything.
Special effects just take a certain visceral thrill out of watching action/stunts. They feel too safe. I wonder if a younger generation will have a different appreciation of action movies because they are growing up in the everything-is-CGI era.
Yeah, I'm not going that far. Despite it's MANY faults, it's still a fun movie. It's just that Spielberg kitchen sink mentality that weighs it down. Raiders was "over the top" but still well-crafted and not overly ambitious.
You're lucky you got Temple of Doom. Lucas was insisting on a "Haunted Mansion" theme until Spielberg finally talked him out of it. I was hype for the film until I saw the trailer. I think Harrison Ford will be the only thing keeping this film above water.
Man, I grew up loving the Indy series. I am hyped for this.
If possible, I want to watch it with my dad. It'll be completely hokey but I remember watching these with him way back when and having laughs. I remember being really, REALLY scared of the facemelt when the ark was opened, too.
It's odd, the plot of indiana jones seems so quaint now compared to, say, national treasure, which is so overwrought and ridiculous.
That trailer displays very little of what the film may hold. I look forward to it. I watched the making of the Indy Trilogy from DVD boxset recently, the way they made those three were unbelievable and hard work without the computers. I told myself that if they made this new one without it would be a masterpiece, but no way will Hollywood stray from computers now. What happen to all the puppeteers, model makers, and set designers? Did they go get a computer graphic degree from their local tech school? Thats why the last Star Wars episodes sucked, the exception being the scene where Darth Vader was made.
I had the same thought. That would be a trip, since "Temple of Doom" was probably one of the most recent movies we've seen together in an actual theater.
That was dope, and was the best part of the trailer. They should've cut together some action scenes from the first three films, having them all build up... and then ended with that silhouette shot. No scenes from the new film. Then the trailer would've been
corey feldman remains the only good child actor ever. No child actor has ever pulled off not being an annoying asshole like feldman did. There is no excuse as to why he wasnt cast as every child in every film of the 80's, and I myself would still cast him in child roles today.
Why did they have to have that shia turd in this film? AND DON'T YOU Frickin' KNOW HE IS GOING TO BE A 'WISECRACKING YOUNG FOIL TO THE AGED JONES'!!! FURY! It is exactly the same puzzle that presented itself with Die hard 4. Here you have the return of a beloved franchise and every second of the screen time with the iconic protagonist is ruined because he has to share it with a 'wisecracking' shitface whose only purpose in the movie is to supposedly contemporise it by being 'snarky' and making references to ipods and just being a total fag! I wanted to see john mclane blowing shit up, not trading iodyne zingers with a 50 year old movie executive's idea of what today's youth is all about. FUCK TODAYS YOUTH! THEY ARE LAME! I am just about the only cool one there is.
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Kinda looks like a remake of the 1st film,
updated for a new generation, but I can handle
Ford being so old, because it reminds me of those
old 50's & 60's western movies where the old action
hero actors of the 30's & 40's would play the aging
gunman - and they could pull it off. They didn't show
much of the "new" Indy, which is where the film seems
like it could either sink or swim. We are familiar enough
with Ford that he can get away with mailing it in if he
has to, and we'll be happy to have one last Raiders film -
but the supporting cast may be what ultimately kills it.
I'll never forgive Spielberg for casting that annoying wife
of his in the second film. A "Fan's Cut" that removes all
scenes of her in peril, if not all her scenes, period, would
be excellent.
eesh.
agreed. Karen Allen for life!
and re: casting, Shia LaDouche could very easily ruin this movie.
Apparently there is a UFO/alien angle to this one. Could be awesome, but I doubt it.
I simply posted it to share.
I will likely pass on this until the DVD release.
- spidey
Can't be any worse than Phantom Menace.
It looks a little to heavy on the special effects, but it is a "blockbuster" movie so I'm willing to suspend reality for my 2 hours of escape.
Speaking of special effects, I recently watched Raiders again and what they did pre CGI is mind blowing. On some "do it right the first time or your dead" type shit.
I think people actually being drug by cars at 50 mph is what's missing from action movies these days. Knowing everything is safe and computer generated takes a bit of life out of everything.
honestly, I grew up watching (and re-watching) these schitts, and Raiders is easily in my top ten all time movies but....the 2nd one is a bona fide terd. I have trouble even considering Indiana Jones a "trilogy" because of that one.
It's almost like Caddyshack II was to Caddyshack.
That's the truth. And that's really saying something. I'll go ahead and front on Short Round, too. I was annoyed with that whole movie, even as a kid. Spielberg is capable of some monumentally tepid terds. Kate Capshaw is a network-TV caliber actress.
Yeah, I'm not going that far. Despite it's MANY
faults, it's still a fun movie. It's just that
Spielberg kitchen sink mentality that weighs it
down. Raiders was "over the top" but still well-crafted
and not overly ambitious.
no doubt. he was like the jarjar binks of that movie.
generally speaking I have trouble enjoying movies with kids in starring roles. yes grumpy old man doggie.
Special effects just take a certain visceral thrill out of watching action/stunts. They feel too safe.
I wonder if a younger generation will have a different appreciation of action movies because they are growing up in the everything-is-CGI era.
You're lucky you got Temple of Doom. Lucas was insisting on a "Haunted Mansion" theme until Spielberg finally talked him out of it.
I was hype for the film until I saw the trailer. I think Harrison Ford will be the only thing keeping this film above water.
if you're not American you have no right to comment on the Indy franchise.
If possible, I want to watch it with my dad. It'll be completely hokey but I remember watching these with him way back when and having laughs. I remember being really, REALLY scared of the facemelt when the ark was opened, too.
It's odd, the plot of indiana jones seems so quaint now compared to, say, national treasure, which is so overwrought and ridiculous.
That trailer displays very little of what the film may hold. I look forward to it. I watched the making of the Indy Trilogy from DVD boxset recently, the way they made those three were unbelievable and hard work without the computers. I told myself that if they made this new one without it would be a masterpiece, but no way will Hollywood stray from computers now. What happen to all the puppeteers, model makers, and set designers? Did they go get a computer graphic degree from their local tech school? Thats why the last Star Wars episodes sucked, the exception being the scene where Darth Vader was made.
I will add: the trailer was pretty weak.
I had the same thought. That would be a trip, since "Temple of Doom" was probably one of the most recent movies we've seen together in an actual theater.
Temple Of Doom is not that bad. Mola Ram freaked me out when I was a kid.
Kali Maaaaa!
That was dope, and was the best part of the trailer. They should've cut together some action scenes from the first three films, having them all build up... and then ended with that silhouette shot. No scenes from the new film. Then the trailer would've been
corey feldman remains the only good child actor ever. No child actor has ever pulled off not being an annoying asshole like feldman did. There is no excuse as to why he wasnt cast as every child in every film of the 80's, and I myself would still cast him in child roles today.
Why did they have to have that shia turd in this film? AND DON'T YOU Frickin' KNOW HE IS GOING TO BE A 'WISECRACKING YOUNG FOIL TO THE AGED JONES'!!! FURY! It is exactly the same puzzle that presented itself with Die hard 4. Here you have the return of a beloved franchise and every second of the screen time with the iconic protagonist is ruined because he has to share it with a 'wisecracking' shitface whose only purpose in the movie is to supposedly contemporise it by being 'snarky' and making references to ipods and just being a total fag! I wanted to see john mclane blowing shit up, not trading iodyne zingers with a 50 year old movie executive's idea of what today's youth is all about. FUCK TODAYS YOUTH! THEY ARE LAME! I am just about the only cool one there is.