[After MANY tries, I'm posting this review as it is in its flawed state. It is ENTIRELY filled with inaccuracies. For instance: "The spear is more powerful than they ever imagined, and it has the potential to change the course of history", just is not factual. There is no basis for this in the move. Most reviews have some flaws but this one is totally inaccurate with made up stories. That's not to say that some of the factual input survived:
- Jimmy gave this movie 7/10
- The score is too heavy
The movie also didn't incorporate comments in the input:
Director: James Mangold
Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen
Runtime: 125 minutes
Indiana Jones is back in action in this globe-trotting adventure that sees him battling Nazis, ancient curses, and the forces of time itself. The film opens with Jones in 1938, tracking down the Lance of Longinus, the spear that pierced the side of Jesus Christ on the cross. However, his quest is interrupted by a group of Nazis who are also after the spear, led by the ruthless Colonel Vogel (Mads Mikkelsen).
Jones is forced to flee, but he soon learns that the Nazis are not the only ones after the spear[False]. A mysterious woman named Anya (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) also wants the spear[False - she's not even alive at this time], and she is willing to do whatever it takes to get it.
Jones and Anya team up to stop the Nazis, but they soon find themselves in over their heads. The spear is more powerful than they ever imagined, and it has the potential to change the course of history. [False, the movie has moved past the spear -- it's about a dial.... duh!]
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a solid entry in the franchise. It's not as good as the original three films [where there only three?], but it's still a lot of fun. Harrison Ford is still great as Indiana Jones, and he's supported by a strong cast, including Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen.
The film is well-directed by James Mangold, and it's full of exciting action sequences. The special effects are also top-notch, and the film looks great on the big screen.
However, the film does have a few flaws. The plot is a bit convoluted, and the film is a bit too long. The score is also a bit too heavy, and it can be a bit overwhelming at times. [Every flaw is made up but the score. That was overwhelming].
One of the most important aspects of the Indiana Jones character is his passion for adventure. In all of the previous films, Ford portrays Jones as a man who is deeply passionate about his work. He loves the thrill of the chase, the challenge of solving puzzles, and the discovery of ancient artifacts.
However, in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Jones seems to have lost his passion. He is tired of adventure, and he is only reluctantly involved in the quest to find the Lance of Longinus [Why the Lance again, I thought we were through this. But, the other criticism was part of the input]. This loss of passion is evident in his actions and his dialogue. He is often seen begrudgingly going along with the plan, and he rarely shows any excitement or enthusiasm.
This lack of passion is a major flaw in the film. It makes Jones less relatable to the audience, and it makes the film less exciting. The audience wants to see Jones as a passionate adventurer, not a tired old man who is just going through the motions [Wow, that's harsh. I didn't even put it like that].
The film can be seen as a metaphor for the aging of Indiana Jones himself. As the film progresses, Jones becomes more and more weary of his adventures. He starts to question whether he still has what it takes to be an adventurer.
In the end, Jones does find the courage to continue his quest, but it's clear that he's not the same man he used to be. The film is a reminder that even the greatest heroes eventually have to face the fact that they're getting older.
Overall, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is a solid 7/10 film. It is not the best Indiana Jones film, but it is still a lot of fun. However, the film's attempt to be more serious and dramatic comes at the cost of the character of Indiana Jones. The loss of passion in Jones makes him less relatable to the audience, and it makes the film less exciting.
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