Indiana Jones

[dar512]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

"He chose... poorly" is also used in my house to this day. Yes, I watched Last Crusade way, way, way too many times.

That's a favorite of mine as well.

Mrs. dar and I quote movie lines to each other quite often -- which makes us laugh and the girls roll their eyes.

[kerosene]

My favorite has always been Temple of Doom. I love the sparkly dress..."No time for love!" and "CalimaaaaaHH! CALLIMAAAAAAAHHH! CAAALIMAAAAAAAHHHH! SHUCKTEEEDAAAAAAAYYYY!"

I don't understand why people don't like that one.

[dar512]

I hate bugs. The way Indy hates snakes.

Plus Kate Capshaw was way too whiny and screechy.

Having said all that, it's still an Indiana Jones movie. I bought the set on DVD a while ago so I watch all of them from time to time.

[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by case

My favorite has always been Temple of Doom. I love the sparkly dress..."No time for love!" and "CalimaaaaaHH! CALLIMAAAAAAAHHH! CAAALIMAAAAAAAHHHH! SHUCKTEEEDAAAAAAAYYYY!"

I don't understand why people don't like that one.

I just saw the last half of that. the blonde's acting was horrendous. And the special effects were visible and farcical.

[kerosene]

Originally Posted by lumberjim

I just saw the last half of that. the blonde's acting was horrendous. And the special effects were visible and farcical.

Of course, but isn't that part of the appeal?

[dar512]

Originally Posted by case

Of course, but isn't that part of the appeal?

Not really. Karen Allen and Alison Doody both did a better job with their parts.

[Cloud]

I think the first movie is just about perfect as a movie. The character of Indiana Jones, the music, the evocation of early serials, the awe and depth bestowed by the subject matter--all combine to make a sum greater than the parts.

I think that's what's wrong with the second movie--the subject matter. Those Indian stones just do not have the awe inspiring weight of the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail, and I can't bring myself to care much about them.

I don't think I'll ever forget seeing "Raiders of the Lost Ark" when it came out; at the drive-in, in our awesome old blue Cadillac with the leather seats (which my husband the drunk eventually totalled); with 4-year old Daughter No. 1 in the back seat. How we told her to cover her eyes during the scene in which the Ark was opened. "Don't look! Don't look!" That scene still scares me.

Watching it tonight, it struck me: In the opening sequence of Raiders--how in the world are we supposed to believe that little sack of dirt weighs the same as the golden idol? Oh well, belief suspension is one of my specialties.

[Agent-G]

Im pretty excited about the movie too. I just read a review about it, and the guy said he was disapointed, but movie critics and I hardly ever agree.
This review seems a little more promising.

http://movies.msn.com/movies/article...14546&GT1=7701

[Sheldonrs]

I'm looking forward to this movie. Might see ti with my family while I'm in New Jersey next week.

Not looking forward to Indy Part IV though:

"Indiana Jones - Where the Hell Is the Bathroom"

[dar512]

Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

I'm looking forward to this movie. Might see ti with my family while I'm in New Jersey next week.

Not looking forward to Indy Part IV though:

"Indiana Jones - Where the Hell Is the Bathroom"

Um. This one is Part IV. I'm guessing you mean Part V.

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by case

I don't understand why people don't like that one.

It's the stupid kid, for me. I hate street urchin sidekicks. But that being said, it still just makes it the worst one of the three, not a bad movie overall. KALI-MAAAAAAAH!

[Sundae]

I've got my ticket, I've got my ticket, I've got my ticket
Going tonight at 18.15 (6 hours from the time of this message)

Yay!

[Cloud]

Daughter No. 1 also has her tickets and will be going tonight.

I prefer to go when a little less crowded.

The review buzz is it's so-so. I'm going anyway! (sticks out tongue at reviewers)

[Shawnee123]

I'm gonna let a little surly in:

I HATED the third Indiana Jones. I left before it was over. Maybe I'll like this one better...but I'll be waiting for DVD.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

...but I'll be waiting for DVD.

I usually watch stuff on DVD myself, but I think this will be better in a theater with an excited audience and all that action on the big screen. I understand it doesn't really have a good plot, and the only thing worth seeing is the action.