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[Johnboy007]

After pursuing the Ark and the Holy Grail I think they're done using such famous Judeo-Christian artifacts.

[Mr Teddy Bear]

The more time passes, the more I am liking Indy's newest adventure. Call me impatient, but I just want the DVD already so I can watch it to death and see how it really sits in the franchise.

Still good for a poorly reviewed film but Lucas clearly has dimminished cache.

But that's alot better than Rocky,Rambo and Diehard 4.

I've noticed an awful lot of projection regarding people's opinions of Indy 4. The film is a certified fresh pick at rottentomatoes.com, has a more than respectable IMDB score, and if you really want to the hardcore fans' opinions theraider.net has a new poll on their front page and a majority of the readers have currently rated it 4/5 stars. The only place I could get this 'poorly reviewed' notion from would be message boards.

Edited by Mr Teddy Bear, 26 May 2008 - 01:42 PM.

[Icephoenix]

2. The acting was good. Shea, whatever his face is...

[Harmsway]

After pursuing the Ark and the Holy Grail I think they're done using such famous Judeo-Christian artifacts.

Yup. I wouldn't expect to see the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, Tower of Babel, or cross of Christ kind of movies. I hope to see them go after more interesting relics.

[Jim]

My lads saw it yesterday and can't stop talking about it so I guess it worked for them (and was probably aimed at them). So I'm happy.

[DamnCoffee]

My lads saw it yesterday and can't stop talking about it so I guess it worked for them (and was probably aimed at them). So I'm happy.

Yes, I know what you mean, I just came back from a 3rd Viewing with my mom and my 9 year old sister, she loves it, she also loved and I quote "The Russian Lady who got attacked by monkeys". It worked for her, it worked for me... but my mother was quite dissapointed.

[Tarl_Cabot]

After pursuing the Ark and the Holy Grail I think they're done using such famous Judeo-Christian artifacts.

Yup. I wouldn't expect to see the Garden of Eden, Noah's Ark, Tower of Babel, or cross of Christ kind of movies. I hope to see them go after more interesting relics.

I could see Indy going to Iraq and the film promoting archeo-tourisim...and Sallah tags along this time.

[DamnCoffee]

That would be rather Interesting.

[Shadow Syndicate]

Indiana Jones 4 Box Office: Early estimates are in for the first weekend of theatrical release in North America for Indiana Jones 4 and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. From Thursday to Sunday, Indy Jones 4 made around $ 126 million U.S. dollars. Here's a day by day breakdown of the box office gross thus far.

$ 25.0 million U.S. dollars (Thursday, May 22)
$ 31.0 million U.S. dollars (Friday, May 23)
$ 37.0 million U.S. dollars (Saturday, May 24)
$ 33.0 million U.S. dollars (Sunday, May 25)

$ 126 million U.S. dollars total for the first four days of release in North American cinemas.

Meanwhile at the box office in foreign territories, Indiana Jones 4 grossed nearly $ 144 million U.S. dollars for a worldwide box office of $ 270 million U.S. dollars when added to the North American earnings.




Oh and by the way.. I dont know if this is fake but....
Indiana Jones 5 v Indy Jones 5
New Indiana Jones Indy Movie Film
Script Plot Summary Synopsis Story
Screenplay Screen Play
by
George Lucas

The Indiana Jones 5 movie begins in Mongolia. It's 1959. Indiana Jones and his guides are searching for the lost burial tomb of Genghis Khan, the legendary leader of the Mongol Empire. Indy Jones eventually finds the clandestine tomb along with an immense treasure, buried with Genghis Khan, beyond what anyone would ever believe.

Unfortunately, for Indiana Jones, the Communist Chinese military has been keeping Indiana Jones under surveillance. The Chinese capture Indy Jones and seize all the contents of the final resting place of Genghis Khan. The Chinese take Indiana Jones to a place where they show him clues, which reveal a great mystery involving the alleged location of the holy cross the Romans utilized to crucify Jesus Christ.

Before Indiana Jones can fully examine the info, a group of elite British commandos raid the facility where Indy Jones is being kept. Ironically, the British military had the Chinese under surveillance. In a bold and daring rescue mission, the British commandos take Indy Jones and the clues related to the holy cross from the Chinese.

The British commandos and Indy Jones arrive in London, England. The English then explain to Indy Jones what is going on. They tell Indy Jones that British intelligence discovered the Chinese had found clues in Jerusalem regarding the holy cross of Jesus. The British explain the legend surrounding the holy cross that it can bring a golden age for Humanity or the final apocalypse.

Since Indy Jones is regarded as one of the top archaeologists in history, the British want Indy to help them find the holy cross before the Chinese find its location. To reward the British for saving him from the Chinese, Indy Jones agrees to search for the holy cross. The British assign a British commando named Nevin to accompany Indy during his travels around the world.

This new adventure first takes Indy Jones and Nevin to Jerusalem. Several clues then lead Indy to Russia, France and finally to the hidden caves of Romania where the holy cross of Jesus Christ has been kept secretly for nearly 2,000 years. Indiana Jones 5 ends with a spectacular confrontation between the British military vs. the Communist Chinese military. The tremendous supernatural powers of the holy cross are released and the fate of the planet is at stake.

A complete Indiana Jones 5 plot script summary will be revealed in the future with further details.

Full Title: Unknown
Working Title: Indiana Jones 5 v (Indiana Jones and the Eternal Cross of Paradise)
Release Date: Unknown

Director: Unknown
Script Writer: Unknown
Story Idea: George Lucas
Producer: Unknown
Executive Producer: George Lucas
Original Music: Unknown

Cast of Actors: Unknown
Production Budget: Unknown
Production Company: Lucasfilm, Ltd.
Film Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Theatrical Teaser Trailer Debut: Unknown
Box Office Gross Potential: Impossible to calculate until Indiana Jones 4 and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finishes its worldwide theatrical run
Movie Genre: Action Adventure

Mharkin, where did you happen to come across this...Im not saying it's rubbish, but it sounds like an infinetely better film than KOTCS

[Shadow Syndicate]

LIES!

Look... I can understand why people may be pissed off by the whole Alien thing, but I thought that the film itself was very entertaining.

I loved Indiana's Introduction and the whole Warehouse scene! Plus the fact that we saw the Ark was a lovely touch, and the Raiders March was immense! Not just Indys introduction and the Warhouse scene but the whole movie. It was lovely to see it back after 19 years. It never looses its touch.

No, the Ailiens didn't bother me at all...as a member on theraider.net put it:
Originally Posted by ChromiumBlue37

Can't help but think of the 13 aliens that built an empire, seeded a civilization, collected the arts of every Earthen culture and reigned as a council until death. How fascinating.

I agree...that aspect was beyond brilliant. It was just the fact that after the first half hour, the movie held together like soggy wonder-bread and the fact that the movie was obviously geared towards children...Indy doesn't blow away a single commie or native, doesn't even hurt any animals. Then the line "their treasure was knoledge" made me gag...and before the credits rolled, I expected everyone to stop what they were doing and have Indy turn towards the camera and say "Hi, Im Harrison Ford, I hope you enjoyed to movie, but I'd like to take a miniute to talk to you about violence..." or "The most powerfull force in the universe is knoledge, and you can uncover it by R E A D I NG". Like seriously, If I see a poster in the school library with indy in it holding a book...I'll cry...That, crappy characters, monkeys and CGI is my main complaint

[stamper]

Here's my opinion : they should have ditched all the exploration archeologist crap, and kept the movie as an American Graffiti like fifties flick focusing on Indy trying to escape from the FBI. The first act is the best of the film. Rock'n'roll !

[DamnCoffee]

I picked up the 'Lost Journal of Indiana Jones' a brilliant read! Very Informative, Highly recmomended. It even sets up a sequel, "I finally found where the ark was stored after all of this time.... I may have to make a return visit... I dont know what else is in there."

[sharpshooter]

Hm, interesting.

Remember this quote from Sean?

"I love working with Steven and George, and it goes without saying that it is an honor to have Harrison as my son. But in the end, retirement is just too damned much fun. I, do however, have one bit of advice for Junior: Demand that the critters be digital, the cliffs be low, and for goodness sake keep that whip by your side at all times in case you need to escape from the stunt coordinator! This is a remarkable cast, and I can only say,

[killkenny kid]

My lads saw it yesterday and can't stop talking about it so I guess it worked for them (and was probably aimed at them). So I'm happy.

Same here, the grands loved it. Some I'm happy, and now they know why I hum that tune all the time.

[dodge]

2. The acting was good. Shea, whatever his face is...

His name is Shawn Le Buff.

No wonder Connery never got involved in this, i bet he saw the script and laughed his a** off and sent it back to Lucas.

Lol, yeah I remember seeing people mock Big Tam for turning down the new Indiana Jones movie. Are they laughing now? Anyway, he probably used the script for toilet paper.

And then sent it back to Lucas.

Yeah this decision negates the damage done by LXG.

Absolutely. Big Tam's stock's gone up with me. It just doesn't look good, as ole Indy says repeatedly, when the single best scene in the movie--a graveyard fight with pygmies is a pale rip off of a similar scene in The Rock's The Rundown.

[killkenny kid]

No, his name is Shaun of 'La Dead.

[jwheels]

I saw it opening night, and I loved it. I watched all three movies before seeing it, and I think it fits in nicely with the rest. Yes, the ending was a bit over the top, but it was still fun. It felt like an Indy movie, and that is what matters to me the most. Shia didn't bother me like I thought he would. My only complaint would be that we didn't get an Indy movie set during WWII. Them talking, very little, about the missions Indy was in durning the war really made me interested to see them. Still, a great adventure that I can't wait to own and watch over again and again

[DamnCoffee]

Did anyone else think that Shia's Character had more Indy moments than Indy himself? It should of been Indy fighting on that jeep, not Mutt.

[jaguar007]

Did anyone else think that Shia's Character had more Indy moments than Indy himself? It should of been Indy fighting on that jeep, not Mutt.

Not really. I really felt like this movie was an "Indiana Jones" movie, not an "Indiana Jones and Mutt movie".

[Robinson]

I agree...that aspect was beyond brilliant. It was just the fact that after the first half hour, the movie held together like soggy wonder-bread and the fact that the movie was obviously geared towards children...Indy doesn't blow away a single commie or native, doesn't even hurt any animals. Then the line "their treasure was knoledge" made me gag...and before the credits rolled, I expected everyone to stop what they were doing and have Indy turn towards the camera and say "Hi, Im Harrison Ford, I hope you enjoyed to movie, but I'd like to take a miniute to talk to you about violence..." ...That, crappy characters, monkeys and CGI is my main complaint

It could've been worse. The could've gone the HE-MAN route and had waited until before the credits rolled to talk about missed opportunities, continuing your studies and the perils fathering children out of wedlock. LOL

I'm not mad at the CGI, it's just that the filmmakers didn't seem to pay attention to making it look real (unless that was the point). What I also missed was the byplay between Indy and his nemesis talking about the thing they were trying to obtain ("The ark is a radio to talk to God"). I just think that the script didn't have a great idea as to what the crystal skulls were and what they could truly do & it adversely affected the dialogue.

BTW, I was kinda hoping the ark would some how be re-opened & the wrath of god would be released again!

[Professor Dent]

I would call this movie the giant fanboy letdown of the year. Seems that the people who got caught in the internet hype before the movie, dislike it. After having the weekend to reflect on it, I still find myself liking it (maybe even a little more). I feel like I got exactly what I paid for - a fun movie. The CGI was no worse than any other movie out there (&, trust me, I'm more critical on this than the average person out there). Hell, Lucas wanted the whole thing shot digital & Spielberg insisted on using film & won out. I'll add this movie to my DVD collection when it is released & won't think twice about it.

BTW, the classic Paramount logo in the beginning of the movie was a nice touch, too.

[Mister E]

My only complaint would be that we didn't get an Indy movie set during WWII

The reason why an Indy film never takes during World War II is because of the atrocities they commited during that time, it would have been hard to keep the atmosphere light hearted.

I would call this movie the giant fanboy letdown of the year.

I really hate fanboys of anything, they only want the same things over and over again.

Edited by Mister E, 28 May 2008 - 04:09 AM.

[DamnCoffee]

Can I please just ask, what was wrong with the CGI? I found absoloutly nothing wrong with it at all... It didn't effect my overall view of the film.

[Mister E]

Can I please just ask, what was wrong with the CGI? I found absoloutly nothing wrong with it at all... It didn't effect my overall view of the film.

I didn't have a problem with it either, it was regulated mostly to the backround.

[Skudor]

Can I please just ask, what was wrong with the CGI? I found absoloutly nothing wrong with it at all... It didn't effect my overall view of the film.

During the jungle chase, in particular the sword fight, I found it very obvious.

[Cody]

I give it a middle ground rating, with a lean toward thinking it was crap.

Did anyone else think that Shia's Character had more Indy moments than Indy himself? It should of been Indy fighting on that jeep, not Mutt.

Yeah, that thought came to mind during the Jeep fight. There's a quote from George Lucas talking about doing another film where Mutt is in the hero role and Harrison Ford is in the Sean Connery/Last Crusade role, transitioning into a Mutt series. Nevermind doing that in Indy 5, it felt to me like that's what was going on in this one.

[mccartney007]

[size=3][font="Garamond"]I saw KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL on Friday and I think I need to see it one more in order to get my mind around it. It was a fun, but that doesn

[Mister E]

[quote name='Cody' post='874749' date='28 May 2008 - 09:53']]Yeah, that thought came to mind during the Jeep fight. There's a quote from George Lucas talking about doing another film where Mutt is in the hero role and Harrison Ford is in the Sean Connery/Last Crusade role, transitioning into a Mutt series. Nevermind doing that in Indy 5, it felt to me like that's what was going on in this one.[/quote]

There's suppose to be fifth film ? God I hope not.


[quote name='mccartney007' post='874766' date='28 May 2008 - 11:33']Indy wasn

Edited by Mister E, 28 May 2008 - 07:25 PM.

[Harmsway]

[quote name='mccartney007' post='874766' date='28 May 2008 - 12:33']Indy wasn't the perfect hero in the previous three films

[Tarl_Cabot]

I don't want a fith film. I think Ford pulls it off at 65 but I don't he can do it 3 years later(min). The series ended nicely with Indy marrying the woman he was meant for and now he has a son to mentor...etc. A nice retirement awaits.