After the lukewarm reception the previous film which many considered too dark, director Steven Spielberg and writer George Lucas decided to lighten the mood and add in Sean Connery as Indy's dad, which resulted in a hilarious and believable chemistry. River Phoenix gives a spot-on performance as a young Indy Jones in the fantastic opening sequence as do the rest of the performers. There really isn't any imagery in the action sequences that are as memorable as the first two but it's an endearing and satisfying film that really makes up for the bitter aftertaste of the 2nd film.
4 bad pennies out of 5
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This is the only one of the series I would have any interest in watching again. I remember the scene where they’re tied up more than anything else. It was the funnies.
I had only seen this one once and that was when it was in theaters.
I'd seen the first 2 several times.
...and I'm scared of the next one for a 2nd time. :erm:
Woe is me.
I’d totally forgotten there was a next one. 0_0
I can't say I'd not watch it again because I've not seen it at all.
I like Denholm Elliott. Not just in this, but generally. I watched an episode of something earlier with him in it. He got comeuppance.
Watching Elliot was great.
Funny how he's got that old people humour and comic timing.
Was watching him in this and made me think "this is the end of a generation, right here".
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