frasmotic75
Since: Aug, 2017
04/18/2018 00:00:00
The comparison to The Adventures of Tintin was spot on. That was what I saw in this movie too, and that\'s what I like about the Indiana Jones franchise in general.
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Entertaining enough
I can see why people don't like this film. Aliens are a silly premise. So are most of the action sequences. So is some of the dialogue. So is hiding in a lead fridge to avoid atomic fallout.
But then I thought about it and realized that going on a quest for a magic cup that grants eternal life is... kind of silly too. Along with freaky underground temples where you eat people's hearts, and a box full of soul-eating souls.
Which isn't a knock on the original series at all. It's a reminder that these are supposed to be radio-era adventure stories, where you encounter things in the jungle, bad guys with guns, and unusual landscapes. More Adventures of Tin Tin, less Lord of the Rings epic.
I enjoy Crystal Skull. Or I should say - it's enjoyable if you are willing to perceive it as a two hour popcorn flick to keep you entertained and then walk away from. It's not revolutionary or amazing, but it hits its beats well enough and knows what it is. There is some gorgeous scenery and some entertaining dialogue. It's not what I'd call timeless but I can enjoy its well, silliness.