RussInCheshire

I saw #indianajones yesterday, and I have no idea what the sniffy reviews are all about. I thought it pretty perfectly captured the "it's daft, but we're going with it" energy of the first 3 movies, and was an absolute blast.

Stupid? Undoubtedly.
Ridiculous? Absolutely.
Exactly what you'd expect from an Indiana Jones movie? 100%

Also: I love that Harrison Ford makes no attempt at not being 80. He's 80 running after bad guys. He's 80 climbing cliffs. He's even 80 in his underpants. Bravo.

Jul 2, 2023 at 12:23pmWeb
Show threadWillTootMaybeJul 2, 2023

@RussInCheshire ① User found this review helpful

* will see it when I can

Show threadDr Lindsay MaxwellJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire sounds like a must watch to me!
Show threadMags is living in MordorJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire buzzing to see it. Love those films. And nice to have an 80 year old hero.
Show threadLaurenJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire The issue I have with it is that it is a film that didn't really have to be made. Agree with your points though. Not seen anyone really talk about Phoebe waller-bridge performance as I think she stole the show. Never watched fleebag so it might have been more a surprise to me than most. Ending makes the film better but it is a v slow burn at the beginning. #indianajones
Show threadRussInCheshireJul 2, 2023
@wwljo No movie HAS to be made, but yeah, she was great as his sidekick/foil. Fleabag is simply astonishing. Two absolutely perfect series. Extremely highly recommended
Show threadLaurenJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire yea missed it the first time around and kinda forgot about it. Next 2 films I'm really looking forward to is Barbie and Oppenheimer. Also with the Misson impossible it's a good month for movies in July.
Show threadProbably PaulJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire The housemate and friends are going to see it on Tuesday. I'd have gone to see it with them but am dogsitting.
Show threadRob BurtonJul 2, 2023

@RussInCheshire Yeah, I liked it. I think maybe the reviews are just to do with the slightly melancholy mood of it.

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Show threadScott MillerJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire Thanks Russ, I'll put it on my 'To See' list!
Show threadAxel FoleyJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire don't you wish though that they'd just quit when they're at the top of their game ?
Show threadPhillipJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire Loved seeing him kill all the nazis. Just like the first movie.
Show threaddiddlesmumJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire I’ve just come out of the cinema having watched this.
It’s brilliant fun and cheesy in all the right places
Show threadAnnieJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire you’ve sold it to me, I shall go to see it this week
Show threadAlliJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire I thought it was a bit slow & lacking in humour. Also thought Helena was a pretty unpleasant character but it was still fun night out.
Show threadCassJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire I loved it!
Show threadChrisjJul 2, 2023
@RussInCheshire
Just seen it. Good film, great escapism.
Show threadThe Quiz GuyJul 3, 2023
@RussInCheshire I went hoping to like it, I didn't expect to love it! Phoebe Waller-Bridge was excellent and it's cracking entertainment. It signposted its daftness early and so when it happened I was like cool (unlike Crsytal Skull). Definitely better than Temple of Doom as well. And it had genuine emotion.