Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull - Page 5

Will · 30-05-2008, 07:23

I agree with a lot of Belmit's insights.

For me it wasn't as disappointing as I was expecting, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I'm still comparing it to the Last Crusade which had a lot of twists and turns, subtle moments and tricks, some cunning, some puzzle solving, and some almost believeable history/religious/magic stuff which is ALMOST feasible. I found this to be more sci-fi and toned down if that's possible.

I did love the re-uniting of Indy and miss "I can outdrink everyone in the country". A lot of it was too "perfect" or too convenient - not enough exploration and proper Indy style things. Like the sewers/catacombs/church in Venice, the castle in Germany, the gauntlet in Alexandretta, the tanks - I mean the Last Crusade is in just a different league.

Dare I say it the Temple of Doom was in my eyes better than this one too

However, that aside it was very enjoyable and brilliant to be brought back to my childhood

Admiral Huddy · 03-06-2008, 17:13

I enjoyed it.. I tend to go into these films with an open mind and forget previous editions. I can't see how you can compare two films? If they were the same then people would complain "They are the same!!". They have to deviate else it would be boring.

It kept my concenation span all the way through and I have a very low one.. Pete enjoyed it too. So two thumbs up here

Feek · 05-06-2008, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Admiral Huddy

I enjoyed it.. I tend to go into these films with an open mind and forget previous editions. I can't see how you can compare two films? If they were the same then people would complain "They are the same!!". They have to deviate else it would be boring.

Exactly. I went to be entertained and I was entertained.

Admiral Huddy · 05-06-2008, 14:38

"Where you not entertained"??!!!!!!
#Wipes blood from sword!#

Tak · 06-06-2008, 09:15

Tickets booked for tonight

Chuckles · 06-06-2008, 12:58

I may have been over critical of this. Lots of my friends are saying it isn't as bad as a make out. I still maintain that as soon as they go into the jungle, things get gay however.

Tak · 07-06-2008, 09:21

Tak's watch rating - once about 90ish minutes in.

Tak's new tagline for the film - Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

Tomb Raider meets The X-Files

End Spoiler Alert!

I enjoyed it and I was entertained, but the ending was a bit ... well ... naff tbh. I think Belmit is right - you got told too much too soon, I think it would have been better with a more vague "answer".
The ants made me cringe and hide my eyes

Dymetrie · 07-06-2008, 20:29

Just returned from an afternoon in Brighton with Mr & Mrs Slater where we watched this.

I think I liked it, I'm still not sure :/

Harrison Ford was great, Shia LaBeouf was good, the story was... erm...

Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

Please say I'm not the only one who got the feeling that Lucas saw AvP and thought "YES! That's a great idea to use for my new Indy film!".

I much prefer the religious aspects and stuff from the original films rather than this sci fi stuff.

End Spoiler Alert!

It did make me laugh, I enjoyed the set pieces and there were some clever bits in it but overall I'm still not sure.

Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read!

I did have a chuckle over Shia LaBeouf's character's nickname though even if it was a bit trite.

End Spoiler Alert!

I'll watch it again at some point to see if I like it more...

BBx · 09-06-2008, 13:23

Am glad I didn't pay to see it!

was entertaining I guess...

BB x

30-05-2008, 07:23	#41
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I agree with a lot of Belmit's insights. For me it wasn't as disappointing as I was expecting, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping. I'm still comparing it to the Last Crusade which had a lot of twists and turns, subtle moments and tricks, some cunning, some puzzle solving, and some almost believeable history/religious/magic stuff which is ALMOST feasible. I found this to be more sci-fi and toned down if that's possible. I did love the re-uniting of Indy and miss "I can outdrink everyone in the country". A lot of it was too "perfect" or too convenient - not enough exploration and proper Indy style things. Like the sewers/catacombs/church in Venice, the castle in Germany, the gauntlet in Alexandretta, the tanks - I mean the Last Crusade is in just a different league. Dare I say it the Temple of Doom was in my eyes better than this one too However, that aside it was very enjoyable and brilliant to be brought back to my childhood __________________ *No No!*

03-06-2008, 17:13	#42
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	I enjoyed it.. I tend to go into these films with an open mind and forget previous editions. I can't see how you can compare two films? If they were the same then people would complain "They are the same!!". They have to deviate else it would be boring. It kept my concenation span all the way through and I have a very low one.. Pete enjoyed it too. So two thumbs up here __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

05-06-2008, 14:38	#44
Admiral Huddy HOMO-Sapien Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chelmsford Posts: 6,692	"Where you not entertained"??!!!!!! #Wipes blood from sword!# __________________ I just got lost in thought.. It was very unfamiliar territory. Techie Talk \| My gaming Blog \| PC spec \| The Admirals log

06-06-2008, 09:15	#45
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Tickets booked for tonight __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

06-06-2008, 12:58	#46
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	I may have been over critical of this. Lots of my friends are saying it isn't as bad as a make out. I still maintain that as soon as they go into the jungle, things get gay however. __________________

07-06-2008, 09:21	#47
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Tak's watch rating - once about 90ish minutes in. Tak's new tagline for the film - Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! Tomb Raider meets The X-Files End Spoiler Alert! I enjoyed it and I was entertained, but the ending was a bit ... well ... naff tbh. I think Belmit is right - you got told too much too soon, I think it would have been better with a more vague "answer". The ants made me cringe and hide my eyes __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

07-06-2008, 20:29	#48
Dymetrie A large glass of Merlot Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Letchworth with a Lightsaber Posts: 5,819	Just returned from an afternoon in Brighton with Mr & Mrs Slater where we watched this. I think I liked it, I'm still not sure :/ Harrison Ford was great, Shia LaBeouf was good, the story was... erm... Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! Please say I'm not the only one who got the feeling that Lucas saw AvP and thought "YES! That's a great idea to use for my new Indy film!". I much prefer the religious aspects and stuff from the original films rather than this sci fi stuff. End Spoiler Alert! It did make me laugh, I enjoyed the set pieces and there were some clever bits in it but overall I'm still not sure. Spoiler Alert! - Highlight below to read! I did have a chuckle over Shia LaBeouf's character's nickname though even if it was a bit trite. End Spoiler Alert! I'll watch it again at some point to see if I like it more... __________________ Khef, Ka and Ka-Tet....

09-06-2008, 13:23	#49
BBx Reverse SuBo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 8,673	Am glad I didn't pay to see it! was entertaining I guess... BB x