Chilled_Monkey
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drwynn said:I think Harrison and the gang shine. I even had no problem "accepting" Mutt (and going into it, I was very skeptical of the character and the idea of him). I think perhaps the reason some say this is because of a few scenes in which Marion seems to come off as a bit "flat" during the action...but, hell...these people are 19 years older. I don't blame them for coming off as a little older and having it show in some ways. But, "going through the motions"? Never...
My major criticism would be in the use of CGI; it's definitely there...and sometimes it was apparent. But, hell...even that didn't really bother me because in the past they would've used bluescreen, matte paintings, models, etc. And all of those things are apparent too if you're looking for it. The only reason I say I criticize the use of CGI is this; if you're going to write a finale that you imagine as being accomplished by CGI...then, maybe think of another way of geting the same message across without being totally reliant on CGI. Does that even make sense? It does in my head...but, that's not saying much, right?
I LOVED the plot...yes, to me it was engaging. It took a bit of time for the film to explain to the audience just exactly WHY it was so important for the Crystal Skull to not fall into the wrong hands. But, when it is explained...it does make sense. Perhaps there's not the same type of "gravitas" as the danger of the Ark falling into the wrong hands...but, there's still a worldly threat of the Skull being used improperly. But, you have to be able to accept the premise of what the Skull is capable of; but, being an Indiana Jones film...I believed right from the get go. Because, it wouldn't be a film all about a "false prophet" relic, would it?
I DON'T buy the premise that there isn't any tension. Perhaps I wasn't as afraid for Indy because, after all, he IS Indy...and I'm an adult and don't see things the way I did as a kid. I usually assume the hero will always prevail...especially in a Spielberg film, for cryin' out loud. But, there is tension in the film. Like I said...perhaps not as much as there was in "Raiders"...but, that's because the potential of the Ark as a weapon seemed more deadly. The potential of the Skull seems dangerous...but, it's not as outwardly destructive. It's more of an internal threat. Might not make sense now...but, when you see the film...that sentence will make total sense.
Cheers!
Thanks a lot drwynn!
That's subdued my concerns far better than any critic could
Oh and thanks ROTLA as well