Matinee Idyll
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As well regarded as this episode is (even by 'true' Indy fans ) - it never quite gelled for me. Sure, the action is there, lots of explosions and shoot outs and things, but ultimately it felt quite hollow and empty - particularly when you compare it to the brilliant Oganga two parter.
The stereotypical Texan and Australian old folks kinda irked me, some of the action was ludicrous even by Indiana Jones standards - the lasso that miraculously didn't break, despite the fact it was pulling about 300 tonnes of train!
I like the second half with the German general more than the train section, I'll say that - some good character interplay.
Eh, not one of my favourites - but I can see the appeal.
3 out of 5 fedoras.
The stereotypical Texan and Australian old folks kinda irked me, some of the action was ludicrous even by Indiana Jones standards - the lasso that miraculously didn't break, despite the fact it was pulling about 300 tonnes of train!
I like the second half with the German general more than the train section, I'll say that - some good character interplay.
Eh, not one of my favourites - but I can see the appeal.
3 out of 5 fedoras.