Rating of
3/4
“The space between spaces”
MovieAddict - wrote on 12/25/12
"If you want to be a good archaeologist, you've got to get out of the library."
I had a fun time watching this movie. Sure it's not perfect, but you know what, I don't care. What’s an "Indiana Jones" movie without a bit of far-farfetchedness? Our whip-wielding, snake-loathing screen hero in spite of his aging is in fine form. He is approached by a young biker rebel named Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf). Mutt has been ordered by his mother and an old college eccentric to ask for Indy's help in tracking down the tomb of a long lost conquistador who went missing searching for the fabled city of El Dorado.
Many ingredients seem familiar: jungles, deserts, nasty insects, ancient tombs, hair-raising chases, gallons of water, the greedy villain being killed by supernatural powers as we are once again taken on a roller-coaster ride of nostalgic adventures in old school matinée style but this time given a 50’s flavor. (Communism, Aliens, Atomic Bombs, etc)
Harrison Ford did not disappoint in his superb performance as the elderly Indy, Cate Blanchett is a formidable villain, who's likable in her own villainous way. Shia LeBeouf is great as Indy's main sidekick and most Indy fans will also be very happy to see Karen Allen reprise her role as Marion, Indiana Jones' love interest from the first film. Although the years show heavily on Mrs. Allen, she still retains her spark and spunk from the original. William Hurt is fantastic as an archaeologist who's lost his marbles. Overall it's an entertaining romp!
