Comments on: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:42:16 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Indiana Jones Crystal Skull DVD Exclusives » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-99187 Indiana Jones Crystal Skull DVD Exclusives » Comics Worth Reading Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:19:54 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-99187 [...] Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be out next Tuesday, October 14, on DVD and Blu-Ray. As is common these days, there are a variety of exclusive editions to attempt to convince you to buy from a particular retailer, or perhaps even to buy more than one in order to get the extra goodies. (Does anyone do that?) [...]

[...] Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be out next Tuesday, October 14, on DVD and Blu-Ray. As is common these days, there are a variety of exclusive editions to attempt to convince you to buy from a particular retailer, or perhaps even to buy more than one in order to get the extra goodies. (Does anyone do that?) [...]

]]> By: Dave White http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-91394 Dave White Tue, 27 May 2008 14:41:54 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-91394 The only explicit reference I remember seeing to the TV show was the mention of Indy riding with Pancho Villa... The only explicit reference I remember seeing to the TV show was the mention of Indy riding with Pancho Villa…

]]> By: tc http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-91357 tc Mon, 26 May 2008 01:36:01 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-91357 Spielberg and the actors did great jobs, too bad the story was merely ordinary. First problem: aliens are silly, and as you said, the skull looks like a cheap toy. Second: too many secondary characters - I think they could have done away with the crazy old guy. Third: Indy has always been a "chaotic good" rule-breaker, but when it came down to it, he fought for something greater than himself - hell, even helped out God once in a while. Here, not really. On the plus side, there were some lovely scenes - the nuke and the saucer taking off come to mind. Spielberg and the actors did great jobs, too bad the story was merely ordinary. First problem: aliens are silly, and as you said, the skull looks like a cheap toy. Second: too many secondary characters – I think they could have done away with the crazy old guy. Third: Indy has always been a “chaotic good” rule-breaker, but when it came down to it, he fought for something greater than himself – hell, even helped out God once in a while. Here, not really.

On the plus side, there were some lovely scenes – the nuke and the saucer taking off come to mind.

]]> By: Dave http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-91345 Dave Sat, 24 May 2008 16:02:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-91345 "It should have been called â��and the Lost City of Goldâ��, though ..." Taken: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092534/ “It should have been called â��and the Lost City of Goldâ��, though …”

Taken: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092534/

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-91344 Johanna Sat, 24 May 2008 11:00:15 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-91344 I wondered about that, if there were any references to the Young Indy shows. I admit, I don't really "know the character's exploits" beyond watching all the movies once. And the ants were the point at which I closed my eyes! I wondered about that, if there were any references to the Young Indy shows. I admit, I don’t really “know the character’s exploits” beyond watching all the movies once. And the ants were the point at which I closed my eyes!

]]> By: Adam Arnold http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-91342 Adam Arnold Sat, 24 May 2008 02:39:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-91342 I think the reason they didn't call it "and the Lost City of Gold" might be due to the fact that National Treasure 2 covered the same exact topic just this past fall (and came out just this week on DVD). I think the title fits, though. Plus, crystal skulls aren't new to the Indy mythology (there was a full novel trilogy based on them that are in the timeline, and young Indy was supposed to come across them in the unmade 3rd season). I really liked the 50s sci-fi movie homages with the ants and aliens and stuff mixed in with all the classic Indy elements, so I was really pleased with how it turned out. There's so much to take in if you really know the character's exploits, so I can't wait to see it again. I think the reason they didn’t call it “and the Lost City of Gold” might be due to the fact that National Treasure 2 covered the same exact topic just this past fall (and came out just this week on DVD). I think the title fits, though. Plus, crystal skulls aren’t new to the Indy mythology (there was a full novel trilogy based on them that are in the timeline, and young Indy was supposed to come across them in the unmade 3rd season).

I really liked the 50s sci-fi movie homages with the ants and aliens and stuff mixed in with all the classic Indy elements, so I was really pleased with how it turned out. There’s so much to take in if you really know the character’s exploits, so I can’t wait to see it again.

]]> By: ADD http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/comment-page-1/#comment-91335 ADD Sat, 24 May 2008 00:12:43 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2008/05/23/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull/#comment-91335 I saw it today, too, and you're description and reactions mirror my own. Randy Lander hated it and Ebert adored it, but I'm here in the middle with you. I think I forgave the excesses and lack of reality because of the enormous good will Ford and his alter ego have earned over the years. It was just nice seeing him go through the motions one more time, something I know I will miss with Shatner being denied a part in next year's Star Trek movie. I saw it today, too, and you’re description and reactions mirror my own. Randy Lander hated it and Ebert adored it, but I’m here in the middle with you. I think I forgave the excesses and lack of reality because of the enormous good will Ford and his alter ego have earned over the years. It was just nice seeing him go through the motions one more time, something I know I will miss with Shatner being denied a part in next year’s Star Trek movie.

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