Comments on: Indiana Jones Crystal Skull DVD Exclusives

By: Adam Hughes

Adam Hughes — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:10:03 +0000

That’s how I think the film’s success happened…. casual Indy filmgoers, not having the personal & emotional investment in the films that a fan does, could take or leave the new film, and therefore had a generally good time. Fans who have a stake in things are more likely to be outraged at failures or excesses, and will be harder to please.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:46:19 +0000

Thanks! It’s true, I wouldn’t call myself a fan — I’ve enjoyed a couple of the movies, some more than others, but I wouldn’t feel a loss if I never saw them again. I’m glad you found my comments interesting anyway.

And Dave, I feel like an idiot. I have no idea why I couldn’t remember, “We named the dog Indiana” last night.

By: Adam Hughes

Adam Hughes — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:19:56 +0000

Johanna, just read your review. Very interesting to read, as your critical reviews are always smart and well-though-out, but I was intrigued because your comments on this page and the review page lead me to believe your not an Indy fan. More likely, a filmgoer who has happened to have seen and enjoyed a few Indy films. I only say this because I am a Indy nut, and the only reviews I heard of the film came from fellow Indy nuts.
Great review!

By: Dave Rose

Dave Rose — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:47:32 +0000

Johanna,

Thanks for the review. It doesn’t sound particularly special, so I’ll probably just rent it.

I’m sorry I didn’t click on the link earlier. I guess I’ve gotten out of the habit of clicking on the links in articles as so many of them lead to advertising. I should have known your links would have more substance.

By the way, the third movie was the one with Sean Connery as Indy’s father.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:09:55 +0000

My review of it is in the first link of the piece. The first is definitely much much better. I’m trying to recall the third and not having much luck.

By: Dave Rose

Dave Rose — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:27:17 +0000

How does this movie compare with the first and third movies in the series (I didn’t care for #2)?

I haven’t seen it yet. I heard some mixed reviews when it came out but nothing very specific other than the ending was lame.

I’d appreciate any opinions.

Some of these bonus items are cool, but If this film is anything like The Temple of Doom I think I’ll pass.