Love this movie (it was in rewatch rotation as a kid), but it’s hard to lock into it as an adult outside of the best scenes.
The subtext of Indiana’s adventurous spirit being his only real difference from his father’s foundation works but could hit harder if made more explicit. In short, the iconography established in his childhood in that first scene is just dressing for the action figure veneer. At his core, Indiana is a Professor Henry Jones (Junior).…
A true masterpiece that only comes from genius obsession and innovation - breaking completely new ground and caring passionately about each frame.
It begins with pure romance (Wishing/One Song is also the best music in the film), quickly turns to horror, then largely moves to comedy sequences (with horror interludes), until the suspenseful climax and heavenly finale. Each shot is a gag, a fright, or a beautiful painting.
Thankfully there is no desire to cram in story or conflict outside…
I feel so much shame for loving comic books and not letting go of childish things after seeing this movie. I’ve never felt a greater urge to grow up, in every way that I can imagine. The point is that it sucks and is played out. It’s so cynical, stupid, and dull while shrieking references, gags, and violence. I get that it’s “Deadpool” but this movie truly represents Deadpool 100%. Rather than being a Bugs Bunny superhero flick, it’s taking a shower in all the vileness of Marvel’s worst character.
Or maybe my brain just processes irony differently than a lot of folks.
