All five of Harrison Ford’s Indy movies are clearly ranked from worst to best.
With Harrison Ford’s last Raiders of the Lost Ark movie release, 
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, the legend officially ends. But before we put all five films in the museum, let’s take a look back. The following “Hollywood Report” The adventures of Dr. Jones are ranked from worst to best. The franchise helped define the summer blockbuster and represents some of the top work from creators George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Ford — who will probably always be closer than any other character in his career The brave archaeologist.
However, since we’re starting from the ground up, this can only mean that we have to discuss…
Harrison Ford and Shia LaBeouf in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Paramount/Everett Collection presents
5.
Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (1984)
A contrived crumbling mess. Everything about the fourth movie feels weirdly distant and offSomehow. Even the glossy cinematography of the usually brilliant Janusz Kaminski manages to make scenes shot outdoors look like they were in a studio, while Indy’s son Mutter ( Shia LaBeouf) and his Tarzan Swing, the less said the better (to be fair, LaBeouf, one doubts any actor could make his character work as written). In other Indy movies, you try to pick the best sequence; this is the worst fight (most pick the “nuke the fridge” scene; mine is the graveyard brawl with the parkour fighters) . The MacGuffin may not be the most important element of an Indy movie, but it’s not unimportant either, with Dr. Jones’ quest for an alien artifact leading to a climactic sequence of groans and some of the series’ worst CG to end it all. It’s the only one of the five that feels like it’s struggling.
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4. The Dial of Destiny (1989)
Not as bad as Cannes makes it out to be, but also Not as good as fans hoped, Dial of Fate represents from Crystal Skull , but still ranked lower than the original trilogy. Age-reducing Indy’s opening shot is surprisingly good (Ford’s stern voice is as unageable as his face), and the film drags on for the most part, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Indy’s The show brings some bright energy. Goddaughters Helena Shaw and Mads Mikkelsen are in the spotlight as villain Jürgen Voller. Ford is compelling when he has something to do, though Indy also feels like a frustratingly passive character at times. And then there’s the derailment: After two hours of teasing the idea of Indiana Jones going back in time, the result is shocking and disappointing. For example, instead of revisiting a moment from Indy’s storied past – it’s easy to imagine Waller wanting to use the dial to get the Ark of the Covenant during Indy strategy adventure, or Holy Grail during) ) The Last Crusade ] for his goal of helping the Nazis win World War II – instead , we are taken to an ancient Roman battle that audiences don’t care to care about. Even the return that Waller said 1296 The plans are also more exciting than the movies. In the end, Indy was left in a good enough place, but one hopes the filmmakers could use the dial of fate to go back and rework the film’s third act.
3. Temple of Doom (1984)
Temple of Doom was criticized (including Lucas and Stanley Pierberg) is too dark (its release helped inspire PG-07 rating), there are indeed moments where it feels like they cross the line of what these movies should be (such as the whiplash scene). When “Indy” stumbled upon a thug cult enslaving children in India, it also received legitimate criticism for its heavy reliance on offensive racial stereotypes. Many also found Kate Capshaw’s Willie Scott screaming offensive. It’s hard to transition from all these elements to “but…” but… but .. when this movie came out it had some of the best sequences in the series: nightclub negotiations, life raft from wrecked plane, will they or won’t – seduction scene, room with spikes , climactic bridge duels – they were all great, and Ke Huy Quan’s short rounds were charming at times. (Admittedly, helpful thing: Ford is the pinnacle of sexy Indy in this regard).
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2. The Last Crusade (1984)
The Last Crusade is a favorite of many IndyCar fans, and it’s easy to see why. The film is a delight, the warmest and funniest of the series, from a clever and witty script by Jeffrey Boam. Sean Connery is aptly cast as Indy’s father, Henry Jones, and their interactions are playful and touching at times (after Henry uses an umbrella to force a birdie to slam into an attacking fighter jet, Indy’s face look, as he is silently overwhelmed by unexpected love) as his father catches me every time). The score is one of John Williams’ finest. The Last Crusade It’s also arguably the most powerful ending of the series, with three challenging pitfalls, and a real sense of urgency that Henry’s life is at stake (even considering the absurdity of the crusader knights — the film is a bit silly at times). Henry calling his son “Indiana” for the first time and tenderly telling him to let go of the Holy Grail is one of the most beautiful beats in the saga, and their long sunset ride in the end credits is such an ideal And the gorgeous ending, it can be said that no one should have such an ending. After this movie, try to make another Indiana Jones movie.
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Strategy “The Lost Ark” is about as close to perfect an action movie as you’ll find. back1296 was bombed, Spielberg re-proves himself to Hollywood, it shows: every The scenes are impeccable, starting with the opening temple attack, which becomes one of the most iconic (and imitated) sequences in movie history. Ford deftly balances seriousness with humor, struggling and failing in Indy , time and time again—while stubbornly refusing to give up. There are just too many moments to pick out. The lecture hall scene is a masterclass, delivering plenty of exposition in a convincing fashion (credit to screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan). The map room scene manages to captivate the viewer simply by watching Ford spend four minutes figuring something out — nearly all of the story is done on his face. Karen Allen’s Marion Ravenwood was ahead of her time as a powerful action co-star. The truck chase remains one of the best stunt sequences ever made. (The evolution of Hollywood filmmaking made with practical effects by Indy Movies – except for some dated climactic animation – and minimal money – $20 million/$ is still the strongest, most down-to-earth entry in the series?). Apparently, top male — And women — both are working on this.
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