Mom took me to see "Raiders" when I was five in "81, and God Bless her for it. Mom always took me to the classics when I was but a wee lad, and I'm told I fell asleep during "Chariots of Fire" (you can't win them all) but I couldn't have been more awake when I witnessed faces melting, snakes writhing, and Nazis...Nazy-ing (??) But I knew then it was something I'd never forget. Little did I know we were in the throes of what Michael called "The last stand of Hollywood glamour." So blessed to have been at a formative age during that phase. If we ever get good old fashioned entertainment like those first 3 Indy films again, I'll be very surprised.
1. Raiders of the lost Ark - Top 100 movies of all time. The perfect entertainment blockbuster and a great example of timeless movie magic 9/10 2. The Last Crusade - superb sequel and one of the most fun movies ever 8.5/10 3. Temple of Doom - solid rollercoaster ride 7/10 I really like this trilogy
Great Video! And your humor is on top🤣 Unfortunately I must admit I have never been a fan of Indiana Jones. I enjoy Raiders of the Lost Ark, I think it is fun and the only one I feel is worth worthing but the other ones I was actually very bored by - Sorry😅 I remember liking Harrison Ford and Sean Connerys chemistry in The Last Crusade, but thats it really. I havent watch the newest one. Perhaps it has something to do with I didnt grow up watching these films, so I dont feel that nostalgic about them. Although I am not a huge Star Wars fan either, but these films I did see when I was a child so I feel a stronger connection to at least George Lucas 6 Star Wars films, not so much the new ones. But anyway I still enjoyed your video, and I agree with your take on Raiders.
I've never bothered watching the last two, but I agree with your ordering of the original trilogy. Raiders is clearly head and shoulders above the rest and I think I would have been content if it had been a stand-alone film. Temple and Crusade have their merits, but I think the writers fell to the temptation of throwing in cutesy moments (I have vivid memories of sitting in the theater rolling my eyes at Club Obi Wan) because wouldn't it be funny if we saw this iconic character do ... But that's probably just my bias showing. Merry Christmas!
Your video is lots of fun! I've only seen the first three Indiana Jones films. I saw them in the theater when they were released. I was 34 when the first one came out. I enjoyed them all quite a bit, but thought the first one was considerably superior to the two that followed, although they too had their strengths and were very entertaining. I would rank them as you did: (1) Raiders of the Lost Ark (the clear winner!); (2) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade; and (3) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
I vividly remember going to see last crusade at the cinema and turning to my friend and said I think iv seen the best Indiana Jones film , I stand by that statement to this day 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 so yes my favourite is last crusade then raiders then temple then crystal skull and I haven't bothered with dial of destiny Yet 😅
While I don't regard myself as a big fan of the Indiana Jones franchise, I do find 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' quite an enjoyable picture, an ideal Saturday popcorn movie. I saw that one in its original theatrical release, as I did 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', which I didn't like nearly as much, much preferring Karen Allen in the earlier iteration than Kate Capshaw in the second, and not caring for the cute comic relief being foisted on us in the character of Short Round. I've only seen parts of 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' on cable, not enough to form an adequate assessment of it, though it seems a fun watch on par with the first movie. I caught 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' in its theatrical release, and found it muddled and flawed, not nearly as pleasurable as the first movie, which is in a class of its own. I've not had any particular desire to seek out the latest (and almost certainly last) installment, 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.
My wife totally agrees with you, Barry! She can't stand Kate Capshaw in "Temple of Doom," and I quite enjoy ribbing her about it ;) I think she'd rather stick her arm in a hole with giant centipedes than watch that movie again...
Over time, I have come to really appreciate Temple of Doom. It's so over the top and gruesome that I have to marvel at it-- especially when you compare it to the safe, processed blockbusters that pollute our screens now. Even Willie Scott has grown on me. While Raiders is my number one (the craft there is so impeccable), Temple of Doom is a close second. I like a lot of Last Crusade, but I do agree with the common criticism that it feels a bit safe in comparison. But still, Sean Connery is amazing in that film. Crystal Skull is okay, though certainly nowhere in the same league as the 80s films. Dial of Destiny sounds like a chore though and the newer Star Wars films have made me wary of any attempts to revive old franchises. I just have other movies I'd rather be watching, you know?
I have exactly the same sentiments. I stopped watching a lot of "franchises" a few years ago. They just didn't seem like fun any more and I got so much more from watching older movies. But I enjoyed putting together this vid, for some good ol' 80s nostalgia. Have a great Christmas!
For me, Last Crusade dropped the ball. The opening sequence with River Phoenix is unforgivable. In that short sequence, we get an origin story for everything about Indiana: Where he started his passion for archeology, why he's scared of snakes, where he got the scar on his lip... Like, are you kidding me? It's like the worst of modern fan-service in legacy sequels. And I love River Phoenix, but he's not Indiana Jones. Then for the rest of the movie, it's like Spielberg castrated the franchise by over-correcting what people criticized about Temple of Doom and made a safe, boring, generic movie for kids that lost the edge of Temple and Raiders. Spielberg thinking Temple was too dark means he forgot that Raiders was equally as dark. The plot and story is just so forgettable and silly. Then ontop of that, you've got the overly sentimental story with his father which is kind of cringe. And lastly, the reveal of an old knight just sitting in a cave for a thousand years waiting is ridiculous. The movie is boring, it's silly, it's stripped of all the charm that made the first two work. To back this up, we also know that Spielberg didn't have a good time directing this movie, and people involved in the production said he lost his passion for it. With his attempt to course correct, and his lack of passion, it feels like a contemptuous Indy film that was made in spite of the franchise. It's very similar to Return of the Jedi in that sense. Like Spielberg with this, Lucas made a boring, safe, overly-sentimental and silly movie for kids because he lost his passion for the material and just wanted to end it. I know a lot of people love it now, but you've got to admit, my issues are valid if you think about it. I'm curious if nostalgia plays a role in why that film is received so well now a days. Anyways, here is my ranking: 1. Raiders 2. Temple of Doom 3. Dial of Destiny 4. Last Crusade 5. Crystal Skull
I ranked The Last Crusade higher than Temple of Doom, but I agree with much of what you wrote about The Last Crusade's shortcomings and I enjoyed reading your comment.
@@wbbartlett Despite it being very divisive, I thought DOD was actually pretty solid, which is more than I can say for TLC. Despite my issues with it, I give it the edge for feeling fresh and inspired given the new blood in the director's chair, and Ford's passion for it, while TLC just felt tired and uninspired. Safe movies like TLC just bore me to death.
Raiders had the best script and most of the greatest action scenes, but Temple is so much fun. I like it even more than Crusade. It makes me laugh more and it has an intensity to it that almost no boyish film ever would get away with today. It scared the hell out of me as a kid. It's one of the most violent of PG-rated movies, and it was the impetus behind the creation of pg-13. It was controversial also because of the violence, but I think it's good for kids get scared from time to time and pushed out of comfort zones. I think I was 8 or 9 when I saw it. It's an exciting mix of Arabian Nights meets James Bond, and I still don't think many films have done the action adventure thrills nearly as well. I don't mind Capshaw in it either. She gets a few laughs from me. She is much more memorable than that Nazi blonde in the third entry or the lame grifter girl in the newest one. I also like how Jones is kept a persona more than a character rather like James Bond. He didn't need a backstory, and the opening sequence in Crusade is way too long. It takes up almost 20 minutes of runtime, and that was even more of a problem with the boring Dial of Destiny opening. I think the new ones are pretty bad on the whole. I didn't like Crystal Skull. It became too silly for its own good, and I think the Dial of Destiny was flat, boring, and the CGI deaged Ford looks awful. I didn't think it was as bad as Phantom Menace or the worst of the Disney Star Wars. It isn't a complete trainwreck, but it does feel tired and not nearly as exciting as it should. The characters are all forgettable. I did love the ending where he finally travels back in time. I just think it lacks the humor, suspense, and sheer fun of the others.
Thanks, Joel. I love your passion for Temple, a film I feel I have to keep apologising for liking, even though, like you, I think it's great fun. I forgot to mention the almost musical-like opening sequences. I also forgot to mention Kate Capshaw, Mrs Spielberg herself, who is a decent replacement for Karen Allen (though I'd have preferred Karen to reappear somehow).
@@michaelbartlettfilm Yeah, it's my second fav opening in Temple. The first three really have good pacing, including Crusade apart from the opening. I guess maybe Crystal Skull is slightly better than Dial just because it still has the slapstick action and it's not taking itself too seriously. If Skull was too goofy and lacked the gritty violence and spooky supernaturalism that gave the others more intrigue, Dial goes too far the other direction I think. Mangold was not the right guy to direct. Sam Raimi or Guillermo Del Toro would have done much better in directing role for that. Raimi is great with balancing intense violence and comedy. Why Mangold? He has directed decent films but even his X-men Movies were too depressing I thought, whereas Singer knew how to make the character jokes land and create comedic movements. The dialogue is not memorable either in the new ones. Singer might have been a good choice to direct too.
@@astronomer747 I hadn't thought about the spooky, horror side of the first two films, but now you mention it, it's an ingredient I really enjoyed, and perhaps it is missing from the later titles.
Hi Mike. Lots to unpack here 😂. I wonder if you'll get a few 'thumbs down' for this video 😆. I agree, Raiders is the best. But my faourite is Temple of Doom. Controversially, I'd put Dial of Destiny above Last Crusade, but basically I feel I'd aged out of this series after Temple of Doom. I loved the Ark of the Covenant and I also didn't mind the fridge scene but I hated the aliens and the time travel. As an aside, are there any time travel films you like? I don't the series ever topped its very first action scene. I also didn't see Raiders in the cinema. I just don't think it was promoted properly for cinemas in the UK 🤔. Good stuff, as always 👍.
You know what, after all I said about wanky time travel films, I quite like Primer. And that's got time paradoxes up the wazoo! In fact, I had to watch it three times to really understand what the blinking flip was going on! No other film has made me feel so dumb.
@@michaelbartlettfilm Only three times?! You're smarter than me 😀. Terminator 1 is good. Time Crimes is an interesting and underseen gem. I'm sure there are plenty more good ones (...for another video 😁).
@@steve4films Oh, yeah, Terminator is good (borrowed its plot from a Dr Who ep, though!) I can feel a good idea for a video coming on... Isn't there a movie where Jack the Ripper time travels into the late 70s?
@@michaelbartlettfilm The one film I want someone to make is: In the late 1800's and early 1900's, sweet and kind Austrian, Adolf, is steadily driven insane by time-travellers showing up and trying to kill him. 😂
Even if someone offered me £1M to see Dial of Destiny again, I'd run a country mile. I suffered greatly through that film. I could actually feel a major migraine occurring. There's nothing remotely likable about that film. Hideous and tedious in equal measure. I only ever saw Raiders and Temple of Doom at the cinema. Temple I saw at a preview screening in the West End back in 1984. Quite an experience I might add. Packed to the rafters that night, and the antcipation was nothing like what you get today. Modern technology with social media has blown to bits any thought of plot and any exciting points in the story. It's very much lessoned the impact. Spielberg had Kaufman and Kasdan on writing duties which helped dramatically with Raiders. John Williams scores on all the original films are much more robust and clearly progressive with orchestra. You can't say that about Williams in recent years. He's very much a former shadow of his prowess in those early years, where he dominated the soundtrack arena like a dominating Gladiator in ancient Rome. I still prefer Raiders. Probably because Spielberg was much more willing to take risks and deliver a formidably edited and directed first outing. So much of Raiders also takes it's shots from King Solomon's Mines and H.R. Haggard's Quatermain. Even though Lucas and Spielberg refer back to the serials of the past, which in turn refer back to Haggard's original conceptual adventurer of hidden treasures. For me, there is only three films. Last Crusade was the only film not to have the LSO at Williams's beck and call, but it's still a remarkably elegent end to Spielberg's highpoint trilogy. Everything else, bar The Young Indiana Jones is just below par movie muck.
Great video. The 1st and 3rd one are pretty evenly split as people's favourite. I'm in the 3rd one is the best camp. People are entitled to their opinion, but I agree, I'd be shocked to hear someone didn't like Connery's role. That's the best part. 😱
Mom took me to see "Raiders" when I was five in "81, and God Bless her for it. Mom always took me to the classics when I was but a wee lad, and I'm told I fell asleep during "Chariots of Fire" (you can't win them all) but I couldn't have been more awake when I witnessed faces melting, snakes writhing, and Nazis...Nazy-ing (??) But I knew then it was something I'd never forget. Little did I know we were in the throes of what Michael called "The last stand of Hollywood glamour." So blessed to have been at a formative age during that phase. If we ever get good old fashioned entertainment like those first 3 Indy films again, I'll be very surprised.
Thanks, Frank! Chariots Of Fire, eh? I remember them running across the beach...er, and there was a bit more running after that. Yes, running.
@@michaelbartlettfilm Yes, and then after that last part you mention, more running!
1. Raiders of the lost Ark - Top 100 movies of all time. The perfect entertainment blockbuster and a great example of timeless movie magic 9/10
2. The Last Crusade - superb sequel and one of the most fun movies ever 8.5/10
3. Temple of Doom - solid rollercoaster ride 7/10
I really like this trilogy
Yep, it's all good fun! Thanks for posting!
Well done! I'd even go 10/9/8 on your top 3, in the same order
Great Video! And your humor is on top🤣 Unfortunately I must admit I have never been a fan of Indiana Jones. I enjoy Raiders of the Lost Ark, I think it is fun and the only one I feel is worth worthing but the other ones I was actually very bored by - Sorry😅 I remember liking Harrison Ford and Sean Connerys chemistry in The Last Crusade, but thats it really. I havent watch the newest one. Perhaps it has something to do with I didnt grow up watching these films, so I dont feel that nostalgic about them. Although I am not a huge Star Wars fan either, but these films I did see when I was a child so I feel a stronger connection to at least George Lucas 6 Star Wars films, not so much the new ones. But anyway I still enjoyed your video, and I agree with your take on Raiders.
Thanks, Nikolaj! Glad you enjoyed the jokes. Quite a fun video to make, this one. Might do a Star Wars one next year...
I've never bothered watching the last two, but I agree with your ordering of the original trilogy. Raiders is clearly head and shoulders above the rest and I think I would have been content if it had been a stand-alone film. Temple and Crusade have their merits, but I think the writers fell to the temptation of throwing in cutesy moments (I have vivid memories of sitting in the theater rolling my eyes at Club Obi Wan) because wouldn't it be funny if we saw this iconic character do ... But that's probably just my bias showing.
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you too, mate!
Your video is lots of fun! I've only seen the first three Indiana Jones films. I saw them in the theater when they were released. I was 34 when the first one came out. I enjoyed them all quite a bit, but thought the first one was considerably superior to the two that followed, although they too had their strengths and were very entertaining. I would rank them as you did: (1) Raiders of the Lost Ark (the clear winner!); (2) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade; and (3) Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Thanks, Julie! Yeah, Raiders is by far the best, isn't it?
@@michaelbartlettfilm Definitely yes, in my opinion. 👍
Just found your channel and really enjoying your down to earth style!
Thanks, mate!
Have not seen any of these but just wanted to pop in to wish you a great New Year and all the best in 2025. Your channel is superb!
Thanks so much, Willie! Have a great new year, mate.
1) Raiders 9/10
2) Last Crusade 7/10
3=) Dial of Destiny and Temple of Doom 6/10
5) Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 5/10
Fair enough. I might give Crusade 8/10!
I vividly remember going to see last crusade at the cinema and turning to my friend and said I think iv seen the best Indiana Jones film , I stand by that statement to this day 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 so yes my favourite is last crusade then raiders then temple then crystal skull and I haven't bothered with dial of destiny
Yet 😅
I love that story, Stu! I just hope your friend said: "You have chosen...wisely."
@@michaelbartlettfilmvery good 😅👌🏻
While I don't regard myself as a big fan of the Indiana Jones franchise, I do find 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' quite an enjoyable picture, an ideal Saturday popcorn movie. I saw that one in its original theatrical release, as I did 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', which I didn't like nearly as much, much preferring Karen Allen in the earlier iteration than Kate Capshaw in the second, and not caring for the cute comic relief being foisted on us in the character of Short Round. I've only seen parts of 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' on cable, not enough to form an adequate assessment of it, though it seems a fun watch on par with the first movie. I caught 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' in its theatrical release, and found it muddled and flawed, not nearly as pleasurable as the first movie, which is in a class of its own. I've not had any particular desire to seek out the latest (and almost certainly last) installment, 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny'.
Thanks, Barry! Believe it or not, I know someone who liked Short Round...
My wife totally agrees with you, Barry! She can't stand Kate Capshaw in "Temple of Doom," and I quite enjoy ribbing her about it ;) I think she'd rather stick her arm in a hole with giant centipedes than watch that movie again...
Over time, I have come to really appreciate Temple of Doom. It's so over the top and gruesome that I have to marvel at it-- especially when you compare it to the safe, processed blockbusters that pollute our screens now. Even Willie Scott has grown on me. While Raiders is my number one (the craft there is so impeccable), Temple of Doom is a close second. I like a lot of Last Crusade, but I do agree with the common criticism that it feels a bit safe in comparison. But still, Sean Connery is amazing in that film.
Crystal Skull is okay, though certainly nowhere in the same league as the 80s films. Dial of Destiny sounds like a chore though and the newer Star Wars films have made me wary of any attempts to revive old franchises. I just have other movies I'd rather be watching, you know?
I have exactly the same sentiments. I stopped watching a lot of "franchises" a few years ago. They just didn't seem like fun any more and I got so much more from watching older movies. But I enjoyed putting together this vid, for some good ol' 80s nostalgia. Have a great Christmas!
For me, Last Crusade dropped the ball. The opening sequence with River Phoenix is unforgivable. In that short sequence, we get an origin story for everything about Indiana: Where he started his passion for archeology, why he's scared of snakes, where he got the scar on his lip... Like, are you kidding me? It's like the worst of modern fan-service in legacy sequels. And I love River Phoenix, but he's not Indiana Jones. Then for the rest of the movie, it's like Spielberg castrated the franchise by over-correcting what people criticized about Temple of Doom and made a safe, boring, generic movie for kids that lost the edge of Temple and Raiders. Spielberg thinking Temple was too dark means he forgot that Raiders was equally as dark. The plot and story is just so forgettable and silly. Then ontop of that, you've got the overly sentimental story with his father which is kind of cringe. And lastly, the reveal of an old knight just sitting in a cave for a thousand years waiting is ridiculous. The movie is boring, it's silly, it's stripped of all the charm that made the first two work. To back this up, we also know that Spielberg didn't have a good time directing this movie, and people involved in the production said he lost his passion for it. With his attempt to course correct, and his lack of passion, it feels like a contemptuous Indy film that was made in spite of the franchise. It's very similar to Return of the Jedi in that sense. Like Spielberg with this, Lucas made a boring, safe, overly-sentimental and silly movie for kids because he lost his passion for the material and just wanted to end it. I know a lot of people love it now, but you've got to admit, my issues are valid if you think about it. I'm curious if nostalgia plays a role in why that film is received so well now a days. Anyways, here is my ranking:
1. Raiders
2. Temple of Doom
3. Dial of Destiny
4. Last Crusade
5. Crystal Skull
I ranked The Last Crusade higher than Temple of Doom, but I agree with much of what you wrote about The Last Crusade's shortcomings and I enjoyed reading your comment.
I think I like Last Crusade a lot more than you do, but I agree about the River Phoenix part.
@@michaelbartlettfilm Ditto! 👍
I agree _almost_ completely. However, I wouldn't say TLC is boring, despite the many faults it is still entertaining and better than DOD.
@@wbbartlett Despite it being very divisive, I thought DOD was actually pretty solid, which is more than I can say for TLC. Despite my issues with it, I give it the edge for feeling fresh and inspired given the new blood in the director's chair, and Ford's passion for it, while TLC just felt tired and uninspired. Safe movies like TLC just bore me to death.
Raiders had the best script and most of the greatest action scenes, but Temple is so much fun. I like it even more than Crusade. It makes me laugh more and it has an intensity to it that almost no boyish film ever would get away with today. It scared the hell out of me as a kid. It's one of the most violent of PG-rated movies, and it was the impetus behind the creation of pg-13. It was controversial also because of the violence, but I think it's good for kids get scared from time to time and pushed out of comfort zones. I think I was 8 or 9 when I saw it. It's an exciting mix of Arabian Nights meets James Bond, and I still don't think many films have done the action adventure thrills nearly as well. I don't mind Capshaw in it either. She gets a few laughs from me. She is much more memorable than that Nazi blonde in the third entry or the lame grifter girl in the newest one. I also like how Jones is kept a persona more than a character rather like James Bond. He didn't need a backstory, and the opening sequence in Crusade is way too long. It takes up almost 20 minutes of runtime, and that was even more of a problem with the boring Dial of Destiny opening. I think the new ones are pretty bad on the whole. I didn't like Crystal Skull. It became too silly for its own good, and I think the Dial of Destiny was flat, boring, and the CGI deaged Ford looks awful. I didn't think it was as bad as Phantom Menace or the worst of the Disney Star Wars. It isn't a complete trainwreck, but it does feel tired and not nearly as exciting as it should. The characters are all forgettable. I did love the ending where he finally travels back in time. I just think it lacks the humor, suspense, and sheer fun of the others.
Thanks, Joel. I love your passion for Temple, a film I feel I have to keep apologising for liking, even though, like you, I think it's great fun. I forgot to mention the almost musical-like opening sequences. I also forgot to mention Kate Capshaw, Mrs Spielberg herself, who is a decent replacement for Karen Allen (though I'd have preferred Karen to reappear somehow).
@@michaelbartlettfilm Yeah, it's my second fav opening in Temple. The first three really have good pacing, including Crusade apart from the opening. I guess maybe Crystal Skull is slightly better than Dial just because it still has the slapstick action and it's not taking itself too seriously. If Skull was too goofy and lacked the gritty violence and spooky supernaturalism that gave the others more intrigue, Dial goes too far the other direction I think. Mangold was not the right guy to direct. Sam Raimi or Guillermo Del Toro would have done much better in directing role for that. Raimi is great with balancing intense violence and comedy. Why Mangold? He has directed decent films but even his X-men Movies were too depressing I thought, whereas Singer knew how to make the character jokes land and create comedic movements. The dialogue is not memorable either in the new ones. Singer might have been a good choice to direct too.
@@astronomer747 I hadn't thought about the spooky, horror side of the first two films, but now you mention it, it's an ingredient I really enjoyed, and perhaps it is missing from the later titles.
Hi Mike. Lots to unpack here 😂. I wonder if you'll get a few 'thumbs down' for this video 😆. I agree, Raiders is the best. But my faourite is Temple of Doom. Controversially, I'd put Dial of Destiny above Last Crusade, but basically I feel I'd aged out of this series after Temple of Doom. I loved the Ark of the Covenant and I also didn't mind the fridge scene but I hated the aliens and the time travel. As an aside, are there any time travel films you like? I don't the series ever topped its very first action scene. I also didn't see Raiders in the cinema. I just don't think it was promoted properly for cinemas in the UK 🤔. Good stuff, as always 👍.
You know what, after all I said about wanky time travel films, I quite like Primer. And that's got time paradoxes up the wazoo! In fact, I had to watch it three times to really understand what the blinking flip was going on! No other film has made me feel so dumb.
@@michaelbartlettfilm Only three times?! You're smarter than me 😀. Terminator 1 is good. Time Crimes is an interesting and underseen gem. I'm sure there are plenty more good ones (...for another video 😁).
@@steve4films Oh, yeah, Terminator is good (borrowed its plot from a Dr Who ep, though!) I can feel a good idea for a video coming on... Isn't there a movie where Jack the Ripper time travels into the late 70s?
@@michaelbartlettfilm The one film I want someone to make is: In the late 1800's and early 1900's, sweet and kind Austrian, Adolf, is steadily driven insane by time-travellers showing up and trying to kill him. 😂
@@michaelbartlettfilm Yes, I think there was...I think Jack the Ripper was played by the photographer who had his swede sliced off in The Omen.
Lol. PWB is a perfectly acceptable reason for last place, however, bad as she is, she is still less annoying than Mutt Lebeouf.
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Even if someone offered me £1M to see Dial of Destiny again, I'd run a country mile. I suffered greatly through that film. I could actually feel a major migraine occurring. There's nothing remotely likable about that film. Hideous and tedious in equal measure.
I only ever saw Raiders and Temple of Doom at the cinema. Temple I saw at a preview screening in the West End back in 1984. Quite an experience I might add. Packed to the rafters that night, and the antcipation was nothing like what you get today. Modern technology with social media has blown to bits any thought of plot and any exciting points in the story. It's very much lessoned the impact. Spielberg had Kaufman and Kasdan on writing duties which helped dramatically with Raiders. John Williams scores on all the original films are much more robust and clearly progressive with orchestra. You can't say that about Williams in recent years. He's very much a former shadow of his prowess in those early years, where he dominated the soundtrack arena like a dominating Gladiator in ancient Rome. I still prefer Raiders. Probably because Spielberg was much more willing to take risks and deliver a formidably edited and directed first outing. So much of Raiders also takes it's shots from King Solomon's Mines and H.R. Haggard's Quatermain. Even though Lucas and Spielberg refer back to the serials of the past, which in turn refer back to Haggard's original conceptual adventurer of hidden treasures. For me, there is only three films. Last Crusade was the only film not to have the LSO at Williams's beck and call, but it's still a remarkably elegent end to Spielberg's highpoint trilogy. Everything else, bar The Young Indiana Jones is just below par movie muck.
You didn't like Dial of Destiny, then?😉
@@michaelbartlettfilm No. I don't think I could suffer the near fatal mistake twice. 😆
Great video. The 1st and 3rd one are pretty evenly split as people's favourite. I'm in the 3rd one is the best camp. People are entitled to their opinion, but I agree, I'd be shocked to hear someone didn't like Connery's role. That's the best part. 😱
Thanks, Fiona! I mean, if nothing else, it's the way Sean says "Junior!" No, still can't do it.
I didn't like Connery in it. Too silly for my liking, he and Denholm Elliott are slapsticky.