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Indy falling asleep on the boat was, and still is, my favourite character moment. An everyman cast into the role of a hero, a non-athlete (just look at how he moves) forced into feats of incredible effort, fighting to the brink of exhaustion, beaten, bruised, and just utterly shattered, being asked for one more feat, but in a safe space now... and he just cant go any more.
@@johnmoore2910 Most of the GenZ seem to lack common Knowledge in general... They couldnt tell you what decade any of the main wars took place...I doubt many of them would even know what a pencil sharpener is....And I'm not even joking.
What Biss fails to realize, is that the big German mechanic, is toying with Indy...He sees him as no threat...He didnt just charge in there and start laying into him...He was playing .. It was sport to him.... - Biss complains 'Its like - they hit and then they wait'...From Indy's side,.a smaller guy up against this big guy..will choose his strikes very carefully and then back off...Pat Roach is a wrestler after all...Indy wants to avoid grappling with him or its all over...This scene is actually quite realistic in that sense...Even if you watched some UFC fights ..they play out in a similar way...at this similar pace, of sizing each other up.....Unfortunately Biss couldnt relate to this, because the characters weren't wearing spandex outfits, and firing super powers out of their hands
@John Moore - I agree. And most of all, I would say that almost none of the current movies have any realistic fighting scenes, assuming that you know (or experiences) a brutal real life scenarios. After all, this is just a movie industry. All about camera angles, repetitions, preparations, and not hitting each other in front of the camera - and most of all entertainment (and I get that, and I agree with it). Plenty of movie bloopers (fighting scenes) on youtube too - to see how it is done. But it has nothing to do with a real life approach. Just pure entertainment. It is just now, people have pretty un-realistic aproach to any fighting scenes, all based on movies of course. Nothing wrong with it as such. But movies vs real life? Nah... Not even close.
I'm 48 and it's impossible to overstate how incredible it was to be immersed in all these Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and other films at the time. They were doing one amazing film after another, and almost defined out childhoods. And then VHS (and Betamax) video recorders arrived and we could finally start watching them in our homes over and over again, still as kids, and then early computer games were growing massively so we could relive them again through those. (The Atari 2600 game of Raiders Of The Lost Ark was VERY obscure though!) Doing things that our parents couldn't have done 10 years earlier. Amazing times.
Ya I mostly grew up in the 70s and my experience was much more like the kids in the 60s than the 80s. Now that being said my buddy got one of the first Commodore 64s and we were teaching ourselves to program, pretty exciting stuff at the time.
Yes, Harrison Ford played Han Solo in the Star Wars films. Also, the other actor you where wondering about (The one that was helping him in Egypt), was in the Lord of the Rings films. He played Gimli, the Dwarf.
John Rhys-Davies. That guy played in so many things over the years (many known games to) that i don't believe that he must have stayed much time in his own house or with his family.
No, can't agree, the fighting scenes are not bad. They're played the way they are for heroic and/or comedic effect. You 'sell' the shot by being staggered by it. These movies (and Star Wars, for that matter) were an homage to the 40s and 50s era movie serials that George Lucas grew up with. It's not bad, it's just an older style. 40s/50s style channeled through 80s production values.
Just because you grew up with something doesn’t make it good… an homage to silent movies would not come off well today. And Biss has every right to react without being corrected.
@@Erickkruger37 Not mad, not saying she has to like it, and I'm allowed to say I disagree? She literally asked 'Can we all agree that the fights are bad?'. Perspective and context are important, friend. Not every movie is for every person, no issues with that at all, but the vast weight of popular and critical opinion is in favour of the movie. Doesn't mean any one person has to enjoy it, but understanding why people do and not just dismissing it as 'nostalgia' is important.
@@ArmouredPhalanx You have every right. But this is not the first time her reactions have gotten critiqued for not getting something from the past. Many comments not just yours tend towards this direction. Her Alien reaction got hate. Her Exorcist got hate. Etc. and all from the same people. Older viewers telling her what she missed or worse. It is becoming a pass time to critique her reaction instead of enjoying it. And the fights are bad to todays standards. But I respect your opinion. As you should respect hers.
@@Erickkruger37 ...And again, where do you see hate? I literally just responded to a question she asked and provided perspective on why the movie was the way it was. Again, perspective is important to understand why things are the way they are. You're being overly sensitive.
@@ArmouredPhalanx I’m Overly Sensitive?? Fine. But I’m not some boomer critiquing a girl half my age about a film forty years ago. And her Exorcist reaction got strong backlash too. Over sensitive?? what nostalgic film has she reacted to where she hasn’t gotten negative feedback and comments?
It's aged perfectly. This movie style was an homage to the 1930's serials they played at the theaters in America. Those were made for kids. Instead of fussing, it's just easier to give you a thumbs down on this one.
Hi Bisscute! The thing about this movie is it was made with the old serial movies in mind. Spielberg and Lucas dreamed of this character and wanted him exactly old style when every man stuck to his fists when fighting and use you mind as a weapon. It's nostalgic. I grew up watching Indiana Jones, James Bond, John Wayne, etc... it was GREAT!!! I still wish I had a bullwhip and Whoosh, make it up as I go along 😂
I was 30 when this movie came out, and it was the best action/adventure movie I had ever seen! From the beginning there was action scene after action scene, and that was new. To me, anyways. It was exciting, to no end. Raiders of the Lost Ark was the start of the Indiana Jones series, and I liked every one of them. Even having seen it lots of times, I still enjoy it. My memories are chock full of lesser movies, so this one stood out! For those of us who are fans, you have to remember the time Raiders appeared in. Video games just barely starting to come out, no cell phones for everyone, no movies made with the vast array of computer assistance to the extent that is used now. It all depends on what you're used to. And for me, this was 'way beyond what I was used to! Thanks for watching, and the reaction!
“It’s like they hit, and then they wait.” Yep, that’s how real fights work. Seriously watch the UFC and you’ll realize that’s exactly what a real fight looks like. You throw a strike or two at your opponent to see what works and then you back off and take time to size them up and come up with a new strategy. It’s literally the core concept of a fistfight, but everybody watching movies has been brainwashed by all these stunt flights, which are basically just dancing with each other, and would never functionally work in a real world combat scenario.
This island is in Brazil off the coast of São Paulo, it has restricted access because there are around 15,000 snakes on a small island, which makes it very easy to find snakes. The name of the island is Ilha da Queimada Grande
It's a historically significant movie, in that it broke records and is a great mix of nostalgia for old Hollywood adventure films, etc, which is probably more important to American audiences or Hollywood fans from other countries, but it definitely hasn't aged perfectly (even though it's set in 1936 and things were different then anyway). But it was very popular when it debuted. It is very much a popcorn movie, and has been the blueprint for movies of its kind ever since. And yes, Indy was played by Harrison Ford (Han Solo in Star Wars). I saw it in the cinema when 6 years old, and the end screaming melting people scene scared me so much my Dad had to take me out of the movie before it ended...lol.
The goofy, bigger than life style of this movie is very deliberate. It is based upon the old serial films they used to show before the main feature that were part of George Lucas' childhood. They were kind of like comic book style, filled with cliffhangers and action/adventure.
The kissing scene is simply a testament to a time when flirting was an art form. Relationships between the sexes had plenty of subtext and undertones, and the boundaries of what could be allowed were dictated by intuition, good manners, and most importantly the women. Women could define these boundaries quite freely through various signals, and men were quite adept at picking up on them. Against this background, today's norms are downright puritanical. Very verbal and risk-free, but also devoid of any imaginativeness. In this particular situation, Marion just wants to express her gratitude in some tangible way. Sallah's reaction says it all - he knows perfectly well that this is a one-time highlight but he can enjoy this unexpected gesture.
About the kissing: In much of western literature, when the hero rescues the damsel in distress, his reward is a kiss. Sallah saved Indy's life, helped him repeatedly, and was an all around good friend to Indy. Marion gave him his reward: a friendly kiss on the cheek for his kids, another for his wife (reminding him that they both know he's married), and then a much sweeter reward on the lips for him. She was showing gratitude for his heroic efforts to help them, and true affection for him. It was a kind, sweet, heartfelt moment of appreciation and affection with no hint of romance. They both knew what it meant. And it worked. Judging by how he burst into song, he felt that his reward was well received.
It may have worked at the time, but by today's standards that final kiss on the lips is weird and cringe. If some guy tried to kiss me on the cheek, fine. Maybe awkward, but acceptable. If some guy tried to kiss me on the lips, that's crossing a boundary and I'm ducking away from that shit. A scene that didn't age well. Different times.
Agree to disagree, and if your lover's friend tried to kiss you, even as chastely as that (given the gender reversal you have ascribed to it) on a night out at the bar, then perhaps you may cringe. But if my lover's overseas friend had assisted my lover professionally in achieving his unlikely, near impossible goal through his contacts intelligence, and local knowledge, and then risked his own life, in a personal capacity on several occasions _against a battalion of Nazis_ before securing me and my lover safe passage, and my lover was stood next to expressing (in his stoic, masculine way) a bond of everlasting friendship, I too, may have given him a tender, chaste, platonic kiss on the lips. And all three of us, weary, experienced, cynics that we are, would have known exactly what, and how much, it meant. One of the most adult moments in the whole series, in my opinion.
When this movie came out I was 12. This movie was playing at different theaters around town for what seems like a year. During summer vacation it played in the bargain theater that was just a few miles up the road from home. I saw it probably 30 times over the summer, it only cost a dollar to see. The soundtrack and dialogue is ingrained 😅
Glad you got some enjoyment out of Raiders. It's one of my favourites, but no one should get mad if you didn't like it too much overall. I hope you'll continue with the series sometime, though to be honest they're all quite similar in tone (#3 is generally considered the best).
Thanks for keeping it real and giving us your honest opinion. Back in the day, the effects were pretty good. If you want to go into movies without knowing the actors, the story, whatever, I respect that. You might want to at least know when the movie was made for the context of special effects and what not. :)
Bisscute, I think they fight scenes were going for more "fun and adventure" then realistic. Not a lot of fight scenes were over choregraphed back then.
One of the best movies ever and one of the most fun to watch over and over. I saw it in the theater originally when it first came out and now some 40+ years later I'm going to go see it again in the theatre in 3 days and I can't wait. Keep smiling👍🙂
it is fitting that you recognize that "raiders" has a lot of nostalgic appeal for today's viewers, who watched it as kids, because spielberg and lucas created this movie as a nostalgic homage to the bygone adventure films that they themselves watched as kids.
They filmed the indoor scenes in England, and bought out every available (mostly non-poisonous) snake in southern England, and even that was not enough. They extended their numbers with cut pieces of garden hose. You can easily see some of those in the close-up shots.
Since when kissing friends is cringe??? I don't think a kissy in the lips has to be sexual always. She was grateful and it was a kiss of appreciation. Let's don't be prude we all...
14:00 “What thevhell did they do?” He took her virginity, but didn’t stick around-she saw him through a romantic lens, while he was only looking for a good time. They were 27 and 17 (perfectly legal at the time), and she’d spent the intervening ten years regretting their night together, while simultaneously missing him, hating him, and yearning for him.
Its not just the movie and sfx that you have to consider when judging older movies. You will never appreciate now how the cinema was a special event and movies were not on an endless stream. There was a lot of anticipation and savouring the moment. Also you have to remember what were we exposed to not only at the time but also in the years before. Treasure island books were still in our recent memory at this stage so this movie recalled all of the excitement from those. There is a lot of factors to consider. So as a teen boy this was a part of our growing up. We are reminiscing about the years of no computers or cell phones 3 channels on tv and riding bikes around the neighbourhood and our first girlfriend and a stage of life also when we remember the movie. That is why people still love it. Its not just a movie.
Still one of my favorites of all time. A good blend of action, adventure and comedy.. But I appreciate your honesty and opinion. I will admit that the romance/kissing is rather cringe by today's standards, but it is somewhat typical of movies from the period.
The picture of the ark Indy shows the agents to,was drawn by Ralph macquerrie,who did the art work for"Star wars". The original concept for the "gestapo"agent had a robotic arm,his index finger was a machine gun.
Funny story about the "Final Boss" scene at 19:53 with the sword-wielding baddy. That guy was actually a master swordsman with a Scimitar, one of very few in the world, and it took them a long time to find him & arrange a schedule to get him onset. They'd originally written a several minute long fight scene into the script for him and Harrison Ford, and it took almost 2 weeks for them and the fight choreographers to properly plan the sequence, prep the site & practice the whole scene well enough to get it as close to perfect as possible. The, just before they were scheduled to shoot the scene, Ford came down with a terrible fever, and he was so weak with flu-like symptoms the day they were supposed to begin filming the fight sequence that he could barely get out of bed. And so, because Ford was too ill to be able to physically perform the choreography, the swordsman couldn't commit any additional time to stick around & the filming schedules would make coming back after Ford had recovered and shoot the scene later on impossible, they decided to have the swordsman do his flashy intro and then have Ford just shoot him. And after all that, and with everyone who'd been involved with the planning, staging & choreography initially seeing it as their greatest disappointment throughout filming & post-production, they had only come to find out some time after the movie was released that the scene had ended up being a fan favorite & one of the more iconic scenes of the franchise.
It is rather striking that youtube reactors who are really into music and movies have never previously seen or heard any very well known movies or music.
Big Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg fan, so this is one of my favorite movies. The seaplane at the beginning has the call letters OB-CPO on the tail and the images of R2-D2 and C-3PO appear in the hieroglyphs on a wall in the Well of Souls. In the scene where Indy shoots the swordsman, the original script called for a long fight but Harrison Ford, as well as the rest of the cast and crew had dysentery and couldn’t stand for more than a few minutes at a time. They tried to film a fight scene, but couldn’t make it work, so they decided to just have Indy shoot him. The Temple of Doom, in my opinion is the worst of the four, though some people like it. The Last Crusade is as good as this one, plus it has Sean Connery. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull gets a lot of hate, but it’s not that bad, even though it costars Shia LeBeouf. Some other Harrison Ford movies I’d recommend are Blade Runner, The Fugitive, and Air Force One. For a comedy, try Sabrina, Hollywood Homicide, or Six Days, Seven Nights.
Indy falling asleep while he’s being kissed is not surprising. One of my early loves was so impassionate at a certain romantic act that I started to fall asleep. 😂
I think it is safe to say it was not a reflection of Indy's virility. Just sheer exhaustion from the previous 24 hours of non-stop adrenaline and beatings. I used to basically pass out when I got back from extremely rigorous, all-day hikes. The minute you lay down it's lights out!
To get a sense of why this movie was filmed the way it was, it helps to understand the films that may have inspired it, such as swashbuckling films starring Errol Flynn, Ray Harryhausen films, and cowboy movies. If you would like another film from the early 80s, I'd suggest 'Flash Gordon'.
You didn't have to worry about Marian crying in this movie. She's tough as nails. It's one of the things I love about this film. The scene where Indy shoots the swordsman was originally scripted to be a long battle. But Harrison Ford was sick on the day it was filmed, and he asked Steven Spielberg if he could just shoot the guy instead. Spielberg agreed, and it became an iconic moment. Yes, Harrison Ford was Han Solo in the Star Wars movies. He also played Bob Falfa in American Graffiti, Martin Stett in The Conversation, Colonel Lucas in Apocalypse Now, Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness, Dr. Richard Kimble in The Fugitive,, and Branch Rickey in 42. You would do well to react to any of these. Belloq may be a Nazi collaborator, but his biggest sin is terrible taste in women's clothes. In real life, most fights end up with grappling on the ground, but that doesn't make for good cinema. There was an episode of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory in which a character pointed out that nothing Indy does in this movie has any effect on the final outcome. God would have killed the Nazis with or without Jones. Some people insist that this is a fatal flaw in the story. IMO, it's nonsense. Not every movie has to have a story where the protagonist saves the day. That God is more powerful than all of them is a legitimate way of resolving things. In any case, this movie is intended to be entertainment, at which it succeeds very well.
And don't forget that Ford was in the Western comedy "The Frisco Kid" with Gene Wilder (Willie Wonka, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles). That's a movie that deserves a lot more attention.
Willie in Temple Of Doom is so much hotter and so much fun. Karen Allen is boring to look at. A blah. Never had hots for her. Just like Harrison never found her hot, according to an interview he did with a Karen Allen superfan. Him and I both Great men think alike. 👍👍
Films never age at all. They remain the same forever. It is our perceptions of the film that change over time. Younger people see older films differently, as they never grew up with the debut of action-adventure films such as this one. Film franchises like Indiana Jones and Star Wars were magical in the past, but today, they can be seen as campy and antiquated. It's all about people's perceptions. Personally, I loved Raiders of The Lost Ark when it came out, and I still see it as great in its own way. I've moved past the over-the-top stunts and fight scenes that were featured in the Indiana Jones films, but I still have great memories of those films.
Replaced? I'd say supplemented. As an aficionado of both, I see storytelling media divided into four categories: film and video (picture and sound), written literature (no picture, no sound), song and spoken word (sound, no picture), and comics (picture, no sound). They all coexist, no one replacing another. You can tell the same story in all four categories, but the strengths and limitations of each mean that it must be told a bit differently.
@@bobbuethe1477 I merely meant replaced in popularity. I have actually read comments where the individuals brag about not having read a book in years. The fact that most people (not all and especially not aficionados) are more familiar with Disney versions than actual literature. When one supersedes another I consider it as replaced. I would not watch a Disney version of The Count of Monte Cristo as a supplement to the Dumas work. By definition a supplement adds to.....this is not the case. As always, you are, of course entitled to your opinion.
30:15 when they are lifting the cover/ark, if you look on the post to Indy's right you will see a hieroglyph of R2-D2 and C-3PO. 6:35 he is a real pilot, this was his only movie, however when Steven Spielberg was making Jurassic Park and they needed to evacuate he was the pilot sent to fly them out.
42:43 in English it would be “recover” or “recapture.” To recuperate means to heal from wounds or sickness, especially in a hospital. Recover also means this, so I understand the confusion of words.
I’m 17 now and I’ve watched this film since I was like 4. My opinion has always been positive. Although, Last Crusade is my favorite Indiana Jones film
at the part where you say you hate snakes, Im laughing because I cant wait to see how you react to when they find the ark. also my mother loves this movie, but hate spiders. she knows the spider scene when it is coming and for how long, she closes her eyes or looks away for that part. :)
Harrison Ford started working with George Lucas in the movie “American Graffiti”, then played Hans Solo in the first three Star Wars movies, and then the Indiana Jones movies
There is a rather obscure combination joke in the Cairo fight scene; to get it, you would need to know the history of Egypt as well as the history of American film. Indy’s assailants all wore black turbans, a headgear restricted to members of the Egyptian Orthodox, or Coptic church. They rush around with great enthusiasm but fail to accomplish anything because they are constantly running over and into each other, similar to a slapstick troupe from 1912 onward called the Keystone Kops (a “cop” is an American policeman). Therefore, in the Cairo street fight, Indy was attacked by the Keystone Copts.
In every jungle scene in movies they play the sound of the kookaburra bird, which is native to only Australia. Treasure of the Sierra Madre in Mexico, this movie in Peru, ... over and over. Ha!
you are very brave, being a reactor yet expressing not liking movies that are considered classics by lots of people, even after the backlash from the exorcist.
That´s why I like this channel. You don´t have to like classics just because of general opinion. Invoicing own opinion that is not popular takes gutts and this is why Biss is one the best reactors.
100% correct. I absolutely think every reactor should give an honest opinion - even though some viewers might get mad about it. That's their issue. How stupid do you have to be to get mad and hate on someone just because he/she has a different taste about something as unimportant as a movie (or a song, or whatever)? And I don't agree with Biss quite often myself, esp. when it comes to older movies. This "for it's time..." and "compared to recent stuff" mindset is nothing I can really relate to. Today everything is, fast, flashy, tons of CGI, but IMO that doesn't make a movie better. When I was Biss age, I enjoyed a lot of movies that where made well before I was born. But than again, different times, there was not the media overdose we get these days. And tastes are just different. I really like to hear different opinions, different point of view. And that's one thing I like about Biss. She gives her honest opinion, and she is always respectful - and besides very entertaining. What more can you ask from a reaction?
i know how she feels, when i watch movies from my parents generation some movies from the 30's,40's and 50's and 60's still hold up some just don't translate as well to modern audiences (teen beach movies, elvis movies, 60's comedies leave me cold) but marx bros and stooges hold up well
Bisscute, first, I love you. Your reactions are usually spot on. Were you in a bad mood or something? To slam a classic? You liked Star Wars and it was made before this movie! I still love you though. I saw it in theaters as a kid, btw.😘
Wood burns at 500 degrees Fahrenheit while gold melts at 1945 degrees Fahrenheit which is why all the gold artifacts inside Notre Dame survived, not because God saved them. The actor you recognized played Gimli in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Yes, Harrison Ford played Han Solo in Star Wars.
Great honest review. I think you are correct. People of MY generation will "GET" more of the tongue in cheek comedy and references in this movie that were contemporary to times we lived thru. This was a fantastic family adventure movie in 1981, and I think it did age well, but not well enough to be rated at the top of a contemporary scale. A lot of the class, and inside jokes of the time are lost on more worldly less innocent youth of today. This was always a campy family film, but a lovable one with some great scenes. I will always enjoy rewatching it, but I appreciate the honesty and have to concede that this was made for a more innocent and sensitive world, and probably does seem dated in the comedy and effects to the generations watching it today. For those who do like to watch a lot of older films, they might get a lot more of it than those raised on Marvel Comics movies and brutally graphic thrillers. But to much of the rest of todays folks, much of the charm will be lost.
I would agree with most of what you said. But arguing the other way around is possible also. that is. Applying all of that to more recent movies. It is probably a polemic opinion, but here it is nonetheless. For example, to me most "modern" movies and stuff are pretty naïve and rough in term of story or acting. That doesn't mean that they aren't good. Naïve and rough are part of some excellent movies. And that doesn't mean that they won't appeal to latter generations. In predicting that kind of thing, context is all important. A good example are the Marvel movies. They are commercially trendy and appealing to a wide public (principally a younger one). But to me, It is difficult to find something more cringe and i believe that they are good example of movies that certainly won't age very well. They are more clownlike and soapy than violent and the writing level is mainly aimed at producing fast food stories. Possibly, only the first few movies in that universe and some exceptions may have more stay in the long run.
We differ big here. Snakes, I'm not exactly afraid of, but do have a healthy respect for. Spiders on the other hand.... All of the nope. 18:25 "I've seen him before." Yes, in Lord of the Rings. He played Gimli.
Ilha da Queimada Grande, as Snake Island is also known, can be found just over 90 miles from São Paulo. Access to the island is almost forbidden, as the Brazilian Navy controls who is allowed on the island for their own safety, as well as for the safety of the snakes.
John Reese Davies was in the James Bond movie the living daylights in 1987 and had also appeared in the TV show sliders with Jerry O’Connell. He also appeared in the TV movie the trial of the Incredible Hulk as Kingpin.
Wow! Someone who doesn't like Indiana Jones. They're rare but they are out there. I guess some people can't have fun without their fake looking cgi creatures and blue sky beams.
"This is the truck with the ark. Why are you not doing 180 and just driving the other direction?" If you're talking about speed, vehicles couldn't go very fast back in the '30s. If you're talking about degrees/angle, because they're trying to get to Cairo where the Germans have access to more military vehicles/ships at their disposal.
If you want to learn why Indy has a fear of snakes, watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He wasn't always afraid of them. This movie also fills in other parts of his back story, all the way down to the scar on his chin. It's ok that you don't understand why this was such an excellent movie. There's a lot of cultural and historical influence that makes it so, and you may not have the life experiences yet to appreciate those. Given time, I expect you will come back to this later in life and be able to appreciate it more.
Hi Biss you were right it is the same guy from Star Wars Harrison Ford.. if you want to watch a great movie, may I suggest Romancing The Stone with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.. there's a sequel also called Jewel Of The Nile.. classic romance action comedy.. love your chanel by the way watch your reactions all the time.. love the Metal that you react to.. my favourite ❤❤❤❤ take care 🤘😊🤘
i wonder how many people recognised Sallah, Indy's friend who saved him with children, as Gimli from Lord of the Rings, or that they used the same actress to play Marion in the Crystal Skulls Indiana Jones movie who also happen to be the mother of his child played by Shia Laeouf.
* According to a recent theory, the ark of the covenant was supposed to be some sort of an electric capacitor that was specifically designed for the great pyramid of Giza. It was supposed to be placed in the sarcophagus of the king's chamber, because somebody was going to renovate it, restoring its "true" purpose, which is believed to have been some sort of wireless electric power plant that was built in deep antiquity, like 12,500 years ago, or something like that. They've more recently been finding archaeological evidence that the exodus actually did take place in approximately 1500 b.c. give or take. They even think they found the historical Moses. Some dude by the name of "Senenmut". With "Thutmose III" being the pharaoh of the exodus.
Fair enough, there's no wrong answers if you don't care for it. The fights however are realistic rather than stylized as in a lot of contemporary films. I dare say in another 40 years this one will continue to have aged better than a lot of films today that will be long forgotten, but maybe that's just because I grew up with Indiana Jones!
John Rice Davies (I think I spelt that right) played Gimli the dwarf in the Lord of the Rings. That's where most people from your generation would recognize him.
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You forgot Han Solo that fast?
How have you not watched Indiana Jones and the last crusade yet?
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“I don’t have an issue with spiders. Snakes though…”
Lol this is going to be good
Exactly what I was thinking!
Same line of thought for me 🤣
Most of the snakes in the Well of Souls were actually legless lizards called Sheltopusiks.
Indy falling asleep on the boat was, and still is, my favourite character moment. An everyman cast into the role of a hero, a non-athlete (just look at how he moves) forced into feats of incredible effort, fighting to the brink of exhaustion, beaten, bruised, and just utterly shattered, being asked for one more feat, but in a safe space now... and he just cant go any more.
The fighting scenes are excellent. They’re stylized for the period of time the movie was set in. It’s an adventure. Movie from 1936.
A movie set in 1936. It’s a style. They were trying to create the feeling of cereal shorts that were made back in the day.
@@johnmoore2910 Most of the GenZ seem to lack common Knowledge in general... They couldnt tell you what decade any of the main wars took place...I doubt many of them would even know what a pencil sharpener is....And I'm not even joking.
What Biss fails to realize, is that the big German mechanic, is toying with Indy...He sees him as no threat...He didnt just charge in there and start laying into him...He was playing .. It was sport to him.... - Biss complains 'Its like - they hit and then they wait'...From Indy's side,.a smaller guy up against this big guy..will choose his strikes very carefully and then back off...Pat Roach is a wrestler after all...Indy wants to avoid grappling with him or its all over...This scene is actually quite realistic in that sense...Even if you watched some UFC fights ..they play out in a similar way...at this similar pace, of sizing each other up.....Unfortunately Biss couldnt relate to this, because the characters weren't wearing spandex outfits, and firing super powers out of their hands
@John Moore - I agree.
And most of all, I would say that almost none of the current movies have any realistic fighting scenes, assuming that you know (or experiences) a brutal real life scenarios. After all, this is just a movie industry. All about camera angles, repetitions, preparations, and not hitting each other in front of the camera - and most of all entertainment (and I get that, and I agree with it). Plenty of movie bloopers (fighting scenes) on youtube too - to see how it is done.
But it has nothing to do with a real life approach. Just pure entertainment.
It is just now, people have pretty un-realistic aproach to any fighting scenes, all based on movies of course. Nothing wrong with it as such.
But movies vs real life? Nah... Not even close.
The movie came out in 1981. It's set in 1936, when the nazis were in power and three years before the beginning of World War II.
I'm 48 and it's impossible to overstate how incredible it was to be immersed in all these Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and other films at the time. They were doing one amazing film after another, and almost defined out childhoods. And then VHS (and Betamax) video recorders arrived and we could finally start watching them in our homes over and over again, still as kids, and then early computer games were growing massively so we could relive them again through those. (The Atari 2600 game of Raiders Of The Lost Ark was VERY obscure though!) Doing things that our parents couldn't have done 10 years earlier. Amazing times.
I still remember the Atari 2600 version of the map room. Brings back memories.
Ya I mostly grew up in the 70s and my experience was much more like the kids in the 60s than the 80s. Now that being said my buddy got one of the first Commodore 64s and we were teaching ourselves to program, pretty exciting stuff at the time.
@Ron Weber My first computer was a C64 - had to save everything on Memorex cassette tapes.
You all know so much about arcade games, gaming consoles, and early computers. like Atari, Commodore etc.
I am still overjoyed with cordless pyjamas.
49, and I concur... 😊
Yes, Harrison Ford played Han Solo in the Star Wars films. Also, the other actor you where wondering about (The one that was helping him in Egypt), was in the Lord of the Rings films. He played Gimli, the Dwarf.
AND Treebeard, although that took more than just makeup and size stand-ins.
John Rhys-Davies. That guy played in so many things over the years (many known games to) that i don't believe that he must have stayed much time in his own house or with his family.
He also played Leonardo Da Vinci on the
Holodeck in Star Trek Voyager, and a werewolf in "Waxwork" (1988).
It's my favorite film as a child
John R Davies Is Front De Boef In Ivanhoe 1981
No, can't agree, the fighting scenes are not bad. They're played the way they are for heroic and/or comedic effect. You 'sell' the shot by being staggered by it. These movies (and Star Wars, for that matter) were an homage to the 40s and 50s era movie serials that George Lucas grew up with. It's not bad, it's just an older style. 40s/50s style channeled through 80s production values.
Just because you grew up with something doesn’t make it good… an homage to silent movies would not come off well today. And Biss has every right to react without being corrected.
@@Erickkruger37 Not mad, not saying she has to like it, and I'm allowed to say I disagree? She literally asked 'Can we all agree that the fights are bad?'. Perspective and context are important, friend. Not every movie is for every person, no issues with that at all, but the vast weight of popular and critical opinion is in favour of the movie. Doesn't mean any one person has to enjoy it, but understanding why people do and not just dismissing it as 'nostalgia' is important.
@@ArmouredPhalanx You have every right. But this is not the first time her reactions have gotten critiqued for not getting something from the past. Many comments not just yours tend towards this direction. Her Alien reaction got hate. Her Exorcist got hate. Etc. and all from the same people. Older viewers telling her what she missed or worse. It is becoming a pass time to critique her reaction instead of enjoying it. And the fights are bad to todays standards. But I respect your opinion. As you should respect hers.
@@Erickkruger37 ...And again, where do you see hate? I literally just responded to a question she asked and provided perspective on why the movie was the way it was. Again, perspective is important to understand why things are the way they are. You're being overly sensitive.
@@ArmouredPhalanx I’m Overly Sensitive?? Fine. But I’m not some boomer critiquing a girl half my age about a film forty years ago. And her Exorcist reaction got strong backlash too. Over sensitive?? what nostalgic film has she reacted to where she hasn’t gotten negative feedback and comments?
thinking raiders isn't a timeless classic is absolutely wild. just wild.
Or maybe people want to rewatch it because this movie is EFFIN AMAZING. That's why
Karen Allen(Marion) is also memorable in "Starman," with Jeff Bridges.
It's aged perfectly. This movie style was an homage to the 1930's serials they played at the theaters in America. Those were made for kids. Instead of fussing, it's just easier to give you a thumbs down on this one.
Hi Bisscute! The thing about this movie is it was made with the old serial movies in mind. Spielberg and Lucas dreamed of this character and wanted him exactly old style when every man stuck to his fists when fighting and use you mind as a weapon. It's nostalgic. I grew up watching Indiana Jones, James Bond, John Wayne, etc... it was GREAT!!! I still wish I had a bullwhip and Whoosh, make it up as I go along 😂
The fighting scenes are a stylistic choice, not "bad".
I was 30 when this movie came out, and it was the best action/adventure movie I had ever seen! From the beginning there was action scene after action scene, and that was new. To me, anyways. It was exciting, to no end. Raiders of the Lost Ark was the start of the Indiana Jones series, and I liked every one of them. Even having seen it lots of times, I still enjoy it. My memories are chock full of lesser movies, so this one stood out! For those of us who are fans, you have to remember the time Raiders appeared in. Video games just barely starting to come out, no cell phones for everyone, no movies made with the vast array of computer assistance to the extent that is used now. It all depends on what you're used to. And for me, this was 'way beyond what I was used to! Thanks for watching, and the reaction!
“It’s like they hit, and then they wait.”
Yep, that’s how real fights work. Seriously watch the UFC and you’ll realize that’s exactly what a real fight looks like. You throw a strike or two at your opponent to see what works and then you back off and take time to size them up and come up with a new strategy. It’s literally the core concept of a fistfight, but everybody watching movies has been brainwashed by all these stunt flights, which are basically just dancing with each other, and would never functionally work in a real world combat scenario.
This island is in Brazil off the coast of São Paulo, it has restricted access because there are around 15,000 snakes on a small island, which makes it very easy to find snakes. The name of the island is Ilha da Queimada Grande
It's a historically significant movie, in that it broke records and is a great mix of nostalgia for old Hollywood adventure films, etc, which is probably more important to American audiences or Hollywood fans from other countries, but it definitely hasn't aged perfectly (even though it's set in 1936 and things were different then anyway). But it was very popular when it debuted. It is very much a popcorn movie, and has been the blueprint for movies of its kind ever since. And yes, Indy was played by Harrison Ford (Han Solo in Star Wars).
I saw it in the cinema when 6 years old, and the end screaming melting people scene scared me so much my Dad had to take me out of the movie before it ended...lol.
My babysitter took me to see JAWS (with some of her friends) when I was three... Try that these days. lol
This film was in my local theater for over a year, so yes, quite popular.
Yup, from it we got new version of The Mummy, Romancing the Stone and it's porno twin Romancing The Bone.
The goofy, bigger than life style of this movie is very deliberate. It is based upon the old serial films they used to show before the main feature that were part of George Lucas' childhood. They were kind of like comic book style, filled with cliffhangers and action/adventure.
The kissing scene is simply a testament to a time when flirting was an art form. Relationships between the sexes had plenty of subtext and undertones, and the boundaries of what could be allowed were dictated by intuition, good manners, and most importantly the women. Women could define these boundaries quite freely through various signals, and men were quite adept at picking up on them. Against this background, today's norms are downright puritanical. Very verbal and risk-free, but also devoid of any imaginativeness.
In this particular situation, Marion just wants to express her gratitude in some tangible way. Sallah's reaction says it all - he knows perfectly well that this is a one-time highlight but he can enjoy this unexpected gesture.
John Rhys Davies played Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy 🤓
Another great reaction!
Loved your Tarzan impersonation! LOL.
About the kissing:
In much of western literature, when the hero rescues the damsel in distress, his reward is a kiss.
Sallah saved Indy's life, helped him repeatedly, and was an all around good friend to Indy.
Marion gave him his reward: a friendly kiss on the cheek for his kids, another for his wife (reminding him that they both know he's married), and then a much sweeter reward on the lips for him.
She was showing gratitude for his heroic efforts to help them, and true affection for him.
It was a kind, sweet, heartfelt moment of appreciation and affection with no hint of romance.
They both knew what it meant.
And it worked.
Judging by how he burst into song, he felt that his reward was well received.
It may have worked at the time, but by today's standards that final kiss on the lips is weird and cringe. If some guy tried to kiss me on the cheek, fine. Maybe awkward, but acceptable. If some guy tried to kiss me on the lips, that's crossing a boundary and I'm ducking away from that shit. A scene that didn't age well. Different times.
Agree to disagree, and if your lover's friend tried to kiss you, even as chastely as that (given the gender reversal you have ascribed to it) on a night out at the bar, then perhaps you may cringe.
But if my lover's overseas friend had assisted my lover professionally in achieving his unlikely, near impossible goal through his contacts intelligence, and local knowledge, and then risked his own life, in a personal capacity on several occasions _against a battalion of Nazis_ before securing me and my lover safe passage, and my lover was stood next to expressing (in his stoic, masculine way) a bond of everlasting friendship, I too, may have given him a tender, chaste, platonic kiss on the lips. And all three of us, weary, experienced, cynics that we are, would have known exactly what, and how much, it meant.
One of the most adult moments in the whole series, in my opinion.
When this movie came out I was 12. This movie was playing at different theaters around town for what seems like a year. During summer vacation it played in the bargain theater that was just a few miles up the road from home. I saw it probably 30 times over the summer, it only cost a dollar to see. The soundtrack and dialogue is ingrained 😅
Show me the rose! Muffy?? Third wife. The most satisfying movie quote from Goldeneye I've heard from anyone else. Great reaction!
6:48 I dont know what to say to that. Probably girls were not the specific target group but it was not only for boys/guys, but for families also.
Glad you got some enjoyment out of Raiders. It's one of my favourites, but no one should get mad if you didn't like it too much overall. I hope you'll continue with the series sometime, though to be honest they're all quite similar in tone (#3 is generally considered the best).
My nephew who is 12 watched this with his class in school and they all loved it.
Thanks for keeping it real and giving us your honest opinion. Back in the day, the effects were pretty good. If you want to go into movies without knowing the actors, the story, whatever, I respect that. You might want to at least know when the movie was made for the context of special effects and what not. :)
1981. :) I saw this movie with my Dad in the Theatre. We both loved it. It reminded him of the movie serials he grew up with.
Have to disagree with your opinion this movie is pure escapism with a good dose of humour.
You are probably the only person I'm aware of who gave a negative score for this movie
“He gets a horse…that appeared out of nowhere…”
“This is Shadowfax, and he has been my friend through many dangers.”
Bisscute, I think they fight scenes were going for more "fun and adventure" then realistic. Not a lot of fight scenes were over choregraphed back then.
One of the best movies ever and one of the most fun to watch over and over. I saw it in the theater originally when it first came out and now some 40+ years later I'm going to go see it again in the theatre in 3 days and I can't wait. Keep smiling👍🙂
His line," it's not the years, it's the mileage!". Add-libbed. When he shoots the guy with the Saber, add-libbed because he was very sick!
I have "Borrowed" this line a few times...... especially after serving over 20 Years in the Military.......
it is fitting that you recognize that "raiders" has a lot of nostalgic appeal for today's viewers, who watched it as kids, because spielberg and lucas created this movie as a nostalgic homage to the bygone adventure films that they themselves watched as kids.
They filmed the indoor scenes in England, and bought out every available (mostly non-poisonous) snake in southern England, and even that was not enough. They extended their numbers with cut pieces of garden hose. You can easily see some of those in the close-up shots.
Since when kissing friends is cringe??? I don't think a kissy in the lips has to be sexual always. She was grateful and it was a kiss of appreciation. Let's don't be prude we all...
14:00 “What thevhell did they do?” He took her virginity, but didn’t stick around-she saw him through a romantic lens, while he was only looking for a good time. They were 27 and 17 (perfectly legal at the time), and she’d spent the intervening ten years regretting their night together, while simultaneously missing him, hating him, and yearning for him.
Its not just the movie and sfx that you have to consider when judging older movies. You will never appreciate now how the cinema was a special event and movies were not on an endless stream. There was a lot of anticipation and savouring the moment. Also you have to remember what were we exposed to not only at the time but also in the years before. Treasure island books were still in our recent memory at this stage so this movie recalled all of the excitement from those. There is a lot of factors to consider. So as a teen boy this was a part of our growing up. We are reminiscing about the years of no computers or cell phones 3 channels on tv and riding bikes around the neighbourhood and our first girlfriend and a stage of life also when we remember the movie. That is why people still love it. Its not just a movie.
Still one of my favorites of all time. A good blend of action, adventure and comedy.. But I appreciate your honesty and opinion. I will admit that the romance/kissing is rather cringe by today's standards, but it is somewhat typical of movies from the period.
Nowadays you will have to sign a consent form!
Today's standards are wrong, not this movie.
The picture of the ark Indy shows the agents to,was drawn by Ralph macquerrie,who did the art work for"Star wars". The original concept for the "gestapo"agent had a robotic arm,his index finger was a machine gun.
It's a solid film for me. in the 4 star range. Mostly because I am a Harrison Ford fan.
Funny story about the "Final Boss" scene at 19:53 with the sword-wielding baddy. That guy was actually a master swordsman with a Scimitar, one of very few in the world, and it took them a long time to find him & arrange a schedule to get him onset. They'd originally written a several minute long fight scene into the script for him and Harrison Ford, and it took almost 2 weeks for them and the fight choreographers to properly plan the sequence, prep the site & practice the whole scene well enough to get it as close to perfect as possible.
The, just before they were scheduled to shoot the scene, Ford came down with a terrible fever, and he was so weak with flu-like symptoms the day they were supposed to begin filming the fight sequence that he could barely get out of bed. And so, because Ford was too ill to be able to physically perform the choreography, the swordsman couldn't commit any additional time to stick around & the filming schedules would make coming back after Ford had recovered and shoot the scene later on impossible, they decided to have the swordsman do his flashy intro and then have Ford just shoot him.
And after all that, and with everyone who'd been involved with the planning, staging & choreography initially seeing it as their greatest disappointment throughout filming & post-production, they had only come to find out some time after the movie was released that the scene had ended up being a fan favorite & one of the more iconic scenes of the franchise.
It is rather striking that youtube reactors who are really into music and movies have never previously seen or heard any very well known movies or music.
Big Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg fan, so this is one of my favorite movies.
The seaplane at the beginning has the call letters OB-CPO on the tail and the images of R2-D2 and C-3PO appear in the hieroglyphs on a wall in the Well of Souls.
In the scene where Indy shoots the swordsman, the original script called for a long fight but Harrison Ford, as well as the rest of the cast and crew had dysentery and couldn’t stand for more than a few minutes at a time. They tried to film a fight scene, but couldn’t make it work, so they decided to just have Indy shoot him.
The Temple of Doom, in my opinion is the worst of the four, though some people like it. The Last Crusade is as good as this one, plus it has Sean Connery. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull gets a lot of hate, but it’s not that bad, even though it costars Shia LeBeouf.
Some other Harrison Ford movies I’d recommend are Blade Runner, The Fugitive, and Air Force One. For a comedy, try Sabrina, Hollywood Homicide, or Six Days, Seven Nights.
Harrison was sick the day they were supposed to film the fight scene so he just suggested Indy shoot the guy.
Indy falling asleep while he’s being kissed is not surprising. One of my early loves was so impassionate at a certain romantic act that I started to fall asleep. 😂
I think it is safe to say it was not a reflection of Indy's virility. Just sheer exhaustion from the previous 24 hours of non-stop adrenaline and beatings. I used to basically pass out when I got back from extremely rigorous, all-day hikes. The minute you lay down it's lights out!
@@norwegianblue2017 true, not to mention the Heat exhaustion from the desert climate
Agree, no surprise here. Karen Allen/Marion is very unsexy. Impassionate indeed.
To get a sense of why this movie was filmed the way it was, it helps to understand the films that may have inspired it, such as swashbuckling films starring Errol Flynn, Ray Harryhausen films, and cowboy movies.
If you would like another film from the early 80s, I'd suggest 'Flash Gordon'.
Yup you do. He is the younger Gimli.
"I don't care if Ra himself was there...."
😅😅😅😅😅
I lost it!😂
You didn't have to worry about Marian crying in this movie. She's tough as nails. It's one of the things I love about this film.
The scene where Indy shoots the swordsman was originally scripted to be a long battle. But Harrison Ford was sick on the day it was filmed, and he asked Steven Spielberg if he could just shoot the guy instead. Spielberg agreed, and it became an iconic moment.
Yes, Harrison Ford was Han Solo in the Star Wars movies. He also played Bob Falfa in American Graffiti, Martin Stett in The Conversation, Colonel Lucas in Apocalypse Now, Deckard in Blade Runner, John Book in Witness, Dr. Richard Kimble in The Fugitive,, and Branch Rickey in 42. You would do well to react to any of these.
Belloq may be a Nazi collaborator, but his biggest sin is terrible taste in women's clothes.
In real life, most fights end up with grappling on the ground, but that doesn't make for good cinema.
There was an episode of the sitcom The Big Bang Theory in which a character pointed out that nothing Indy does in this movie has any effect on the final outcome. God would have killed the Nazis with or without Jones. Some people insist that this is a fatal flaw in the story. IMO, it's nonsense. Not every movie has to have a story where the protagonist saves the day. That God is more powerful than all of them is a legitimate way of resolving things. In any case, this movie is intended to be entertainment, at which it succeeds very well.
And don't forget that Ford was in the Western comedy "The Frisco Kid" with Gene Wilder (Willie Wonka, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles). That's a movie that deserves a lot more attention.
Willie in Temple Of Doom is so much hotter and so much fun. Karen Allen is boring to look at. A blah. Never had hots for her. Just like Harrison never found her hot, according to an interview he did with a Karen Allen superfan. Him and I both Great men think alike. 👍👍
"Snakes though? Snakes?"
Oh what a smile that put on my face.
Films never age at all. They remain the same forever. It is our perceptions of the film that change over time.
Younger people see older films differently, as they never grew up with the debut of action-adventure films such as this one. Film franchises like Indiana Jones and Star Wars were magical in the past, but today, they can be seen as campy and antiquated. It's all about people's perceptions.
Personally, I loved Raiders of The Lost Ark when it came out, and I still see it as great in its own way. I've moved past the over-the-top stunts and fight scenes that were featured in the Indiana Jones films, but I still have great memories of those films.
In much the same way that classic literature has been replaced with graphic novels and comic books.
Replaced? I'd say supplemented. As an aficionado of both, I see storytelling media divided into four categories: film and video (picture and sound), written literature (no picture, no sound), song and spoken word (sound, no picture), and comics (picture, no sound). They all coexist, no one replacing another. You can tell the same story in all four categories, but the strengths and limitations of each mean that it must be told a bit differently.
@@bobbuethe1477 I merely meant replaced in popularity. I have actually read comments where the individuals brag about not having read a book in years.
The fact that most people (not all and especially not aficionados) are more familiar with Disney versions than actual literature. When one supersedes another I consider it as replaced.
I would not watch a Disney version of The Count of Monte Cristo as a supplement to the Dumas work. By definition a supplement adds to.....this is not the case.
As always, you are, of course entitled to your opinion.
30:15 when they are lifting the cover/ark, if you look on the post to Indy's right you will see a hieroglyph of R2-D2 and C-3PO.
6:35 he is a real pilot, this was his only movie, however when Steven Spielberg was making Jurassic Park and they needed to evacuate he was the pilot sent to fly them out.
Thanks for your honesty Biss.
This was the biggest film of it's year but clearly not for everyone. I still enjoyed your reaction, thanks Biss. :)
Glad you enjoyed the reaction
42:43 in English it would be “recover” or “recapture.” To recuperate means to heal from wounds or sickness, especially in a hospital. Recover also means this, so I understand the confusion of words.
I like how you tell your opinion most reachers just say what they think people want to hear . I appreciate your honesty.
"HITLER! Now dare vas a PAINTER. He could paint an ENTIRE apartment in ONE afternoon! TWO COATS!"
I’m 17 now and I’ve watched this film since I was like 4. My opinion has always been positive. Although, Last Crusade is my favorite Indiana Jones film
There are some star wars easter eggs since Spielberg and Lucas worked together in this one
at the part where you say you hate snakes, Im laughing because I cant wait to see how you react to when they find the ark.
also my mother loves this movie, but hate spiders. she knows the spider scene when it is coming and for how long, she closes her eyes or looks away for that part. :)
Harrison Ford started working with George Lucas in the movie “American Graffiti”, then played Hans Solo in the first three Star Wars movies, and then the Indiana Jones movies
There is a rather obscure combination joke in the Cairo fight scene; to get it, you would need to know the history of Egypt as well as the history of American film. Indy’s assailants all wore black turbans, a headgear restricted to members of the Egyptian Orthodox, or Coptic church. They rush around with great enthusiasm but fail to accomplish anything because they are constantly running over and into each other, similar to a slapstick troupe from 1912 onward called the Keystone Kops (a “cop” is an American policeman). Therefore, in the Cairo street fight, Indy was attacked by the Keystone Copts.
In every jungle scene in movies they play the sound of the kookaburra bird, which is native to only Australia. Treasure of the Sierra Madre in Mexico, this movie in Peru, ... over and over. Ha!
3:45 "I don't have a problem with spiders...snakes...snakes are an issue". Whew - glad there won't be any of those in THIS movie...ha ha
3:39 Bisscuit saying that snakes may be an issue ...I call that meta-foreshadowing.
you are very brave, being a reactor yet expressing not liking movies that are considered classics by lots of people, even after the backlash from the exorcist.
That´s why I like this channel. You don´t have to like classics just because of general opinion. Invoicing own opinion that is not popular takes gutts and this is why Biss is one the best reactors.
100% correct. I absolutely think every reactor should give an honest opinion - even though some viewers might get mad about it. That's their issue. How stupid do you have to be to get mad and hate on someone just because he/she has a different taste about something as unimportant as a movie (or a song, or whatever)?
And I don't agree with Biss quite often myself, esp. when it comes to older movies. This "for it's time..." and "compared to recent stuff" mindset is nothing I can really relate to. Today everything is, fast, flashy, tons of CGI, but IMO that doesn't make a movie better. When I was Biss age, I enjoyed a lot of movies that where made well before I was born.
But than again, different times, there was not the media overdose we get these days. And tastes are just different. I really like to hear different opinions, different point of view. And that's one thing I like about Biss. She gives her honest opinion, and she is always respectful - and besides very entertaining. What more can you ask from a reaction?
i know how she feels, when i watch movies from my parents generation
some movies from the 30's,40's and 50's and 60's still hold up
some just don't translate as well to modern audiences
(teen beach movies, elvis movies, 60's comedies leave me cold)
but marx bros and stooges hold up well
Knowing this movie I had to laugh at the beginning when you said you were afraid of snakes, I couldn't wait until they showed the Well of Souls
Biscuit...my favourite treat!! yum yum😊
So what's your favorite Harrison Ford movie besides Star Wars movies? ❤
Bisscute was very concerned about that whip
haha wait Bisscute there will be Snakes soon haha best Tarzan Scream i heared today
Bisscute, first, I love you. Your reactions are usually spot on. Were you in a bad mood or something? To slam a classic? You liked Star Wars and it was made before this movie! I still love you though. I saw it in theaters as a kid, btw.😘
Wood burns at 500 degrees Fahrenheit while gold melts at 1945 degrees Fahrenheit which is why all the gold artifacts inside Notre Dame survived, not because God saved them. The actor you recognized played Gimli in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Yes, Harrison Ford played Han Solo in Star Wars.
Great honest review. I think you are correct. People of MY generation will "GET" more of the tongue in cheek comedy and references in this movie that were contemporary to times we lived thru. This was a fantastic family adventure movie in 1981, and I think it did age well, but not well enough to be rated at the top of a contemporary scale. A lot of the class, and inside jokes of the time are lost on more worldly less innocent youth of today. This was always a campy family film, but a lovable one with some great scenes. I will always enjoy rewatching it, but I appreciate the honesty and have to concede that this was made for a more innocent and sensitive world, and probably does seem dated in the comedy and effects to the generations watching it today. For those who do like to watch a lot of older films, they might get a lot more of it than those raised on Marvel Comics movies and brutally graphic thrillers. But to much of the rest of todays folks, much of the charm will be lost.
I would agree with most of what you said. But arguing the other way around is possible also. that is. Applying all of that to more recent movies. It is probably a polemic opinion, but here it is nonetheless.
For example, to me most "modern" movies and stuff are pretty naïve and rough in term of story or acting. That doesn't mean that they aren't good. Naïve and rough are part of some excellent movies. And that doesn't mean that they won't appeal to latter generations. In predicting that kind of thing, context is all important.
A good example are the Marvel movies. They are commercially trendy and appealing to a wide public (principally a younger one). But to me, It is difficult to find something more cringe and i believe that they are good example of movies that certainly won't age very well. They are more clownlike and soapy than violent and the writing level is mainly aimed at producing fast food stories. Possibly, only the first few movies in that universe and some exceptions may have more stay in the long run.
That friend of Indy is John Rhys-Davies. He also played Gimli in Lord of the Rings! Yes, Indiana Jones and Han Solo are both played by Harrison Ford.
this might be the best review you have ever donw.
We differ big here. Snakes, I'm not exactly afraid of, but do have a healthy respect for. Spiders on the other hand.... All of the nope. 18:25 "I've seen him before." Yes, in Lord of the Rings. He played Gimli.
Ilha da Queimada Grande, as Snake Island is also known, can be found just over 90 miles from São Paulo. Access to the island is almost forbidden, as the Brazilian Navy controls who is allowed on the island for their own safety, as well as for the safety of the snakes.
Doctor Octopus is so young in this. Gimli too.
The meaning of that kissing scene is simple. He saved them and she was thankful. The kids on the lips was not intended in a sexual or romantic way.
"Snakes?" LoL! Funny shit right there.
Or what's you're favorite Disney movie
That was a GOOD Tarzan yell! Liking the fight scenes...not realistic but fun. I remember "Zuruck," "Scheisse" und "Schwein" von high school German.
John Reese Davies was in the James Bond movie the living daylights in 1987 and had also appeared in the TV show sliders with Jerry O’Connell. He also appeared in the TV movie the trial of the Incredible Hulk as Kingpin.
Yoda to Bisscutt, "The Gringe is Strong is this young Padowan" 😀😅
Wow! Someone who doesn't like Indiana Jones. They're rare but they are out there. I guess some people can't have fun without their fake looking cgi creatures and blue sky beams.
"This is the truck with the ark. Why are you not doing 180 and just driving the other direction?"
If you're talking about speed, vehicles couldn't go very fast back in the '30s. If you're talking about degrees/angle, because they're trying to get to Cairo where the Germans have access to more military vehicles/ships at their disposal.
If you want to learn why Indy has a fear of snakes, watch Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. He wasn't always afraid of them. This movie also fills in other parts of his back story, all the way down to the scar on his chin.
It's ok that you don't understand why this was such an excellent movie. There's a lot of cultural and historical influence that makes it so, and you may not have the life experiences yet to appreciate those. Given time, I expect you will come back to this later in life and be able to appreciate it more.
You may recognize the actor playing Sallah because he played Gimli and the voice of Treebeard in Lord of the Rings.
Hi Biss you were right it is the same guy from Star Wars Harrison Ford.. if you want to watch a great movie, may I suggest Romancing The Stone with Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner.. there's a sequel also called Jewel Of The Nile.. classic romance action comedy.. love your chanel by the way watch your reactions all the time.. love the Metal that you react to.. my favourite ❤❤❤❤ take care 🤘😊🤘
i wonder how many people recognised Sallah, Indy's friend who saved him with children, as Gimli from Lord of the Rings, or that they used the same actress to play Marion in the Crystal Skulls Indiana Jones movie who also happen to be the mother of his child played by Shia Laeouf.
Remember kids, there’s a huge difference between telling a German soldier “nicht schießen” versus “nicht scheißen.”
This crystal generation don't appreciate the good movies
* According to a recent theory, the ark of the covenant was supposed to be some sort of an electric capacitor that was specifically designed for the great pyramid of Giza. It was supposed to be placed in the sarcophagus of the king's chamber, because somebody was going to renovate it, restoring its "true" purpose, which is believed to have been some sort of wireless electric power plant that was built in deep antiquity, like 12,500 years ago, or something like that. They've more recently been finding archaeological evidence that the exodus actually did take place in approximately 1500 b.c. give or take. They even think they found the historical Moses. Some dude by the name of "Senenmut". With "Thutmose III" being the pharaoh of the exodus.
Fair enough, there's no wrong answers if you don't care for it. The fights however are realistic rather than stylized as in a lot of contemporary films. I dare say in another 40 years this one will continue to have aged better than a lot of films today that will be long forgotten, but maybe that's just because I grew up with Indiana Jones!
John Rice Davies (I think I spelt that right) played Gimli the dwarf in the Lord of the Rings. That's where most people from your generation would recognize him.
G'day Biss... I saw Raiders in '81. I love this movie, but as you said, this isn't everyones favourite.
Personally, I give it a 9.5/10.
"This guy would make alot of money today with that whip? " I didn't get that 🤷♂