IndianaJonesAndTheDialOfDestiny is a thrilling final adventure for IndianaJones — even if the story is weak and uneven. Our CannesFilmFestival2023 review.
Although studios and Hollywood seem intent on keeping a firm grip on franchises, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny distinctly feels like the end of an era. The once youthful and energetic Indiana Jones has been replaced with a grizzled and grumpy old man who is retiring and ready to move into a new phase of his life. Though, thanks to Harrison Ford, this older archaeologist-adventurer is no less charming or charismatic.
'Dial of Destiny' Is Packed to the Brim With Heart-Pounding Action but Weak in Story A highlight of any good Indiana Jones movie is the swashbuckling adventure we go on with our heroes. Whether it's uncovering the Ark of the Covenant, magical Sankara stones, or trying to find the Holy Grail, we can be sure that Indy will be sent to all corners of the globe with his hat on and whip in hand to do whatever it takes to get what he's after. Dial of Destiny follows this same format.
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Harrison Ford Have Great Chemistry The story between Helena and Indy is oftentimes rather shallow, but Ford and Waller-Bridge's acting makes up for a lot of the missing development. Their chemistry is great, with Indy easily slipping into the role of a protective and sometimes-judgmental father figure to Helena. But, Helena seems to only exist to push Indy back into an adventure and often feels like a caricature as a result.
'Dial of Destiny' Offers a Strong Dose of Nostalgia If you haven't seen the other Indiana Jones movies, you might not notice how often the film calls back to the first three films, while also directly answering some questions about the fourth, like what happens to Mutt , Indy and Marion's son. But for fans of Indy, this plays like a greatest hits album at times. The aforementioned Teddy feels like a duplicate of Ke Huy Quan's lovable Short Round.
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