The best Indiana Jones movie

Rating: 9/10 (26 August 2008)

What a great film. This is one of the few times the third film in a series turned out to be the best. Most people probably consider "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to be more of a classic than this film, but "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" proved to be the most enjoyable, in my opinion. This film has just as much potential of being a classic as the original. Consider the famous shot of Indy's hat being placed on his head for the first time. The flashback shots to Indiana Jones as a kid are masterfully done. Sean Connery, as Indiana Jones' dad, is a perfect addition to the film and, as usual, manages to steal every scene he is in (my favorite being "I should've mailed it to the Marx Brothers."). Following Indy through the path to the Holy Grail toward the end of the film is likely the best scene, with excellent camera-work and unpredictable scenarios he finds himself in. The scene in which Indy and his father must move from a blimp to a plane to a car in just minutes is a perfect example of how much fun this film can be to watch. Some of the fighting scenes can drag on a little, however, which tends to be a problem with all of the Indiana Jones movies. Nevetheless, this one is still the best and leaves me with very little room to complain.
***1/2 out of ****