THE Ultimate Indy

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 2002)

What a wonderful, fun, non-stop, rollicking, great movie! In the tradition of the cliff-hangers of the 40's and 50's cinema, Steven Spielberg keeps us rocking and rolling, on the edge of our seats, nail-biting and cheering during this movie's duration.
From the beginning glimpse into Indy's past (with the wonderful, late River Phoenix) to the heart-stopping ending, this movie doesn't ever drag or lag like so many action movies these days. We don't have to endure boring lengths of ho-hum dialogue in order to "cut to the chase," on the contrary! I remember watching this movie for the first few times (and I can't even count the number of times I've re-watched and enjoyed it) and thinking to myself, "I don't think I'll ever tire of watching this over and over again.
I especially love the banter between Indiana and his father, it's corny and goofy and hilarious, and you get the absolute sense of mutual respect and love between the two, despite their bickering. Sean Connery adds a wonderful flair to the role of Henry Jones Sr., a bit fusty and musty but up to the challenge of "keeping up with the Joneses," and he and Harrison Ford play against each other very well.
The rest of the cast is up to the challenge as well, Allison Doody (what has happened to her?), Denholm Elliott, John Rhys-Davies ("You are named after the *dog*? Ah-ha-ha-ha!"), Julian Glover, all are just super as well.
Even though it's been 13 years since it's release, I don't think this film, or the other two in the Indiana Jones series, for that matter, will ever be "dated" or cease to be a joy to watch. Should there be an "Indiana Jones 4"? Well, this movie has left mighty big shoes to fill, it's one of the few movies that I truly feel deserves every single one of it's ten (10) stars. Truly a must-see!
10 out of 10 stars