Third outing for Indy

Rating: 7/10 (21 November 2008)

The third Indy movie sees him go after his father, who has been kidnapped while searching for the Holy Grail. Indy doesn't believe in the mythical Grail, but his father, the leading lady and the Nazis all do! Great fun. A bit too formulaic, but it has its twists and surprises, and Connery is an inspired addition as Indy's eccentric Pa. Has a good beginning, too, with Phoenix starring as the young Indy. A pity he never grew up to play an older one ... The only real downside is the finale (filmed in the stunning location of Petra). It's incredibly weak and left me scowling. Apart from that, this is probably the second best of the series.