Two Jones are worth one

Rating: 8/10 (7 May 2006)

Better than "Temple of Doom", but not as good as "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "The Last Crusade is another precious entry in the Indiana Jones franchise.
The two main characters are greatly entertaining. Harrison Ford is the same old gutsy Indiana Jones and he plays the archaeologist like if it was a second skin.
But the best character of the plot is certainly Henry Jones Sr., played by Sean Connery. We all know that Connery was in the heart of the action in the James Bond movies, but here, he perfectly fits as the old professor for whom danger and action mean nothing. As James Bond, Connery was able to play the character with seriousness and a devil-may-care attitude, but here, he looks like someone who never saw any gun showdown or auto chase. That's the good acting way.
Of course, because it's Indiana Jones, the special effects and the action scenes must be interesting. Well, it's all true here. In fact, because of the mid-eastern environment and the main antagonists, added to the supernatural religious artifact, everything looks like if it was a "Raiders of the Lost Ark" remake. But it all fits well and it owns its charms, without copying the "Lost Ark" principles.
The movie is also funny. Sometimes, the dialog is laughable and the situations are greatly ironic.
But the movie is also very serious and even has some historical truth: the book burnings. It was a true part of the Nazi regime and a quick look to that is highly appreciated.
Overall, a great movie and a worthy addition to Steven Spielberg's filmography.
Rankings:
Best: Raiders of the Lost Ark, 2nd best: INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE, Worst: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom