Best "Indy" movie in a long time

Rating: 10/10 (21 December 2004)

I must say that the previews had me worried. They were too good. I thought I may have seen all the best parts in the previews, but I was wrong. This movie goes and goes. It keeps moving. And although some of the stunts are over the top, it's just that type of movie.
And it's smart. Clue to clue, twist to twist. The characters do smart things. There's no "Don't do that!". And it's not full of language that would be inappropriate for young children. Although I didn't even think of it until the movie was over. It was hilarious at times, and suspenseful too.
Just like the first and third Indian Jone's movies, it's a good time that can be had by all and leave you wanting more.
Why don't they make more movies like this anymore? It's a good change from movies that you walk out of saying "Boy that was a bummer". I'm glad that we don't have to have all the tragedy or bummer endings in a movie just to make it seem real. It's fine if it leaves you with a revelation, epiphany or even makes a point, but any more, they just seem to be a peek into the seedy side of someone's life, full of characters you couldn't care less about, and don't give a rat's a** about each other. Good if are the kind of person that seeks out train wrecks. It's a movie for Pete's sake. You go to enjoy yourself.
If you want a smart, fun, adventurous movie, a good ride; go see this movie. It'd be on my Christmas list if it were on DVD. We're going to see it again this week.