amazing adventure, but fails to stand the test of time

Rating: 8/10 (10 January 2002)

steven spielberg and george lucas combine to give the super-hero adventurer indiana jones. harrison ford is dashing in the role and brings a lot of charisma and punch, not unlike james bond, except ofcourse indiana jones isnt much of a ladies man. despite this flaw in his character, he brings a lot of fun to the role. the movie is incredibly smart and an amazing thrill ride. however, the movie fails to stand up on its own merit in the year 2002. 2 decades after its release. i am sure i enjoyed it without any reservations when i first saw it in my a few years back in my mid-teens. but its not so much fun now.
the movie really puts your suspension of disbelief to the test. after a while the superhero thing has been carried a little too far. although, im ure kids even today will absolutely love this adventure. maybe its just not meant for the "grown-ups". whatever. i still enjoyed it, but not as much as i did earlier.
an adventurous 8!!