Go Indy

Rating: 10/10 (23 May 2007)

Harrison Ford continues his role of Han Solo but instead of space, it is set in the 30's. This is a perfect time to set the film because it was the time when people explored the world, as it was opening up more to them with the invention of the plane. They especially liked to explore old civilisations and dig up archaeological finds.
Indiana Jones is instantly recognisable with his whip, hat and leather jacket. What is interesting about him is we see him fight and do all those incredible stunts and yet his one fear is snakes.
It was such a brilliant idea to have the Nazis as the bad guys and have them after important artifacts such as the Ark of the title which would make them invincible. They are the ultimate villains who the audience would boo and root for Indy to win, it is a classic Good Vs. Evil battle.
The stunts and special effects are mind-blowing. I was very impressed at how they did the scene where the faces melted away, it was so convincing and it is more inspiring to know they didn't have the technology they have today to do those scenes.
There have been complaints that this doesn't show archaeology in the right way, it is not as exciting as the film but to fair, they couldn't do what the real archaeologists do because the audience wouldn't find it interesting to watch for 111 minutes.
The film has everything- romance, comedy, action and adventure which appeals to me.