On May 22, opening night, my wife and I, as two big fans of the franchise, went to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This movie has received so much publicity before it came out from attractive trailers to advertisements on Dr. Pepper packs and M&M's. Everyone knew about it, the advertisers made sure of that.I'm no movie critic, but as an avid movie goer and somewhat of a movie buff, I'll give a review a shot. Harrison Ford, though 60+ years old, looked very comfortable back in his ond costume of a gray button up shirt, shoulder bag, leather jacket and iconic Indiana Jones hat. He took the role in stride, and apart from a few well placed jokes about his age the almost senior citizen simply did great.
The plot reflected the past movies and took viewers to a myriad of different exciting locations. The only plot complaints I've heard regard the supernatural turns toward the end of the movie, "they went just a little too far for an Indy film. " If I do recall, Raiders of the Lost Ark included a scene where spirits flew out of the Ark of the Covenant and killed a small militia. In the Temple of Doom Indy drank mystic blood which bewitched him beyond his control, and another mans heart was removed by hand. In The Last Crusade they discovered a Templar night centuries old guarding the cup of Christ which gave eternal life when drank from. That says it, the supernatural is part of Indiana Jones.
Overall, the move was a strong finish to the story of the adventurous archeology professor. It didn't blow your hair back or change your life, but it was nothing but fun and thrilling. Definitely worth the watch.
Prince Caspian in the Chronicles of Narnia series was also a hit. The same four children from The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe are brought back to Narnia for another adventure. Upon their return the find Narnia 1,000 years older and quite different from when they left it before.The movie follows the book fairly well. There are some changes in the basic time line of the book in a few places, but overall everything that happens in the book happens in the movie...and then some. Like in the first movie the filmmakers embellished a bit and added to the story. Personally, I thought this was less than desirable, but it did add some interesting aspects to the character dynamics.
Overall, the move was exciting, and is a must see for anyone who has grown up reading the Narnia series or read it as a grown up.
