Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny - Movie Review

[@mycahjofficial]

*The Last Crusade honestly is where the franchise should’ve stopped but sometimes people just never know when a good thing to have to come to an end*

[@Erasureeraser]

The problem is Spielberg and Lucas signed to make 5 Indiana Jones movies with Paramount when Raiders was in development in 1979. They had no choice but to make 5 Indiana Jones movies because their contract says so

[@Destiny93134]

So true.riding of into the sunset.perfect ending.

[@spaceodds1985]

@@ErasureeraserReally? And here was I thinking that nearly every studio in Hollywood turned Raiders down. You learn something new😊

[@Erasureeraser]

​@@spaceodds1985Well Paramount Pictures surely didn't

[@christiancardenas2975]

@@Erasureeraser That's not true at all. At most they signed for three, which is what they mentioned in most commentaries...

[@RickDawg527]

When John Williams passes away, it will be one of the saddest days ever. His music has shaped my life and inspired me to be a musician. The very first CD I ever owned was a compilation of his music from the original Star Wars trilogy

[@AverageJoe483]

He will be remembered for centuries . The modern day version of Mozart and Beethoven.

[@davyboy9397]

People who will make me extremely sad when they pass John Williams George Lucas Clint Eastwood

[@methos1999]

@@davyboy9397 I know he's been gone for years, but I still miss Robin Williams.

[@cinemarxist_]

​@@AverageJoe483 What about Akira Ifukube? He was basically the John Williams of Japan.

[@rustyshackleford6035]

John Williams and Danny Elfmen have always been my favorite composers there's something about there music that's unique and Special 😁👍 🎶

[@TheRealBeatMaster]

I'm curious to see this one, but The Last Crusade will forever be the definitive and perfect ending to the Indiana Jones story. It's so good that the mere existence of any sequel almost feels blasphemous.

[@nerdgeekman]

Agreed! I mean the finale to Breaking Bad was mesmerizingly incredible, but I would’ve been fine if Face Off was the finale.

[@ArkOnYoutube]

⁠@@nerdgeekmanno… Felina is definitely needed.

[@louispacetime1576]

Can’t agree more!!!

[@nickfitchner3218]

@@nerdgeekman except even breaking bad didn’t stop there. They made el Camino it was amazing!

[@nerdgeekman]

@@ArkOnKZbin it was but Face Off was originally going to be the series finale

[@elder-woodsilverstein7716]

To me, the opening was the best part of the movie. Yes, CGIndy was a little distracting, but the stunts, staging, and action were classic Indiana Jones. I loved the music and how everything wrapped up that it could have just slapped "The End" after it, and I would have been satisfied. After it was done, I was ready to walkout of the theater saying, "That was great!" It felt like an Indiana Jones short film, and I loved it.

[@jambler15]

Agreed. Classic Indiana Jones with HEAVY "Last Crusade" vibes (meant as a compliment).

[@scottmcculloch3605]

Totally agree. For me it was like an extended clip of the 1990's Indiana Jones movie we should have got but didn't.

[@maidacameron4093]

I love the original trilogy. The last crusade is one of my favorite movies. I hope they don’t waste the amazing talents of Mads Mikkelson. He is one of my favorite actors who is great at playing villains.

[@somecallmejeremy]

Him in Doctor Strange was really wasted.

[@milesinwyatteandcora]

There is an article of him saying there is a possibility he might return to Hannibal. If that's true I hope hugh Dancy comes back and Bryan fuller as producer or showrunner .

[@ChuckyMarks]

@@somecallmejeremyDouble shame that it means he can’t play Doctor Doom, which, could you imagine? It’d certainly suck me back into the MCU

[@somecallmejeremy]

@@ChuckyMarks Cillian Murphy would be a great choice for Doom, but I see your point though.

[@ChuckyMarks]

@@somecallmejeremy I'd be down for that. Madds just brings that ominous vaguely european energy I'd love to see in Doom.

[@corrupt1238]

Harrison Ford & John Williams totally dominated my cinematic experiences since the mid-70s & are my absolute heroes .

[@trawlins396]

You and most other people your age

[@Duckiman]

For me it's a trilogy that ends with them riding into the sunset at the end of the Last Crusade. And I wholly agree with Chris on how binary criticism (of anything) has become in the age of social media. Something is either a 10/10 masterpiece or absolutely terrible while in reality 99% of films and TV shows falls in the massive grey zone of that spectrum.

[@OneLoneMan]

I agree files from 2014 or so fall into that arena. As of late it’s no longer about making good stories. It’s about pushing an agenda is everything that comes out and people are sick of seeing it.

[@richardhodgson6711]

I totally agree re: criticism. I think people have forgotten that a film can be perfectly watchable whilst simultaneously being neither terribly good nor terribly bad. I personally am of the opinion that most films contain something worthwhile seeing, even if the film as a whole isn't all that good

[@dudenotsoperfect9366]

You mean mediocricy.

[@terrygallo8999]

Binary criticism is a result of a rise in human stupidity. Worse yet, it’s those people that assume they’re the smart ones. It’s sad where we’ve ended up.

[@Deliveredmean42]

@@richardhodgson6711 Mmhm, there is a reason people have guilty pleasure for some okay and not too bad films. Altho if you feel welm or meh or hecking bored watching a film, mediocre e forgetable film is worse than either spectrum.

[@EV87_]

I’m surprised how many people don’t know that the Antikythera Mechanism is a real device that was found in a Roman shipwreck and nobody knows what it was for. I thought it was clever that they worked it into the film. Go look it up, it’s awesome.

[@artvandelay48]

I have no idea what that is

[@mktrafton7042]

I agree. It was a fantastic idea to have the Antikythera as the artifact. As a history major who loves Greco-Roman history, I loved seeing a Greek artifact in an Indiana Jones film.

[@peteywheatstraws4909]

It's Greek. Found in the Mediterranean Sea, around 1900AD. Built around 200BC. It was an early analog computing machine, the first to contain gears. It was used to forecast astrological patterns, solar eclipses, and future Olympiads (4 year increments). It was not a "time machine".

[@JustinLesamiz]

@@peteywheatstraws4909 It's pretty fucking shitty of you to include that spoiler in your comment. Please edit it for people that haven't seen the movie, and so you don't look like a huge asshole.

[@nineleafclover]

They know exactly what it was for. It was an orrery, it was used to predict the positions of planets and stars.

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

Love or hate this film, one great thing came out of its existence: Harrison Ford and Ke Huy Quan’s interactions on the red carpet. That was just super wholesome!

[@MichaelManning15]

When Harrison Ford shows genuine human emotion on the carpet that’s when u know he was having a great time lmao

[@inlinechris]

Imagine caring about millionaire celebrities interesting with each other. Very strange.

[@TarkasBane]

@@inlinechris Tbh, I don't think Ke Huy Quan is a millionaire.

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

@@inlinechris Imagine using the word ‘interesting’ when you meant ‘interacting’. Very strange.

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

@@MichaelManning15 Indy’s super happy to see Short Round again. ^^

[@Zeromus5555]

Some of the best cgi of the past few years was in 1917. I was blown away when I realized the amount of cgi they used in the film, like them walking through no mans land. Incredible.

[@Outpost31Research]

Wasn't that incredible?! I really wish Hollywood would just slow TF down and let computer designers get to that level. Unfortunately so many people have to submit rushed CGI.

[@Zeromus5555]

@Outpost31Research ya the best cgi is the stuff you don't notice, just like Chris said. Especially after we've been spoiled by stuff like Avatar, the uncanny valley continues to grow deeper and deeper...

[@oa8945]

after avatar 2 nothing looks good

[@hollandscottthomas]

@@Outpost31Research Yeah, a lot of that comes from studios using VFX and post production as a concepting stage AFTER the shoot, or high-ups changing their mind about what they want during post. The best stuff uses digital extensions, which is where they'll build as much of a set as possible and then digitally extend it. David Fincher actually uses this technique A LOT, and you never even notice it. But constantly "touching up" stuff with CGI very rapidly deteriorates the compositing because the artists get less and less time to make sure it looks right against a deadline, so an over-reliance on "just doing it in post" puts the whole movie on the back foot.

[@Outpost31Research]

@@hollandscottthomas I've noticed that with Fincher too! The guy has one of the best eyes in cinema. Bringing a painting to life.

[@AtovicYT]

I think that really shows Indy’s character was the line where they escaped a situation and Bridges character was floating a bit and Indy’s response was “My friend just died”. Ford made Indy a human being.

[@kuhanblock9380]

He always was a decent human being. He always puts the lives of his friends above his own

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

My disposable Plot-mover friend just died!!!!

[@2sallads]

@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 you say that as if the entire series wasn’t built on tropes and pulpy cereal camp. It’s very on brand and fine.

[@GFX667]

The bodycount of “innocent people” was strangely high in this movie. It was sometimes rightout mean spirited.

[@richardashton5015]

It was utterly embarrassing hot garbage.

[@3DJapan]

I watched it last night without seeing the trailer. Honestly I didn't expect to see a lot of Indy with Ford's age so I was pleased that he's in almost ever shot. I honestly forgot they were de-aging him until we cut to the "present" and his real age. I loved the action and fun reminders of the previous films.

[@richardashton5015]

Well you have no taste.

[@squamish4244]

@@richardashton5015 Brilliant criticism! A+!

[@TanWam]

Enjoyed it aswell

[@Cernold]

Man you have no eyes, that draged chi Indy was so plastics looking, CGI was terrible and any ai can do it 10 times better with a face swap

[@smoke3dR]

That just means the last 4 films were better than this sorry excuse for a movie

[@ttintagel]

I also miss Roger Ebert. Reading about movies just hasn't been the same since we lost him. The last of his kind.

[@imanoldurango8213]

I find it kind of funny that Chris really looks up to Ebert so much considering Chris is clearly selling out in order to get more money for his own movie. I know he says he only wants to be positive in reviews but I refuse to accept that he actually enjoyed some of the movies he’s reviewing like fast x

[@yajy4501]

Ebert gave Crystal Skull a good review (I was among the few non professional critics who agreed). Wonder what he would have thought of Dial. I don’t think it captured the Indians Jones feel as consistently as any of the others and came across as mediocre.

[@emiliodominguez1998]

I loved reading roger ebert reviews. I always take huge comfort that he was the only film critic to give temple of doom 4 stars since that is my favorite indy film. And since I live in Chicago as well lol.

[@thepuriproject7282]

Like watching his old siskel and Ebert back and forths on KZbin

[@pearsemacintyre1728]

Speaking of the Battlefield Earth director, Ebert says "Hes learned from other films that directors sometimes tilt their cameras. He hasnt learned why"

[@TheFirstBhau]

The single biggest thing that encapsulates Chris’ problem with critics these days is the popularity of Rotten Tomatoes as the fundamental judge of a movie’s quality. Critics are now valued, not for their individual reviews and the quality of their individual experiences with the film but for their collective agreement over whether a film is good instead of bad. It’s a system that benefits films that satisfy everyone over niche or experimental films that may not be for everyone but will absolutely blow away the ones they will be for

[@z-beeblebrox]

I genuinely believe one of the greatest things someone could do for modern cinema is buy Rotten Tomatoes and shut it down.

[@Patrick-wl6pw]

I don't rotten tomatoes just watch

[@willowandluka5302]

Probably explains why I don’t watch movies anymore

[@OneLoneMan]

Sounds like you don’t like rotten tomatoes for the same reason, Kennedy Mitchum didn’t like how racism was defined. So was losing arguments in school because if the definition so she wrote to Webster and had it changed so she could win arguments about racism.

[@mevestiller]

I really like your comment. Consensus rarely offers nuance and is binary either you’re with us or against us… like Chris said

[@prof_parahelix2390]

There are things I can't stand about Crystal Skull but William's skull theme is right next to some of my all-time Indy favorites. The soundtrack collection that came out when Crystal Skull did was the first music collection I had on my first MP3 as a kid and I'm so happy to have more of his stuff to listen to, the man is a legend.

[@merrajoudinemasstan9131]

"I feel like we have become so binary. It's either good or it's bad, it's great or it's awful. And there's no room for nuance anymore which I just think it's awful." I couldn't agree more.

[@mangacomics1601]

ebert gave thumbs up or down.

[@LiterallyGod]

This is just him being afraid to say it was bad.

[@rubiloy]

​@@LiterallyGodNot necessarily. I think the meaning is less about how well made is objectively, but more about your enjoyment.

[@LiterallyGod]

@@rubiloy what you just said means “i liked it but not alot of ppl did.” Lmao. Stuckman is a sycophant to studios and NEVER gives a new big budget large studio franchise installment movie a bad review because he wont get invited to premiers anymore if he does. His reviews are the meaningless diluted ramblings of a corporate sellout.

[@deonnelson9780]

​@@LiterallyGodsaying that Chris hasn't given out bad reviews is a lie lmao

[@michaelwinckowskiakacptmik5618]

I like how “Da 5 bloods” Handled having older actors play their younger selves they didn’t do any de aging, They just trusted the audience to understand what was going on. It didn’t take me out of the movie, It actually added to their performances, and until CGI is literally so good that you can literally replace a face or the age of face without noticing. Maybe they should go with that. Good job Spike Lee

[@HBarnill]

The idea was to show how they never grew out of the war. It was intentional.

[@07foxmulder]

What took me out of the movie was how dumb it was.

[@roberta9734]

Same thing with Better Call Saul. Slap a wig on ‘em, do some solid makeup work, and trust the audience.

[@miz4535]

Little Women where someone in their 20s plays a child did take me out, although I sort-of got of over it. Having a different actor works best.

[@JayBelafonte]

@@07foxmulder”Da 5 Bloods” was a good film with great acting.

[@PlayerOne.StartGame]

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was a great film. It ended on a satisfying note, and was a great conclusion to a great trilogy. It’s a shame that we never got any more films afterward.

[@LuisSierra42]

We were in fact lucky we did not get any other movie and that the studio was able to control their greed

[@timsopinion]

This is the perfect comment. Wholeheartedly agree.

[@Germaniac77]

Are you living under a rock? There was "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" in 2008, which i personaly like more than Last Crusade (which was just a "poor man´s" RAIDERS)

[@wisehippo3072]

​@@Germaniac77you must be fun at parties.

[@novistador9844]

​@@Germaniac77 it was much better than raiders

[@Dina_tankar_mina_ord]

The screenplay of the first indy is breath talking and still is iconic to me. The way everything is framed at Marion's bar is perfection.

[@pip5528]

I also love how the entire shootout has no music but then virtually everything around it does. It's brilliant.

[@py16667]

Yeah it really talked to my breath

[@MrMgkman13]

I love everything except for the fact that they purposefully write that she was a child when they met. Writers do that a lot for some reason I just don’t get it.

[@prathapkutty7407]

​@@MrMgkman13 I'm guessing it's lucas and Spielberg's fantasy of banging a teenage girl come to life.

[@joshimura1995]

Indeed, that spript was the reason why George Lucas hired Larry Kasdan to polish his Empire Strikes Back screenplay.

[@DenkyManner]

I think the idea of a god daughter makes perfect sense. Pairing indie with a woman was always how it was done, creating some distance that shame make him a deadbeat dad gives room for relationship growth without three full force is t thinking he was neglectful, and he's so old now, and a younger partner is necessary, having the family relationship instantly rules out any potential romance which would be inappropriate

[@dtz1000]

She is the most unlikeable character in this movie who even tried to get indy killed. This movie is a joke and so is this reviewer for not talking about her.

[@superguyx5468]

@@dtz1000imaging in 3 years, ‘India Jones’🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

@@dtz1000She was actually quite good character, surprisingly good. The acting was overall good, and she had some depth to the character. Like the boat scene, where her jumping to the other team was not completely obvious what she was doing.

[@il100374]

Her "purpose" was the same purpose served by his son in the 4th movie. The lesson he learns and him rekindling with Marion was literally just a repeat of Crystal Skull. Disney just wanted to pump out one more Indy film before Ford got too old. Wasn't a terrible film, but also was not a film that needed to be made.

[@mtoboekid11mouse88]

So glad he always gives credit to the music - so many film reviewers treat the music as a non-issue, but man it makes a huge difference to have an excellent score. Thanks for always keeping the music in mind!

[@thomaspaterson1354]

The Transformers franchise was carried by its scores, the only thing that I enjoy in every film

[@beardeddevil6269]

You know sometimes I miss being able to go a movie the way chris's mom does.

[@Coolgamer54321]

As we get older I think we’ll naturally not care about the developments of media that surround film and we’ll just take it at face value, or probably not nvm

[@CrazyHungarian]

My Dad and older brother wes ent to Raiders on opening weekend years ago. Watching and remembering my father's reactions, the standing ovation at the end by the whole audience is a moment that hasn't been captured in any movie experience I have had since. It is my all time favorite film, and Indiana Jones in my opinion the greatest character in motion picture history. I'm a child of the 70s and 80s. I played with and owned most Star Wars figures, but it was Indiana Jones that got me out into the woods and truly played, re enacting scenes from the movie..even breaking the garage door opener pretending to save myself from a closing wall. It's amazing that I will be spending my 50th birthday June 29th sitting with my 2 sons experiencing their first Indy flick. Thank you for this wondering little review.

[@petermulder7480]

....and that is all that matters. Let the music take you back when you was a child. And enjoy this very special moment with your sons.. It will be your own littel emotinal time machine. Best night in years. You will go full cirkel.

[@acegrafik]

"with my 2 sons experiencing their first Indy flick."...They watched the other 3 Indy film, right?It will be a damn shame this is their first intro to him.

[@CrazyHungarian]

@@acegrafik of course..first on the big screen

[@CrazyHungarian]

@@petermulder7480 can't wait. Gonna be a great time

[@manicpanic3544]

That will be such a great experience for you and your sons. I have shown my oldest daughter the trilogy and she is a big fan.

[@marctegen8353]

I have to say I think the de-aging in this film was pretty freaking good. The mouth can be janky sometimes but that whole prologue was worth it. I really enjoyed this film and I'm sad to see this character go into retirement.

[@jordanminnix9698]

Same. Small part of me is sad one of my favorite characters is gone forever now. Sad to see Ford getting old. Still a hell of an actor, though.

[@allhopeabandon7831]

I'm really sad they had a feminazi leading Indy around like a dog...another Mary Sue self insert by Kathleen Kennedy. This makes Crystal Skull look like a masterpiece.

[@joemckim1183]

@@jordanminnix9698 And it was a pretty lengthy scene they de-aged instead of just the standard short de-aging scene. Was it perfect, no? But the de-aging has come along away. If the de-aging in this scene bothered you that much you're just nitpicking for the sake of nitpicking.

[@jordanminnix9698]

@@joemckim1183 huh? I loved the scene

[@joemckim1183]

@@jordanminnix9698 I was trying to make it a point they did a very good job with the CGI. That's probably the lengthiest de-aging scene other then The Irishman. When the scene first began I thought maybe it was just unused footage from one of the older movies.

[@たろー-n5m]

It’s heartwarming to hear Chris talk about his mother in such a lovely way

[@cnash9744]

I thought he and his parents were no longer on speaking terms. Did they reconcile?

[@jothishprabu8]

His mother probably did. He addressed it in a video.

[@winningsince1992]

​@cnash9744 maybe, maybe not you can still love someone who you disagree with on a fundamental level.

[@rcm7880]

Glad to know Chris is in touch with his mother.

[@P1EX]

@@cnash9744if I remember correctly he said his mom got out sometime after he did

[@HeroVibes]

I want to see this movie, but at the same time, I don’t want to leave the Indiana Jones franchise with a bad taste in my mouth. It brought such joy to my childhood.

[@milanbaros2005]

yep, one of the reasons i won't watch The Last Jedi.

[@Geerladenlad]

I'd say don't see it. Stay with the memories you have you better off.

[@theminister1154]

@@milanbaros2005 what Chris doesn't get is this movie has a template that is exactly that of The last Jedi. I would no more go see another Kathleen Kancer movie then I would lash my back with a rose bush. Why would you go see a movie created under the purview of the worst executive in Hollywood history? Masochism Misandry or extremely bad taste. I'm not a masochist. I do not hate myself. I have good taste. I've seen the spoilers. I've heard the BBC review. I've heard a much more credible KZbin reviewer: Mr Chris Gore from film threat. I'm not going near this piece of crap.

[@theminister1154]

@@Geerladenlad wait you don't want to see Harrison Ford get shown up as a pathetic old loser dragged around by some snarky pathetic British brunette Mary Sue who's a stand-in for Kathleen Kancer? I'll say one thing for the last Mary Sue though: Daisy Ridley seems like a perfectly nice person.

[@DrDemented9885]

For me it ended with crusade. How can you continue a story or adventure to top that?

[@captbuckyohare5585]

Chris always gives a film a fair shake. That being said, now that he's a filmmaker himself he seems incredibly less likely to be overly critical of another filmmakers work, which, while kind and considerate, also robs something from a film's critique. I'm not saying that happened with this film, but I do think the fact that Chris felt it necessary to spend 5-6 mins attributing the feeling of disappointment for an ill-conceived and unnecessary entry in a classic franchise is somehow mostly the audience's fault because of the inherent hope and expectation that a new entry will recapture the magic of the older films, is in itself a little disappointing and disingenuous. There are plenty of examples of legacy sequels that have been embraced and adored by their fanbases that didnt need these excuses and I think it's a little cynical for filmmakers to want all the built in excitement and fan expectation that comes with these properties and that may lead to a big hit while also wanting none of the criticism when their efforts swing and miss.

[@pass-the-juice]

filmmaker lol

[@shanewalker8607]

This is absolutely correct. Chris put out a video a while back explaining he wouldn't be doing negative reviews now that he is a filmmaker. Or at least do as many. I think that restriction absolutely nueters his impact as a critic. If you can't critique a film and point out its negatives without politics or personal feelings getting in the way, you should probably move on. As much as I like Chris, this takes away so much from his channel, and I don't think it is necessary.

[@richardNbacchus]

I love Chris but ur not wrong

[@davyboy9397]

You said my thoughts exactly! "There are plenty of examples of legacy sequels that have been embraced and adored by their fanbases" Well said! For example Top Gun Maverick The Wolverine Logan Tron Legacy Mad Max Fury Road Star Wars Episodes 2 and 3 Chris is wrong here. A sequel or prequel can absolutely live up to expectations or even exceed them. When the audience is put first, when the customer is put first, when the fanbase is put first. When the directors and producers try their best to make an entertaining movie without destroying the source material, updating the source material or talking down to the audience. I would add. A movie critic's job isn't to give bonus points to a film just because they sympathize with the director. It's to criticize or praise the movie based on if it's good or not.

[@engbx]

I agree. He went soft on the review. He spends an inordinate amount of time trying to lower everyone’s expectations for Dial of Destiny so that people accept what is very likely a completely mediocre Indiana Jones film.

[@kamilmytnik]

Hey Chris, similar sentiments to what Indiana Jones means to me. I'm almost 40 years old and the first movie I'd ever see in theatres was Last Crusade in '89 when I lived in Greece; I went with my parents when I was only 5 years old. We moved from Greece to Canada the next year. I took my parents to see Dial of Destiny last night and relived our experience 34 years ago... when Indy wanted to stay in the past, we all started to tear up.. and the waterworks really went off when Marion came onscreen at the end. We're a Polish family with a strong sentiment for our time in Greece... Dial of Destiny felt like it was written for us. We all loved it.

[@kazuma913]

I really don't get the Crystal Skyll hate. I think it feels more like an Indiana Jones movie than this one. I enjoy it

[@JustinLesamiz]

It made a mockery of the character and his universe. It felt cheap and hastily made. It was a serious disappointment. Not everybody is blessed with your low standards unfortunately.

[@jasonchilado]

Agreed

[@kazuma913]

@@JustinLesamiz only thing you're blessed with is a miserable sense of enjoyment

[@SolracNexus]

Ngl, trying to compare any film to crystal skull and trying to convince the audience that it's better than crystal skull - is still a low bar

[@jims7044]

I really like how level-headed chris is about movies he always seems incredibly honest about his opinions and biases and doesn't try to be needlessly flashy with his reviews like so many other channels.

[@90sgrove]

Chris is the best since siskel and ebert despite my disagreements with them their all fun to listen to

[@dowogenesthedog7186]

Nonsense. His reviews are bullshit since he started getting advanced screenings. He hasn't told the truth about a big blockbuster in around 3 years. Even this, he is far too kind. He is ALWAYS telling people these shit movies are good... when they aren't. They are trash. Chris is bought and paid for ans it's sickening.

[@masteryoda9284]

Like what channels 🤔

[@matthewmartinez3774]

Have you seen his Chappie review? 😂😂

[@maliktp13]

Idk. He intentionally doesn't review bad movies anymore so his career isn't affected. Kinda can't take him seriously when some of his best reviews were for bad movies. I miss hilariousty.

[@Faldang]

"The film is no perfect, but that does not mean it's awful". This, we need to say this more, and louder, because it's not getting through to enough people.

[@johngoodman8954]

Agreed.

[@betterfuelhuell1992]

💯

[@joshimura1995]

Ever since Chris started to make his own movie(s) he is so careful with what he says. Its really night and day compared to his earlier stuff.

[@xDuffleBaggOfJoy]

EXACTLY

[@Ally_Whitlock]

I can never take his reviews seriously anymore, even if a movie ends up being bad for a majority of people, he’ll talk positively about it as if his wife is pointing a gun at his head off-screen

[@sammy1347]

@@Ally_Whitlock He only reviews movies he liked now

[@VivaLosReyes]

It's jarring

[@elijaharroyo4846]

@@Ally_Whitlockwell nowadays you can’t really critique films anymore. People take offense to it which shouldn’t be a thing. Films are like art, they are open to criticism. If people can’t handle criticism, they don’t get to criticize.

[@Migzter05]

I find it amazing to see Mads Mikkelsen take on James Bond and now Indiana Jones as a villain. GOALS!

[@theredhare2483]

It’s even more fun when you realize Sean Connery (Indy’s father) played the original James Bond

[@frankvandenberg5992]

I loved how Sallah (John Rhys-Davies) said he wanted to go to Tanger, because he missed the sea and the desert. Maybe not only a reference to the character's Egyptian background, but also to The Living Daylights Tanger scene in which Rhys-Davies had an important part.

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

Without Mads and Phoebe Waller I dont think this movie would be worth the weight of a dry turd

[@CptDawner]

I really loved every second of Harrison, I just don’t like it when snarky new characters try and take the piss outta my favorite archaeologist. Every tim Indy is on screen, I’m cheering, every time Helena comes in with some snarky shit, I’m a little bit irritated. She grew in me though and I genuinely believe that heartfelt scene towards the end was one of the best emotional moments in recent cinema. Well done James Mangold. I’d also really like to thank you for not just casting the movie out as garbage. Sometimes it’s hard to not feel guilty when you enjoy something everyone else seems to hate. I’ve seen so much vitriol since the movie came out, and you put my thoughts into exact words just as I have been saying. Thank you for being honest and not caving just because everyone else is saying the same thing. I’m glad we both had fun with our favorite archaeologist one last time.

[@Aliens1337]

Weird that they did the same thing with Crystal Skull. Shia Labeouf's character, Mutt, was super annoying and constantly trying to dismiss Indy even though he should know that Indy was very capable. They were clearly trying to set up Mutt to replace Indy (having the same name and Mutt picking up the hat and almost putting it on at the end) but he was such an unlikable character. I don't get why they tried the same thing that people didn't like last time.

[@allhopeabandon7831]

Welcome to modern, activist controlled Hollyweird...

[@hollyriver22171]

I didn’t really come away feeling like she took the piss out of him a great deal. It seemed to me like she had a lot of respect for him. And I love that she’s not perfect and she kind of knows it. She really felt like the writers’ response to the Mary Sue problem in Hollywood, because she makes jokes about being perfect despite consistently showing she is a flawed human being

[@simoneidson21]

@@allhopeabandon7831Ah yes, a female character doing literally anything now means it’s WoKe! THE HORROR. Helena literally has the same exact arc as Indy in Temple of Doom, and she’s not a perfect character. How is this woke? You people just hate women

[@allhopeabandon7831]

@@simoneidson21 Nah...we just hate women who are placed in our franchises to replace, belittle, and undermine the IP we made famous back when they wouldn't have done this sort of Feminazi BS to the MC...FYI, you don't have to do this to get a gf, you know...get to the gym, learn good hygiene and grooming skills, and get a good job, and you won't have to shill for 4th generational intersectional feminism to get a little scratch.

[@Impulsive2]

I really enjoyed Indy 5.

[@haydenwubbenhorst6050]

I know you feel weird about it but watching the progress of you being able to create your own film has been one of the most fascinating things I’ve ever seen. Having been watching your channel since I was in eighth grade (almost 26 now) seeing you have the opportunity to do this is unbelievably inspiring. And I’m so excited to see what you made, what a lot of people that watch your channel helped make, we all are.

[@Dan_Yerlll]

Do you think his film will be good? It seems like it.

[@rickdeckardbladerunner2049]

I think the Indy 5 film will be good in parts, but overall be just ok. Maybe slightly better than Indy 4.

[@haydenwubbenhorst6050]

@@Dan_Yerlll absolutely, but beyond it being good or not I’m just excited to see it, know what I mean? Like just the fact it exists

[@haydenwubbenhorst6050]

@@rickdeckardbladerunner2049 same, I’m not expecting a classic, just as long as it isn’t any WORSE than crystal skull

[@haydenwubbenhorst6050]

Chris is just so passionate and articulate about film and all that’s involved in filmmaking, I’m very excited to see how that translates with his own project.

[@bobbyybouchee]

I'm always someone that is not really counting on any review, I just make my own opinion. But besides that, Chris' reviews are always extremely solid and reliable. It's perfect to get an overall feeling whether I could love a movie or I'll probably not.

[@alpine1600s]

That's the problem whether the review was subjective or objective in its point of view.

[@bobbyybouchee]

@@alpine1600s Yeah exactly. I guess that's reason I appreciate his reviews the most, cause he makes it pretty clear whether it's his subjective feeling or something objective.

[@yveltalpoderoso1303]

He is in the movie industry now, he is not gonna rant about movies to loose opportunities on studios , and it’s understandable

[@bobbyybouchee]

@@yveltalpoderoso1303 doesn't have anything to do with constructive criticism. i don't think that he's playing down anything to be honest.

[@bushmonster1702]

to be fair he said the new Star Wars films were good when they were kinda poo.

[@WH250398]

I genuinely do not understand how any fan of the franchise can enjoy this. This movie just doesn't stop spitting on Indy.

[@wakaneut]

I won't be watching this 'cuz why the hell I want to have my heart broken? I'm no masochist.

[@luiginastro8831]

oh no a woman in my favorite franchise how will my masculinity cope with this You're all pathetic.

[@MoonDevoured]

how?

[@Shatterglass23]

TWO MINUTES in and he's already making EXCUSES for the film. YEP...he's SOLD OUT

[@Rushfelt33]

You're absolutely right Chris. Roger Ebert left a significant chunk empty from what I look for in a film review, now, everything is Rotten or Fresh. I will say your channel does bring a difference and that's why I subscribe. Thank-You

[@aprilpiasan]

I couldn't agree more ☺️ despite the "flaws," I had a great experience watching the movie 💙

[@joshuaoom3806]

The “flaws” were pretty significant though

[@willtuck]

There's a video out there about all the subtle CG that was used in Mindhunters, a character-driven show with no monsters, lasers or huge action set pieces. It's a very compelling case for the tasteful integration of CG effects in film.

[@ksrithan]

Can't wait for the next seasons, if there will be any of them.

[@hollandscottthomas]

@@ksrithan Apparently it's dead :(

[@d4nnylaflame896]

Fincher led movies/tv shows have been doing that for years. Mindhunter is my undisputed favorite Netflix show and one of my favorite shows of all time, shame it’s dead and will probably never be picked up again

[@SaberRexZealot]

David Fincher films have a ton of CG in them but nobody notices because he knows how to hide it and enhance the scene.

[@Slammediadotca]

I was fine with the de-aging, and my girlfriend thought it was old unused footage until I told her, so it must have been good enough. Glad to see a reasonable review because I was beginning to think I am the only person to actually like this movie!!

[@thehollowseance]

I loved this movie but everyone else seems to hate it so whatever

[@chr0me3ye]

@@thehollowseance Yeah really sucks too hear that. Ive been waiting for this movie my entire life I can't wait, dont care what anyone says but I would be lying if I was saying I don't wish everybody loved it

[@allhopeabandon7831]

I think there are 4 more who didn't mind that they sidelined another iconic character in the name of feminaziism...

[@JohnJohnson-ps3pd]

@@allhopeabandon7831*Man-baby tries not to cry about modern female character for one minute challenge*

[@allhopeabandon7831]

@@JohnJohnson-ps3pd Why do you assume I'm a man? I am aware that if I played basketball with my brothers and their friends, that I would get hurt, they are very rough, and when I do play, I can tell that they all take it down a notch when I'm within arms reach. This is reality...modern movies are a pipe dream fantasy.

[@TyroneBruinsmaFilms]

If LucasFilms wants to continue making Indiana Jones films, one word-Animation. Imagine an Indiana Jones films executed like The Adventures of Tintin, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Waltz with Bashir, Across the Spiderverse etc.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

I was also thinking they could always do another Adventures of Young Indiana Jones show

[@bennett4789]

hear me out: animated short round show with present day short round voiced by ke huy quan telling stories to a class with flashbacks where hes voiced by steven yeun

[@bobbobson8087]

Yeah but Disney would never allow that

[@TypeLproductions]

@@bobbobson8087 you kidding? Why wouldn’t they keep milking this franchise

[@DanielVerberne]

Just don't make any more Indy, simple as that. Our world needs to wean itself off the fear of failing to create the next big thing. We should try to confine sequels, prequels of existing IP to the dustbin and foster truly new ideas. After all, it was from fresh new voices that many of the current 'classics' was born.

[@moserfugger6363]

I was looking forward zu Indy 5 for many years. I was optimistic when Mangold was announced as a director. But Disney has done so many shitty things recently, I can't give them my money anymore without feeling disgusted afterwards. So no, I won't buy a ticket for Indy 5 just to watch an okay movie. If it would be as good as many of Mangold's strongest works, I'd make an exception. But sadly it isn't. Greetings from Germany :=)

[@achaudhari101]

That’s dumb.

[@chrispekel5709]

Do you ever get sick of being the bad guys, even over 80 years later?

[@moserfugger6363]

@@chrispekel5709 Not really. But I can only speak for myself. It has become a cliché that is bordering on caricature. So when I see those movie-Nazis I don't see myself. They very rarely feel like realistic german people. Greetings from Germany 😇

[@achaudhari101]

@@moserfugger6363 They are not the same people compared to you.

[@hulahula6182]

Germans were never the bad guys, we were all deceived by (((their))) media

[@troidva]

Chris pretty much avoided discussing the reportedly-awful performance of Phoebe the Fleabag--who makes Indiana her sidekick--which every other critic cited as the reason the movie is a failure.

[@Patrick-wl6pw]

I see flash movie with dad June 25th I don't care about rotten tomatoes I rent indy 5 I feel sorry James I be honest steven took heat

[@markgroglio9922]

Which doesn’t even occur in the movie. Quit getting mad at your fake theories which never came into fruition

[@Skeletal33]

@@markgroglio9922relax lil’ fella

[@namehereandthere]

That you Doomcock?

[@namehereandthere]

He discusses her and the made-up “controversy” in the video! You didn’t even watch it! Just like you didn’t see the film! 😂😂😂

[@BobbyM817]

I guess I’m in the minority. I actually really loved Dial of Destiny. A great Indy picture. I thought James Mangold did a fantastic job. I thought the third act was as realistic as a centuries old knight guarding a sacred cup.

[@MattyHueb]

My partner and I watched it yesterday and were smiling from ear to ear every minute. Had a wonderful time and thought Mangold gave Indy the emotional send off he deserved.

[@Slammediadotca]

Sometimes I think nostalgia makes people think ghost coming out of an ark is not far fetched :) Time travel and aliens are in the same boat as that to me, which is fun movie stuff.

[@chandelier6811]

Actually you are the majority dial of destiny has 90% on rotten tomatoes audience score

[@taravati181]

@@chandelier6811 lmao you actually take rotten tomatoes seriously after all the ass covering they have done?

[@chandelier6811]

@@taravati181 it was the audience score

[@arthurrevan5811]

Just got out of my screening a few hours ago, and I genuinely loved this film. Is it perfect? No. But I wasn’t expecting it to be. It was a fun, final, ride that serves as a fitting epilogue for Indy. Doubt it will be for everyone, but for me, I really enjoyed it.

[@studentstudent5044]

Did it feel like an Indy film? I’m seeing it tomarrow and I really want it to be good. Was it exciting enough? And also did it feel as mature as the other movies? I hope it doesn’t feel like a modern Marvel movie or anything like that.

[@johnoneil9188]

Raiders of the Lost Arc and Last Crusade are among my favourite adventure movies in general and funnily enough every time I see them I am reminded just how good they are. I am a big fan of history and a bit pulpy adventure and these movies pretty much perfectly encapsulates what makes me love it so much.

[@johnulcer]

The takeaway I had from the trailers is that visually the film just looks far too reliant upon CGI. It has that bright shiny HDR look and it just doesn’t vibe, tonally, with the original trilogy. I had the same issue with Crystal Skull - the set backdrops all looked saturated with cgi flourishes and a lot of the action set pieces looked like they were shot on a sound stage with tons of glaring green screen and special effects. It lost the practical charm of the original trilogy which had physical stunts and real locations. I haven’t seen the movie yet so I’ll withhold judgment but I feel like they really dropped the ball simply from a visual perspective. Best thing they could have done was strip it back to a more modestly budgeted, practical effects reliant action adventure movie… the very fact that this film cost $300 million dollars to produce kinda says it all. It’s just not in the spirit of Indiana Jones.

[@dollarsaurus01]

Even with those over the top CGI moments, Crystal Skull was at least shot on film and looked miles better and more consistent with the original trilogy than anything I’ve seen from this one. This just has that flat, digital lifeless look to it that every other Marvel project has now

[@brucewayne1662]

Have you seen the 4K remaster of Crystal Skull? They made it looks more consistent with the first three movies

[@ThePrinceofHisOwnKingdom]

I dunno, Crystal Skulls looked fake, but like 1950s B movie bad which is likely intentional. DoD looks digital in a bland modern way.

[@ThePrinceofHisOwnKingdom]

I dunno, Crystal Skulls looked fake, but like 1950s B movie bad which is likely intentional. DoD looks digital in a bland modern way.

[@karebushmarebu233]

@@dollarsaurus01 lmao are you fucking crazy? Crystal skull doesn't look even close to consistent with the original trilogy

[@ethangonzalez8904]

I really enjoyed this movie and believe you me I was NOT expecting to. I like how it follows the Indiana Jones movie rule that he always accidentally leads the bad guys to the mugguffin for them, isn't able to stop them from getting it, then it kills them. I actually liked Helena, since the plot didn't try to portray her as perfect or morally superior. She's imperfect and the other characters fucking notice, and it gets them into sticky situations. Her character growth into a more caring person is a bit rushed toward the end, but not too noticable, and her self-serving nature in the beginning makes her deception of the Nazi's very believable, imo. Plus, in spite of what people are saying, the plot doesn't overshadow Jones in favor of Shaw at all, they're both given their due.

[@RVN-ih7kp]

Bang on. Helena is meant to be an asshole, coming from a similar place and learning similar lessons as Indy in Temple of Doom. She’s not at all the character the anti-woke brigade have painted her to be, cause as you said, she has major flaws. I too was wary of the film going in, but I knew to take it for what it is. Ended up loving it

[@upside_you_mop]

​@@RVN-ih7kpglad to know, imma watch it sometime

[@LiterallyGod]

This movie might be the biggest flop of all time because it’s terrible w0ke g4rbage. You probably work for their studio because no real human beings like this movie.

[@nocturnalrecluse1216]

You can't be serious?

[@LiterallyGod]

@@nocturnalrecluse1216 they work for the studio

[@naturaltennensui]

Indiana Jones ended in the third movie, with Indy, his father, Marcus, and Sallah riding to the sunset. Period. I don't need anything else.

[@aitornavarro6597]

I didn't pay attention to the de-aging part, so it wouldn't bother me that much lol; the opening sequence, Morocco scenes and the Antonio Banderas with the diving and the electric eels and all that, were my favorite parts in this movie, Harrison Ford is good as always and Mikkelsen always makes a good villain

[@FoxBox72]

Yep. Harrison Ford, Stephen Speilberg, John Williams. The holy trinity for Generation X.

[@aplasticlife]

I will never understand the hate that Crystal Skull gets. It seems that people just want to point at it and laugh cause it’s an easy target without really wanting be with it and study it. It’s the weird kid in class and it’s easier to laugh at them than befriend them. There’s a lot of damn good filmmaking in it. Yet everybody flocks to these readymade superhero studio movies that lack the voice of a soul creator behind the helm.

[@MrGenexxx]

I know the reason behind Crystal Skull hate. It's 1000% facts. I'm not joking. It's the South Park. I personally knew a bunch of people who liked the movie when they first saw it. Then after South Park made that episode they started making fun of Crystal Skull and legit hating it LMAO

[@JustinLesamiz]

It's an easy target because so so so so awful from start to finish. It's one of the best examples of terrible filmmaking in modern cinema, made by one of the masters of the artform. If there's "damn good filmmaking in it", you're gonna have to point it out, because everyone else missed it.

[@davidlangheier250]

You're not wrong about the last part considering most MCU films feel like copy and paste formulas from previous films and not giving much effort into the characters themselves.

[@simmiewilliams5970]

I enjoyed Crystal Skull for what it was...another Indy adventure.

[@djvibekiller]

"It looks like an Indiana Jones movie" is generous imo - the old movies are vibrant and visually striking, whereas Dial of Destiny is a whole lotta tan and gray. The daytime scenes are color graded so flat and uniform that they manage to make Morocco, Sicily, and New York City feel visually indistinct from each other

[@tk-5268]

I think you are colorblind

[@victorcates9330]

I'm not sure you can describe the relationship as unique if it's probably a version of the dynamic between Indy and his son in the prior movie.

[@roddymcape7697]

This movie was awful, First 30 minutes were great! But Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Helena just ruins the film.

[@bobfilm-c9r]

@@roddymcape7697 I know her and teddy were so boring to watch. I would rather get a cast like the last crusade or literally something like the first flashback would be perfect

[@allhopeabandon7831]

If Indy's son was a vapid feminazi who tried to outdo him at every turn, who, the writers portrayed as a 'better' archaeologist than the MC, and all used only as a vehicle for 'Girl Power!' than a continuation of a beloved IP.

[@attentionbajoranworkers4408]

This film was terrible and Chris is an industry shill who promotes anything made by Hollywood

[@davismorgan99]

I actually really liked that they didn’t do the whole “excited young character meets her grumpy hero”. Indy is still passionate about archeology and ends up being the moral compass of the group. I also don’t get why everyone hated her character. It’s like people just try to hate female characters nowadays.

[@idawg7332]

Just because something is a sequel to a classic doesn't mean it has to be mediocre or you have to go in with lower expectations. Top gun maverick surpassed the original, blade runner 2049 imo is just as great as the original (both blade runners are in my top 5 favorite films)

[@Mangolite]

With Ke Huy Quan making a comeback, it would be interesting to see the baton passed on to an older Short Round, similar to how the Rocky series did with Creed. This would provide a fresh perspective and continuation of the character's journey.

[@darthwizzywizard]

Lol. I would be astonished if that sold tickets at all.

[@jaredbrinkman3343]

horrible idea

[@MachineHead783]

Yeah right

[@sackthebastard]

This is one of the dumber ideas I’ve seen circulating lately lmao

[@tony2000and10]

So many people hating chris for enjoying the move.. i just finished watching it on bluray and hell i enjoyed it. Chris will always be on the side of the filmmaker since he's already one. We have the pleasure of appreciating everything else the movie offers aside from an abysmal script or plot.

[@cog2338]

Just seen the dial of destiny at the cinema. I don't get the negative reviews to be honest. I highly enjoyed it. Miles better tyan the Kingdom skull but what ever people say about The dial of destiny i thought it was genuinely a good film. Does it match to the original 3 Indiana Jones films No but its still a good last outing for Indiana Jones though i generally still think it should have ended with the last crusade.

[@piqone1]

Oh no, they've gotten to Stuckmann. The need to be accepted by Hollywood was too great. Chris Stuckman honest reviews...I will miss them.

[@philatio1744]

i haven't even seen the movie to know how accurate this is, or it isn't, so i'll give chris the benefit of doubt.

[@Romans8-9]

​@@philatio1744Bro he sold out years ago.

[@Gh0stGaminginc]

Paid off to fund his shite movie.

[@Horrormaster13]

When it comes to Indiana Jones, I continue repeating my mantra: *"It ended with The Last Crusade, it ended with The Last Crusade, it ended with The Last Crusade, it ended with The Last Crusade,..."*

[@Eddie-j3s6e]

'The Last Crusade' did not mean last movie, it meant last knight guarding the grail if you knew wtf you were watching in the first place! Don't forget to remember 'The Last Crusade' means 'The Last Crusader aka Knight' not the final episode!

[@jamesward3859]

INDY 4 happens, grow up

[@Horrormaster13]

@@Eddie-j3s6e Don't care 😝

[@Horrormaster13]

@@jamesward3859 Okay, random guy 👍🏻

[@Eddie-j3s6e]

@@jamesward3859 Of course it did! Too bad we can't pretend that 'The dial of Destiny' isn't a prequel to 'K.O.T.C.S.! or can we!?

[@jaycutty8697]

Indiana Jones is my all time favorite fictional character and after re-binge watching all of the previous films I can 100% say that I preferred Crystal Skull over DOD. The obvious reason is CS was directed by Spielberg and it felt more like a Indy film and regardless of how you feel about the ending; it was not as bonkers as DOD wild ending. The prologue of DOD was the best part because it was literally a love letter to the final chase sequence in the classic films. Overall though I really really liked DOD and I don’t feel I’m going to get a film that hit me like this did but then again Indiana is my all time favorite character and Ford is my all time favorite actor.

[@MrTonycoughlan]

Disagree here. I felt Crystal Skull was far too polished and too many characters you didn’t care for. I felt this was more an Indy film than the last one. But each to their own of course.

[@jordangan3246]

“One specific choice near the end of the film.” Isn’t it the part where Indy is punched by Helena (and yes, this came from the leaks)?

[@markholohan4446]

Not clarifying but it's an appalling ending. And Waller Bridge ruins this movie.

[@andrewiangillies]

The question is though....why should we temper our expectations? What's the point in seeing it if we have to temper our expectations in order to find it moderately okay? We SHOULD hold an Indiana Jones film to a high standard.

[@aishaalamoudi599]

it's not about quality; it's about expectations for plots and character choices

[@andrewiangillies]

@@aishaalamoudi599 yeah, to me that's the same thing

[@Eldaino999]

Because if you’re fan, you’re gonna want more of what you had before, you’re gonna want the film to make you feel like the originals. It won’t and the film addresses that in a beautiful way. So yeah, you should temper your expectations when the expectations are rooted in a reality that doesn’t exist for an 80 year old actor anymore.

[@andrewiangillies]

@@Eldaino999 I don't really get why the new film couldn't potentially make me feel like the originals. I loved Top Gun 2, and that made me feel similar to the first one.

[@martin1377]

In other words, It is your fault these films are sub par. They always pass the buck, always! The lack of original writing and the ongoing agenda of having to squeeze some political or social rhetoric into a film has nothing to do with the fact that cinema is dying, It is all our fault for having high expectations! Sounds like an excuse to me and an unwillingness to see facts!

[@Dude_on_a_Map]

I love the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, shake your head at me, throw shade I don’t care. Compared to most sub par crap that has come out in the past 2 years this film isn’t as bad as you think. It’s underrated and people want to dog pile because it’s the cool thing to do.

[@DoctorXander]

I'm including it in my rewatch of the series for the first time now, I anticipate that it'll feel much more unique compared to the slosh we've gotten in blockbusters lately

[@AstraLuna-o9i]

At least Kingdom of the Crystal Skull feels like an Indy movie. It has some cheesy moments like the Nuke Fridge and Mutt swinging from vines but it’s just a few scenes, not the entire plot of the movie like Dial of Destiny.

[@ox_trueprotagonistchrisred9085]

Saw the movie yesterday with my dad and I think it was pretty good. The ending was a good sendoff imo. I was introduced to Indiana Jones when I was in middle school when me and my dad saw Kingdom of the Crystal Skull back in 08 then we watched the OG 3 films after. He talked about how young Harrison Ford was back in the day lol

[@originaozz]

I'm just glad Chris is one of the few film KZbinrs left who can genuinely enjoy a movie despite its flaws. Thanks Chris for still caring. This has grown surprisingly rare somehow.

[@Sp8man00]

Please! He’s a terrible reviewer who basically likes everything he sees… he’s such a goober

[@cykrya5156]

he's biased. he doesn't made any attempt to critique a flaws in movie but instead glorified it's greatness. i wouldn't say theres anything wrong with that but its certainly a one sided view since he just shrugs and look the other way. regardless, i wouldn't watch his review anyway to know whether the actual movie is good or not because you won't understand whether you'll like it or not without knowing the full picture (both good and bad of a movie).

[@Sp8man00]

@@blendedcircuit479 that’s exactly what he does. After watching quit a bit of his reviews for awhile, it dawned on me recently that I’ve never heard him say a film was bad. I also notice that he likes shitty movies.

[@hustlanair]

​@@Sp8man00😂

[@hustlanair]

​@@cykrya5156he's definitely biased on alot of reviews. This movie was boring and mediocre as hell. But all he can do is make up things to like about it.

[@michaelvanderplaats]

Chris’s grin of approval in the thumbnail always calms my fears for a film

[@firstlast9846]

Fr? After he did Cabin In The Woods I’ve been cautious about the reviews since 💀

[@dawsynasay4841]

@@firstlast9846I mean, it is HIS opinion. Him loving a movie doesn’t mean you will.

[@firstlast9846]

@dawsynasay4841 - No, it used to be that his reviews (with criticism) even with the negatives - if he said it was good - it was worth watching., doesn’t mean I’ll like it. But it’ll be worth my time. In this case - it really wasn’t.

[@amimim69]

@@firstlast9846 cabin in the wood is very good horror comedy that makes fun of horror movie tropes.. Its fine if you don't like or understand the movie but It's still a damn good movie and i was happy that chris recommended it

[@dowogenesthedog7186]

​@@firstlast9846 100% correct. Ever since he started his own movie and got advanced Marvel screenings his reviews are very compromised. This guy said Ant-Man 3 was great ffs. He is now a shill for the industry, especially Marvel and big budget films. He's a liar and a grifter at the expense of his old fanbase.

[@chirantanmahanti2627]

this has to be the most carefully worded review of all time

[@artyomsevchenko6089]

It's noticeable.

[@ethanwentzlaff]

Really loved your commentary on the “film industry” as a whole.

[@Holyinductor]

The film industry is garbage 95% what they release is no joy to watch especially Disney/LucasArts have proven they are mentally bankrupt why do 4 Mio people cancel their Disney+ subscription if their stuff is good that's not how it works

[@Holyinductor]

America is in decline and this can be observed also in the entertainment Industry such comments are delusional

[@Holyinductor]

@@Elatenl sure if ur a prospering society u create good stuff because there are smart visionary people that inhabit a society/America and experience meaningful stuff they are able to tell but apparently America walks the path of greed and ignorance the signs of decline when I have the ability to watch literally everything for free but won't it's definitely garbage and the people behind these projects have nothing to offer

[@Holyinductor]

@@Elatenl for example a gamer just got cancelled by Activision blizzard for saying leave the kids alone and his custom skin got removed from the cod store this is peak decline in morales and values a simple truth to give children space and time to develop is attacked by companies that produce ur entertainment with such rotten brains you can't expect good storytelling and movies they are on the path into the abyss

[@cinemarxist_]

​@@Holyinductor Surprise surprise someone got deplatformed for saying some unhinged shit

[@JoseLuis-ks3li]

Hey Chris I'm waiting for your review of Sound of Freedom

[@RobVespa]

Harrison Ford has the unique honor (ha) of portraying two of my favorite characters: Indiana Jones and Han Solo. A sentiment no doubt shared by many. Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark also happen to be two of my favorite films.

[@MisterHeroman]

And Disney fucked both.

[@noelv1976]

Too bad Disney killed him off in Force Awakens for no damn good reason. Oh wait, they did it so they can get rid of the legacy characters and insert her own

[@Arkhael666]

Induana Jones movies prompted you to filmmaking. It prompted me to become an archeologist, so yeah, loving the trilogy is an understatement to me.

[@Imthesoulofthes]

Where’s your Fedora and Whip?

[@Arkhael666]

@@Imthesoulofthes fedora in the closet and whip... it got torn at a party, I will fix it during vacation.

[@chrispekel5709]

I'll have a latte with one sugar please

[@andresgajardo9273]

So it’s the audience’s fault because of their expectations. Criticism binarism is not good but this level of relativism is not either.

[@lancethefilmguy9392]

Agreed

[@houzuwave]

He wants to hate on it but knows it's not appropriate to do so. So he has to make a wishie washie take. Where it's not the movies fault but his own for expecting quality

[@andresgajardo9273]

@@houzuwave Precisely. And to think I used to watch his reviews religiously.

[@flygod916]

So u still come back to cry? If anything this just shows that you willing know u don't agree with him yet still fuel him with your views, your an idiot plain and simple. Also yes it is the audiences fault the last one wasn't great wtf did you expect 😂

[@flygod916]

​@@lancethefilmguy9392stop liking your own comments

[@erthrise8974]

I never thought i would get to see an Indy movie in the theater, lead alone a new one and oh boy…Regardless of how i feel about how this film stacks up against the originals, this was nothing short of a giddy time for me. James Mangold and the whole production team very clearly love Indy and the originals’ legacy, and even though I have some big problems, what another fantastic excuse to get me into the theater again. At the worst, a good movie. At its best, just a silly good time.

[@Andoroid]

Agreed! Just watched it. To me, it was an enjoyable experience. I didn't go in expecting something I would love as much as Raiders but I enjoyed watching it because as you said, it was pretty clear that the film makers were fans. It didn't feel like it was a completely heartless film adaptation like a few fifth installments I can think of

[@jambler15]

For me, the series really should have ended with Last Crusade. I'll admit tho, Indy 5 was substantially better than Crystal Skull, and undeserving of so much online hate (weeks prior to release).

[@deanroberts2021]

Feels a bit like a "Trying my best too like the move" review rather than a I really like this movie.

[@MatthewVlossak]

Having Harrison back as Indy is a gift, pleasure and honor in itself. And the reason why I’ll see this movie regardless of the reviews.

[@petergarcia3373]

Ford too old man

[@losrajvosa0078]

He is to old and this is just some woke bs

[@johncarranza]

@@losrajvosa0078 hey woke works if it’s good

[@rahuldubey652]

The last thing you want is your heroes old and weak Being outshined by someone else

[@dragdive]

@Los Rajvosa 007 anytime someone calls something woke it's 100% guarantee I'll be buying a ticket. I'd rather be awake than a sleeping moron.

[@huntercasey9453]

Awesome watching this review after watching the past 10 years and especially the hilariocity review of the last Indy

[@fictionfisher7869]

I turned 42 this year and I don't mind saying that by the end of this movie I was in tears. I've grown with Dr. Jones and truly loved seeing him on one last adventure on the big screen.

[@Alex_Gordon]

nobody asked how old you are and this movie was f**king DOG SH*T. but I guess you like to see your childhood hero turned into a sad old, broken man and getting ridiculed and taunted by an insufferable feminist all throughout the movie

[@FranklinHicks-qs4gs]

dont be a homo

[@plutonicearth1678]

Yeah I was in tears too, about how they ruined my favourite character again.

[@ShahedChowdhuri]

Hey Chris, I just discovered your Indiana Jones fan films today and watched the old clips from your video 7 years ago. You’re wrong about the end product not being amazing. I really appreciated all the effort you and your friends put into your work! The clips brought a smile to my face and really demonstrated your love for movies. I wish you all the best in your new indie movie, and to think this journey all started with an Indy movie :)

[@astronomer747]

I keep hearing reviewers say "don't go in expecting a great film", but why shouldn't we have higher expectations for films? A mediocre Indie film is a bad Indie film if the original trilogy set the bar so much higher. The problems aren't so much the direction as the writing being a mess and a poor excuse for a sequel and characters that behave more like modern politically correct nags instead of how people would have behaved in the 60s. It's not good writing and I think we should expect better.

[@jordanjacksonshouseofhorrors]

Ahhhh stop!! You’re making too much sense!!!

[@jordanjacksonshouseofhorrors]

@@ThorfinnSonofThors892 What did OP say that’s binary in nature? These are standard expectations to have for anything at this scale. Why should this movie be given any slack? Because YOU enjoy the IP? Yuck, fans like you are so obnoxious and tribalistic. It’s embarrassing. Get some standards

[@astronomer747]

@@ThorfinnSonofThors892 There is nothing binary about what I said. It's not all or nothing. Some things were done well, but a lot of aspects of this film were not. Writing is important. If you don't have good script to begin with, don't spend 300 million making a film. The film didn't need to be made. The Last Crusade should have been the end and clearly was intended to be. If you cannot make a worthy sequel that is at least as good as say Temple of Doom, which isn't asking a lot, then I don't see the point. Disney has no idea what Indiana Jones is about. It's upbeat action based on old serial television, not a depressing melodrama where the action hero is clearly much too old. Even worse is the script which at its worst is juvenile and embarrassingly bad at points..The new characters are not likable at all either. I think you are the one who is drinking the cool aid. Disney has not made a good film in the last ten years or so. This company is obviously creatively bankrupt and soon to be financially as well.

[@lukesmale24]

​@@astronomer747yeah that Rogue One was really terrible wasn't it...eye roll

[@astronomer747]

@@lukesmale24 If people enjoy Rogue One, that's fine, but it's not a good film by a long shot. The acting and dialogue is laughably bad. I can't recall a single line of dialogue in that film that was memorable. The characters are so thinly written and have no charisma, the plot barely coherent, and I was terribly bored. And CGI Leia; give me a break. It has about as much intelligence as a Michael Bay film, which is not a compliment.

[@OneLoneMan]

You should watch Critical Drinker, that guy has a very large vocabulary and is on point. This review is unornamented and elementary in it’s detail, understanding, in conveyancing the ideas you want people to understand and appreciate. The reason people have an issue wallerbridge is because what happens to mutt? Why is she now better the Jones? Why does she get more screen time then Jones? Why do they have to make Jones look stupid just to make her look better? I’m curious how much you were paid to fluff this review?

[@frankspeakmore7104]

Well said. I will watch the Girl of Destiny, only when it's free. Not parting with my hard earned.

[@Dave_C30]

The guy who said there’s no male lead movies when there are? Yeah he can screw off. Dude rage baits idiots and makes money for of it lmao

[@isaacmapes]

1. The Last Crusade 2. Raiders of the Lost Ark 3. Temple of Doom 4. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 5. Dial of Destiny

[@liamdude5722]

Calling it now, we're getting an "I Was Wrong About Dial of Destiny" video in the future

[@mikejunior211]

Nope he doesn't do that kind of videos anymore... He doesn't talk bad about ANY film.

[@Gh0stGaminginc]

​@@mikejunior211 well he really should, it's really disingenuous.

[@vijaz5559]

@@Gh0stGaminginche can’t now. He’s a filmmaker and won’t risk losing industry connection by trashing movies. Which is pretty disingenuous

[@makasete30]

His is the only major review that was overly positive about the movie which is fair enough if it’s opinion. All the rest said it was not as good as crystal skull. But, I have noticed that his recent reviews avoid any serious criticism and are all very praising. It’s a shame and it means I don’t really think he is trying to be objective any more, or give his real opinion. His old reviews had some wonderfully insightful criticisms which he didn’t shy away from.

[@gaozhi2007]

@@makasete30 he's a narcissistic fraud. I still remember when he flipped out at Red Letter Media when they made a joke about him and Jeremy Jahns. Then again, he's always been a shill. I mean, he started out shilling Prometheus. I remember watching his "review" to this day that week the movie came out. Embarassing.

[@simmiewilliams5970]

Loved the de-aging process, and I really liked the film...was it perfect, no but it was entertaining and had a satisfying ending.

[@BigBen855]

Just watched it with zero expectations. I honestly enjoyed every moment of it. Yes at times it’s cheesy but so we’re the originals. Leagues above crystal skull and just a really fun adventure. To be able to sit and watch Harrison as Indy one last time is something I never expected to happen. I’m very grateful we got this film.

[@MACH1TIPS]

Your the only youtuber that liked the movie. I agree more with angry joe’s review 3/10

[@lightingthief4482]

Because he doesn't want to lose any chance of gaining connections with Hollywood. He is more focused on his career more so than anything else, which leads to him being a sellout

[@MACH1TIPS]

@@lightingthief4482 i remember i while back i think he made a video about not reviewing bad movies . Thats when i really stopped wstching his videos since whats the point, all the movie reviews from then on where going to be good reviews. I saw this vid post and i was like no way he liked this movie.

[@lightingthief4482]

@@MACH1TIPS he had been reviewing bad movies that are appealing to Hollywood and trying to make them look good. That's pretty much what he is doing. And certain signs(like the shirt) is a dead giveaway. Nothing wrong with going for your career but never lose yourself for it.

[@swastikarya941]

Yeah stucmann has fallen off hard 🤣🤣

[@deazl666]

If I can enjoy the Irishman, I don’t think I’ll have an issue with the de-aging in this film.

[@StopFear]

Chris Stuckmann is so careful with his non-reviews that it’s pointless to watch them. It’s like it “it wasn’t as bad, but sometimes it was bad, in some places it was good, but it’s overall ok”. It’s like he is afraid to say the wrong word that will affect his viewership on KZbin

[@kumailpoopnaji496]

He's become such a shill now it's pathetic

[@wildwest1832]

My biggest issue with it is why does it need to exist? Crystal skull was mostly rehashing and redoing all the stuff from old movies like checkboxes, and this one probably does too. These are the old indiana jones tropes we need to check off for the new audience expecting this stuff! The problem is if I want the same stuff done worse now when I can just watch the original 3 good movies

[@stefangoldschmidt7633]

Watchef it yesterday and was positively surprised! Especialy the first, classic scene is incredible! I was expecting far worse and found myself enjoying it quite much. Got a bit of heartache seeing our beloved Indy/Harrison Ford so old, but loved seeing him again. No perfect movie, but great IMO.

[@Ryanbenitezfilms]

Looking forward to your movie, Chris! Love that you did indy fan films.

[@BrandontheBeldam2993]

My mom is kind of the same when it comes to movies. She watches the ones she knows and loves, but she always asks me questions on them. Film criticism doesn't really interest her and when i go to the movie theater often, she tells me "You just went to the movies!" I love watching films. When we watch movies together, its something we can bond over. Any kid who grew up with a love of films given by watching them with their parents understands the feeling. Anyways I'm excited for Dial of Destiny, next to SpiderMan, Indiana Jones has been one of the coolest heroes in film to me. I love all of these movies, even Crystal Skull I can be entertained by. When the Raider's march plays one final time...knowing this is Mr. Williams swan song to film composure before he retires, I might be sobbing. Also Thank you Mr. Ford for playing this character for so long.

[@alfredaldrin1459]

I have been following you for years now and I have been a true fan of yours. I have to say however that since you got into movie production yourself, your reviews for movies have become, let's just say..more friendly towards the movie production team than as a fan. A bit let down for me but what to do, it is what it is as you have decided to divert into that direction I guess. All the best dude. By the way, I managed to see it also and I have to disagree with you on this. I an also a fan of Mangold and he disappoints here but I can see where he had to pander to the upper lot. . Jhon Williams is a true gift for American cinema,

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

sounds like he's just not saying what you want to hear. This is part of the downfall of cinema, there are many who grade the movie on all scales. There are many that just want to complain about everything.

[@lancethefilmguy9392]

​@@kicknowledgesmith8608He has a point my friend. Chris has been like this since 2021 when he got into the business

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

@@lancethefilmguy9392 so you want him to dump on everything like the many hate channels that already exist ?

[@lancethefilmguy9392]

@@kicknowledgesmith8608 Hate channels?

[@kicknowledgesmith8608]

@@lancethefilmguy9392 The channels that call everything woke and want everything to fail

[@MattDoesLife539]

Remember when Chris was energetic and fun and REAL when he does reviews? Bring me back to those days.

[@Eyeballpaul84]

100%

[@dubvuchyea502]

If yall want an honest review from a non shill, wait until red letter media releases one. Unfortunately I beleive Chris Stuckman prefers special media access over giving an unbiased report on the quality of a film

[@Throwup413]

I know, I can't watch these reviews anymore, I feel like he's being dishonest, or scared to give an honest review now.

[@LouisZephyr]

Me, a subscriber since years. After your "Rings of Power" review i almost unsubscribed, since it is really not good and you praised it like a gun was hold to your head and after it finished you didn't say anything about this mess. Now after this review i finally unsubscribed since your professional opinion is no good anymore, you just hope to not piss off the wrong people by what you say and have no critical view of movies anymore. Shame, i really valued your reviews.

[@theroguerider]

I’m right there with Chris on his love for IJ and his first three movies. I loved STAR WARS but not like everyone else did, but Indiana Jones was MY STAR WARS. Though, like STAR WARS fans, I have been let down by everything that followed the original trilogy. I will still always have those movies, but I had always hoped for better.

[@ToxicTurquoise454]

Don't you DARE speak for all of us Star Wars fans. I loved Episodes 7-9. 1-3 suck ass but 7-9 KICKED ASS! And I love a lot of SW content outside Episodes 4-9. And I am not alone, not by a long shot.

[@theroguerider]

@@ToxicTurquoise454 I don’t speak for anyone other than myself, but the sequel trilogy is why people are calling for Kathleen’s head.

[@EverlastingAura1]

@@ToxicTurquoise454good god

[@clonegeek3317]

@@ToxicTurquoise454 1-3 are soild films. 7-9 are basically remakes of the OG trilogy

[@johnnyrocketed2225]

But you’re definitely not drinking the Kool-Aid now 😂