INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY - Movie Review

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[@creaturesfromelsewhere203]

I cannot fully express my aggravation with KZbin in that this young lady has been posting excellent and insightful film reviews for 13 YEARS and today was the first time she ever appeared in my feed.

[@JohnS-il1dr]

Same! She appeared on my recommended yesterday for the first time and this vid was my first view. Shes very well spoken.

[@Gravattack]

13 years? That's shameful, because I also just got the recommendation today. I watched and listened to her for 3 minutes, and saw she was intelligent, insightful and entertaining and subscribed

[@TheDeadlyefx]

I share all the feelings expressed. She’s my type of human. And yet like ya'll, I never knew she existed before yesterday. Her intelligence, both intellectual and emotional, are evident. As well as her exceptional ability to communicate ideas. Happily subscribed 👍🏾

[@nathanieledwards7150]

She really is the Pauline kael of KZbin. It's fascinating. She's one of the people that are keeping the form alive

[@bespectacledheroine7292]

I've been watching her for maybe 5 years now and it boggles the mind she's not one of the most popular reviewers on this platform. No affectations or theatrics or gimmicks, no unoriginality in thought.

[@scarletspider1240]

"No one wants to see an old character withering away"...you nailed it...which is precisely why a movie like Top Gun Maverick did so well. Because it was an old character who was still portrayed as great...but was starting to realize that his time was coming to an end and it was his job to now pass the torch to a younger generation with humbleness and dignity. And it also portrayed the younger generation respecting him and his accomplishments...and gracefully accepting the torch as it was passed to them.

[@finlaycowan3681]

I wish those cretins at Disney would read your comment... you summed it up perfectly.

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

Tom was still doing his own stunts. M6 will likely become his last.

[@edwardhalpin7503]

The handling of The Val Kilmer situation/scenario was wonderful. You couldn't have asked for more

[@keysersoze7291]

I didn't see Top Gun Maverick, because I hated Top Gun; but let me make a comment here any way. You say Tom Cruise's character "was an old character who was still portrayed as great". I agree that in Top Gun he was portrayed as great. But I thought he was a macho a**hole. Same with the other characters in that film. I'd really like to see him withering away in Top Gun Maverick.

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

This woman is a time traveler from a past when people were normal, intelligent and rational.

[@mojoarmstretch7261]

Ha ! 😅

[@blahblahgdp]

?? bot wrote this

[@WutsitTooyah-rm9mh]

She's full of crap nothing she says is true..what a sell out!! Movie was excellent!!

[@newenergy5735]

who's watching this video in 2040!

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Spoken like an old fart. Are you going to yell to people getting off your lawn?

[@upStomp]

"These movies are not really interested in the present moment. They're always looking ahead to whatever corporate interest could potentially motivate them." Nailed it!

[@GentM2015]

And yet instead of acknowledging that capitalism and the corporate greed for money money money is the main problem here, this woman is too focused on the fact that a woman is at the top of said corporate and blaming it on feminism lmao.

[@bhbluebird]

"she turned castration into a multi-million dollar industry". You are officially a legend. Brilliant summation LOL, that pretty much cut through the stupid ass bullshit like a hot knife through butter. I grew up with these great franchises and have watched Disney destroy them under Kennedy's watch, so thank you for making my day a little better.

[@wordragon]

Multi-million dollar when it used to be a multi-hundred million dollar industry.

[@k.t.5405]

nah, nah, nah, she turned triggering INCELS into a MULTI-BILLION dollar industry

[@WutsitTooyah-rm9mh]

No legend just a good sensationalist who won't do a live podcast to challenge her lies

[@WutsitTooyah-rm9mh]

@krazykajeevie oh stop

[@bhbluebird]

@@WutsitTooyah-rm9mh Its a movie review... otherwise known as an opinion piece. What is there to debate? The movie blows ass just like a lot of other movies have lately. More people are catching on to Disney's bullcrap and there is nothing you can do about it.

[@ibezzant]

I'm so glad this review is going viral to a degree. You have been the most honest, articulate and intelligent film critic on KZbin for years, imo. Congrats on the new subscribers, after a lot of solid years of work it is well earned!

[@DavidMorley]

Agreed!

[@drdickphd]

Totally, she's been my go-to since 2015

[@echdareez]

"She turned castration into a multi-million $ industry..." 😂😂😂 Phenomenal review, witty and intelligent - subbed!

[@RAYROD]

I agree. Brilliant quote.

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Lets be honest. She turned a multi-billion dollar industry, into a multi-million dollar industry. Pretty much every one of these "social narrative" pieces turns into a huge flop... and yet they keep cranking them out as if they are dead-set on losing as much cash as possible. It makes you think that's the goal, and that maybe they are laundering cartel money or something.

[@dominicscott9145]

Absolutely stunning phrase!

[@cessilvano82]

X2

[@feckoffthePRvillain]

Damn she went so hard 😂😂

[@scottmoore1614]

I was twelve years old when “Raiders of the Lost Ark” came out. The film honestly changed my life. I think it changed a lot of lives. I still remember seeing it for the first time with my dad in a little theater in my hometown. The theater closed last year after 50 years. And yes, it is the best Indiana Jones film ….hands down. Don’t let anyone else say otherwise. I must now take this bitter pill and endure the final Indy installment. It’s not going to be easy or fun. I’m not in any particular hurry to see it. Indy as a sullen, ineffectual invalid…Indy in 1969 (my God, I was born in 1970). These films have come to mark time and history in a weird sort of way. I don’t like how they’ve seemingly strip mined these iconic brands. Yes, sucked them dry and left their carcass in the desert. It seems like they’re trying to make us feel guilty for ever loving Indy in the first place. I’m quite sure it will make me feel sad (not nostalgic)….and probably rather old. Yes, RIP Indiana Jones.

[@conditionallyunconditional5691]

Agreed. Temple Of Doom was also done well. The rest? Not so good...more like a money grab.

[@camberwellcarrot420]

You can just pretend they never released the last two. Just think of it as a trilogy.

[@marcussmith4913]

Yes this sentence hits hard... The theater closed last year after 50 years. There was an iconic theater I used to go with my father. I saw indiana jones there, predator, and terminator 2. I used to love to go to the theaters. It is sad our way of life is changing so much.

[@carbonara2144]

Why would you go to the theater? Pay to see this hit piece?

[@marcussmith4913]

@@carbonara2144 I wouldn't pay to see this lol... but I did enjoy going to the movies when I was a kid, it was fun.

[@ethanpoints8735]

"Nobody wants to see Gene Kelly on crutches" is a great phrase.

[@mikejunior211]

I'm sure it could have been quite interesting seeing him dance while on a wheel chair.

[@videoguy6966]

This channel just came up on my radar today. I’m sure it’s cause of the Indiana Jones 5 movie. I’ve been following it’s eventual disappointment since it’s inception. Anyway I love this channel already. The set up is so simple but the passion behind it is amazing. It’s just “hay! Grab a drink! Let’s sit down and talk about a movie!” The emotions shared here through analyzing movies is just that perfect middle ground between movie watcher and movie critic. I’m in. I’m subscribed. So much content to go back and watch.

[@matthewjury4385]

This is the first time in quite awhile that I've left the cinema before a movie finished

[@sayChristIsKing]

it was THAT bad?

[@spice_krispies]

​@@sayChristIsKingI wouldn't have left early, but it is definitely a bad film

[@marcuskahn3783]

Forget Dial of Degeneracy I'm playing Emperors Tomb instead.

[@THOMMGB]

I hope you asked for your money back. I have heard that if you leave a movie reasonably early, you can go to the box office, present your ticket and ask for your money back.

[@notabot2928]

@@sayChristIsKingyes I haven’t heard one person that liked the movie yet

[@keepdreamin]

Temple of Doom had high flying adventures and the great relationship between shortround and indie. and featured harrison ford in his prime as an actor like harrison was in his prime in return of the jedi too.

[@1teamski]

"....turned castration into a multi million dollar business". One of the most brilliant comments I have heard in a long time.

[@Aenarion28]

"Turned castration into a multi million dollar loss for business" Fixed it for you.

[@nighttrain1236]

She is the only woman who can castrate a guy over and over.

[@jaythomas468]

It IS a brilliant comment, but like the person above me stated: I don’t know necessarily that it’s ACCURATE. I mean, sure, they’re STILL MAKING MONEY off these legacy film franchises so that’s PROBABLY all they REALLY CARE ABOUT but idk that it’s a direction people are happy or satisfied with. I would LOVE to be a “fly on the wall” within Disney/Lucasfilm and hear how some of the internal “unfiltered” conversations are coming across in regards to how these franchises have performed under Kathleen Kennedy’s leadership.

[@commandershepard9601]

​@@jaythomas468to quote the Joker "it's not about the money, it's about sending a message" castration indeed

[@jaythomas468]

@@commandershepard9601 Touché, salesman. Lol

[@gmcanepa]

It is a telling sign of the state of the movie industry when every movie critic I follow has to drink their way through a review.

[@joeodonnell921]

Raiders = the best movie of the franchise. Temple of doom= ambitious but rushed. Last crusade= the most fun and heartfelt of the franchise. And nothing else matters.

[@minners71]

Raiders = the best movie of the franchise Temple of doom = ambitious but rushed Last crusade = the most fun and heartfelt of the franchise And Nothing else matters = A song by Metallica. *fixed

[@joeodonnell921]

@@minners71 great song 🤟

[@jonfreeman9682]

You forgot Crystal 💀 which is ol'timers nostalgia and feels like you're hanging out with an old friend.

[@joeodonnell921]

@@jonfreeman9682 never heard of it, same with these apparently other star wars movies when theirs a trilogy and that's it!

[@ed_j_webb]

@@joeodonnell921 Me neither. I don't understand when people say there's more than one Matrix film either.

[@kathyh.7709]

I am glad I didn't skip your video because I really enjoyed it! Even though I am a woman, I am feeling so overwhelmingly disgusted with my gender these days that I can barely stand watching them. You did not look like the new breed of women terrorizing not only men, but the whole damn planet, so I decided to give your video a shot. Your voice is low pitched, you talk in intelligent/complete sentences, your arguments are all based in logic rather than emotion, and you make good sense. You've restored some faith in my gender. Thank you :)

[@rsmlinar1720]

Hey, look. Dont hate on your gender. Im a man, and i too sometimes feel uncomfortable being asociated with some men, especially here on internet. But when i go outside i notice that people in general are all right, regardless of gender. Sure in last decades both have gone dowhill in various aspects, but honestly it aint that bad

[@raaspider]

@@rsmlinar1720 i think we are all annoyed the female gender is busy showing pics of their butts or breasts online, it's great when you find a channel like this one

[@alexwhelan2265]

Is this a troll post or are you being serious with hating women that much? (genuine question)

[@GentM2015]

I read a lot of bs on the internet but your comment takes the whole cake. Besides the abuse and violence towards women being insanely high in every single country, besides rape occuring in every single place every single day by men towards women, beside gender inequality being higher than anyone can comprehend, your comment proves that stupidity is very much not gendered. Women can partake in the patriarchy just as much as men.

[@JohnMarshall-NI]

Kathleen Kennedy seems intent on destroying the cinematic legacy of George Lucas. First Star Wars, and now Indiana Jones.

[@Poepopdestoep]

Don't forget Willow, that series isn't even available anymore on D+ That's how bad is was. :(

[@billbored8277]

The theory is she built up so much rage from her days of fetching coffee for Lucas and Spielberg..... now this is her revenge.

[@KrisBryant99]

hahahahahaha

[@kthx1138]

This is HER time to make creative assertions, you see, stamp her feminist brand on it.

[@chrisjfox8715]

Not sure why people have to go to extremes. Just because someone sucks at something doesn't mean they intend to. Why's it so hard to believe that she simply isn't a great movie producer?

[@masudashizue777]

I'll be turning 70 next January (same age as Jackie Chan) so I am offended by the treatment of Harrison Ford as a has-been. I intend to stay in the work force another 10 years (at least) and remain physically and mentally strong.

[@panziniman]

Brilliant , articulate woman chugging shots while dismantling Disney and Hollywood? Immediate sub! Great video

[@Sarge395]

Just what is she drinking? I need some.

[@bakerudall]

This is the first video I've seen of yours. You are very talented at translating your thoughts and emotions into language we can all relate to. Great work!

[@chrisk5204]

I like how Maggie isn't afraid to cut through the bullshit.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

I like how Maggie inspires unrequited Love! 💕

[@Dunderslag]

You know that there are dozens of movie channels out here that are not afraid of cutting through the bullshit? Saying that she took an interesting approach and It was a pleasure to follow what she had to say.

[@TheDeadlyefx]

First time watching. She’s very intelligent and analytical. Will watch more.

[@lemonysnick5171]

That's why I watch!

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

@@TheDeadlyefx And Stunning!

[@Necrow_Productions]

"Kathleen Kennedy turned castration into a multi-million dollar industry" had me reeling!

[@marknewton6984]

The Horror!

[@minners71]

Night scenes make it easier to hide bad CGI.

[@dorfschmidt4833]

I thought they spent trillions on production.🤣

[@silenttempest7]

Just like when Scholar Visari gave his speech

[@darrenporter1850]

I bit yes... but motion blur is better to hide bad CG!

[@starwarsroo2448]

They also help make good cgi look better

[@philosopher0076]

They did NOT use CGI on Ford's face for de-aging. It was a different process using Lucasfilm's 45+ year catalogue of film footage of Ford's face. Complex and better than CGI in the results.

[@GO0DWOLF]

What made Marian such a badass was that she stood up to the Nazis *knowing* they would push her. There is a lot to be said for standing up to the storm.

[@XiaoFury]

I like Marion because she is a strong woman done right! She first debuts as a tomboy, tough talking, shot drinker (plus, she already had childhood relations with Indy me thinks). Yet throughout the film, we see her soft, feminine, and caring side. Indy even sees it when Marion is dressed in the red/white outfit, and then the white dress that totally gets ruined.

[@tedlogan5628]

Indy at 80 isn’t something I wanted to see. The shit Indy does in movies would hurt like hell for a 30 year old. Disney really trying to squeeze every last drop of blood out of this corpse before discarding. Good review!

[@Nelson_Swamp]

This. 100% FACTS. I was 9 years old when "Raiders" came out. Even then, I was like "How is this dude not dying?" It was incredible stuntwork. I just turned FIFTY ONE, and they are trying to sell me Harrison still doing shit that woulda crippled Indy in 1981???? WHHYYY??? LET IT GO!!!

[@rodneybray5827]

Agree. Never ever ever. You couldn't force me on pain of death.

[@stevenhombrados1530]

What’s funny is that Harrison Ford squeezed all he can from Disney! That’s the irony. Lol

[@renejrgensen5787]

😂😂😂

[@88detour]

Thirty is not old, their are athletes who compete well into their forties. I'm pretty spry myself as a fifty year old.

[@iAkis4]

When J. R. R. Tolkien sold the movie rights for "Lord of the Rings," he did so forbidding Disney from ever being involved. He said, "As long as it was possible to veto anything from or influenced by the Disney studios..."

[@davefigore7843]

Well ... Phoebe Waller-Bridge helped kill James Bond. Guess Indiana Jones was the next Icon in her sights.

[@padenbang7375]

80k views! As someone who literally just started wathcing this channel a few days ago (Thanks YT algorithm 🙄😮‍💨) its awesome to see 1 of your videos get traction. Hopefully its to the moon from here! You have a great knowledge of films and a fun intelligent review style. You deserve success

[@wellmounted]

"Gene Kelly on crutches", what a great line. I think this applies to modern Disney as a whole.

[@barbarellaville]

Girl, what are you drinking? I need one too. As a child of the 80s I enjoyed your appreciation of the original three "Indy women" - each was unique and had her own irresistible chemistry with the hero.

[@bassage13]

Indiana Jones was a big part of my childhood. I love the first three. I have ZERO interest in ever seeing this mess. Not even for free.

[@palazzo1113]

There are only 3 Indiana Jones movies...I have no clue what these other things are.

[@Dude_Slick]

@@palazzo1113 4 was not that bad.

[@rfrancoi]

Perfect....

[@palazzo1113]

@@Dude_Slick it's not terrible for real, true.

[@Quandry1]

That's one thing I can say for Crystal Skull. I'm willing to see it if it's coming with something else I'm paying for (possibly even at a cheap price of it's own). Or if It's free to watch it.

[@coolcat23]

The first three Indiana Jones movies are "only" entertainment, but they are art, because they make one forget about oneself, they make one wonder, laugh, and feel good. They make one feel great to be alive. As for this latest Kennedy catastrophe: no comment.

[@joemills4603]

Been ages since I've seen a new (to me) youtube reviewer who gives such considered criticism. I'll be subscribing and watching some of your earlier work!

[@cloudtx]

Last Crusade was my favorite. The dynamic between Sean Connery and Harrison Ford was pure gold. I'm not a fan of this franchise (didn't watch them back in the days) but that movie is the one I would watch again just for fun.

[@vincentdesjardins1354]

I second that ! The Connery-Ford back and forth is the peak of the franchise

[@jamiekelly6851]

Nice to hear from someone who can see the political motivations behind bad filmmaking but articulates their opinion and doesnt just throw the word "woke" at everything. Subbed.

[@WutsitTooyah-rm9mh]

Awww another paid shill..are you a bot?🤣 I used woke appropriately and I'm very sorry I hurt you're feels JAMIEKELLY SNOWFLAKE KEYBOARD WARRIOR🤣 (we both know you have nothing else but to get paid to add comments.)

[@neilsun2521]

"Woke"s an okay word to use to describe it. It's quicker and easier than saying cultural-marxist-agenda every 5 minutes when describing modern Hollywood.

[@TheGeorgeD13]

@todd3382, I have a hard time seeing it as a “woke” film though. It’s certainly not feminist in the slightest with the opposite of a strong female lead in Helena who is, by Indy’s own words in the film, a reckless and irresponsible mess with Daddy issues, and a damsel in distress for most of the film, constantly having her ass saved by Indy. And race wise, it comes off horribly not woke in the slightest with its only black character brutally killed by a Nazi with that Nazi practically gloating in her face as this black woman he killed dies. It couldn’t be further from being woke in my view. And to answer your question: yes, it now will be part of my annual watch of the series along with the trilogy. The plot is sorta nonsense, but Waller-Bridge and Ford’s chemistry makes the movie a e notable watch for me. Definitely not as good as the first three films, but still entertaining nonetheless. Also its final scene made me very happy as an Indiana Jones fan.

[@jorgemunoz30]

​@@TheGeorgeD13I agree. All the discussion about how woke this film was going to be turned out to be complete bullshit. It's fine if people don't like the film, but it's not pushing an agenda.

[@jorgemunoz30]

@@todd3382 I thought it was alright.

[@TheBTG88]

Obviously, the opening sequence happened at night to help hide the de-aging process of Harrison Ford. Also, you could not simply recast someone in that role because Indiana was a 1944 adult. River Phoenix represented him as a teenager, thus allowing him to grow into the Harrison Ford adult.

[@schoolofrockcary6625]

Nailed it on the head with regards to Kathleen Kennedy. I don't know HOW Andor got made under her watch, but it's literally a miracle. A MIRACLE

[@amandasmercantile]

I can’t believe Andor slipped through her grasp. We got lucky with that one. Gave me some hope!

[@RecklessFables]

You mean the one about a bunch of men being tortured? I jest, but I can see the pitch being spun that way.

[@johnscott6481]

I think andor manages to bring that dark rogue one energy..incidentally I think the most economically fine work of the franchise,which is fitting considering in linear form it is the first star wars story. Empire has some bloat but is empire nonetheless..

[@nathancrossen2224]

Andor is great... if you like shots of nothing but people walking from one place to another and nothing happening for the vast majority of the runtime.

[@Ricardo-cl3vs]

@@amandasmercantile There is no hope. Star Wars is dead. For a long time now. They're simply flogging the proverbial dead horse.

[@Dec4AllTimeAlways]

I finished watching it over 2.5 hours ago. Um, it's probably the WORST Indiana Jones film I've seen. I HATED Helena Shaw. And here's the thing, I find Phoebe Waller-Bridge actually attractive the same way I find Daisy Ridley attractive. Phoebe reminds me a little bit of Elisabeth Moss from the side. Peggy Olsen was one of my favorites from one of my favorite shows of all-time: Mad Men. Were there good things from it? Sure. Probably seeing Karen Allen again at the end. I thought the first moment when it felt like an Indiana Jones movie happened when Indy goes to Tangiers. It's actually shown in the trailer. Indy takes out his whip only for the folks drawing their guns at him. That's very Indy-like. The first 15 minutes with the de-aged Harrison wasn't really that exciting at all. I thought the setting being in 1969 was cool too. And hearing John Williams' music throughout like the decent enough chase scene. My biggest issue really comes from Helena. I didn't like how she betrayed her own godfather to save her ass. She locks the gate. Indy gets captured. Then after Antonio Banderas' character gets killed, you see her laughing on the boat after they escape because she remembered to bring dynamite. She put Indy in a bad situation that could've got him killed but had his friends killed. Not to mention that cold mfer with the mustache killing innocent school workers. I wish Banderas' character was there longer. He would've livened up the group. The kid was Helena's own version of Short Round. But my biggest issues really comes from Helena and the many dark scenes when they went underwater and in that cave. I was ready to doze off being so dark. I'm still not sure how to feel with that time travel shit. That's too much like Bill &Ted's Excellent Adventure time traveling from a phone booth. When I was walking out of the theater, some kid who sounds about age 10-12 walking behind me was telling his mom he liked it. But the only thing he didn't like was the time traveling stuff. His mom actually enjoyed that part. I'm still not sure where I am with that. Indy is better without any alien and time travel shit. It doesn't need to go sci-fi. Indy was better with more grounded stories. Not alien/time travel BS. No issues seeing Indiana Jones, Sallah, or Marion. Didn't mind hearing old Harrison's voice with a de-aged Indy. It did take me out there for a moment but I eventually settled in with it. No issues listening to the GOAT composer's legendary music. Issues with Helena being such an asshole character only to discover her selfish ways while in Ancient Rome, Mads Mikkelsen being such a bland villain, pacing, story, and way too many dark scenes. Basically, most things at making a good movie! It was also devoid of humor. Harrison Ford is naturally funny as Han Solo and Indiana Jones and we didn't get much here. When Helena tries to be funny, the jokes falls flat because you keep thinking what a selfish c*nt she is for stealing ancient artifacts only to sell them off in auctions because she's in some huge debt. She got innocent people killed. The character named Klaber, is a big POS killing innocent people including ancient Romans from an airplane. I wish he had a far better death than that plane crash. What's with Han Solo and Indiana Jones dealing with DIVORCES later in their lives? Portrayed by the same actor but these iconic characters are going through a divorce, or in Han's case, he was already separated from Leia. At least seeing Karen Allen again gave some hope that it looked like Indy and Marion were going to reconcile. Here's the irony to all this.. I actually heard more clapping for this film after it finished than for The Flash. I did not clap. I was actually a little relieved it was over as it's about 15 to 30 minutes way too long. And the biggest laugh I heard for the entire film came when Helena punched Indy. I'm not sure I have the urge to rewatch this. Doesn't seem highly replayable for me. As bad as Crystal Skull was and it had some of the worst scenes for the entire franchise, it still had some fun to it. That Spielberg charm. We see Indy in 1957. The pacing was faster. Shia wasn't that terrible as Mutt. Harold Oxley added some fun to it. The banter between Indy, Marion, and Mutt was fun. Cate Blanchett did the best she can do from that script and her fake Russian accent and had some personality that Mads Mikkelsen's character lacked which shocks me because Mads was fine as a villain in Doctor Strange. Dial of Destiny basically made a turd like Crystal Skull look decent by comparison! There was a scene inside the caves that I wanted Helena to be killed. She basically got Indy framed for murder at that school and got a couple more of his friends killed on the boat. But I guess she flipped to the good side the moment Indy prevented them to kill her. What a mess this was. Thanks, Kathleen! You were great in it! You're now the worst character for this entire franchise. Worse than Elsa Schneider who at least had a decent heart by getting Walter Donovan killed. Worse than Mac who kept betraying Indy. Worse than Willie Scott who was only annoying but not a selfish asshole like Indy's "god daughter" looking to steal stuff and auction them off. She acted more like Mac's daughter than Basil's. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: 6/10 Another soulless cash grab devoid of that Indy humor and charm. For the first two hours of the film, I felt Helena Shaw was the real villain! Kathleen Kennedy's own facsimile is in this franchise. Yet, she's supposed to be the protagonist next to Indy. She's 30-years-old and acting like she's still in high school believing she's so smart, funny, and charming. All the plot leaks about Phoebe's character from over a year ago were true. She ruined the entire movie for us. Dial of Destiny is still better than Quantumania but that's still not saying much. I know people shit on Rey from The Force Awakens but at least Rey was a good person. For 2 hours, there was nothing redeemable about Helena Shaw, a smug, double-crossing thief, and selfish capitalist. It took the last 20 minutes to discover what she was doing was wrong. Worst Characters Ever In Indiana Jones 1. Helena Shaw 2. Klaber (F this guy!) 3. George "Mac" McHale (annoying, useless character) 4. Mola Ram Dial of Destiny now has the 2 worst characters from the franchise surpassing Indy 4's Mac. Best Characters Ever In Indiana Jones 1. Henry "Indiana" Jones Jr. 2. Henry Jones Sr. (RIP) 3. Marion Ravenwood (moved up three spots) 4. Short Round (best sidekick Indy ever had) 5. Sallah El-Kahir 6. Marcus Brody (RIP) 7. Henry "Mutt" Williams/Jones III (RIP) 8. Harold Oxley 9. Willie Scott 10. Elsa Schneider (RIP) I will forever love Indiana Jones but it doesn't mean I have to regard Indy 4 and 5 as canon.

[@V1C10US]

The reason movies use night scenes is it's easier to hide bad CG artifacts. That's why the infamous GoT Winterfell battle episode was so dark.

[@Sude1089]

As a lifelong fan of Indiana Jones 1-3, it was so refreshing to hear your take on things. I like to imagine if I were Harrison Ford, I would have refused to have ever even made a 4th or 5th after that perfect ending to The LAST Crusade. Breaks my heart to know Harrison Ford lent himself to something that sullies the legacy of something that helped make him the admired actor he is. Your exploration of corporate interests vs. what was once innocent movie magic making fun is always spot on in your videos and I always appreciate the plainly spoken facts that come from you. Keep up the good work! You are a true film critic!

[@916hayabusa]

He did it to the Han Solo character too in Disney Star Wars, I used to like him but now just see him as another sell out.

[@bramford7e]

That shot at the beginning was a great tribute to Marion (Karen Allen).

[@Pavewy]

Holy shit, a rational, reasonable woman on youtube. Excellent video.

[@MasticinaAkicta]

So predictable from Disney. They did it with Han Solo too, and Luke Skywalker. Make them old grumpy losers and have a replacement outshine them. Except Disney forgets one thing, nobody likes those replacements... Lets just say that Indiana Jones is a very nice TRILOGY. Yes. And sometimes you find an expensive COASTER in the same box.

[@Trai1b1aze]

Agree, a Marion Ravenwood or Evelyn O'Connell (from the 1999 Mummy movie) style character would have been a better female lead to play off against Indy. Really that 1999 Mummy movie was the last Indianna Jones movie/spiritual successor (before they got a bit Hollywood goofy in the sequels).

[@ChicagoDB]

Spielberg called it “a masterpiece” a couple days ago…shilling/grifting hard…or dementia has set in.

[@dboygamer8184]

Spielberg sold out

[@generalshockwavekingpin326]

For me, the Indiana Jones movies started with Raiders Of The Lost Ark and ended after The Last Crusade.

[@joshuah9109]

In an interview back when LAST CRUSADE was released, Spielberg said in an interview: "We filmed the four heroes riding off into the sunset because this is the end of a trilogy, like RETURN OF THE JEDI was for STAR WARS (THAT comment would sadly age like milk). They ride off into the west like cowboys in a classic western. That's why it's called LAST CRUSADE, because this is it, Indy's last adventure." (IMO) that's where these movies ENDED! CRYSTAL SKULL & DIAL OF DESTINY are afterthoughts.

[@josebro352]

Kathleen Kennedy has managed to single-handedly kill both Indiana Jones AND Han Solo. What a terrible person.

[@AnthonyGuerrino_aka_TonyMoro]

Temple of Doom is the best one and my absolute favorite!

[@bassage13]

Raiders is the best. That's a fact.

[@AnthonyGuerrino_aka_TonyMoro]

@@bassage13 Wrong

[@buckhead40z]

You sir, are a man of culture.

[@spice_krispies]

​@@bassage13Last Crusade is the best Indy film. It does everything Raiders does and surpasses it. More action, humor and it actually has heart and emotional stakes.

[@marcuskahn3783]

You forgot about the videogames Emperors Tomb is still the best of LucasArts classics.

[@DougImmel-y2x]

And, slammin back the shots like Marian in the first one.

[@neonspec]

Last Crusade has always been my favorite. Raiders may be “better” in some ways but I just connect with Crusade more. Love the relationship between Indy and his Dad, love how funny it is, the ending with the three trials is ridiculously inspiring…it’s easily my fav Indy movie.

[@christopherpaul7588]

Weird. Raiders is so much better in every way. May be my favorite action movie.Part 2 was great. Part 3 was just okay. Kind of hokey. But entertaining.

[@vincentdesjardins1354]

I'm with you @neonspec ! For me Indi ranks as 3 . 1 . 2 . 4 . 5 Cristal Skull is imho Spielberg's career worst movie Dial of Destiny is an abomination that should never have been made

[@konowd]

The sad part is so many movies these days aren’t movies, they’re products and marketing plans that look good on paper to shareholders. Are we seriously supposed to be excited about Barbie?

[@redpillnibbler4423]

The vision of Indy riding off into the sunset with his friends at the end of The Last Crusade is what I keep close to my heart and will always be the the end of the Indiana Jones film series to me. In the same vein I see the heartfelt moments at the end of The Return of the Jedi as the end of the Star Wars film series.Others include the end of The Matrix Revolutions and The Return of the King and yes . . the ending of Alien 3. All perfect book ends to wonderful film series.

[@roseroselyne9045]

The end of the star was saga was return of the sith foo

[@sjdrifter72]

@@roseroselyne9045 No it wasn't. Return of the Jedi wad the end of the Skywalker Saga. The Prequels were shit but nowhere as horrible as Disney's woke garbage.

[@redpillnibbler4423]

@@roseroselyne9045 Not really.

[@ZephaniahL]

Matrix is nixed by the perversion of its perverted directors and their pervert subplots. The others, yes, great examples.

[@colbystearns5238]

And Toy Story 3 for me was the perfect ending whereas Toy Story 4 felt tacked on.

[@tylerolsonfilms]

Maggie! This has to be one of your BEST reviews and I’d even go as far to say one of the great moments of film criticism on KZbin…and I just loved how she got more on fire with each shot of liquor 😂

[@jacklawrence2212]

Smart review - and you're so right about the Map Room scene. It's one of the most thrilling and magical scenes in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

[@michaelbuddy]

"They're digging in the wrong place!! hahaaaa!!"

[@Jedi_Cowboy]

The things that bothered me was where old Indy was at the beginning of the film. In a 3rd story apt in NY (he should have been in house, he should have been in a better place in his 70's after being a professor for 40 years), also Sahal being in an apt and driving a taxi (he seemed rather successful back in Egypt), why was Indy not at Marshall College (this makes no sense, he was tenured), the university he's at now doesn't seem to know, respect, or understand him, killing off Mutt (this was BS, he was anti-establishment, so now we're to believe he enlisted for the Vietnam War to spite Indy, plus he'd be in his 30's), and then there's Helena (she was a mess, I started to like her better later on, but then she does the motorcycle in the rain and that "thing" in the past and shot all that good will in the foot). That all said, I didn't hate the movie. I thought there were fun moments, but take that with a grain of salt. I saw the movie in 4DX and I think it made the movie better. I don't know how I'd feel if I saw the movie without being punched in the back and felt like I was on a roller coaster ride during the fight and chase scenes.

[@chadwilson-smith8662]

I saw star wars being ruined a mile off, but never really cared for it. Saw indiana jones being ruined, now its personal.

[@chadwilson-smith8662]

@@edreynolds8721 I don't think it's just Disney bud nothings special anymore, shame about alien though loved the first 2. Saying that for ridley Scott remakes I did enjoy the second blade runner a lot more as the only part of the original I liked was the special effects. Goes to show if you have a original idea for a rehash and aren't just using the name to make money it can work.

[@chadwilson-smith8662]

@@edreynolds8721 can't argue with that fella

[@theresearcher253]

Helena = Rey = another KK wish fulfilment / fantasy avatar; the 'strong, creative, independent female finally coming out of the shadow the mediocre men in her life'.

[@tonybanks1035]

the last crusade opening is unmatched

[@Pietje_Piraat]

I saw it. I saw the movie's weakpoints, mainly being PWB's character and her writing. But I found enough gems in this film to thoroughly enjoy the ride. Harrison does an amazing job and I even felt that I could go and watch a detective style movie of Indy and Sallah in the New York of the 70's , without a lot of action. How short it was, I loved the scenes with Indy and Sallah together in the taxi and his appartement. I loved the treasure hunting and puzzlescenes more than the action sequences actually. It could have used more mystery and a supernatural feel. That would have helped. Anyway. I feel greatfull for having been alle to see Harrison wear the fedora and jacket once more. To me this was so satisfying, I could easily watch over the faults and flaws. Hell. Even Indy, sitting in a bar, lamenting his good old days for two hours straight would have been fine for me. Yes, I am, point in fact, such a huge fan.

[@JerrySaraviaCinema1895]

Huge fan, and I disagree completely with her but that is okay. I love the film, not much I would change. PWB ended up redeeming herself for saving you know who...and Indy found himself. I see nothing of Disney' castration of men but that is just me.

[@dboygamer8184]

Dial was hot flaming garbage

[@Shadowgopher]

I have to say that this is one of the best movie reviews I've ever seen! I really appreciate the honest take on the problems and the few bright spots with this movie. I've heard others say not to see this movie but you're the first person I've seen tell us why we shouldn't see it. Thanks.

[@ingrown_cactus9178]

Ive watched a lot of dude reviews about indiana and glad to see a woman reviewing this movie and having similar opinions.

[@finnmeister]

Literally everything I felt about the film was in this review - most notably the idea that although everyone gets old, sometimes we don't want to see our heroes broken down and looking hopeless. We fell in love with Indy because he represented the complete opposite. Your Gene Kelly analogy was bang-on.

[@rosswatson9144]

Wasn't it Fred Astaire?

[@finnmeister]

​@@rosswatson9144nope

[@Thomas15]

I think it’s quite refreshing to see a ‘superhero’ as a human with flaws.

[@macmikemo]

“Movies like this I’m glad I’m dead” - Roger Ebert

[@Drawflyswim]

I’ve watched several reviews of this movie and this is the first one that felt like a really good date! Seriously though, this was a great critique made of good points backed up by valid reasons for the concerns many people have. Liked and subscribed!

[@MisterUnlikely]

I loved the first movie and to some extent, the second, because they felt like the pulp novels after which they were designed. Unfortunately, there's a problem inherent in those sorts of stories because so much of what happens involves an ultimately unbeatable hero who you know will win in the end. This means you either have to (a) give him ways to lose in secondary ways, (b) give him a stalemate that's a borderline victory, or (c) have characters that may or may not die in the end. Otherwise, the movies lose tension.

[@PeterCrombie-cu6bx]

I found your video in my recommendations. Glad I did! Great and insightful review. I subscribed. Again, really enjoyed your review! I'm 52. I remember the summer when "Raiders" came out. All any of us could talk about was "Raiders" I was 10. There are no genuine blockbusters anymore. As you mentioned, we do all get older, back then there were one or two huge movies. Anyway, great video!!!

[@WinstonSmithGPT]

They were major events. Experiences, not just movies. Kennedy wasn’t even trying to create that.

[@WR3ND]

Woah, someone on KZbin that speaks coherently and thoughtfully without being contrived nor narcissistic. Nice.

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

I just found your channel and like your style of reviewing movies. Your expressiveness, eloquence, and humor are refreshing and beautiful to listen to---especially these days when so many creators fill their content with 'dumbspeak' and overuse of expletives. Subbed.

[@paulm749]

Indeed. Maggie is genuinely literate and can paint with words at a level that doesn't require the crutch of playing movie clips to express the ideas she wants to convey. It's like sitting down to have a conversation with someone who really cares about the subject and knows what they're talking about. Even if you don't agree with her assessment, you're probably going to learn something worthwhile.

[@JasonSmith-jr7jh]

Plus... She's Drop-Dead Gorgeous!

[@EdmundD1962]

The Helena charactor played by Phoebe Waller Bridge had very little EMPATHY so most people are not going to find such a person as endearing. Aside from that, there were just so many things wrong with this story. So sad, it could have been awesome.

[@Enzo012]

What they going for with her was a female version of a Han Solo where she gains empathy at the end of the film. Well I think she sort of did when she punched Indiana Jones unconscious and hooked him back up with his ex-wife when he wanted to die in the past.

[@leespiderpod]

I saw an interview with Gareth Edwards after Rogue One and he said he wouldn’t work on another Disney movie due to the constant interfering. I imagine James Mangold feels like this after seeing the poor reviews. They probably threw the best bits on the cutting-room floor!

[@alexo.4324]

Gareth was the only one who managed to make a good Star Wars movie despite being under the clutches of that craven witch Kathleen. He managed to create a strong female character who was flawed, had no secret powers, and relied a group of men to achieve her goal. He made me care about the fallen rebels. I can just imagine how hard KK tried to screw that up.

[@MattyJ]

I appreciate the review with actual thought and reasoning behind the negatives. The thing that people are missing about treating Indy bad is that it does change as the movie progresses and she begins to develops a connection with him and respect for him. She’s not just snarky to Indy in this film, but to everyone as that’s her character; Only out for herself, but like I said… she evolves. I have my arguments for most things people consider bad in this film but that would be further than the scope of what I wanted to say here. I will add that the old Harrison voice on younger Indy is a big, “ you couldn’t clean that up a bit?” And the fact that, and only god knows why, they didn’t dissolved the paramount logo into anything. Especially when the beginning is set at a castle they could have used. That being said, I absolutely loved the film and I’m an Indy die hard to the point of having multiple pieces of Indy wardrobe made by the original people and even was part of the groups that study the stuff on screen to be as accurate as possible.

[@johnenoch6222]

First time visiting the channel, well done! Love your insight and analysis, keep it up!

[@StefanBorglducky]

This movie felt a bit simplistic and limited story-wise all throughout, but the best Harrison Ford moments and especially the ending ultimately made a strong impression on me. Got what I came for, final ranking personally for Indiana Jones-movies: 3,1,5,2,4 :')

[@dominiclacroix9489]

i never heard of you, first time watching you and i love your no nonsense approach, telling it how it is. I just subbed. Thanks for the great content

[@Suite_annamite]

It was so refreshing to see a new an "Indy" flick without Shia! But a friend of mine and I both agree that there should have been much more elaboration with the Moroccan sequence! It also would have been nice to get an actress of Moroccan background, such as Emanuelle Chriqui, who would have made a sultry addition to the cast!

[@pinkthanks4urdogtagz860]

Thank you for this review! Totally agree that Crystal Skull did a backflip over the shark and the only reason you’d watch anything Disney-Lucasfilm related now is from sheer morbid curiosity. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to destroy the good will behind either SW, Marvel, and Indiana Jones. KK and Disney have masterfully done it to all three. It’s so bad, I’m actually impressed. But, yes, I’ll be sticking to the originals and the books. This new crap isn’t SW, Indiana Jones, or Marvel.

[@paulfigueroa9978]

As someone in my mid-50s, I loved the scene of Indiana Jones sitting in front of the television asleep in his drawers. I immediately thought of my father and of that generation who went off to fight the Second World War, went on adventures and then return to live ordinary lives. And do ordinary things, like falling asleep in front of the TV. Was Indy being ushered into retirement to make way for Helena? Yes but that is exactly what life does when one gets old. You go from throwing the family parties one day to being the old person sitting on the couch with the young people swirling around you. I like that Hollywood allowed Harrison Ford to get old, unlike Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. And I appreciated this movie.

[@Makoto03]

Great review. Sad to see Disney has tarnished the Indiana Jones brand, after what they've done to Star Wars.

[@GhostyFilms]

I love Willie Scott. She's a "comedic character," which is not the same as "an attack on women," like a lot of people seem to think. Yeah, she's a spoiled narcissist, but her narcissism is so poetically and cleverly done. That scene where Indy brings her the fruit after that awful dinner scene is so great. The interaction between Dr. Jones and Willie is just poetry, followed by the fight, where Indy is being choked, and she's screaming from the other room "You'll always remember this as the night I slipped through your fingers!!" And Indy just reaches out with his hand, because there's nothing he could do at that moment. It's great.

[@twt000]

Temple of Doom 1984 is highly underrated.

[@nalday2534]

it's racist garbage

[@ARWorksFilm]

So surprised! Couldn’t disagree more. We massively enjoyed Dial of Destiny! Lots of thrills and a lot of heart. They made us care about Indy and his past and future … they made us care about what happened Matt Williams, we believe they gave Indy an arc that completely worked for us for the first time ever… It’s just very interesting what various people take away from these things.

[@dboygamer8184]

Yuuuck

[@JohnSmith-kj8om]

Fantastically indepth analysis that does give props to the few and far between positives while not angrily destroying the negatives. Well weighted critique

[@cookeecutkk]

The difference between Willie and Helena is that the former is an intentional caricature while the latter is an accidental one. TY for the rational take on the film.

[@zincsupplylow7519]

If you want a little of that old indiana jones magic you still have the bootleg. Alan Quartermain 1985 “King Solomens Mines” 1986 “ The Lost City of Gold”

[@wuodbonde]

I don’t know how this video randomly came into my feed, but I’m glad I clicked on it. So rare to hear a thoughtful, articulate and intelligent critique.

[@SusanStorm217]

Flea bag was so successful because it portrayed an undignified selfish failure of a human being, with great drama, insight and humour. Making a complete failure of a human a replacement for Indiana Jones is not edgy, its stupid and annoying.

[@isaacmathews5800]

The only point in the original trilogy when I would say Indiana had his shit together was the final scene of the Last Crusade. I think the problem is more that they think they need a replacement in the first place. I would be a lot more interested in lucasfilm creating new IPs that can sit on the shelf next to Star Wars and Indiana Jones, rather than milking the same franchises over and over again.

[@sheilasmith7779]

A few things are essential, even in producing fantasy movies: 1. Authentic 2. A likeable hero we care about 3. A plausible, interesting story 4. Interesting dialogue 5. Good editing There has to be some truth. As soon as a movie becomes propoganda, audiences lose interest. Action is not a substitute for a good story.

[@TechNoir-wz5ic]

A shot before a film review is usually not a good sign oh dear.........

[@cmar4076]

Now THIS is how you do a movie review! That was amazing. Thoughtful, articulate, insightful, detailed, and sincere. Well done! You just earned a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@bruceheinsius7591]

I found her review to be overly negative and her recommendation to not see it was not necessarily. I’m seeing a lot of people share that they enjoyed this movie. I’m one of them.

[@gulgul9258]

When we were young, we could feel pure emotions even when watching movies that were not at all innocent.

[@jayw3512]

Hold up. This fantastic lady has been reviewing films for years, but today she popped into my feed for 1st time??? Wtf is that KZbin??? Great stuff!

[@Penlager]

Appreciate her honesty on this channel... I get the feeling she is not like most movie reviewers who kiss but or try to spin things... And yes I feel the Indiana trilogy should've been left alone

[@my2commonsense476]

An old Indy could have been great, an older hero dealing with his age and still overcoming and being the hero.

[@billb.5183]

Phoebe Waller-Bridge is about as likeable as a case of shingles.

[@nalday2534]

you'll never be able to write anything that is 1/10th as good as fleabag

[@changelocation]

Should of stuck with it then 😒

[@tralfaz77777]

Great review. Harrison Ford makes the movie. Doesn't matter how much crap they throw at him. He is one of the greatest.

[@briansmith4520]

They even kill his son

[@jlecampana]

The opening sequence happens in the Night, for one essential reason, to conceal the de-aged Harrison Ford a little bit.

[@pablohanc]

I've just fallen in love! And what a well put together review. I probably will watch the film, but only once it's available to stream.

[@Skeeterguy24]

Thanks for your review. You described perfectly why CGI ruins a film when it is a major part of the content. It always comes off as a cartoon.