Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Indy 5 Mega Review

[@salon686]

I'm much more excited for this review than the actual movie

[@TheDylandProductions]

Same!

[@KernowGB]

Me to 🙂

[@CloneShockTrooper]

Me too... I agree and damn that is so F-ing sad 😞

[@newsbender]

It's clear that a lot more thought and consideration went into this dissection than the movie itself.

[@CloneShockTrooper]

Same! Unfortunately

[@Geek_Chorus]

I will never stop being in sheer awe of how well River Pheonix captured Ford's "physical acting" style and line delivery. It was just PERFECT. That Pheonix family is a talent fountain.

[@latestred6510]

Fingers X,, the _Napoleon_ epic is in-coming (Thanksgiving)...

[@nineteenfortyeight]

​@@latestred6510 watching from the future and lmao. RIP River

[@astrosquirrel5038]

This is quite possibly the best review I've seen on KZbin. I'm so glad you mentioned the changes to the costume and the continuity errors, as those are things that always bother me and yet I rarely hear fans bring up those issues. Top-tier work.

[@Enriqueguiones]

The worst thing about this movie is that it's a time travel story with no motto whatsoever. They had the perfect ending RIGHT THERE. "Would you like to go back?" "No. I've already lived it".

[@OpenMawProductions]

That is definitely not the worst thing about this movie.

[@Enriqueguiones]

​@@OpenMawProductions Alright. It's not "the worst." But it's definitely representative of the laziness of the script and the absurd corporate games behind the scenes. No author would ever write a story about an elderly hero and a time travel device and then do NOTHING with any of it.

[@EddieHenderson92]

@@Enriqueguiones That would've been a better ending but the movie was already lost at that point, and nothing was going to save it.

[@muigokublack6487]

@@EddieHenderson92 It's better than the original ending where Young Indy gets shot by Volar which means Old Indy ceases to exist and after Hellana stops Volar, she then takes Indy's hat retroactively becoming Indiana Jones to preserve the timeline and effectively erasing Harrison Ford's character from history.

[@johnulcer]

@@muigokublack6487was this ever confirmed or just a rumor?

[@Vader47000]

The fact they couldn’t figure out how to bring Short Round back, even while Ke Huy Quan was enjoying a career resurrection, may be this production’s greatest sin.

[@OpenMawProductions]

Just imagine grown up short round beating up nazis.

[@neilbeaton9498]

It could've been amazing. It's like they wanted it to be mediocre. I liked the movie, but I feel like the final IJ movie could've been more of an epic send-off. Instead we have him and Marion in a depressing little NY apartment

[@somarriba333]

There are so many ways that Short Round could have been in this movie and also explain where he's been this whole time. First, they can say that after "Temple of Doom", Indy took Short back to the States and told him to stay and get an education. That last adventure was a wake up call and thought taking a child all over the world like that is dangerous. Then we see adult Short Round as an archeology professor following in Dr. Jone's footsteps. Maybe he's Indy's assistant. This could have been him and Indy's one last adventure together with Short handling most of the action. Or maybe it's Indy's adventure but he needs to stop somewhere because he knows a guy, and that guy is Short Round somewhere in Hong Kong with his wife and kids. They are playing cards trying to cheat each other while Short's youngest is trying to pick pocket Indy. OR just a simple cameo at the end of the movie where he shows up with Marion and Mutt and HIS baby making Indy a grandpa.

[@holeymattress8128]

The movie we should have had was "Indiana Jones and tomb of Genghis Khan", shot in Mongolia with Harrison Ford handing the hat to Ke Huy Quan, becoming the new Indiana Jones.

[@neilbeaton9498]

@@holeymattress8128 Damn I wish Harrison had one more in him

[@Mvargo97]

This is it. The ultimate RetroBlasting video. A true love letter to Indiana Jones. This is a masterpiece, unlike the source its taken from.

[@latestred6510]

I agree & well said. Thus why I ask- 60K Views,,, an yet only 2.2K up-votes ?? C'mon People!

[@milepost465historyhobbies4]

I went to the theater. When the movie was over, there was silence. There was continued silence as everybody filed out of the theater. Sadly I had forgotten most of the movie as I left the parking lot. To me, Indy’s story ended when they road off into the sunset.

[@nigeldreiner]

Same here. I look at 4 & 5 as "elseworlds" stories - helps to digest them better

[@mooseyman74]

To me it ended when I saw a poster saying 'This time he's bringing his Dad' 🫤

[@foghornfilms]

Jesus, if you forgot the movie how do you know if it was good or not? lol

[@LoneWolf051]

@@foghornfilms well if its a good movie, you wont be forgetting about it 10 mins after seeing it

[@BRockIITWi]

I saw it opening night. There were 6 people in the theater.

[@happyharryhardon6791]

OK so the girl punches indy and he wakes up in his bed. So we're supposed to believe that she dragged him Inside a plane, out of a plane, in a cab and up the stairs with him unconscious the whole time? That's one hell of a punch. Meanwhile he gets punched a dozen of times throughout the movie, which does nothing exceptit just feels like elder abuse

[@somarriba333]

Disney seems to like skipping a LOT of details. Somehow, Palpatine returned. Somehow, Indy returned. Somehow, Ezra returned.

[@RetroFett]

Yes. Exactly. that is what we are supposed to believe. It would have made MORE sense if Indy awoke in an Italian hospital, while Marian (and Sallah) traveled overseas to be there with him. Everything else about the ending could have been the same.

[@minnesotajones261]

Don't forget the time Mike said of smuggling him through Customs and across the Atlantic, plus finding, contacting, and convincing Marion to come back AND enough time for her to buy groceries...

[@kacperzimowski4626]

Because it was simply an altered ending, and IF IT HAD TO be done this way in the last second before the release of the movie, they kinda did "the right thing", rather than leave Indy to die, and make him hand over the hat. There was clearly no way they would be able to return to that battlezone set when reshooting the ending so they did what a typical director in a hot bath would have done.

[@Jcc2224]

To play devil's advocate... maybe a reason he was out for so long may have also been the bullet wound and the blood loss from that? The "?" implying that it is simply a guess based on how poorly it was presented, rather than a "duh" kinda question mark... I'm not excusing it either, it seems far-fetched regardless and after watching a good chunk of this video during the premiere (needing to walk away a few times to do things), this movie is a hot mess that gives me a genuine headache.

[@TheGoodDr8133]

I used to believe the great tragedy of my life was seeing Harrison Ford grow old. In reality, the real tragedy is watching what my generation of film makers call 'entertainment'. This video was a joy to watch Michael and is truly a reflection of what a damn fine content creator you are. Without a doubt, your magnum opus. I tip my hat to you Sir.

[@retroblasting]

Thanks so much for the kind words, Paul.

[@Enriqueguiones]

I never understood Gen X directors. I'm a millenial but all the entertainment I like came before I was even born. It's really weird to me that someone would enjoy such a magnificent piece of media and, years later, decide to destroy with their own hands. It's sad and absurd.

[@admiralseabass8993]

the GenX fans certainly have maintained higher standards of quality than the actual GenX filmmakers.

[@Christolclear101]

I just now fully sat throughout this. Wow! Saying this is beyond impressive or comprehensive is an understatement! This’s the most fully, explained breakdown for a movie I have watched! Bravo, Michael! You truly put passion and effort into this, and should be proud of yourself!

[@TurbidTG1]

DOD erased everything that ended CS with a happy ending! Just imagine if the movie had started out with an adult Short Round, who still wears his baseball cap AND who himself was now an archaeologist! He always saw Indy as a father figure and perhaps he felt inspired by him. He finds something mysterious and decides to seek out Indy after losing contact for the past 20 years. Indy is now head of the university and has become somewhat wealthy and famous after writing several books about his adventures over the years, which would have been later adapted into the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles. Him and Marion are thriving and Mutt has become much more mature with him and Indy on good terms now. Maybe he comes along for the ride? Anyway, Shorty and Indy have a very happy reunion and he manages to convince Indy into one last adventure after he privately confides to him that hes been thinking of retirement. Maybe Mutt becoming a father and his age be a motivator? They go on an adventure together and they have a touching moment in the middle. The movie ends with Indy's retirement and him taking his fedora off and putting it on Shorty's head, as a symbol of passing the torch to a younger generation. Similar to the beginning of The Last Crusade. NOW THAT would have been a trihumph! I would have loved it! It would have been so easy! What do you think?

[@Ryglado]

I love that. It makes one wonder the thought process of Hollywood producers, surrounded by sycophants and yes-men, who green-light awful storylines. A round-table of real fans could effortlessly crank out a ton of better story treatments in minutes.

[@mooseyman74]

Would have been better if the Dial of Destiny took them back to the filming of Crystal Skull and showed them reviews

[@MemoryException]

Great treatment. I wonder if something like that was pitched but KK said no way, put a chick in it and make her gay! 😅

[@rhindlethered]

@@mooseyman74 Reviews of CS were generally favorable. Try again.

[@EpicallyCasual]

I came out of this movie with an almost crushing sense of overall sadness which lingered for days, which I feel is the exact opposite of how an Indiana Jones film should feel

[@Khilkhameth]

I did not know that I needed to watch an in-depth dissection of the evolution of Indiana Jones' costume until this video. Now I wonder how I ever lived without it.

[@soulcraft_84]

I'm only halfway through so far...Indy being fluent in many languages, and then not knowing German in Dial of Destiny is the ultimate take down! It is like they didn't watch any of the previous movies? Man that is bad!!!

[@shoestringscifi]

Your longtime interest in Indy, your film background, your journalistic background, and your experience with RetroBlasting have culminated in a compelling, informed, well-edited, epic review. Thank you for making this and sharing it.

[@donmiles3927]

Yes! It's like everything that is at the core of Michael's skills and observations....all came together brilliantly. I'm honestly a very casual Indiana Jones fan. But I have always appreciated how Michael is an Indiana Jones fan in the DEEPEST sense. When Michael said in the beginning that Indy inspired him to do everything from flying vintage aircraft to studying biblical history/archaeology?? How many 'fans' have taken THAT much passionate inspiration from Indiana Jones? I'll wait...

[@robertbang8158]

This was almost therapeutical, thank god there's an actual Indiana Jones fan like you that truly cares to represent the feelings we all had towards this pile of shit. Love your videos

[@saljustsal]

Edit: to the stupid mouth breathers out there, the following comment is about the video/review and not the actual movie. This was a love letter to Indiana Jones if people cannot figure it out. The frustration, the disappointment, and the heartache can only happen when someone loves something so much.

[@Enriqueguiones]

Absolutely.

[@WayneBraack]

There's always a handful of people that like crappy things. There's some real garbage that I like but I don't delude myself into saying it's great or it's an old or a love letter to blah blah blah. Crap is crap. This movie is crap. Its political, cultural ideology over art. They decimate the Indiana Jones character.

[@saljustsal]

@@WayneBraack k.

[@retroblasting]

Wayne? Salvador was commenting on this review, not the movie.

[@mooseyman74]

Exactly, non of the 'consume the latest thing' brigade would ever be this bothered and motivated by anything

[@thecollector4332]

The ending hit me like a truck. Because I was one of those fans that always had faith that Harrison Ford did like Indy and that the franchise was this magic lovechild of Lucas, Spielberg and Ford. And the realization that it wasn’t really hit me. It’s sad but I’m glad I know the truth. Fantastic video Michael. You really outdid yourself. If only someone in the writing room for this movie had an ounce of the passion and love you have for Indy.

[@muigokublack6487]

"Reality Is Often Disappointing." - Thanos

[@harrypartridgelive]

I can't fully express to anybody how excited I am for this review.

[@chrisvarney1407]

Congratulations on this Michael, that was a amazing break down on Dr Jones. It's such a shame all these film characters from our youth have been dragged into our middle aged years and all been tarnished. At least we can still count on Kylie to still bring out some banging tunes in the 2020s!

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

This was the BEST film review I have ever seen on KZbin ever. No stone was left unturned in this remarkable critique. Congrats on a wonderful video!

[@simonerich5999]

It took about six installments to get through this incredible piece and I can honestly say that it hits home far harder than the movie ever did. Truly spectacular work Michael. I wish that Hollywood had talent like you working as editors to make these beloved properties stick to their core values and apply that test throughout the writing, shooting, and editing process. Thank you for your effort and unique voice. Keep up the great work!

[@retroblasting]

Thanks for the kind words

[@donmiles3927]

This is literally THE quintessential Retroblasting....MASTERPIECE.👏👏👏👏 Especially the last chapter of how just as Gen-X was pretty much the best thing that happened to these legacy characters and stories, in the end, Gen-X also turned out to be....the WORST thing to happen to legacy characters and franchises! It's like going back to "The Rot of Gen-X Filmmaking" video, everything Michael predicted even back then......has come to pass. And just as much as we blame certain directors, Gen-X CONSUMERS share much of the blame as well. When so many of our generation willingly and feverishly spent money on inferior corporate product......just to have their nostalgia sold back to them. Michael echoes my sentiments all but EXACTLY when I look back on virtually ALL of the legacy characters we grew up with as Gen-Xers: 'Goodbye. I wish things could've ended differently'.

[@jeremykerr3871]

I've been waiting for this,it's the closest I'm ever going to get to watching the movie.Thank you,sir,for watching it so I don't have to,you have truly taken one for the team.

[@JamesWatson-k5t]

Well done. The state of movies today is depressing and this drives home that point. Movies no longer seem to be an escape but a shadowy reflection of anxious times.

[@markdeevil]

This is how you do a movie review. Wish more reviewers would be this informative and interesting.

[@thekidfromiowa]

The movie has many flaws, but I think nearly 4 hour analysis seems excessive. Surely he could've made his point in half that time or at least split it into a series of videos. The same could be said for many of his rants. He tends to get long winded.

[@deathmetal271]

This is usually what it takes to get people to notice why this was a bad movie in the first place

[@margozumba7697]

Wow. 4 hours. Superb. A documentary on Indiana Jones without peer.

[@tirpakattack]

This is unbelievable work. Entertaining, insightful, educational, and so much more all the way through. Clapping loudly.

[@kaltech04]

I haven’t seen dial of destiny, and decided watching this four hour breakdown was most likely going to be a better use of time than watching the actual movie. You did not disappoint as this was a great video. I can’t believe the amount of work you put into this.

[@RetroFett]

Michael, thank you so much for making this wonderful review! I believe Lucas, Ford, and Spielberg really cared about Indy... but as they each grew older, their perceptions changed, what they wanted out of life changed, and perhaps rabid fandom affected their goals and desires. Disney (currently) has the most money and is leading to charge with these careless mistakes and money losing efforts, and I do not think Hollywood will learn the lesson any time soon.

[@SP8inc]

At the very least, it's costing them money. And nothing talks better than a empty bank account. Voting with your wallet helps. They will listen.

[@luis_e_saavedra]

Monumental work! A bitter ending for a beloved character but I guess we will always have Indy in our hearts the way we want to remember him. Sending love to the Retroblasting team!

[@RegginaldRiglet]

Finished this masterclass in reviewing. Not going to lie that ending you had for this left me in tears and memories. Fantastic work as always.

[@kirktanka8199]

Michael, very well said. This is a masterpiece. Thank you. It is disappointing when the core or the characters is lost and writers do not seem to know how to craft a great story, let alone a great story. I have not seen the new movie, because I could not stand to see what I have been hearing. But yet I am willing to watch this because you are always so thoughtful and fair in your criticisms. I agree with all of your closing points. Thank you!!! P.S. I am glad this was not a short. Long live the long form content.

[@gamernewbieed7832]

Brilliantly done. I am saddened that such an iconic character has been treated like a throw away cash cow, and that the the audience was seen just as expendable. Indiana Jones was the reason why I got a degree in anthropology and studied archeology. His love of adventure, history, and lore, made archeology seem electric and vibrant. All this movie did was put out the flame of hope, excitement, and curiosity that the character inspired and distilled in us. Thank you Michael for standing your ground and saying outl oud what we all have been thinking. Amazing work as always.

[@philipc5151]

Very good, I was thinking getting an archeology degree back then because of Indy

[@therealthirst8099]

Honestly watching this movie is like an experiement to see if a film can be developed to actively suck the enjoyment out of your day. Nothing in it had the same "Fire in the belly" so to speak. It was basically elderly Ford being cut a fat check to play role of a broken depressed Indy, being escorted through the story by other people while he just dodders around the screen, while the viewer is supposed to pretend like everything is great. For as messy as Crystal Skull was, at least it was trying to be a fun movie. It didn't spend it's time degrading the main hero and undermining him in his own story.

[@austinreed7343]

& whenever it DID degrade him it was on accident.

[@chrisbenavides3176]

Brilliant video, the last chapter especially so. When I try to explain to people what made the movies we grew up on different, I usually end up citing one thing: sincerity. Sincere aspiration, sincere heroics, sincere sense of adventure, sincere sense of fulfillment, sincere sense of hope that things could be better. I think you put it so well in your final chapter.

[@donmiles3927]

Well said! Because it's so on point. Especially that last chapter can apply to almost EVERY legacy/franchise nowadays. There really is no true sincerity in most of 'entertainment' now.. Most of it really is just shallow and corporate "branding" of name recognition.

[@GrabAStackofRocK]

I said to myself, "a four hour video, about a two hour movie?" No, no, no! Then I watched it. I was wrong. Great work!

[@EPS5000]

Wait wait wait wait wait, you're telling me people don't like Temple of Doom? it's my favorite one!

[@EPS5000]

Just finished watching 🙂

[@oli19827]

Mine too ! I think it was supposed to take place before the first one

[@milangie]

Freaking fan-indy-tastic! This has to be one the most amazing videos I ever watched on KZbin.The attention to detail, the in depth analysis, the comparisons to previous movies. I loved every single bit of it. Cannot wait to see new videos in the same format!

[@Stucknthe80z]

Bar none the most epic dismantling of a movie ever. Absolutely taken apart scene by scene. Amazing, you put more work into your project than Disney and Lucas Film put in Indiana Jones.

[@Beaker709]

I remember Retroblasting saying in a previous video that you don't want to become a movie review channel but I do hope you make more videos like this one - in terms of the depth of analysis, not neccessarily length. Your love of and experience with the medium of film is very obvious, meaning you can produce a different type of video than most other full-time movie review channels make. (The fact you noticed that the dates written by a British character were not written in a British format is a perfect demonstration of that.) Cheers!!!

[@Cyberbrak]

So... you *didn't* like it?

[@bobbobson8037]

This review left no stone unturned. Really incredible work. I may never watch this movie, but the review gave me chills at the end. Michael’s love of the character and legitimate disappointment and sadness about this ending for Indy really comes through. I hope people in the industry see this and learn some lessons. Given the box office flop you’d hope there would be some self reflection.

[@mooseyman74]

So you don't think this is all deliberate cultural vandalism?

[@michaelanderson2886]

Excellent work man. Something that bothered me a whole lot, was Indy not in his home we see in Raiders, Last Crusade and Crystal Skull. Kills me

[@vampsith]

Couldn’t afford the mortgage after the divorce lol

[@Figmong3r]

Damn! This made me cry at the end!!! Best thing I’ve ever seen on yt. Thank you Micheal and all of retro blasting!! I feel your pain of how Hollywood destroyed one of your beloved and cherished things in life. Something that gave you so many memories, and experiences.

[@LynxVGL]

That was an amazing deconstruction. Well done. You actually changed my opinion on story beats. I assumed Indy was the one who actually couldn’t get over the death of Mutt, and that sent him into a spiral. While he said Marion couldn’t get passed it, he would never admit to someone like Helena that it was actually him. As a viewer you have to take head-cannon leaps to get there and read into Fords performance. I think your take down is actually more on point and proves what a mess the film actually is. I was sad to see Indy end this way as well, especially when put the film in direct context to the other films and what the character truly does in them. Your point about what Star Wars, Raiders, & Superman’s impact on their time vs. where we are in cinema right now is right on point.

[@melijomides7317]

I cannot get over how well you pin pointed everything I was feeling! Thank you… a lot of time was put into this review. Really well done.

[@mustang_orbit170]

A Retroblasting MasterClass. Thanks for the considerable effort to produce a work like this. The time flew by, watching & appreciating your analysis.

[@retroblasting]

My pleasure!

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

You and my husband and kindred spirits my husband grew up with Indiana Jones and went into the field of Archeology before his ending early and joining the military in 2005-15. He traveled all the way to his father’s nation of heritage South Africa and Joined the SANDF. My husband was in the boy scouts my husband was an Air Force brat and my husband speaks several languages. Today he is co-owner of a private security company and influences our son and daughter for adventure. I said it before i love your channel so does my husband we love how much detail you go into on things my husband grew up with and i have interests in today. Thank you for everything you and your group does to give many of us a window into things some of us never seen before. Thank you for everything Sincerely Mayumi Tsurugi Cromartie

[@vaquero141]

They should have hired you as the consultant on this film

[@ChannelWright]

I remember an interview Ford did with Charlie Rose some years ago. He was lackluster and unexcited about what he did. It was then I knew that Harrison Ford didn’t really give a damn. Had a funny story about a woman offering him a job as a handyman though.

[@TheMykeShow]

It's 3AM here, now. The last 3 minutes of this video, hurt. Deep. I understand - or at least I think I understand the dedication at the end. You are an artist and a brilliant human being, Mr. Michael French.

[@TroyPacelli]

This "SuperThanks" is way past due. This is a PREMIUM video with premium effort on display and, as I have said many other places: This video is more entertaining and a better value that the actual Indy 5 film. It's a sin that it's not doing better, because it really should be.

[@retroblasting]

Thank you so very much!

[@Vincent-396]

Wow! What an amazingly thorough review of this cinematic travesty.

[@joseeduardovazquez4149]

This....this video/review right here is what you would call a masterpiece. All I can say now is thank you Michael and Retroblasting...and I am sorry that you had to watch this movie, because I wont.

[@tenorantonioalboresm]

Dear Michael, thank you. In this video you've created the true love letter to Indy that Dial vehemently refused to be. Thank you for speaking for so many of us, giving us in turn a cathartic release to the stomach knot that is Dial, (and to a lesser extent was Skull). You do excellent work! Muchas gracias amigo, enhorabuena!

[@Cincinnatis5StarBarber]

An absolute BRILLIANT breakdown!!! Kudos Mr. French. Disney and Mangold should be ashamed

[@smokymountainangoras]

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is the one movie that means literally everything to me. ❤❤❤

[@oliverraf5237]

When a review like yours that has more length than the reviewed material in question, and yet it's much more enjoyable, informational, and logically structured than the whole plot of the movie, just tells a lot how much of a trainwreck, not only Hollywood, but our current content production has become, specially on the highlights of the main causes you made on the ending, which are simply on point.

[@Xsoulreaper6X]

Review was well worth the wait. Thank you for providing such great content.

[@The_Rockin_Prof]

Worked like the blazes to get done with my online teaching so I could watch this in its entirety. Splendid work, Michael and Co., both on the film review and the historical background. This is the definitive critical video on Indy 5!

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is better in my opinion.

[@matthewstoneback9]

Well of course. Spielberg directed it!😄

[@grizzla71]

I just prefer to ignore DoD as being canon. Same as I do with TROS.

[@purefoldnz3070]

We went from Indiana fighting tanks on horseback to a lame tuk-tuk chase. We went from running from giant boulders and surviving the deadly trials of the grail to Indy splashing some water in a drain. Oh look its Antonio Banderas for some reason! Oh he's dead. And all of this cost $300m.

[@nospin9831]

The best review. The fact that Harrison Ford was ok with doing this to the character makes me not want to collect anything related. And that they had Anthony Ingruber in the film and he was not even young Indiana was a waste of talent and time Thank you for watching this cause I did not have to. Your review made me want to sell all my Indiana Jones stuff cause if the actor or producers do not care about this character and create a story so horrible cause they don’t care about the fans, legacy or just good story why should I. RIP Indiana Jones.

[@josesapata4807]

This is truly an incredible breakdown of this feeble attempt at a “movie”. Much more entertaining than the film itself! Thank you for this.

[@retroblasting]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Johnnycam1]

Michael this was incredibly awesome! Thank you!!!

[@LombarHisst74]

I am not a smart man...but i know that people who don't enjoy reading a good book or have never read a book in their life are missing out and are squandering the use of their imagination. Imo. The people writing this movie and the Star Wars stuff for Disney probably despise Reading books, but have watched many, many movies. IMHO. There's nothing wrong with liking movies btw...I ❤ a good movie. 🥰

[@Cornholio174]

I haven’t finished this video yet, but I really appreciate the entire section breaking down the Indiana Jones outfit through the movies.

[@Spacemonkey_Mafia]

Thank you, Michael for reminding me I never need to watch this movie again. Your review was far more entertaining and insightful.

[@venom7558]

Bravo. Not only for the review of this movie,but of the ending chapter to this video. Your opinions and criticisms of movies and the movie going business is shared by many,including myself. Thank again for another brilliant video,Michael!

[@Erik-Winters]

Great review! This is a masterpiece and you can really see the effort, work and critical thinking put into it. Which is definitely way more than the writing department at Disney could muster when they made Indy 5.

[@Getterprime]

Holy smokes! A staggering comprehensive piece of work that I'll be rewatching from the start since caught this about halfway through. Masterful.

[@jonhufford6980]

Thanks for putting so much blood sweat and tears into this. I haven’t gotten around to wanting to watch this and it’ll probably be years before I do. I’m just honestly sick of phony cgi and the whole “ look how woke and enlightened we are “ Disney Hollywood culture. I agree with you, I like these in order of release, I LOVE TOD. I can’t believe indy uttered “ this isn’t an adventure “ in this movie ! WTF ?!

[@gregn8206]

Wow, this is your master piece!! As I suspect we are the same age, I really connected with the part about your attitude on Ford changing over the years due to interview after interview.

[@ianoz1]

Critical Drinker alerted me to this phenomenal effort. Everything covered in measured detail. Have not and will not see this film, but this review should be mandatory for all those who ever loved the character and the tenacity and bite-life-on-the-arse vitality he once represented. RIP Indi.

[@retroblasting]

Extremely kind comment. Thank you. Even more humbling to know Critical Drinker mentioned it. Was that on one of his livestreams? I'll make sure to thank him. - Michael

[@ianoz1]

@@retroblasting Drinker posted the link on his FaceBook page with his recommendation.

[@Mark-lx6xj]

As a boomer sitting on the East side of the pond my I say sir this review is absolutely blinkin' marvelous. Thank you so much for the work you put into it. I fully agree about those films from the late 70's and early 80's which took me from my late teens to my early 20's. Please keep up the excellent work.

[@JMan77]

This was a bad movie. And a bad Indy movie. Last Crusade has lots of issues for me, but it’s an entertaining film. Even Skull has some cool moments at least. This was a boring mess that damaged the Indy brand.

[@ryanhunter130]

Thank you for making this video-my longtime girlfriend and I broke up in September, and it was very depressing….listening to this video repeatedly has kept my mind off that whole situation and your observation and passion gave me something to smile about! You and Melinda rock!

[@martynstembridge7714]

Nailed it ... An incredible review by a person who cares deeply for the character.

[@jesusvillasenor355]

Michael, omg where to begin. As a long time subscriber and I admit( on and off patreon supporter) this is by far, your greatest masterpiece. Seriously, Michael this was a home run. This will be the video I will recommend to friends. A video I will most definitely watch again and again. We have KZbinrs who are lazy and make half ass vids and want only super chats. Then we have true creators like you who make content worthy of supporting. Sick, bro!

[@joshuabrzezinski2828]

It definitely ruins the allure when you find out Ford is a shallow miserable bastard. But recasting him is impossible until everyone who saw the original are all almost dead. Until then no more! The first 3 are the only movies to me. I can always rewatch them and still do.

[@HectorMartinez-si2xy]

How is possible you do things like this? Very sincere and complete dissertation of this movie. One of the best review you ever done! Nothing more to say ! Great Jod !

[@rhysroberts3996]

One silver lining of Dial of Destiny, whether you loved it or hated it, is that we got some Indy merchandise we wouldn't have had otherwise (even if it was less than we all hoped for).

[@retroblasting]

There was very little in that merch range to get excited about. Most of it was weak effort garbage.

[@GarouLady]

This is when you REALLY wish someone as passionate and knowledgeable as Michael would have done the movie. Would have saved money on digital effects and gotten one heck of a proper sendoff to such a beloved character. But at least we got this nice big umpy length review. Thank you Michael!

[@scubapete9500]

THIS…should be played in cinemas across the globe!!! Well done Michael!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jedifyfe]

I’m starting this at midnight PST. Been waiting for this and will watch it through! Thank you Micheal!!

[@loganholmberg2295]

I never thought about Mutt's character that way. You're completely right. I tend to let my opinion about Shia as an actor be clouded by those awful transformers movies and the way they have him stutter his lines and say NO, NO, NO , NO, NO, NO..... 😂😂

[@MichaelJShaffer]

A truly fitting way for RetroBlasting to end a movie franchise and your relationship with it. Remarkable work, Michael.

[@jcreations_ny]

Great video that I enjoyed way more than the actual movie. Thank you for your passion.

[@BruceKenobi]

The sheer breath of knowledge and attention to detail requiered to do this is outstanding! It shows your true love for this franchise and at the same time is FAR more entertaining than the actual movie! Congratulations on your raiders costume it’s VERY cool, I guess there are a lot of anecdotes behind its making. I loved the hat part, you really know your stuff Michael! I’m so glad you were able to put this together and give it to us, thank you for an excellent job.

[@Grim2]

3:10:50 - Who knew that ancient Romans had harpoon cannons?!

[@AlexRazorGame]

Temple of Doom is my favourite Indie film. The most mysical of the 3. I was surprised when I knew a lot of people dislike it.

[@mobilerecluse9988]

i was satisfied with EFAP and Little Platoon's breakdown of this latest Indy movie. But this one stands out as the most comprehensive. Thank you retroblasting!

[@retroblasting]

Extremely kind words. Thank you so much.

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

I don’t really like EFAP, so I can’t relate 🤷‍♂️.

[@AndresPerez-ei2lv]

"These guys aren't special they're hucksters and hypocrites in their own way" (Bearded duo + Ford) Right on the money sir! You've done a man's job with this review and it was well worth the wait!!!!!!!

[@Toygains]

Is it fair of me to lose respect for people that recommended and assured me this was a great return to form for the franchise? I hated every minute of it. I actually preferred Crystal Skull.

[@CaesiusX]

Fan-flippin-tastic! I generally don't watch videos of such length. But this was riviting! So sad, and yet, so very true.

[@biffjocko]

Hello, this was, without a doubt, the most thorough and well thoughtvout review I've seen. Sure, anyone can point out flaws or logic gaps in this, but your attention to detail, and more importantly, your historical knowledge transcends modern movie reviews. Thank you good sir.

[@retroblasting]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@davidhansen4270]

I couldn't make it all the way through Indy 4 & 5 without lots of fast forwarding. This review was more entertaining than either movie. I actually enjoyed the review.

[@comancheviperrrr]

This is probably the ending he wanted to give to solo. And I really think Harrison Ford is an ungrateful bastard. And I’ll tell you why. The very character that he trashes and craps all over is the only reason he ever had the opportunity to play Indiana Jones. Had there been no solo there would have been no Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford should realize if he does not that solo is the one that made him. And he would think he would look back on that character with a lot more fun than the animosity that he seems to. What about solo that would have been none of the other movies that he’s ever done. More than likely he would have been a second or third list actor. He would not have been a leading man. Because remember by the time he did Star Wars he was in his 40s. In this very video, Michael does point out that most actors are put on the shelf at 40. It’s not right, but it is what it is. Then came along the part of solo. And that changed everything for Harrison Ford. Doors opened up, new opportunities came down the pike. He could choose from any script. He wanted to do pretty much. He did choose. He did Indiana Jones. He did the fugitive,Air Force One, and many other films. All of it comes back to Star Wars and the character of solo.

[@Geek_Chorus]

I have been saving this for my sacred only day off, thank you Retroblasting!!!!!

[@noizi]

Michael: you did not mention anything about John Williams’ score. I wanted to hear your opining about it.

[@retroblasting]

When has John Williams ever failed to deliver? I had too much crucial shit to deal with here that it took me FOUR HOURS and you're dropping a bitchy comment about one of the few basically non-emergencies with the film? Dude.... Time and place.... and you missed it.