Archive for May, 2008

Craziest Person Ever?

This has it all. A musical number, karate chops and world record for saying “I’m pressing charges” consecutive times. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video 

Why Indy, Why?

Lego InyWhy did you have to disappoint me?

I saw a midnight screening of Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and I have to say I am shocked at how much I disliked it. Coming out of it, I kept looking for reasons for me to like it, but I just couldn’t. There are some high points, but I have to say that the low points far out weigh them.

Next to the Holy Trilogy, I would have to say Indy was my favorite film series during my formative years, so Crystal Skull had a lot to live up to. Maybe Iron Man just set the bar to high for the summer?

I felt that the story was a little weak and the “prize” was exactly what I didn’t want it to be. I don’t want to ruin it for anyone that hasn’t seen it yet, so that’s as much as I will say. Also, the dialog was on par with another ruiner of childhood memories, Episode I : The Phantom Menace.

I was excited for the Indy revival, but right now I wish it never had happened.

I want some feedback. I’m interested to see what others thought. I know over all It has been getting mixed reviews, but Rotten Tomatoes gives it a glowing 80% fresh. Am I over thinking this thing or can I really be disappointed?