Set in 1957 Indiana returns for the 4th instalment of the Spielberg/Lucas whip cracking, one liner, treasure finding adventure. Of course, there has to be a baddie and this is the Russian communists headed by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett). The formula for another Indy instalment is all there, the baddies, the trail of clues to the treasure to be unlocked, deadly creatures, high energy fist fights and car chases, cheesy one liners and as little of the CGI that is often used in movies these days to cover up a bad plot. As much as I enjoyed the movie it didn’t have as much of the energy as 1,2 and 3. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed it, there were plenty of high energy scenes but I didn’t get left breathless. A few scary bits kept me on my toes and the humour was good as always and of course focused around the age of Indy and key things happening at that time in 1957. The best part I think was the scene with the nuclear bomb and how Indy gets out of that one.
In all, it was enjoyable and good to see Indy back on the screen. 3.5 out of 5.
Memorable quotes:
Indy to Irina Spalko “I gather by your “wubblewoos” your Russian”
Mutt “What’s he gonna do now?” Marion “I don’t think he plans that far ahead”