Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: June 30, 2023
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DirmagnosJul 6, 2023
Those people keep on trying to invent a bicycle. Doing same thing again and again. Same thing that fails, again and gain. Yet they keep on trying.
Problem is that most of those wannabe inventors does not know anything about thing they areThose people keep on trying to invent a bicycle. Doing same thing again and again. Same thing that fails, again and gain. Yet they keep on trying.
Problem is that most of those wannabe inventors does not know anything about thing they are "improving". Or how to make things better. OR how to make anything that would not be a complete ****
Dial of Diarrhea is a perfect example of it. It starts well, just like PROPER classical Indiana Jones, but then those "inventors" come in with their idiotic ideas and blow whole thing up. I have no idea why some people think that Fleabag is a good at anything, from acting to writing. She had a moderately decent comedy show and now Hollywood seem to think that she is the next great everything, from writer to actor, giving her gigs in various positions in very prominent franchises...where she promptly fails. Just to get next job in even bigger franchise. It is flabbergasting how some people manage to fail upwards. But then again it is Kathleen Kennedy house, where competency and talent mean nothing.
Movie starts well, but after 15-20 minutes it devolves into collection of pisspoor writing, completely unnecessary politics and finicky CGI. While there are quite a few good action scenes, they can hardly hold this movie together.
Best thing i could say about this film is that it makes Crystal Skull look substantially better. It is no longer the worst Indiana Jones movie.
Horrible writing, average directing and mediocre acting. Ford is tired, of this movie and of life and Waller-Bridge is one of those irritating obnoxious know-it-all in-your-face i-am-better-than-you morally bankrupt extremely narcisssitic **** that nobody likes. Banderas is nice, but he is there for just a moment. Mikkelsen is a great actor, but he is working with an abysmal **** of a script, so there is only so much he can do.
I do find funny all those shills, giving it 10/10, whining how all those "haters" are giving it 0/10, so they compensate with their 10. While completely ignoring 10/10 positive bombing, because that is apparently completely ok. "Its ok when we do it."… Expand
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CutlosoJul 2, 2023
The final nail in the coffin
At 14:40 today I entered a semi-deserted theatre to watch the final (?) installment of the Indiana Jones saga. What followed was a tediously long series of action set-pieces, in which the titular character isThe final nail in the coffin
At 14:40 today I entered a semi-deserted theatre to watch the final (?) installment of the Indiana Jones saga. What followed was a tediously long series of action set-pieces, in which the titular character is dragged either by Phoebe Waller-Bridge's character and her annoying sidekick, or by the bad guys. The opening scene with de-aged Indy was particularly unsettling.
I felt no chemistry between Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Harrison Ford. And apart from the interaction between Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, the other scenes are too loud, uncanny, and ultimately dreary.
Sadly the soundtrack, scored by John Williams himself, feels very forgettable, frequently reusing themes from the other movies, which take you out of a scene.
Joyless, shallow, and dismal are the adjectives that best describe how I felt as I left the cinema after two hours and 30 minutes. I hate the Crystal Skull film, but at least I like the scene in the '50s café. I have no good memories of the Dial of Destiny, and I don't want to watch this ever again.… Expand
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mickrussomJul 3, 2023
tied with crystal skull for last place in the indiana jones trilogy. oh, i did say that, indiana jones is still a trilogy and not a quintet. john williams score is like it was generated by ai, the script seems gpt generated as well, paint bytied with crystal skull for last place in the indiana jones trilogy. oh, i did say that, indiana jones is still a trilogy and not a quintet. john williams score is like it was generated by ai, the script seems gpt generated as well, paint by the numbers and a humiliation for indy's character. the movie was excruciatingly long. dont pay to see this in theaters.… Expand
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jessegreathouseJul 3, 2023
This is a really sloppily put together story and doesn’t feel like those classic Indiana Jones films. It has a disjointed feeling as if it was put together by different directors in every act. No characters are all that likable, especiallyThis is a really sloppily put together story and doesn’t feel like those classic Indiana Jones films. It has a disjointed feeling as if it was put together by different directors in every act. No characters are all that likable, especially the two main characters. It’s just not a super great feeling overall. There are a few good moments but they quickly fade to the bafflingly dumb choices immediately after. I regret spending money on seeing this film.… Expand
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IsteffyJul 3, 2023
Went to see this in cinemas and it was exactly how I thought it would be in the trailers; worse than Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls.

Despite me not liking KotCS, and absolutely despising scenes like where Mutt swings on tree vines, at leastWent to see this in cinemas and it was exactly how I thought it would be in the trailers; worse than Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls.

Despite me not liking KotCS, and absolutely despising scenes like where Mutt swings on tree vines, at least that movie had some classic Indiana Jones fights, like the one at the start of the movie on the motorcycle. Dial of Destiny manages to have none of the classic indiana jones action scenes, minus maybe the first scene, and at the same time disrespects Indiana Jones as a character in order to introduce, who Disney thinks, is a 'new, cool, potential replacement (?)' for Harrison Ford. And of course, in typical Disney fashion, since they re-use the recycled plot points from other Disney movies, they have to make Indiana Jones look bad in order to make their new character look good.

The co-star for Indy is unlikable throughout the whole film. She's rude, entitled, has little to no arc, and doesn't pair well with Indiana Jones. I don't blame beloved grumpy senior citizen, Harrison Ford, for accepting a fat pay-check from Disney. In my mind, there are only 3 Indian Jones movies. Just skip this.… Expand
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HipstersBaneJul 2, 2023
The weakest Indiana Jones, ever!
The weakest Indiana Jones, ever! A film not for entertainment but for moral education of adolescents... A naive- instructive children's story, reminding of the Spanish teenage soap operas of the 80s, SovietThe weakest Indiana Jones, ever!
The weakest Indiana Jones, ever! A film not for entertainment but for moral education of adolescents... A naive- instructive children's story, reminding of the Spanish teenage soap operas of the 80s, Soviet youth cinema of the same period in combination with Sesame Street, aiming to awaken the love for mathematics, physics, history... because mathematics according to the scriptwriter will make you gods... as if the producer and performer were not Disney, but the North Korean Ministry of Education aiming to educate exemplary and inquisitive, atheistic students... And the ending is just pathetic, the scholarly Greeks of Archimedes and the war-loving cruel Romans. ... Instilling the trampy feeling throughout the film that the Nazis are the Romans and the American government, just speechless... forget about Professor Indy being fawned over by the beautiful students...… Expand
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MindurbidnissJul 3, 2023
If you're a fan of Indy stay far away from this. He's a sidekick in his own film.
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Torsten89Jul 2, 2023
Complete dog **** Stop me if you heard this before. Another popular legacy character depicted as a broken, sad old man, and constantly bested by a new younger female character. It's beyond a meme at this point. This **** is going to lose overComplete dog **** Stop me if you heard this before. Another popular legacy character depicted as a broken, sad old man, and constantly bested by a new younger female character. It's beyond a meme at this point. This **** is going to lose over 400 million for Disney and I couldn't be happier.… Expand
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TelemonJul 2, 2023
They made a sequel for something they hate, and it shines through in nearly every disjointed scene.
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MrMurdock69Jul 2, 2023
what was Harrison Ford smoking to agree on making this movie? He usually is so selective. I'm very disappointed.
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Logan1607Jul 5, 2023
Pacing was terrible, Pheby Waller-Bridge is not suited to the roll at all, it's at least 30 mins too long probably more and is boring as hell after the first 20 mins. Don't bother.
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Macca80Jul 4, 2023
God it's awful. What a disgraceful end to a legendary character and franchise. Indy is reduced to a broken down shell of a man by KK and her agenda. What a surprise that we are treated to yet another strong female character in a Disney film.God it's awful. What a disgraceful end to a legendary character and franchise. Indy is reduced to a broken down shell of a man by KK and her agenda. What a surprise that we are treated to yet another strong female character in a Disney film. How's that worked out for them previously? Phoebe Waller Bridge is insufferable. I'm struggling to think of a more dislikeable character in any other film. I mean what even is she? The film sure can't decide with her personality changing every five minutes.

The film is a series of average chase scenes with bland sections in between. Even the praised opening 20 minutes is nothing particularly special. It's simply the only section of the film that reflects the classic trilogy.

I re-watched the Crystal Skull after seeing this for the second time after being very disappointed during my first viewing. This film makes it look good in comparison. They really should have looked at Maverick to see how to bring back a classic beloved character and give the fans what they want. They didn't as their agenda is what matters the fans don't matter in the slightest.… Expand
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KamenRiderDarkJul 2, 2023
This is the worst script ever made for Indiana Jones
So how many nazis does it take before you get sick of that theme interwoven into most of the Indi adventures . Ok so you start making us believe that the next adventure is about a knife. OhThis is the worst script ever made for Indiana Jones
So how many nazis does it take before you get sick of that theme interwoven into most of the Indi adventures . Ok so you start making us believe that the next adventure is about a knife. Oh but it's a fake. Only to find out the movie is about time travel. Really. To give you an idea how bad the movie was received by the theater audience no one laughed at all. When it ended my daughters boyfriend started to clap. After he applauded with a weak clap of two hands snacking each other literally NO one clapped with him which made him put his hands down. When people walked out of this half empty theater on 3 days after it's release with dead silence what does that tell you.… Expand
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Luka1998010Jul 5, 2023
Yet another iconic franchise and character by the original Lucasfilm, ruined by Kathleen Kennedy. Shoving in a female character as basically the lead, not because she is a well written character but because of gender. Same pattern with StarYet another iconic franchise and character by the original Lucasfilm, ruined by Kathleen Kennedy. Shoving in a female character as basically the lead, not because she is a well written character but because of gender. Same pattern with Star Wars... Taking Luke Skywalker, making him a weakling who meets the "perfect" female character to be better than him, and steals his last name. Indy was also a beloved treasure hunter that got ram fu*ked by, you guessed it, a "strong female character", who will take his position.
I am done with new movies, this whole day and age is screwed beyond repair...
Why is it so hard to create female characters which are good, and not make the entire premise of that character gender based ????

Where are characters like Ripley, Ashoka, Gwen Stacy, Interprete (Evil Dead Rise),Liara (Mass Effect) ????… Expand
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EMLMJul 6, 2023
This movie should be called Indiana Jones and The Curse of Mary Sue. It's depressively based on Disney's current woke agenda. The iconic, confident, strong character is becomes weak, humiliated throughout entire film. If you - like me - is anThis movie should be called Indiana Jones and The Curse of Mary Sue. It's depressively based on Disney's current woke agenda. The iconic, confident, strong character is becomes weak, humiliated throughout entire film. If you - like me - is an Indiana Jones Trilogy Fan, do yourself a favor: never watch this movie. Keep your good memories unspoiled.… Expand
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IoanismaximusJul 4, 2023
Trash. A legend killer. Disney destroying another classic .
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laughingalJul 2, 2023
Not sure what's going on, but this movie is doing pretty well on the rotten tomato site. I'm not even going to speculate why the discrepancy.
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JLuis_001Jun 30, 2023
An adventure can be many things, but I think the bottom line is that it must be fun. Can you correlate something that has entertainment merits but not thrills? I've been thinking about it a lot. In my opinion that's what happens to thisAn adventure can be many things, but I think the bottom line is that it must be fun. Can you correlate something that has entertainment merits but not thrills? I've been thinking about it a lot. In my opinion that's what happens to this latest installment of Indiana Jones. Yes it has its degree of appeal but it doesn't elicit any excitement. Nearly $300 million dollars were spent on a story that feels empty, unfocused and worse, a conspicuous lack of motivation.
My God, it's clear that Harrison Ford himself didn't want to be there. It's noticeable that even for that reason Phoebe Waller-Bridge seems to have been given a lot of starring weight. Even poor Mads Mikkelsen once again ends up as a tedious, one-dimensional villain. It's terrible to see this actor wasted in english-language films. As I said, the entertainment dimensions are present. In this case I give special mentions to the chase sequence in Tangier and the whole opening sequence of the film. From there on the rest leaves much to be desired. And in this case it is fair to compare it with its predecessors. Even the absence of Spielberg in the director's chair plays an important role in the mediocre results of this film.

For the weight it carries and the franchise it represents, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny stands as a downright disappointment and one of the biggest letdowns of the year. It has only earned the other half star because of its scale and production values, but when the time comes and this film is added to the collection when it hits the physical format, believe me it won't matter whether it is there or not.… Expand
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TruthmanJul 6, 2023
Just a bad movie... like really bad..

It feels like they made this movie JUST to make fans of the original 3 movies angry. Feels like that was the only purpose of this movie.
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busiekJul 6, 2023
I was tempted to watch this, my expectations was low but now I still regret it... First ~20 minutes of film was decent (guess why?) but average quality, and then... Harrison Ford in role of retired, divorced, sad looser yelling on loudI was tempted to watch this, my expectations was low but now I still regret it... First ~20 minutes of film was decent (guess why?) but average quality, and then... Harrison Ford in role of retired, divorced, sad looser yelling on loud youngsters... Helena is unbearable, annoying and leaves Indy to die, twice... and yes, she is thief and sociopath, it's impossible to like her. Why this film was made (except money)? There is no scene or dialogue worth to remember. Generic adventure movie - all the elements are there but no soul. Time travel did not work, as always, it's just gimmick to make plot. Lots of plot-holes and "teleportation". Even chasing sequences were boring! How it is possible?!? JOYLESS, UNNECESSARY, SOULLESS cash grab: chaotic, BOOOORING and TOO LONG... 'Unnecessary' is the key word. Another IP is dead. At least Indiana Jones parts 1-3 still are good and perfectly concluded... Even "Crystal Skull" didn't bruise Indiana Jones' character like that... Save your money (and time), I just lost mine. **Strangly my longer and detailed review did not make it to publication on MC.**… Expand
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adamlauer837Jul 2, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm too angry to think of words so I copied hipster bane's review. The weakest Indiana Jones, ever!
The weakest Indiana Jones, ever! A film not for entertainment but for moral education of adolescents... A naive- instructive children's story, reminding of the Spanish teenage soap operas of the 80s, Soviet youth cinema of the same period in combination with Sesame Street, aiming to awaken the love for mathematics, physics, history... because mathematics according to the scriptwriter will make you gods... as if the producer and performer were not Disney, but the North Korean Ministry of Education aiming to educate exemplary and inquisitive, atheistic students... And the ending is just pathetic, the scholarly Greeks of Archimedes and the war-loving cruel Romans. ... Instilling the trampy feeling throughout the film that the Nazis are the Romans and the American government, just speechless... forget about Professor Indy being fawned over by the beautiful student… Expand
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moviemitch96Jul 1, 2023
*sigh* well here we go. In this fifth and supposedly (and VERY MUCH hopefully) final outing for the famed archeologist, Indiana Jones finds himself teaming up with his estranged goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in the late 60s to uncover an*sigh* well here we go. In this fifth and supposedly (and VERY MUCH hopefully) final outing for the famed archeologist, Indiana Jones finds himself teaming up with his estranged goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) in the late 60s to uncover an ancient dial artifact belonging to Archemedes that can supposedly *rolls eyes*... Allow time travel. So, he must stop a group of Nazis from uncovering the artifact before they can travel back in time to the early days of WWII to reverse their defeat. Now I love Indiana Jones and his adventures as much as the next person. Of course, that only applies to the first three films, which are far and out the best and most superior. I'm with the majority of people who'd much rather forget the fourth film ever even happened. So therefore, you can probably imagine my reluctance and skepticism going into this one. I often made jokes years ago when the film was first announced as being in development that it would be called 'Indiana Jones and the Quest for the Missing Dentures at the Nursing Home'... Cause let's face it, Harrison Ford's no spring chicken anymore to say the least. Add to this the fact that not only was Spielberg not returning to finish things off himself, but instead James Mangold was brought on board (who I always thought seemed like such a random choice of a director for a film like this.) And if that STILL didn't sound bad enough, hearing that they were going to de-age Ford for several scenes obviously didn't sit well with me at all, since that sort of technological and creative choice for a film is always either hit or miss (it was very much a miss in this case.) In case you can't already tell, I did not enjoy this film very much at all. What started off as a promising enough first half quickly took a nosedive in the second half and especially the third act. Once the time travel aspect was introduced, I was ready to be done with the movie. I know Indiana Jones is all about seeking out the abnormal and paranormal with his ancient artifacts, but c'mon! Time travel!? Just judging from the title of this film alone, I begged and pleaded to myself that it wouldn't be time travel like I feared, and that's exactly what I got. That's on the same level of ridiculous as the aliens from the previous film! And while there's nothing quite as absurd as a fridge getting nuked this time around, rest assured, there's plenty of other absurd "That definitely should've killed him" moments sprinkled throughout. Really, the only positives I can give this film is the charismatic performances of Waller-Bridge, though her character simply felt like a Karen Allen/Marion clone, and she even had her own little Short round ripoff following her around for much of the film too. Also worth noting is the return of Jonathan Rhys Davies as Sallah was also welcome. Ford on the other hand looks miserable throughout the whole thing and like he doesn't even wanna be there, and at his age, who can blame him? His paycheck must've been large enough for them to talk back into one more. Overall, it's absurd, it's off the wall, and it features time travel, something that doesn't belong in an Indiana Jones movie at all. I had low expectations going into this one, and all my fears and doubts about being able to give Dr. Jones a satisfying close were all but confirmed. Hard to say whether I dislike this one more than the fourth or vice versa, because they're both on par with each other in terms of bad. In my eyes, this franchise ended over 30 years ago with 'The Last Crusade', and I'm perfectly content to think of it as such from this point forward.… Expand
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stAmbrosiusJul 7, 2023
At least this is better than the latest Bond movie. There are some beautiful locations. It would have been a lot better had they cast a sexier woman instead of Phoebe Wallerbridge. The movie is really long so it' would have been a lot moreAt least this is better than the latest Bond movie. There are some beautiful locations. It would have been a lot better had they cast a sexier woman instead of Phoebe Wallerbridge. The movie is really long so it' would have been a lot more enjoyable.
The kid is also very annoying and the villains are clowneske. Indy and the rest of the Old Guard are completely wasted.you do get to hear the Indiana Jones fanfare a lot.… Expand
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chrysler61Jul 10, 2023
This is a generic adventure movie with the 'Indiana Jones' name attached to it. Every 'Indiana Jones' movie has had at least one memorable moment while this one has none, which is pretty surprising since even 'Crystal Skull' had fridge sceneThis is a generic adventure movie with the 'Indiana Jones' name attached to it. Every 'Indiana Jones' movie has had at least one memorable moment while this one has none, which is pretty surprising since even 'Crystal Skull' had fridge scene (which was memorable, but for the wrong reasons). It feels pretty sanitized for an Indiana Jones movie as well, as we never see any of the goofy gruesome death scenes for the villians. Wasn't really bothered by the de-aged Harrison Ford, nor did I get any 'woke' vibes that some people are complaining about. The CGI wasn't terrible, but it did get a bit distracting during the train sequence, especially since a lot of it could have been done with practical effects.

Ford and Waller-Bridge have moments that are almost interesting, but for the most part it's a pretty tepid pairing in the movie, as is the inclusion of discount Short-Round. Kind of wish they had just brought Mutt back, but it is what it is. The villain is pretty middle of the road as well, though I'm still trying to figure out how he survived being smacked in the face by a pole while falling off a speeding train. As far as the whole time travel thing goes, it's not bad (WAY better than aliens), but I think it should have been handled differently. Overally, pretty 'meh.' Not the worst thing ever, but save your money and rent/stream it. Any die hard fans of the franchise are going to be massively disappointed, but perhaps less so than they were with 'Crystal Skull.'… Expand
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OdinMovieBlogJul 21, 2023
Another classic character destroyed by the Disney/Lucasfilm machine. It’s beautiful irony that the concept of “capitalism” critiqued in this movie will lead to it losing 100s of millions for the studio
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KennyOmega10Jul 18, 2023
Indiana Jones 5 is definitely not a good movie. The characters weren't great, the story wasn't fantastic, and there were parts in the movie that felt unnecessary and dragged out. Indiana Jones 5 is definitely the worst movie out of the entire series.
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armandosukaroJul 19, 2023
Way to go you destroyed yet another movie legacy with woke crap. Enjoy sales with it.....
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Thomas69Jul 2, 2023
First 15 minutes are awesome, rest of the movie is a disgrace to the character of indiana jones
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Trey333Jul 2, 2023
Indiana Jones used to be a cool resourceful strong guy who stole cool artifacts, saved women, got the girl, and overcame problems. Now he has to be a weak loser so his hip young goddaughter can take over and show that she don't need no man.Indiana Jones used to be a cool resourceful strong guy who stole cool artifacts, saved women, got the girl, and overcame problems. Now he has to be a weak loser so his hip young goddaughter can take over and show that she don't need no man. No thanks. Makes Crystal Skull look good in comparison!… Expand
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bhappenstanceJul 2, 2023
Haven't seen it. Won't see it. Am only posting a review in the faint hope that Disney will stop destroying every film character and franchise I grew up loving. Hopefully losing hundreds of millions of dollars on this disaster will helpHaven't seen it. Won't see it. Am only posting a review in the faint hope that Disney will stop destroying every film character and franchise I grew up loving. Hopefully losing hundreds of millions of dollars on this disaster will help staunch the bleeding. This film is an FU to fans, and Disney deserves every flipped bird currently raised in their direction.… Expand
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DonPabloVPJul 2, 2023
A complete waste of time, i watched this for free and still felt robbed. The original trilogy were spectacular, this just feels like a cheap way to continue on the franchise, after squeezing Harrison Ford dry. Please play the Lego IndianaA complete waste of time, i watched this for free and still felt robbed. The original trilogy were spectacular, this just feels like a cheap way to continue on the franchise, after squeezing Harrison Ford dry. Please play the Lego Indiana Jones instead if you want a pleasant experience… Expand
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JugmonkeyJul 6, 2023
Oof. This should have stopped after the third one. Part four was worse but not by a ton. This latest rendition, part 5, was forced garbage. The whole ending was goofy. I love the first three so much and this was crap. 4 is the worst but this was bad.
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shpankeyJul 5, 2023
Major letdown. A pathetic Indy who has given up is not fun to watch. Paired with an obnoxious granddaughter that is annoying and unfunny lands it in the cringe categories safely.
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dtg12Jul 4, 2023
Same rotten Disney copy&paste storyline - archetype of stupid old white male, helped by archetype of Mary Sue young female berating him and fixing his mistakes for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Broker2022Jul 4, 2023
When I first read that Indy 5 was being made I was excited at first, but then I read further that Disney would be producing the film and my joy gave way to horror! What was delivered here is so bad and so terrible, without words! This hasWhen I first read that Indy 5 was being made I was excited at first, but then I read further that Disney would be producing the film and my joy gave way to horror! What was delivered here is so bad and so terrible, without words! This has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with Indiana Jones, but is the wishful thinking of a thoroughly mentally ill woman named Kathleen Kennedy. The first 15 minutes are bearable, but then it kicks off with that horrible toxic feminist horse-faced Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge. A total miscast! Know-it-all, permanently in the foreground, annoying and annoying with their stupid views and sick values, one wishes their death soon, so that Indy can finally fill his role, but no chance! After leaving the theater, I thought of the hard earned money I had spent on this atrocity. If you loved and still love the old TRUE Indiana Jones movies, DO NOT watch! The movie is a total disaster!… Expand
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RicovandienJul 6, 2023
This is not Indiana Jones. Disney is imploding, and they have no interest in turning this sinking ship around. They are happy to go bankrupt in order to virtue-signal. Never before has this been seen on such a scale in Hollywood. It'sThis is not Indiana Jones. Disney is imploding, and they have no interest in turning this sinking ship around. They are happy to go bankrupt in order to virtue-signal. Never before has this been seen on such a scale in Hollywood. It's actually extraordinary and interesting to witness. Good riddance, Disney!… Expand
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tdz79Jul 5, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I agree with most of the other reviews. Something I don't read however, but bothered me a lot is the message of this movie. For some reason stealing is now glorified in Disney movies. A kid steals money from another kid to buy ice cream. Never is there any consequence. Even when stealing from Indy and being caught, the kid doesn't even want to give back the stolen item until the annoying girl orders him to.

Stealing is not new in movies, but often is done for a bigger cause, like feeding a sibling or something at least honorable. Here it's just about buying ice cream and having shiny items. Also no arc where the character grows and learns from his mistakes. In the end the same kid ends up murdering a guy under water. A kid murdering a guy in a Disney movie, without any remorse or consequence. He didn't even need to murder the guy as a fence was between them both so he was perfectly able to escape. Next, there's the bad guys, who end up killing bystanders throughout this movie for no reason other than to show how bad they are. I don't know why, but it always feels misplaced when people are murdered point blank for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I don't remember this being a thing in the older movies. The killing always seemed to have a purpose in the story. Here it's needless, the airport guard had no purpose and didn't need to be murdered point blank. Same with the people in the archive at the start. Just pointless murder as if we need to be shown the baddies are really bad.… Expand
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JoA1973Jul 1, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So sad. I had the overwhelming urge to fast forward during most of this movie. They managed to make every character unlikeable. Even old, sad, Indy. To destroy a character, who at this age should be a distinguished and celebrated lecturer and author at this point in a career, is an insult. Everything about this movie was a bad idea.… Expand
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NeotheRipperJul 4, 2023
Indy is a guest in his own film, it's the unbearable climax of the woke scene! And I can only hope and pray that they burn so much money that the current decision-makers are fired. and people with brains can come back in the trades. Nonsens Woke Mud!
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TeaRichJul 5, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. False Flag movie

This is a complete scam. They use the name „Indiana Jones“ to bait ppl to the cinemas. Just to kill the next legacy like in star wars

Shame on you writers, creating flyers for pizza hut may be a better job option for you… Expand
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neointhematrixJul 3, 2023
I have not seen the movie and have no intention of doing so. Already heard enough to know it's bad. And I want to remind everyone here that Bob Iger isn't going to fix ANYTHING .. He is the one who started Disney's slide... All the woke crapI have not seen the movie and have no intention of doing so. Already heard enough to know it's bad. And I want to remind everyone here that Bob Iger isn't going to fix ANYTHING .. He is the one who started Disney's slide... All the woke crap and buying up other studios making crap for movies. So expect NOTHING to improve with him at the helm... Just expect him to DIG IN. CHANGE NOTHING. Lose TONS OF MONEY and dig in MORE.… Expand
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SleevedaggerJul 2, 2023
This Indiana movie is better than the Crystal Skull but that's not saying much. It does have some nostalgia and Easter eggs thrown in. Unfortunately Indiana Jones is treated in a similar way Luke Skywalker was. A shadow of his former self,This Indiana movie is better than the Crystal Skull but that's not saying much. It does have some nostalgia and Easter eggs thrown in. Unfortunately Indiana Jones is treated in a similar way Luke Skywalker was. A shadow of his former self, depressed, no confidence and just downtrodden. How a character who has seen and experienced the amazing things Indiana witnessed could just end up a bum is beyond me. But of course don't worry a strong independent woman comes along and just craps all over him through out the movie. Indiana Jones deserved better his ending should of been epic what a waste. Let's hope the upcoming game can save the franchise. … Expand
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nsicaJun 30, 2023
Una innecesaria nueva entrega de Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford no tiene ni la energía para actuar el personaje y la dirección de James Mangold es lenta, tediosa. Debería haber quedado en una trilogía. Una pérdida de tiempo y un gastoUna innecesaria nueva entrega de Indiana Jones. Harrison Ford no tiene ni la energía para actuar el personaje y la dirección de James Mangold es lenta, tediosa. Debería haber quedado en una trilogía. Una pérdida de tiempo y un gasto innecesario de 300 millones de dólares, pésimamente usados.… Expand
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moviefanicJul 5, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Disaster is what I would fear Hollywood/Disney would soon become. Generically predictable and making the same garbage we got from the past. And believe it or not, the first 15 minutes of Dial tone of density is actually amazing. The action kicks of in 1944 when ww2 is happening and CGI Harrison Ford is collecting a sphere that turns out to be a fake, the dial of destiny, I GUESS, is actually real and he has to save his friend and Vollen get a pipe smacked into his face 70 mph, but he's thanos so that's cool. I can also say that the CGI on Harrison Ford is MOSTLY pretty decent, but in some scenes it looks rubbery and was set at night for a reason, but it did feel like a indy movie. And after the first 15 minutes, the good stuff pretty much ends there, audiences. And here's some "cool" thing that the star wars the last Jedi added to the film. Indy is a cold depressed old man that has NOTHING to live for and we get a plucky female character named HELL-ena who is the worst character in this series. The main plot of this film is going country to country to get the dial and Vollen is still alive and hunts Indy down to get the other half of the dial. Indiana Jones is not Indiana Jones in this film, he is Luke Skywalker from the last jedi, he literally needs a plucky female character to show him the way and the lady tells him he's a piece of crap and how he's a grave robber and tells him constantly. I hate this lady because like people say, she's SO arrogant and is annoying. And we learn that Mutt died because the actor who played mutt didn't want to come back to the series. And Indy gets shot and captures him and I don't want to discuss how short round, sorry, UUUUUUHHHHHHH, teddy and HELL-ena got on the plane, she asks if he has flown a plane before, he says no, and HELL-ena says that he has NEVER flown a plane before. WHY the F*@# did you even ASK you incompitent piece of s#!T, Why!? So anyways, in the third act, Indiana Jones starts kicking some real good @$$ like the good old days. Just kidding, he doesn't do crap. Hell-ena saves indy and Vollen gets shot and his crew starts shooting romans and vollan and his crew dies on a plane when they crash. And Indy want to commit suicide and die here, but HELL-ena knocks him out and brings him back to 1969. The ending is kind of good with doing the same scene in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but Marion needs kisses and they both kiss and The End. And other parts of the film I don't want to mention {but I really want to} because it just came out so don't waste your money on this bombing piece of garbage .… Expand
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icotzabbJul 4, 2023
My original rating was 5 but due to all the 10 ratings ive decided to give this a 0. People having opinions different than me is bad and they should be silenced. Ok, full honesty here, i didnt see it. But 0/10 because of all the 10 ratings. IMy original rating was 5 but due to all the 10 ratings ive decided to give this a 0. People having opinions different than me is bad and they should be silenced. Ok, full honesty here, i didnt see it. But 0/10 because of all the 10 ratings. I did something good today.… Expand
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Aaaaaaa2342Jun 30, 2023
This movie was so bad with the woke **** and hateful charachters, it was boring as hell. Not worth your time
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shankfisherJul 6, 2023
This is a movie no one wanted. It was a terrible plot, poorly shot, and insulted the viewer at every turn. It's the Jungle Cruise effect that Disney tries every time. Ford's acting was fine, such as it was, but Phoebe Waller-Bridge isThis is a movie no one wanted. It was a terrible plot, poorly shot, and insulted the viewer at every turn. It's the Jungle Cruise effect that Disney tries every time. Ford's acting was fine, such as it was, but Phoebe Waller-Bridge is insufferable and lacks any charisma whatsoever. Framing the US as the enemy in the film, as Nazis no less, was just an insult for a July 4th weekend film. It was boring, lacked practical effects, and looked artificial. There was some serious uncanny valley in almost every shot. Mishandling this film and franchise, after so much fail with Star Wars, it is clear that Disney has reached a new low. It is a forgettable film that is poorly executed and poorly cast.… Expand
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Dee-Jay_DeliJul 6, 2023
Outside of the intro sequence and the finale, I was bored throughout most of the film. It really fails in almost all "movie 101" categories. I.e. unfocused action, unlikeable characters and arbitrary plot.
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AzzaeddyJul 4, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What's the worst thing a film can be? Boring! And that's what this film is...

FYI there will be spoilers for this but no-one is watching this film so I'm not worried......

Good things:

The first 10 mins are really good....make it seem like this is going to be a good film.....what a tease this is!

Harrison Ford is the best thing in it. Some of his acting actually made me tear up a tiny bit!

Music is just as good as ever, but it's John Williams so hardly ever worried about that

Bad things:

My dear sweet baby Jesus is Phoebe Waller-Bridge just infuriating. Why do Lucasfilms like to make their older male protagonists useless in comparison to their younger British female newcomers (I'm looking at you Rey!). She literally says "I'm a better archaeologist than you!" TO INDIANA JONES!!!!

Some of the dialogue is just awful.....Indy says "I don't believe in magic, but some of things I've seen....I have no explanation for".......so what about the other 3 films (I don't count Crystal Skull) with the Ark, glowing MAGIC stones and the Holy bloody Grail?!?!?!

The films waaaaaay too long.....I was bored so went out for a pee half way through, came back and nothing had happened.....I never normally go to pee during a movie.....well if its good!

The plot is dumb. The mcguffin for this film is the titular Dial Of Destiny which is a clock that can make the user travel back in time and some Nazi reminants want to travel back in time, kill Hitler, and then take over so they don't lose the war......but it can only time travel back to 212BC.....I was sat there just thinking "Is this movie over yet?"...Indy also gets framed for murder and it never gets resolved? Like they're expecting a sequel (I doubt that, this movie is flopping hard in the box office and needs to make 750mill to make a small profit)

Anyway, I could go on all day about more bad things but I don't want to waste my time and yours (pun intended)

4/10 I'd say wait till its on Disney plus but you can skip it......never thought I'd say this but, bring on the Barbie film....it looks fun!… Expand
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QuagFire101Jul 16, 2023
It's not a terrible movie, but it is a very boring one with very little reason to actually exist. Some decent concepts and emotional beats are buried under fake-looking sets and action, a story with more holes in it than the dial itself, anIt's not a terrible movie, but it is a very boring one with very little reason to actually exist. Some decent concepts and emotional beats are buried under fake-looking sets and action, a story with more holes in it than the dial itself, an extremely boring middle act, a very weak supporting cast, and really weak direction and editing. It feels like a movie legitimately constructed by AI and I am almost kinda glad it's not doing well at the box office.… Expand
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HumbugJul 9, 2023
Not as bad as Crystal Skulls, not as good as Temple of Doom. Its a shame Disney couldn't have given Indie a better send off.
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Rebecca31Jul 4, 2023
Alright Indiana Jones fans we’re back again for Indy’s last adventure, yes I know we said that the last time but this time it really is the last chance to see Harrison Ford as the iconic archaeologist on the big screen. So despite what you’veAlright Indiana Jones fans we’re back again for Indy’s last adventure, yes I know we said that the last time but this time it really is the last chance to see Harrison Ford as the iconic archaeologist on the big screen. So despite what you’ve heard from the reviews, if you’re a fan of these movies then you really do have to see this one too. Sure we all sat through Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull so if you survived that then you can sit through this I promise you.

Indiana races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history. In typical fashion, he’s not the only one looking for the artifact. Enter Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Boyd Holbrook. No I’m not listing Antonio Banderas with the cast, despite his name being all over the posters, he was barely used, what a waste. We meet Indy as a bitter old man, in the middle of a divorce and just about to retire. Clearly his best days are behind him and the last thing he expects is to go on another adventure to retrieve an ancient artifact before a bunch of Nazis use it for “insert evil plan here.” Yes the Nazis are back again, they worked so well as villains the last times, why not use them again. Harrison Ford, check. Nazis, check. The hat, check. The whip, check. Spielberg…eh not this time. Fear not, you’re in the capable hands of director James Mangold. Remember what he did to Wolverine when he made Logan? Well he didn’t quite reach that standard here unfortunately, but hey at least it’s better than The Crystal Skull. And sure look, we’re all going to have our own ranking of the Indiana Jones movies, I definitely believe the 4th is the worst of them but no matter how you feel about this one we’re all agreeing that Raiders of the Lost Ark is the best by a long shot. Honestly, I never really loved any of the sequels, and please Temple of Doom fans don’t kill me, they have their moments but Raiders was an absolute masterpiece, I rewatch it every Christmas but with the sequels and now The Dial of Destiny I can’t see myself looking at them again.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is fun and worth a cinema trip for the fans of the franchise. It is nostalgic to see Harrison Ford take on his most iconic character once more and as I’ve said countless times already, nostalgia sells. It’s entertaining and a bit of fun, even if it is moving from set piece to set piece like a National Treasure movie. Despite a running time of 2 hours 34 minutes you don’t actually feel the time pass. There’s enough going on to keep you engaged though it doesn’t quite have the same magic as the original. It also took a very unexpected turn in the final act. And I’m not sure it really worked for me, it felt too out of place for an Indiana Jones movie but I didn’t hate it. Mads Mikkelsen plays a formidable villain as always. He never puts in a bad performance and he was a perfect choice for an Indiana Jones bad guy. Phoebe Waller-Bridge was a good addition to the cast and in no way deserves the harsh comments doing the rounds on certain websites. There’s almost a cartoonish level of violence going on in The Dial of Destiny, I’ve never seen quite so many characters getting brutally injured and not even showing a bruise. I know we need to suspend belief a little bit during these action/adventure movies but The Dial of Destiny was definitely pushing it.

It’s sad to see that the times of casting a different actor to play a younger version of a character is now over. With modern CGI, we’re seeing more and more of the digital de-aging of famous actors now for flashback scenes (and in some cases, the entire movie). And sure it didn’t look too bad here for the opening of The Dial of Destiny but there are a few moments during that sequence where it looked a little like a video game. In fact the CGI throughout The Dial of Destiny looked a little dodgy, and I’m not about to criticise Harrison Ford for not riding a horse through a parade of people, the dude’s 80 but if you’re going to rely on so much CGI then it really needs to look better and less like a video game cutscene.

While the newest addition to the Indiana Jones franchise won’t exactly blow audiences away it makes for an entertaining cinema trip and should keep the whole family engaged. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has been announced as the last Indy movie so let’s leave it at that. It’s done now, no more sequels, or prequels, no more, it’s done. We’ve said goodbye to Indiana Jones three times now, I think that’s more than enough. At the end of the day, this was never going to live up to people’s expectations and it’s impossible to reach the standard set by Raiders of the Lost Ark. It’s a very average action/adventure movie that gives another farewell to an iconic movie legend. Recommended for all the Indiana Jones fans or anyone who enjoyed National Treasure and/or Uncharted.… Expand
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imthenoobJul 19, 2023
Does it deserve criticism? Absolutely. This is by far the worst of the series. Some scenes, especially the intro and the scenes in the cave, are so overly dark that it is hard to make things out. This was obviously to cover up shoddy effectsDoes it deserve criticism? Absolutely. This is by far the worst of the series. Some scenes, especially the intro and the scenes in the cave, are so overly dark that it is hard to make things out. This was obviously to cover up shoddy effects work, most of which looked poor and definitely brought down the movie. This thing looked awful and there is no excuse for it considering the money that was sunk into this. The action sequences are equally unappealing. They happen far too frequently and last way too long. During the first half of the film, you never had a moment to just enjoy it. It was just numbing action sequence after action sequence.

As for what little pros this film does have. The plot, which does include time travel, is fine. Mads is great as the villain. Other than that, It's a forgettable entry that had me checking my watch constantly to see how much time I had left. I contemplated leaving many times because I was so bored with it. Crystal Skull is a way better send-off for Indiana than this trash. Dial of Destiny is a shallow cash grab and nothing more.… Expand
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frankrog29Jul 19, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. For a long-time fan of the Indiana Jones movies, it was a bummer to see them go out not with a bang but with a whimper. It was completely soulless, with the main, but not the only, reason being that Harrison Ford's face was superimposed on a stunt man's head and de-aged for way too long at the beginning. I found myself unable to move past this shockingly bad use of CGI and enjoy the rest of the movie. Also, things are rarely explained; the film just moves from one action set piece to the next with seemingly no raison d'etre. We don't get to spend enough time with these characters to learn about or start empathizing with them before they start running around like chickens with their heads cut off. The action sequences are very tame for an installment in a film series that has yielded some of the most thrilling action scenes of all time. Probably the most disappointing experience I've ever had at the movies, and an embarrassment for all involved. I blame Disney and Harrison Ford for beating this dead horse. Not sure if it sucked because Lucas and Spielberg sat this one out, but that's most likely the case. Having seen the film, I honestly couldn't tell you whether James Mangold has ever seen an Indiana Jones movie in his life. The film seemingly had nothing in common with the previous ones in the series. It made Crystal Skull look like a work of art. Time for a reappraisal of that film, anyone?… Expand
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theionbullJul 20, 2023
This is one boring movie. Just dont watch it the writters really have nothing else left to create here
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Brave0flegendraJul 1, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie has a nice concept, but poorly execution, fells boring at some times.
Harrison Ford's acting as always great and Mads Milksen did an excelent job as the villain.
As final adventure for Indy it's overall a good movie, especially for those 80's nostalgia.
Anyway I would recomend watching it to have you own impression of the film.… Expand
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pastor43Jun 30, 2023
This adventure was one step below Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Story was lazy, but maybe there aren’t so many stories for an 80 year old man. It didn’t need to be 2 hours and 34 minutes long. The stories premise was lost in the standardThis adventure was one step below Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Story was lazy, but maybe there aren’t so many stories for an 80 year old man. It didn’t need to be 2 hours and 34 minutes long. The stories premise was lost in the standard hollywood template. I was hoping for a huge big splash, received a few casual drops and a light sprinkle.… Expand
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alanpotter17Jul 6, 2023
Sobrevivendo à base de nostalgia e homenagem, esse novo exemplar é tão genérico que lembra, por vezes, algo como "Anjos e Demônios", dada a caçada que que cria uma série de pistas e subterfúgios, tendo como vilões um grupo de nazistas.
Para oSobrevivendo à base de nostalgia e homenagem, esse novo exemplar é tão genérico que lembra, por vezes, algo como "Anjos e Demônios", dada a caçada que que cria uma série de pistas e subterfúgios, tendo como vilões um grupo de nazistas.
Para o bem do público, Harrison Ford esbanja puro carisma e amadurecimento, está em todas as cenas seguro de si e à vontade, o que torna a experiência leve, mas longe de ser crível. As primeiras tomadas com Indi jovem mostram o vigor dele para combater os nazistas em busca da outra metade de um tesouro criado por Arquimedes, em meio à clássica perseguição sobre um trem em movimento. O que pode ser uma espécie de volta às cenas clássicas de modo mais modernizado, também pode ser sinal claro de que todo o espetáculo criado carece de ideias novas. E ambos os pontos de vista se complementam.
Então o filme acelera alguns anos para mostrá-lo já um idoso, em seu dia de aposentadoria na faculdade, e seu reencontro com a afilhada que se mostra uma estudante interessada no tesouro que fora objeto de desejo nazista. O tesouro carrega consigo um poder de controle de tempo, de modo mais inexplicável e fantasioso possível, ainda que o roteiro force a barra ao falar que tudo se trata de ciência.
Então vamos vendo o Indiana Jones passear por lindas paisagens, como ao Marrocos, e por mais que o filme tenha a simpatia do Ford em seu nível máximo, e técnicas de captação de movimento avançadas comparadas aos últimos exemplares da franquia, nada salva o filme de cair no mais do mesmo.
Para piorar, temos a questão do tempo e do multiverso, eu sinceramente fico com a impressão que o "efeito Marvel" fez surgir uma necessidade absurda de brincar com o tempo, com os universos, multiversos, volta ao passado, ações que pode mudar o futuro e tudo o que envolve essa viagem temporal.
Para nossa sorte, o filme é tão consciente de si que entrega momentos reflexivos, com um Ford sendo um ator muito mais convincente no drama do que na ação. O pesar dos anos, o passado ligado à família, suas falas sobre o que mais importa na vida, ele que se defrontou com tesouros valiosíssimos e que esteve por um fio da morte, consegue em sua singela interpretação transbordar amor e afeição. Assim, o filme supera o limite da pieguice e entrega um desfecho emocionante, sincero e bem condizente à franquia. O final ficou absurdamente lindo.… Expand
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joyalJun 30, 2023
Pretty Good Adventure !
No ; it's not great as first three, but surely a nice Enjoyable Ride !
It is very good to see Harrison Ford aka the legendary Indiana jones on big screen with plenty of actions and thrills with charming phoebe WallerPretty Good Adventure !
No ; it's not great as first three, but surely a nice Enjoyable Ride !
It is very good to see Harrison Ford aka the legendary Indiana jones on big screen with plenty of actions and thrills with charming phoebe Waller Bridge !

CGI works are Top Notch and most Impressive thing to me is Production design, the Detailing is outstanding!

If you are into adventures and fan of this franchise ,Go watch this one !

A Perfect Swan Song for the Indiana Jones..!… Expand
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BeardedYodaJul 4, 2023
I was not particularly looking forward to this film, even more so upon hearing about its mixed reception from both critics and audiences. After watching The Dial of Destiny I can definitively say that it is incredibly...average. The film hasI was not particularly looking forward to this film, even more so upon hearing about its mixed reception from both critics and audiences. After watching The Dial of Destiny I can definitively say that it is incredibly...average. The film has some entertaining and fun sequences, some entertaining and dumb sequences, and a lot of 'okay' run of the mill action. The pacing of the film isn't terrible (although I do understand the complaints criticizing the movies lengthy run time) and the performances and set pieces are actually pretty solid. This is not a bad ending to the Indiana Jones saga, but it is a somewhat unnecessary one. I would recommend watching the film later down the line on streaming, you'll probably get some entertainment out of it.… Expand
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Compi24Jul 4, 2023
Indy's fifth and final adventure finds James Mangold taking on the role as director/co-writer in "The Dial Of Destiny." I know there's no love lost for fans when it comes to "Crystal Skull," but I never really hated Spielberg's last effort inIndy's fifth and final adventure finds James Mangold taking on the role as director/co-writer in "The Dial Of Destiny." I know there's no love lost for fans when it comes to "Crystal Skull," but I never really hated Spielberg's last effort in this franchise and I think I feel similarly about this one. This is far from even the second best entry in this line of films, but I can't say I ultimately hated it overall. I definitely dislike parts and certain decisions made left me scratching my head, but the central McGuffin is undeniably cool and the set piece design is top notch. This, like a lot of other big-budget films I've seen recently, felt like it needed a more cohesive vision for what it was supposed to be.… Expand
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Jako7403jJul 4, 2023
I had kinda high expectations for this movie, but in the end it can't live up to its predecessors (not even the Kingdom of the crystal skull). The first 20-minutes are pretty damn good, and it feels like an indiana jones movie. However, theI had kinda high expectations for this movie, but in the end it can't live up to its predecessors (not even the Kingdom of the crystal skull). The first 20-minutes are pretty damn good, and it feels like an indiana jones movie. However, the rest of the film just feels out of place. I feel like the character of Indiana was a good fit in the 80's and it might have been a good idea to leave the franchise after the fourth one.… Expand
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ChomiksunJun 30, 2023
Yes my rating is nostalgia but this film is my childhood, I had been watching it when I was 3 years old and this final gave me so much fun in theatre.
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jandersen316Jun 30, 2023
Loved it! Well done! OK...been there, done that, seen it before, people will say. My wife and I have been around long enough to know that there's nothing new under the sun. Today's audiences are too jaded to just sit back and enjoy a goodLoved it! Well done! OK...been there, done that, seen it before, people will say. My wife and I have been around long enough to know that there's nothing new under the sun. Today's audiences are too jaded to just sit back and enjoy a good story, expertly crafted and filled with characters we all wish were real. Indy V was a great yarn with a great ending. A loving homage to all of the previous Indiana Jones movies...in fact in some ways more 'realistic' than Indy's previous (and quite outlandish) adventures. The ending surprised and touched me. I'll definitely see it again.… Expand
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Goury1Jul 1, 2023
I liked it! Lots of shooting and chases. A very good start. The middle part was ok - it dragged a bit for me. And the ending was again very good and exciting - I even got a little emotional at the end. I had much more fun with this film thanI liked it! Lots of shooting and chases. A very good start. The middle part was ok - it dragged a bit for me. And the ending was again very good and exciting - I even got a little emotional at the end. I had much more fun with this film than with Indy 4. I'd give Indy 5 an 8/10.… Expand
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Mr_CreatinatorJul 1, 2023
I came into the film with neutral expectations and was honestly blown away by how good it was for me personally, and I was deeply invested in the film. Say what you will, but that's my opinion on it.
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marcincanJul 4, 2023
Indiana Jones is my favourite franchise so I walked in being a bit of a skeptic but it wasn't bad at all Yes the chase scene seemed like that grabbed it out of the last movie but it's a neat story and I enjoyed it
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mrc_brnJul 6, 2023
Not terrible, not great, decidedly better than the previous installment of this long running movie franchise. The story, the main protagonists, and antagonists improvements over the crystal skull. With the exception of the kid. Why does thereNot terrible, not great, decidedly better than the previous installment of this long running movie franchise. The story, the main protagonists, and antagonists improvements over the crystal skull. With the exception of the kid. Why does there always have to be a kid?? Enjoyable yet hardly groundbreaking. Then again, you can only make a first time movie magic once. Still, worth seeing.… Expand
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LynaughtyJul 4, 2023
Most complaints with this movie seem to be with Phoebe Waller Bridge’s character, I for one enjoyed her inclusion and feel she didn’t take anything away from the movie. It’s a very original take on Indiana Jones and is well with a watch inMost complaints with this movie seem to be with Phoebe Waller Bridge’s character, I for one enjoyed her inclusion and feel she didn’t take anything away from the movie. It’s a very original take on Indiana Jones and is well with a watch in theaters.… Expand
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RoyalFinoJul 5, 2023
This movie was a terrific rollercoaster ride. It felt like the original movies and it had a terrific layered story that surprised me and it great emotional beats. Highly reccomend.
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KaBobJul 5, 2023
Better than I expected, it definitely feels like a modern movie with no dull moments but it succeeds where 4 failed. There's a few things that are included that feel a bit forced, like the scene where a bunch of bugs suddenly show up. ButBetter than I expected, it definitely feels like a modern movie with no dull moments but it succeeds where 4 failed. There's a few things that are included that feel a bit forced, like the scene where a bunch of bugs suddenly show up. But overall a very good movie and I'm glad I wasn't spoiled on what happens.… Expand
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JacktronicsJul 18, 2023
Harrison Ford proves that, at 77 (Indy Jones years) can still keep up with the best of them, just like my grandfather did, until he was 86.

Anyone who suggests that he should retire the character itself is ageist, which is the new,Harrison Ford proves that, at 77 (Indy Jones years) can still keep up with the best of them, just like my grandfather did, until he was 86.

Anyone who suggests that he should retire the character itself is ageist, which is the new, acceptable form of prejudice, and it's downright ridiculous.

The story was incredible, the acting superb, and really, what else is needed from an Indiana Jones movie?… Expand
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RogueAntillesJun 30, 2023
Great Indy flick! Fun to watch with an engaging plot. Mads Mikkelsen as Voller, is one of my favorite Indiana Jones villains, if not my favorite.
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AlexYeoJun 30, 2023
An Indiana Jones movie through and through. It’s big, it’s fun, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Don’t listen to all these weirdo trolls (they’re just pushing some agenda). Leave your expectations at the door and just allowAn Indiana Jones movie through and through. It’s big, it’s fun, and it does exactly what it says on the tin. Don’t listen to all these weirdo trolls (they’re just pushing some agenda). Leave your expectations at the door and just allow yourself to enjoy it.… Expand
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FadeBlackJul 1, 2023
Spectacular and fantastic! I was VERY worried about this film going in for the reasons many have mentioned, as Indiana Jones is pretty much my favourite film series...but they got everything right. It is hard for me to imagine how anyoneSpectacular and fantastic! I was VERY worried about this film going in for the reasons many have mentioned, as Indiana Jones is pretty much my favourite film series...but they got everything right. It is hard for me to imagine how anyone could love Indy Jones and not love this movie. It was in part dark and gritty, in part sad, but on the other hand full of discovery, thrill, and adventure, solid characters, the familiar wonderful music, amazing locations, action scenes that were way better than what I was expecting, and just everything you can love about this series. It was exactly what I longed for, and a perfect ending for my favourite film character of all time, given his age.

The Last Crusade remains my favourite in the series, but Dial of Destiny more than holds its ground with the other films, which is saying a lot.… Expand
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Aidan923Jul 4, 2023
Dial of Destiny isn’t perfect, but it’s a great end to the Indiana Jones series. For the pros, Harrison Ford does an amazing job, and he’s the only legacy Lucas film character I feel was done properly. He’s definitely changed since the lastDial of Destiny isn’t perfect, but it’s a great end to the Indiana Jones series. For the pros, Harrison Ford does an amazing job, and he’s the only legacy Lucas film character I feel was done properly. He’s definitely changed since the last films, but so has the audience. The plot is pretty solid, the time travel aspect wasn’t handled poorly, to my surprise. The first 20 minutes are the best, they feel right out of a classic Indi movie. John Williams score is also amazing throughout. My biggest criticism is Helena. Her character is incredibly unlivable personally, and her character seems to change for what the plot needs. She goes from completely self centered in one scene, and selfless in the next, with no character arc in between. She’s funny at times, which is a plus I guess. Thankfully, she doesn’t take the spotlight away from Indi overall, which I’m happy about. Despite not being a perfect film, Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny is a solid end to the series, and light years better than crystal skull.… Expand
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royalguy07Jun 30, 2023
While not perfect in structure and scope this manages to feel like 75-85% of a pure classic Indiana Jones adventure. Harrison Ford is still able to put forward a solid outing and is able to emotionally carry the movie.

I mostly just feelWhile not perfect in structure and scope this manages to feel like 75-85% of a pure classic Indiana Jones adventure. Harrison Ford is still able to put forward a solid outing and is able to emotionally carry the movie.

I mostly just feel grateful that I was able to see another one of these with Ford in the starring role. This universe and his portrayal does not feel stale.… Expand
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WedgeRed2Jun 30, 2023
Solid Indiana Jones movie. Better than Temple of Doom and up there with The Last Crusade. Great plot and characters. Heartwarming with great action sequences. Well done again Lucasfilm!
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CalvinCrackJun 30, 2023
I liked this movie. Hoping to love it on rewatch if I can come to terms with what I perceived as flaws. The strengths are strong though. I think the first hour+ is great, and the last 30 minutes are great, but it had a bit of a soggyI liked this movie. Hoping to love it on rewatch if I can come to terms with what I perceived as flaws. The strengths are strong though. I think the first hour+ is great, and the last 30 minutes are great, but it had a bit of a soggy mid-section. I say soggy, in particular, because some of it took place over water. Setting aside some pacing issues, I was often entertained by this film which is....why I go to the movies, and why I watch certain ones again and again. I think this fits nicely into the pantheon of Harrison Ford's career, with a great performance as "old Indy" that is equal parts tough, humorous and brave (Indy's character traits). I found it inspiring how well he stepped back into this role. He might have done this for a million reasons, and maybe even $20million reasons, but at the end of the day I like to think he did this for himself and for the fans. One last Indiana Jones adventure. How can anyone hold that against him, or the filmmakers? It's always a convoluted situation when a Studio gets behind a big tentpole franchise to put out a movie costing hundreds of millions of dollars.....but as movie fans I think it's important to not look a gift horse in the mouth. Is Dial of Destiny perfect? Of course not! Most Indy movies are not (except Last Crusade, which is just about a perfect sequel). But what we have here is a good movie with great moments, punctuated by some -- at worst -- decent, but watchable passages.… Expand
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HealingToolboxJun 30, 2023
8.5/10 for me. RTomato has it as 68 for critics and 89 for fans. This makes sense to me. At a reported cost of $300 million, this is the most expensive rehash of 1980s Indy tropes ever made. If you are eight years old now, it will make you8.5/10 for me. RTomato has it as 68 for critics and 89 for fans. This makes sense to me. At a reported cost of $300 million, this is the most expensive rehash of 1980s Indy tropes ever made. If you are eight years old now, it will make you want to play the video game (which is in the works). This may be it's main reason for existing, to feed the franchise. As a critic, I'm aware it's a script in search of a soul; or, which has given up on having a soul. As a fan, I felt like I was time-traveling back to the first three Indy's for a fourth. There is not any acknowledgement of how audiences and the world has changed since the 1980s. In this Indy5 is "opium for the masses" in a world desperately in need of local, regional and national mobilization against corporate monopoly governing making our world a dystopia. I think most Indy fans will appreciate the Indy-flavored opium and admire the amazing effort and professionalism which is up on the screen.… Expand
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balthus_23Jul 3, 2023
Decidedly better than the 4th in terms of rhythm and tension, there are no absurd things that worked in the 80s but today no longer as demonstrated by Cristall Skull with the atomic fridge, the Mutt-tarzan or the thousand useless falls fromDecidedly better than the 4th in terms of rhythm and tension, there are no absurd things that worked in the 80s but today no longer as demonstrated by Cristall Skull with the atomic fridge, the Mutt-tarzan or the thousand useless falls from waterfalls just to lengthen the broth. It is a "dry" film in the sense that it is technically flawless but has very little humor and practically no "horror" scenes. From this point of view it goes to taste, everyone has their own reference Indy, who loves the humor of the 3rd, who loves the gruesome aspects of the 2nd, who the historical realism of the 1st. I liked it.… Expand
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dt7726696Jun 30, 2023
Went into this with all of the negativity swimming around my head from social media and You Tube, from people who haven't seen the movie telling us how awful it is and we should boycott it. Very pleased to report that they were all talking aWent into this with all of the negativity swimming around my head from social media and You Tube, from people who haven't seen the movie telling us how awful it is and we should boycott it. Very pleased to report that they were all talking a load of rubbish. This was a very good and thoroughly entertaining movie, with all of the complaints I'd heard about, non existent. The first 25 minutes flashback in 1944 is pure Indiana Jones gold then we settle in for the next 2 hours with an interesting adventure with a slightly different tone to the others because of the new era Indy finds himself in and the character's age. This is not a criticism. What I enjoyed was watching Indy's confidence grow as the movie went on. He starts off feeling very old and useless, but is given a new lease of life when a new adventure falls at his feet. When he first is flung into action, we see him hesitate and second guess himself thinking he can't do it, but his confidence increases with each scene and soon he is back in control. Its a fascinating journey to watch. Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a fun character too and is nothing like the stories we were led to believe online. The pair work well together on screen and the banter is fun. I really recommend this film. Don't listen to You Tubers who's opinions are rendered useless because of their anti-Disney, anti-Kennedy agenda, nor the stuck up Cannes critics. This is a really good fun adventure movie for the whole family to enjoy. Is it as good as Raiders or Temple of Doom? No, because those movies were the pinnacle of perfection and nothing would ever touch those classics. But it's leaps and bounds better than Crystal Skull, and this may be controversial to some, but I rate this higher than Last Crusade.… Expand
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Grahambennett69Jun 30, 2023
Indiana Jones is back ! Don’t let the critics steer you away from this film. It’s not the best in the series but certainly not the worst. I’d say it goes rotla, tlc, dod, tod, and kotks.
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GameYorkJul 5, 2023
INDIANA JONES E LA RUOTA DEL DESTINO!
Ho visto il film di indiana jones e stato pazzesco, ma andiamo con ordine questo è il 5 capitolo della famosa saga di indiana jones con harrison Ford ho amato tutti i film di indiana jones un cult delINDIANA JONES E LA RUOTA DEL DESTINO!
Ho visto il film di indiana jones e stato pazzesco, ma andiamo con ordine questo è il 5 capitolo della famosa saga di indiana jones con harrison Ford ho amato tutti i film di indiana jones un cult del cinema mondiale tutti conoscono indiana jones una delle avventure migliori del cinema, questo ultimo film mi fatto sentire di nuovo a casa con harrison Ford che ha fatto una interpretazione magistrale cast di alto livello e ogni personaggio è ben caratterizzato in modo eccezionale le ambientazioni sempre suggestive storia di grande livello alla pari dei suoi precedenti qui Lucas film ha fatto davvero un ottimo lavoro in ogni piccolo dettaglio consigliato per tutti di indiana jones e anche per meno appassionati l'ho aprezzarono l'ho stesso!… Expand
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davemelbourne58Jul 4, 2023
Great opening with a de-aged Indiana Jones. I wish they could have kept the entire movie like that. The movie felt overwhelming at times. There was TOO MANY chase scenes and set-ups for the next action piece. It was still entertainingGreat opening with a de-aged Indiana Jones. I wish they could have kept the entire movie like that. The movie felt overwhelming at times. There was TOO MANY chase scenes and set-ups for the next action piece. It was still entertaining enough if this is indeed the final swan song for Indy. It's just way too tough to top the first and third movies in this series.… Expand
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GonzalodmvJun 30, 2023
Me ha gustado bastante, muy entretenida y con posibilidad de nueva entrega. La banda sonora está muy cuidada
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AxboniniJul 1, 2023
Very good Indiana Jones movie, the last part is so crazy that either you'll love it or find it too much. I Loved it. Harrison Ford is amazing and the way the gave depth to the character is one of the best thing in the movie.
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El_Pais14Jul 5, 2023
I need to rewatch it in order to have a final thought on this one but is not as bad as some people wants you to think. I get it, sometimes the CGI is distracting and there two or three moments where the story stumble a bit, but the spirit ofI need to rewatch it in order to have a final thought on this one but is not as bad as some people wants you to think. I get it, sometimes the CGI is distracting and there two or three moments where the story stumble a bit, but the spirit of Indy is there, the cast lead by Mr Ford is great and there are great moments. The truth is that you can't compare a movie in 2023 with something from 30 years ago, too much as changed and good or bad that's what it is. It's an original story for once, not coming from any existing source material and the William's score is great. Stop being so negative.… Expand
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Kraul1102Jul 6, 2023
A great Indiana Jones adventure. Nice to see the old hero once again in action, even if he has of course become very old. The beginning of the film gives us Indy action, as it would have been enough in the nineties to a whole movie. All inA great Indiana Jones adventure. Nice to see the old hero once again in action, even if he has of course become very old. The beginning of the film gives us Indy action, as it would have been enough in the nineties to a whole movie. All in all, great entertainment for the whole family (this time the film comes completely without Horrorelemnte) It's just a little too long. Maybe you could have cut out 15 minutes in the second half, but that doesn't make it a boring film. A recommendation, though not a great film, but still a good film.… Expand
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NightlyNocturneJun 30, 2023
Overall, this film is a solid, really fun time in the theater. It gives Indy a dignified, bittersweet farewell that fits the character's history, and brings the audience on a final great adventure. Is it perfect? No. Is it really good? Yes.Overall, this film is a solid, really fun time in the theater. It gives Indy a dignified, bittersweet farewell that fits the character's history, and brings the audience on a final great adventure. Is it perfect? No. Is it really good? Yes.

Harrison's performance as Indy is at its best, here. Very emotional, and he has a lot to do, here.

This film is both safe, and daring in its final act.

Overall, a great final sendoff - even if flawed!… Expand
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Germy77Jun 30, 2023
Surprisingly a very good send-off for this iconic character, despite what some trolls who probably haven´t even seen the movie want you to believe. I expected a goofy, campy movie but the story and the characters were grounded and there wasSurprisingly a very good send-off for this iconic character, despite what some trolls who probably haven´t even seen the movie want you to believe. I expected a goofy, campy movie but the story and the characters were grounded and there was the tone of sadness and tragedy in the story. Völler is the best villain in the franchise: ruthless and arrogantant. His sheme and his desire for the artifact actually creates a real threat (unlike the previous movies). The action in the movie is toned down compared to the other installments and not over the top. Overall, a very worthy chapter in the great Indiana Jones-franchise.… Expand
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dharma2Jun 30, 2023
In today’s age, making an Indiana Jones film is infinitely harder. The original trilogy are classics that have inspired so many other filmmakers and their creations. Despite the lavish budget spent on the film and its action sequences, mostIn today’s age, making an Indiana Jones film is infinitely harder. The original trilogy are classics that have inspired so many other filmmakers and their creations. Despite the lavish budget spent on the film and its action sequences, most of this film felt derivative of the original trilogy and many films that were inspired by the legendary hero. Let’s get to the negative parts: The Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls sadly started a trend that was continued in this instalment: its overuse of CGI. Indy is essentially an ‘analog series’. Cruise with his MI series and the last batch of Bond films understood this. The action sequences sadly gave a sense of an uncanny valley as many of the sequences are given this treatment, more so in the 1st half of this film. However, putting that aside, the film makers and Ford themselves have a great passion for this character and it shows. Despite what may be an untold amount of studio interference, Mangold and co were allowed go off the rails in the 3rd act and took Indy in a different direction, and this saves the picture for me. Ford himself gave this role his all, knowing that this will be his final hurrah as the adventurer. So, is it worth a watch? For sure. But like any other older music bands whose new music has never reached the peak of their original works, so is the ‘fate’ of the Indiana Jones series.… Expand
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MarkiniJul 1, 2023
Unlike Crystal Skull, Dial of Destiny deserves to be there along with the first three Indiana Jones films. While older, Indy's still got it. The environments, tones, and feel are classic Indy, from the globe-trotting adventure to punchingUnlike Crystal Skull, Dial of Destiny deserves to be there along with the first three Indiana Jones films. While older, Indy's still got it. The environments, tones, and feel are classic Indy, from the globe-trotting adventure to punching Nazis. However, some viewers may not like the older Indy's tone or the new character Helena Shaw. And the third act may seem a bit too sci-fi for some Indy fans.… Expand
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BaughjaughesJul 4, 2023
This was much better than I expected. Far from perfect but I enjoyed it throughout and Harrison ford is superb. The Helena character needed a proper arc and to learn something by the end, disappointing this didn’t happen. Apart from thatThis was much better than I expected. Far from perfect but I enjoyed it throughout and Harrison ford is superb. The Helena character needed a proper arc and to learn something by the end, disappointing this didn’t happen. Apart from that there wasn’t much wrong with it. Some people just really wanted to hate this movie and haven’t been objective in their reviews. Overall worth watching… Expand
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JDIGITALJun 30, 2023
It's a good film with a mature tone. If you grew up with the original classic Indiana Jones you will enjoy this last adventure. Sure Indy's older, wiser, and retired now. He's got bad knees, still fighting the Nazi's, and Indy only uses hisIt's a good film with a mature tone. If you grew up with the original classic Indiana Jones you will enjoy this last adventure. Sure Indy's older, wiser, and retired now. He's got bad knees, still fighting the Nazi's, and Indy only uses his iconic whip once in the entire film. However, there are good vehicle chase scenes, well incorporated character cameo's from the other Indy films and a well written and intriguing time traveling storyline.… Expand
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GLADIADORJun 30, 2023
Uma despedida digna de harrison ford como indiana jones, que contem alguns fã service e referencias, apesar do filme ser longo e um pouco cansativo
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Bretster123Jul 1, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The hatred for this movie is unjustified. It is far better than Crystal Skull. Quite obviously it doesn’t match up to the original three but is far more in tune with the spirit of Raiders. The opening twenty minutes are brilliant save for a few angles where the illusion falls down slightly (and they cannot de-age his voice). Indy’s character arc is very poignant- a broken man living in a society that’s passed him by who wants to give up but is ultimately rebuilt. It’s too long - shaving 20 minutes or so would have greatly improved the pace of the film and thus the film itself. Fleabag is fine - I was more annoyed by Teddy who is a poor man’s Short Round and the character really isn’t necessary. Ditto Antonio. Some will hate the ending though I actually thought it was done very well in the context of the story they’d set up and if we’re being objective really isn’t any more over-the-top than evil spirits flying out of a gold box and killing Nazi’s, water from a cup curing a gunshot wound or a massive UFO emerging from a jungle…I won’t give spoilers but most have clocked the time travel idea but don’t worry this isn’t Back To The Future and it works quite cleverly for the narrative (many will miss the subtle nod to Sean Connery). I went in with low expectations but was pleasantly entertained. Again, it’s fine, calm down people, enjoy it for what it is. There’s a lot of vintage Indy here: belting Nazis, exotic locations, tomb raiding, an actual ancient artefact being the McGuffin and something the critics haven’t picked up on- there is no “cheesiness” in this movie. Some amusing moments but nothing that will make you cringe. Nothing will ever be as bad as using a fridge to survive a nuclear blast or that little cretin doing a Tarzan swinging through the jungle with monkeys… everyone blasts woke Disney but - guess what- Indy is allowed to use his gun and have a raiders style shoot out with Nazis here (he wasn’t allowed to in Crystal Skull if you remember- didn’t shoot anyone). When I think of how much damage some legacy sequels did to iconic 80s franchises (Terminator, Die Hard, Aliens etc) Dial of Destiny doesn’t devastate the Indian Jones legacy as many are claiming. Every couple of years I put Crystal Skull back on to give it another chance and never get to the end because it’s so ridiculously bad. I won’t be feeling like that with Dial of Destiny and will happily kick back one Sunday afternoon and enjoy it again when it drops on Disney plus.… Expand
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LaroTayoGamingJun 30, 2023
For me, it is an OK movie, some of nostalgia but the characters, geez. this is like a diet coke villain that will forgot in like 1 day after finishing the film.
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JenkinsmiJun 30, 2023
I sadly have to exaggerate my review because metacritic users are black and white. Film was great fun.
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diegraficoJul 5, 2023
just don't believe the bitter critics, just watch and enjoy. More than a decent sequel!
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