The Indiana Jones film that came out this year was not loved by everyone who saw it, in fact many of my friends were not fans of this movie at all. I can understand their point of view, but want to explain some relevant points about this fourth installment of Indy that they might have missed. First, a lot of people have troubles with the aliens at the end of the movie. Has everyone forgotten that Indy dealt with Voodoo dolls, the lost ark (which kills all who view it), and the holy grail that offers eternal life to its partaker? We have dealt with the mythical and paranormal before, and aliens is not that far of a stretch, although it does seem to be a popular cop-out for extra-terrestrial obsessed Spielberg It's a commonality in many of his films, but one that he can't be blamed for in an Indy adventure. 2) The Cold War was more intense than WW2 and lasted a lot longer. The KGB makes up a worthy foe (although Cate's accent is numbing and forced). I'm still scared of the Soviets, not so much the Germans. Elder Uchtdorf has done much to calm my fears towards Germans. 3) This movie has some classic quotes. I will share a few.
Mac: This isn't going to be easy Indiana: Not as easy as it used to be
Indy: Drop dead (slap) Indy: I'm sorry, I mean drop dead comrade
Indy: Why did you do it Mac?
Mac: Well, what can I say Jonesy, I'm a capitalist
Indy: After all those years spying on the reds.
Mac: I'm not going home empty handed again
No famous last words Dr. Jones?
Indy: I like Ike!
Interrogator: Don't throw your war record in our face Colonel Jones, we all served.
Indy: Well, what side were you on?
Admiral: Do you have any idea how many medals this son of a bitch won?
Oxley: How much of the human life is wasted in waiting?
Indy: Nice try kid, but I think you just brought a knife . . . to a gun fight.
Those are just a few of the amusing quotes that I found in the movie. That is why we go to the movies, to be amused. No one was expecting an Academy Award type movie, but I was entertained and enjoyed the adventure.
