Honestly don't get why people are so down on this film. It follows the Indiana Jones canon perfectly. Opening with a massive and ridiculous chase scene where many Nazis get killed, there is then the return to a university, a tease about an artifact ("It BELONGS in a MUSEUM!"), a strong-willed woman who wants what she wants, a trip to Morocco, a smart kid, more chases, a plane, a boat, snake-like creatures, a reversal, a clue, lots of creepy insects -- and the final battle in a great cavern full of secrets. The true believers don't like it when producers divert from the canon, but they also complain when the story is too derivative. That's not my criteria. I look for the following: Is it familiar enough that I can connect with the characters? Is it a fun way to spend two hours? The answer to both of these, for me, is a solid "yes" with this film. That, plus it is light-years better than "Temple of Doom" and "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". It's like the Star Trek movies. Every other one is good. And this one's good. My only thought is this. Harrison Ford (as well as John Rhys-Davies and Antonio Banderas) are getting old. And they look it. Maybe, in the world of action adventure movies, people want escapism. Maybe they don't want to see their heroes turn into real people.
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