Oh, I could, too. I know the allegory was a staple of TOS and the other series (if I really wanted, I could probably list the episodes, even) but that doesn't mean the reboot series has to be. Still, I hope that IF they're going to make it topical that it stays subtle and doesn't eclipse the fun and the action and the character development. I am also crossing my fingers and hoping we can have a sequel where Kirk makes smart decisions as well (because ITA, the new one was a lot of luck on Kirk's part. It worked, but I want to see him be smart, too).
(Both in one package is possible, right? Or am I asking way too much of Hollywood?)
I pretend the refrigerator bit didn't happen. Same with the stupid groundhog/prairie dog/gopher thing and the scene with Mutt swinging through the trees like a monkey (though I'm willing to giggle at that last scene.) Those, I thought, were over the top and detracted from the movie. The rest of it was pretty awesome, and it was great seeing Indy and Marion again.
Funny how aliens are easier to believe with than lead fridges. What is this, I don't even--
Me too. XD I think by that point there was no other choice. The ants then hovered the line between being ridiculous and an Indiana Jones staple, since stampedes of SOMETHING have appeared most if not all of the previous films.
Mike Rowe makes me wish I had a need for an F-150.
He's the dirtiest of dirty men. And the master of double entendre. And he has those deliciously muscular arms.
Of course! Indiana Jones thrived on somewhat ridiculous scenarios getting played completely seriously, but I think the monkeys and the lead fridge and the gorram groundhog were just a little overkill. One of those plus the ants (or none of those plus the ants) would have been super fine, but all of it just...over did it a little.
Nothing will deny me my joy of watching Marion send them all over a waterfall, though. And then refuse to let go of the steering wheel even after they were safe. X3
I LOVE THAT SCENE SO MUCH, even though it ruined me. XD
(Both in one package is possible, right? Or am I asking way too much of Hollywood?)
I pretend the refrigerator bit didn't happen. Same with the stupid groundhog/prairie dog/gopher thing and the scene with Mutt swinging through the trees like a monkey (though I'm willing to giggle at that last scene.) Those, I thought, were over the top and detracted from the movie. The rest of it was pretty awesome, and it was great seeing Indy and Marion again.
Funny how aliens are easier to believe with than lead fridges. What is this, I don't even--
And it is! I love Mike Rowe. <3
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Mike Rowe is the sole reason I listen to Ford commercials. ...there are so many bad jokes I could make right now about him being a dirty man.
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Mike Rowe makes me wish I had a need for an F-150.
He's the dirtiest of dirty men. And the master of double entendre. And he has those deliciously muscular arms.
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I'm kind of disappointed I can't find my Indiana Jones icon now. "Why did it have to be snakes?"
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Nothing will deny me my joy of watching Marion send them all over a waterfall, though. And then refuse to let go of the steering wheel even after they were safe. X3
I LOVE THAT SCENE SO MUCH, even though it ruined me. XD
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