Paramount/Dreamworks have just released the official teaser movie trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
My first impression is that it feels like Temple of Doom and not a next generation action movie (ala Michael Bay). Even with the super unrealistic jump from the car crash explosion in the Lost Ark warehouse (almost Live Free or Die-ish), the film still maintains this classic feeling. There is some use of computer generated effects, but done with a nice blend into the practical effects. Most of my concerns were quashed while viewing this teaser. Strangely, I find myself wondering if Cate Blanchett fits in this film. She looks so weirdly out of place. Shia LaBeouf is very much underplayed in this teaser, but from the few quick appearances he makes, it seems to be without good reason. I’m still a little worried about the story, especially the alien stuff. At first glance it and some of the jokes seem like they don’t fit with the rest of the trilogy. I compared the feeling to Live Free or Die Hard. Don’t get me wrong, I actually really loved Live Free or Die Hard, but at the same time, it sometimes seemed like a parody of itself, and the story didn’t quite fit with the other films in the series.
Tell me what you think in the comments below!
Slight Spoiler: It’s worth noting that if you look closely at the moment 25 seconds before the end of the trailer where Cate Blanchett’s character drops her glasses, a huge spoiler is revealed/confirmed. Yes, a government facility is Roswell, NM which is highly classified. Area 51 maybe? This further confirms the Alien Crystal Skull storyline.
You can also watch the new teaser trailer in High Definition on Yahoo! Movies. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits theaters on May 22nd 2008.
February 13th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Indiana Jones is back what more needs to be said. : P
February 14th, 2008 at 12:03 am
the kid that reviewed RAMBO is already
giving it both his arms and legs!!!
February 14th, 2008 at 12:04 am
It’s deffenetely Indy :D
February 14th, 2008 at 12:10 am
Totally has the old school feel to it, I am very impressed.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:29 am
@ jj
Um, no.
I’ll sleep on it, but this (bootleg) trailer disappointed me.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:43 am
That was awesome. Same Indy wit, same Indy action. Love it!
February 14th, 2008 at 12:52 am
yeah that was fucking great!!!!!! not sure why yer disapointed hunter, but since they kept the classic look/style/feel, im thinkin its gonna be another fun ride. we only see blanchette for a few seconds, so i think its hard to gauge wether or not she fits, but i trust em.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:55 am
I’m not sure how I feel about this… I have a feeling this Indy is going to rely on comedy even more than the others because of his age, that’s too bad.
It may have potential to be good, but as of right now, I’m sticking with the Last Crusade.
I’ll have to check it out in HD tomorrow.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:55 am
Well I have to say i was skeptical about the movie but if the trailer is any indication, I am in it to win it, hook line and sinker.
They’ve got my $8 spoken for.
February 14th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Looks like the rumors describing the trailer from AICN were mostly true. Could have done without the “recap” and done with more new footage - Indy needs no introduction - they could have started with the silhouette of him picking up the hat and everyone would have instantly known what the deal was. BUT, on the bright side - Ford is still freaking Indy. After all these years, after a decade of weak movies and weak rolls it looks like he might just pull of Indy one more time.
February 14th, 2008 at 1:04 am
im liking it. ill spend my money at the theater for this.
February 14th, 2008 at 2:29 am
my gosh! i was really worried that was gonna be a bad idea right from when it was announced but having seen that trailer i feel everything is gonna be good and this movie will fit in nicely with the others in the series! bring on may 22!
February 14th, 2008 at 3:49 am
waiting for the better quality trailer
February 14th, 2008 at 4:02 am
As soon as that music kicked in I wet myself.
February 14th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Ok…I personally cannot wait for this, and hearing that music kick in I had lost all sense of doubt…however the possible Area 51 aliens, and the presence of Shia Lebeouf (Whom I truly despise) still have me weary
…but don’t let that fool you into thinking that I still won’t be First in line to see this decked out in my Fedora…oh thats right…I DO own a fedora and damn proud of it
February 14th, 2008 at 6:49 am
I remember when Lucas said they wouldn’y use any cg in this film. What a load of shit. I’ve never been more excited for any film in my entire life and seeing this trailer most definately sucks the life out of me. Another franchise ruined.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:08 am
After seeing the hd version of this im a little less upset.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:10 am
Hello from france,
Looks like the other ones…hoping that it does not look too much to the last crusade!
February 14th, 2008 at 7:29 am
I’m excited. I won’t be sure until I see the movie if I like the alien route they have taken for the plot, but the preview is incredible!
February 14th, 2008 at 7:36 am
HD, yep
http://tinyurl.com/3atygw. People whining about CG? huh? It looks just fine. And what did you expect? All 3 movies had FX - some pretty cheesy ones at that. Most of what you think is CG is likely physical models anyway.
February 14th, 2008 at 7:59 am
The trailer seemed kind of messy to me, but the movie looks good. I’m not sure what sort of feeling it gives me, but I definitely chuckled when he said “Damn! I thought that was closer!” I want to see this, hopefully any odd feelings will subside as soon as the opening begins. :)
February 14th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Eh. I just don’t think those guys have “it” any more. They are gonna try to hard to do what they think people expect instead of just making a good movie for it’s own sake, and I am pretty sure they will blow it. Lucas has already lost it completely and Spielberg is not far behind. They are definitely gonna bank on nostalgia.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:13 am
I think a great many people are excited because of what IJ stood for back in the day and growing up (for those who have since come to be). Problem is, this movie looks much more Live Free Die Hard, as the post says. If it is, I smell trouble. Live Free was a comedy for the five scenes of unrealistic action. And if that comedy (swing backwards, pause and hit two guys) is extrapolated (this is only a teaser) the movie is going to be pretty lame.
Personally, I’m sleeping on it.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:14 am
better than expected, worst than we hope
February 14th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Josh:I remember when Lucas said they wouldn’y use any cg in this film. What a load of shit. I’ve never been more excited for any film in my entire life and seeing this trailer most definately sucks the life out of me. Another franchise ruined.
Dude, is that comment supposed to make you credible? You’re not going to watch the movie, because Lucas betrayed you with his decision to use CGI in an effort to make it look a bit more current? Get a grip.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Since this movie mainly targets older viewers, i can assume that it won’t be a big hit in the box offices. But it’ll have high DVD selling records!
February 14th, 2008 at 8:43 am
OK… FIRST: LOVE IT!!! FINALY INDY IT´S BACK!!!
I agree with some guys here. It´s has that feeling of old school accion-adventure movie like Spielberg said it would have, but… well it feels kind of strange some of the images. Don´t think? I want to see more… a have faith!!! not on Geroge though…
He is back!!!
February 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I recognize the Peruvian map on the background…so…the inkas had something to do with aliens?
February 14th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Just finished watching it about 16 times in a row in HD.
First impression…
“Oh no! It’s all CG looking!”
I really really really hope they don’t screw up my lifetime favorite character/series.
I’m more nervous now than before the trailer.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:45 am
“Damn I thought it was closer?” Thats just the kind of line that lends too much tongue in cheek where its not needed, even the “Part time” teacher comment was campy.
The setting, style, and historical background looks awesome. Props to Spielberg. I love the stunts! They are classic Indy and I don’t be expected to be let down on that aspect. but, “Harder than it used to” however is overly relying on the “haha I’m old factor.” in which I agree with Peter that it reflects the tone Live Free and Die Hard.
Will they base the movie overly on the “I’m too old for this shit” theme? It works to a point, but I hope the movie will move beyond that, rather than the supposed hilarity of the “old guy” doing the same stuff he used to do when he was young.
We loved Indy as “Junior” challenged by his father, however, it will be interesting how his character is written as “Senior” is challenged by his son. Shia LaBeouf should do pretty good job playing the wide eyed overly energetic youth, that we remember so well from the 80s and I am sure that Spielberg has given him a great character to fill.
This trailer does what a teaser should, cautiously reminding fans of why they loved Indy in the first place, connecting it to the old films. The problem is that we are unconvinced that it will fit in our memories, esp. those of us who loved the series ending with The Last Crusade as Indy and co. ride into the sunset.
Of course I’ll go see it though, its Indiana Jones!
February 14th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Oh yeah, I was wondering. . . . who’s glasses are those? They can’t be Blanchett’s, they more look like the little round glasses from a past evil character. . .
February 14th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I love the Indiana Jones movies, there some of my favorites. The pessimist in me thinks that Lucas can’t ever make movies as good as those are. But the optimist in me knows that this new movie will be more than great, it will be legendary.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:57 am
Things I picked up on in the trailer.
Indy getting caught attempting to sneak into Area 51 in the trunk of an army car. His hat was already on the ground before they pulled him out though.
The warehouse truck scene was definitely out of sequence. When the the two vehicles collide the truck in back hasn’t had Indy fall into the cab yet.
Things I’m wondering
Is area 51 where the ark was kept? and ALSO where the magnetic alien stuff is kept and the russians invade?
Was Indy running from more Hovitos? lol
February 14th, 2008 at 8:58 am
I just peed my pants
February 14th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Maybe this trailer targets older viewers… maybe parts of the tween market will feel some disenfranchisement because their parents are more excited about it than they are, and its cool to shrug what your parents love, but this is going to have a huge opening weekend. Certainly the biggest for Indy yet and yes a bigger one for Speilberg in recent years. If, in the end, Speilberg and Lucas didn’t slather the film in too much hokeyness, and there is a hokeyness factor to that whip shortfall, this film will get better than decent play for weeks because everyone will be talking about the Professor.
Happy Valentines Day /film. No time for love Dr. Jones.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Just realized that the vehicle Indy got caught in is part of a convoy of Russians disguised as American soldiers. He must’ve snuck into the trunk and hitched a ride like it was a Nazi sub or something.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:07 am
After “You’re a teacher?” All three hits involve the same bad guy. Once dressed as an American soldier, twice in Russian uniform.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:07 am
**Theoretical spoilers:
If it takes place in Peru - that plays perfectly into my theory that it will have very much a “Chariots of the Gods” sort of back story. The Incans are associated with the Nazca lines formations - giant drawings on the ground that can only be recognized from the air. This lead many including Erich Von Daniken to come up with pseudo theories that these ancient civilizations had contact with advanced space beings, and that there were even “ancient astronauts”. The drawings were thought to be “landing formations” etc. The Crystal Skull mythology also has connects with the Incans.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:15 am
Can someone confirm if the movie is set to take place in Argentina/Brasil because I’m 100% sure that those are the Iguazu Falls but I didn’t heard any news about Lucas or the film crew coming to either brasil or argentina. I’m form argentina by the way. And i think the trailer was grate closer to raiders of the lost ark which i think it was the best Indy movie.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:23 am
I loved it! And, I was one of the ones not too excited to see this. I love the trilogy, so I was a bit nervous to see this. Judging by this teaser, I think i’m gonna like it.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:25 am
Looks amazing. Being a summer popcorn action flick, I didn’t see any indications that this won’t easily deliver.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:34 am
well, im not sure how i feel about this. indiana jones is one of my fav trilogies ever. Part of me is totally excited, and the other part of me is “phantom” menaced. It does have a similar look to the cgi in starwars 123, but, maybe it will be kept to a minimal. Indiana jones movies are great because everything on screen, is real, you feel it can be touched, but this looks a little to clean.
The other things that might ruin this film, is the humor “i thought it was closer” was a terrible line, i hope they dont do too many of them.
So 50% of me is excited because its indiana and spielberg, the other 50% is worried because its lucas and 2008.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:07 am
I actually like the “…closer” line better than the “part-time” line. Dare I say that was my favorite moment in the trailer.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Of course this trailer is going to make it hard to judge the projected output of this film. When the idea was first conceived I thought it was a bad idea on account of them putting the reputation of the Indy series on the line instead of simply sticking with the original trilogy.
After seeing some of the in development stuff I have slightly changed my tune. Of course the risk still remains of the movie tanking but from the trailer it still has the look and feel of Indy and will hopefully do justice to the series and make the fourth installment one to remember just as much as the past three, and in a GOOD way, not making it remembered for being a huge flop.
I was also impressed that at some parts it showed Harrison Ford doing his own stunts in certain instances. Lets pray his age doesn’t slow down the action.
Basically, It looks good to me, but only once I see it will I be fully convinced that it is well worth the effort put forth.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:15 am
That font is pretty ubiquitous these days: Transformers used it. National Treasure too.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Nothing but love for what I saw.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:35 am
I’ve been wary of this project only because I grew
up loving Indiana Jones and like Star Wars it was
a huge part of my childhood.
This trailer quells a lot of my apprehensions and I don’t
quite understand some of the hate. The dialogue in
the Indy movies has never been stellar and has always
been a little tongue and cheek.
I think we sometimes put certain movies we grew up
with on a petastool and build it up so much
because we remember how much it Wowed
us as children. Now that we are adults we’re
more picky and yet we still hold those
certain movies in a higher regard. I know
I know I am guilty of this sometimes too.
February 14th, 2008 at 10:48 am
On second viewing I just couldn’t help but think Harrision Ford looked like he didn’t really know what was going on. I’ve always found him to be an astoundingly bland personality able to act more interesting than he is. But the latter seems to be creeping in and he just looks like he is going through the motions to me. We’ll see. Cate looks sort of Rockey and Bullwinkle to me as well. Maybe it is just a phase I am going through but I am finding alot of stuff I was crazy about when I was younger just isn’t doing it for me any more. At first it made me uneasy but now I have no problem with relagating things to the past and letting it go. Like you give a shit LOL! Damn kids and your rock-n-roll music!
February 14th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I’m glad the trailer turned out like it did. Is it fantastic? Not really, but it shows me the one thing I was most worried about: Ford can still move a bit. Having seen him in the last few years, I wasn’t sure if he’d be up for an actual Indy adventure.
Now let’s just hope the rest of the movie doesn’t suck…
February 14th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I’m still weary on the alien plotline, as are the most of you, but as soon as the music kicked in I couldn’t help but smile.
Either way I’m seeing it.
February 14th, 2008 at 11:23 am
She doesn’t drop her glasses they’re magnetized or something.
February 14th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I saw it for like 50 times… and i take back what a i said earlier….
I´M IN LOVE…
February 14th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I’m not gonna critique a teaser trailer too deeply. I’ll just say I dig the vibe and even bad spielberg is good filmmaking.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
My argument with the “closer” line is more of he didn’t have to pause and say that to make it funny. . . think of how brilliantly executed the sword/pistol scene was without any lines needed.
February 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
For the first time in a long time I can say I am genuinely excited for a movie. Looks Amazing
-C
February 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
This is for some of you who have bitched and moaned about the movie and its CG.
It’s 2008, and it’s Steven Speilberg you’re gonna have to expect that.
Yeah CGI hasn’t had a completely spotless record (Son of the Mask anyone?) but it has us given dinosaurs, giant apes, robots in disguise, and massive armies and some kind of animated performance out of Keanu Reeves in “A Scanner Darkly”
Just be thankful that George Lucas hasn’t gone nuts with it, if he had his way, there would be CG soviets (or Nazis or whatever Indy’s going up against), CG sets, CG everything. The man has an unhealthy dependence on CGI (Come on! was making plastic clone trooper armor really that expensive?)
So get used to the fact that this movie and any other movie is going to have CG in it, I the Bourne movies had CG in them and they were pretty awesome
February 14th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Now that the official trailer is out, here’s my take:
I am actually surprised at the number of people who had reserved expectations for this trailer. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg created the summer event blockbuster, so when they team up once again to bring one of the most iconic summer blockbuster characters to the screen, expectations can not be higher in my opinion. Somebody said, “These guys don’t have it in them anymore,” so as to mean not to expect much from this trailer. C’mon. Why, because their beards are gray? Did you see Munich? Spielberg still brings it and Lucas drove Frank Darabont mad perfecting this effing epic, so it better be perfect. The trailer better be, at least.
So, yeah, this trailer disappoints me. And yeah, it’s just a trailer, but the amount of thought that goes into a trailer should be complimented with a lot of thought on the trailer, at least when it’s for a character/franchise that’s been away for almost 20 years. When Spielberg and Lucas don’t grasp how OFF some of the comic timing is in this trailer, that worries me for the film. I’m not going to give it a pass.
The scene in the warehouse (which looks incredibly too set-like) where Indy makes the jump and falls into the moving vehicle and makes THAT QUIP. That is terrible. The comic timing, the delivery, it’s awful. I know the knives are coming at me. But I get this franchise’s sense of humor and the suspension of belief, but these guys are masters of it, so when it’s this botched, cry murder. And I agree, when Harrison Ford delivers that line, it’s so half-assed. It’s not Indy’s sarcasm, Ford looks a little lost. That fact that this scene is so early in the trailer shows how confident they were that it would play huge to the audience.
Instead, it felt like an Indy spoof film like Scary Movie or something. Which brings me to the intro. Incredibly spoofy. It’s almost spot-on to what AICN reported, but it looks cheesier than I imagined. It too feels like it’s overcompensating too much, too mythical. Indy is a reg guy. And it’s been a long time, but Indiana Jones is not some Columbus-type, but the intro treats him like this. It’s fellatio. Sure, the purpose of the intro is too refresh younger audiences’ minds and to rev up older audiences, but do we really need this? Wouldn’t it be cooler if they just intro’d with Indy darting frantically in a chase alongside a mountainside (I dug that scene for what it was, “practical effects” my ass :)? I mean, Rambo is a more ridiculous character, so a self-fellating montage might work. Not with Indiana Jones, not like this.
Then there is the American flag, which blankets the entire screen. I’m not unpatriotic, please don’t start. But is with that and why? Is Spielberg telling the world that the Good Guys are back? I don’t remember Indy ever literally repping American like the Dream Team, even when he fought Nazis. Peter and I had this discussion, and that feels out of place.
A lot of the trailer’s scenes feel like a pastiche of what’s come before. Nothing got me going wow. What I dig about the Indy flicks is how different the adventures are, and with aliens rumored, this should be no different. But nothing here felt fresh to me. I’m not hating, it’s just my opinion. So be it. And the “part time” quip, it’s just way off in delivery. I want to groan. There’s also a Minority Report detached “look” to this flick - which is Janusz Kaminiski’s style - that doesn’t fit the franchise.
That said, I still have complete faith in this film to be on the level of the other three, off principle. Maybe this is the opposite of the Star Wars Prequels’ trailers, where those rocked and the films blew.
February 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
well this is a teaser, I’ll wait until the TRAILER.
February 14th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Indy ROCKS! Bring on the SKULL!
February 14th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Hunter - shut it.
the flag is there ‘cuz they’re on an American base — or would you like military instillations to stop flying Old Glory?
As for the trailer itself, and leaving politics out of it (like you should do more often, Huntera), i felt some of the jokes felt flat and out of place - the effects work is obviously incomplete - there were a couple of glaring spots - most noticably the jeep-on-the-cliff scene, where it’s an unfinished effects shot - but i have no doubt it will look spectacular in the final cut.
JS
February 14th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Hunter:
when Indy falls into the car & delivers that line, it specifically reminded me of one character in the new star wars prequels: C3PO - his comic timing in the new trilogy was absolutely god awful and forced, and just outright shity (also anakin & obi-wan had some terrible one liners too). so to be reminded of this from Indy has made me worry about Lucas’s influence. yes they are masters of their craft, and yes we should hold them to that - Lucas even more than speilberg, because i feel speilberg has made great films lately, but we all know Lucas has really lost something along the way. i will cry murder if Indy has become c3po-like, and i will blame Lucas. i hope you remember the moments i am talking about - they are scattered throughout the entire new trilogy, where c3po says the lamest shit you can possibly imagine (”i’m besides myself” - as he’s being dragged in pieces in episode 2 etc).
that said, i too have faith in the film, and i think it will be great. i loved the trailer, as it gave me goosebumps throughout. i know Indy is known for his average guy/sarcasm, but comic timing is a difficult thing to pull off. i like the ‘part-time-teacher-line’ though.
February 14th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
paul puvilland Says: “better than expected, worst than we hope”
Speak for yourself, dude. I thought that was GREAT.
February 14th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
This movie is going
to put a lot of asses
in seats!!!!!!
February 14th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Go easy on Hunter. he thought that Cloverfield was the bar and pinnacle of entertainment and cinematic quality, his tastes are clearly skewed. lol
February 14th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I am shocked people are complaining about the one liners in this. There’s nothing there that isn’t on a par with what we’ve seen in the previous films. TOD and TLC were campy action comedies at best!
I can’t wait personally. Looks absolutely ace. They have actually showed very little in this trailer - very clever!
February 14th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Yeah had me all worried and then bam! I was rather impressed. A good bit of action and humor and classic shots that only Spielberg can give. Now I’m officially excited.
February 14th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Wow I remember when movies used to cost $8.
But I’d have to agree with Blair, I’m also worried the film will not be as engaging or believable primarily because his age.
A 70 year old man did what? come’on…
February 14th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
The “not as easy as it used to be” comment made me think about the relevant time period and seriousness of the situation, rather than the age and ability of Dr. Jones. Kind of a way of saying “these guys really mean business.” Could be wrong though.
The trailer overall for me was a mix of the humor/grit of the rest of the Indy films, with the big (somewhat top-heavy) action of Spielberg’s later films like Jurassic Park. This is all very positive IMO as long as the characters and dialog work.
Also, I don’t really have a problem with Shia. I think he has a (somewhat) unique, naturally comedic acting style that stays pretty consistent through all his movies, not unlike someone like Jeff Goldblum (referring to consistency only), and I think he’ll fit into this film well. But I’m no expert.
February 14th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Whats with the CG plane? It looks like a scene from an XBox game.I hope the whole movie doesn’t have as much CG as the trailer.Fingers crossed it will be good, but I doubt it.
February 14th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
“Whats with the CG plane? It looks like a scene from an XBox game.I hope the whole movie doesn’t have as much CG as the trailer.Fingers crossed it will be good, but I doubt it.”
don’t judge this by the effects - they aren’t finished yet.
February 15th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Really disappointing, wooden acting from all concerned , dodgy action scenes, Harrison is to old and I have a suspicion that chacater actors like Cate and Ray are going to have been completely miscast. I’ll definitely see it but this doesn’t look promising in the slightest. And no point in having clips from the first 3 or the stars and stripes. Both Dark Knight trailers, and the Ironman Superbowl trailer are much much better.
February 15th, 2008 at 12:06 am
Aliens? Roswell? revisiting evernts from the first film? Why don’t poeple leave things alone? If this film really is awful a la the Star Wars prequels maybe we should stage a boycott.
February 15th, 2008 at 12:49 am
ROCKING !!!!!!!!!!
February 15th, 2008 at 1:58 am
Im psyched for this movie, I love the Indy Trilogy and am eagerly awaiting this installment. And everyone that is over analyzing the teaser trailer, shut up, sit back, and get ready for an extremely fun movie.
February 15th, 2008 at 6:45 am
I agree with about 80% of what Hunter wrote. . . that being said. . . Remember how funny the sword/pistol scene was in Raiders? Thats the kind of fresh improv we expect. . . .not the painful obvious lines.
February 15th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Everyone here, Love and Hate, will see this movie. So no matter what your comments are, your throwing that cash at the silver screen. You paying to see this movie will make this a block buster hands down. As for cheesey factor. Thats indy films. They all have it. Get over it.
This movie will earn a spot. Come back to this comment after you see the movie to say, “Dam you were right”
February 15th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Kestrel, that scene in Raiders was only improv because Ford had the shits. What are you suggesting that Spielberg gives him a dodgy curry the night before they do a big scene?
How on earth can people have such strong opinions on a fucking teaser trailer? It shows hardly anything - that’s the point! And of course they are going to show the one liners, that’s what sells the film!
February 15th, 2008 at 8:40 am
No. I just expect them to take the theory out of the old ones, not the method. I don’t think Ford HAS to have the shits to be brilliant.
Trailers are the pinnacle of criticism!
February 15th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I like it
February 15th, 2008 at 10:47 am
I was very pleased to see the teaser for this movie. Only problem I have is people leaving comments about Indy’s one liner and it being too much CGI. First off the one liner, “damn, I thought that was closer.” was funny as hell. Its rare when a trailer makes me laugh but it did the job. Next is the topic of CGI. People I don’t know what year you think it is but its 2008. Of course CGI was going to be used. For a lot of scene it will have to because its cheaper and safer to use. Now if anyone has a problem with Lucas writing the story I understand after the somewhat but not fully disappointing prequels. But I m sure he didn’t screw up the script. In addition this isn’t his film its Spielberg’s and Fords as well. I m more than sure if Ford didn’t like the script he wouldn’t have made the film. On Spielberg I know he wouldn’t allow this film to be a bomb, most of his films aren’t.
February 15th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Of all the joys in my childhood, nothing comes closer to the exhilaration of experiencing one of Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones movies. Harrison Ford comes to define adventure masculinity and wit in his portrayal of Dr. Indiana Jones, a ragged, yet suave intellectual cowboy-bandit set against allowing the greatest artifacts of history to fall in to the hands of evil, often Nazi, souls. While the films, conceived in the dreams of filmmaker George Lucas (who later produced and receives a ’story by’ credit), were designed as a rehash of matinee cliffhangers from his childhood, they have become richly more in the masterful hands of director Spielberg.
Although often times more playful for the sake of pure adventure rather than realism, actor Ford’s ability to ground even the greatest most absurdly fantastic of events into a believable portrayal of strength, attitude and humor makes his realization on screen something worthy of not only one film but many. In fact, watching the new teaser for the long in development fourth installment, “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” ignites in me the very fire and spark of exuberance that I had felt as a child. Despite that, there is a concern present in modern-day Hollywood, as well as in the hearts and minds of Indy fans around the world, young and old, that we are not getting another installment of the franchise purely out of a desire to profit.
Obviously Hollywood would love to make another one of these films in that it’s high popularity over the last thirty years and the names involved with the series ensures a high profit margin. In Hollywood sometimes the most obviously profit driven bets are the ones that should be avoided in that the final product, while predicable, thus, and at a loss of originality seem to compromise the artistic integrity of a medium that must constantly produce profit to stay alive.
Franchise re-installments of the greatest and most memorable action heroes in the last few years, such as with the “Die Hard,” “Rocky,” and “Terminator” films, have been churned out with delicate kindness and above all else love from the filmmakers of the characters they are modifying and re-introducing into a world somewhat harsher against their independent idealism and more complex in the strongholds our characters must overcome to reclaim an equal success to ones created ages ago. John McClane (Bruce Willis) of “Die Hard” returns just as crusty and crazy to get in over his head because no one else will to get the job done. Rocky Balboa of “Rocky” aspires to become the champion he used to be despite the doubts of everyone, including himself. The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is “baack” in “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” as a robot that now, rather than preventing the inevitable tragedy, must guide the future’s savior towards his destined salvation.
All these films comeback hitting hard and reopening the books that we had all assumed would be closed to our own imaginations for some time. While profitable and able to reintroduce these characters back into the mainstream from the retro back-burner, Hollywood must remember to stray from the trappings of star-studded sequel blockbusters because unfortunately they can not all be good. I, for one, trusting in Spieldberg, Lucas and Ford, for the love of these storytellers who had been able to knock three out of the ballpark for us previously, am looking forward to May 22nd, when the man in the hat will don his pistol and whip and ride again.
February 17th, 2008 at 11:08 pm
Quite possibly the best teaser I have ever seen. I love it so much, the style of action and humor remind me much of the first three, which is a good thing. And while I myself liked Die Hard 4, it didn’t seem like a Die Hard film, as opposed to this which actually feels like a Indiana Jones film. I wasn’t around when the first three were released, and I would have given anything to see them for the first time in a theatre, this is my chance to experience a Indy film on the big screen.
February 20th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Much like video game demos… Movie teasers and
trailers often cut back on what your really going to
get in the final cut. Who knows… you may see that
same scene in the movie and it just flows with the
whole scene and maybe the shot will go through a
polish before it hits the big screen… which is very
likely to happen.
As far as CG, our technology is adapting and
improving… just take the scene for what it was
meant to be and enjoy the entertainment out
seeing a great movie scene. I am sure you would
love to see a movie special effects of clay-mation
in place of what CG can offer. Note my sarcasim.
As for the “closer” line, it makes sense to hear
Indy say that. I mean… correct me if I am wrong
but, wasn’t his goal to land on top of the truck
bed, but instead he swung to early and had to land
on the hood. What would you say if you were aiming
for the truck bed of a pick-up and you accidentally
misjudge your swing and fly through their windshield
I would probably make an excuse for why I came
through the windshield too. Ha ha.
And the “part time” line, I can easily see that line
acting as an intro to Harrison’s and Shia’s character.
I agree the glasses looked like they were
magnetically drawn to the Roswell crate. If
there is an alien reference, I am sure it will not
lead Indy into a brawl with some 7ft tall big-eyed
gray skinned alien at an Incan Bar. But, I am
interested to see what the story line will offer to
satisfy my questions from this teaser.
In the end, I could have cared less for the intro of
the teaser talking about the last three Indy movies.
But, I really liked the rest of the teaser and
can’t wait to see more trailers and finally the movie.
I am so gonna wear my Indiana Jones Fadora to
the movie theater! I think it would be fun. I wonder
if the beginning of this movie will start with the
audience clapping and cheering like Star Wars Episode I
did a few years ago.