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What To Remember Before Watching Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny
By JEREMY MATHAI
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” may reference dialogue, characters, and memorable moments from prior films in the franchise, so here’s what audiences need to remember.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” set up Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as a professor and adventurer who has a complex history with Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), the one that got away.
“Raiders” depicted Indy's passion for ancient relics, his hatred of snakes, his enduring bond with Marion, his resourceful friends in convenient places, and his personal growth.
Indy evolved from a cynical archaeologist into a believer, initially motivated by academic curiosity until he's confronted by the supernatural nature of the Ark of the Covenant.
In “Temple of Doom,” Indy was rough, selfish, and unlikable. His daring feats prior to “Raiders” were re-contextualized as the actions of an extremely vain and immature man.
A young Ke Huy Quan also appeared in “Temple” as Short Round, the little ball of energy who provided the perfect juxtaposition to the grizzled and grumpy Dr. Jones.
There was also the sinister Thuggee cult with a propensity for human sacrifice, voodoo magic, and upsetting Hindu gods that gave Indy his first real taste of the supernatural.
The opening of “The Last Crusade” highlighted Indy’s famous fedora, his whip, his fear of snakes, the scar on his chin, and his drive to deliver lost artifacts to museums.
“Crusade” delved into Indy’s daddy issues when he reunited with his estranged father, and the duo teamed up to prevent Nazis from obtaining an almighty ancient treasure.
“The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” depicted Indy’s military service and espionage in World War II and the Cold War. He also forged a family with Marion and faced aging head-on.