Comments on: The Case Against Indiana Jones http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/ news and commentary from a conservative perspective Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:54:48 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: rjd27 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-362362 rjd27 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:50:42 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-362362 Don't forget, that at the beginning of Raiders, when Indy is meeting with the gov't agents, he opens a bible on the table and turns to a page depicting the ark (I think it was a bible). I realize this doesn't really matter, as this is just a movie - but timeline-wise, the action in Raiders (1936) takes place after Temple of Doom (1935). Even though the writers didn't know there would be a second film, as fans, we can pretend Indiana learned from his experiences. Don’t forget, that at the beginning of Raiders, when Indy is meeting with the gov’t agents, he opens a bible on the table and turns to a page depicting the ark (I think it was a bible).
I realize this doesn’t really matter, as this is just a movie – but timeline-wise, the action in Raiders (1936) takes place after Temple of Doom (1935). Even though the writers didn’t know there would be a second film, as fans, we can pretend Indiana learned from his experiences.

]]> By: Michelle Malkin » Lonesome Dove explained http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-362078 Michelle Malkin » Lonesome Dove explained Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:30:17 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-362078 [...] I tend to overanalyze things now and [...] [...] I tend to overanalyze things now and [...]

]]> By: Sanddog http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-334421 Sanddog Wed, 28 May 2008 07:09:37 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-334421 I saw the movie last night and I'd recommend it for any Raider's fan that hasn't become completely jaded over the last 20 years. If you're expecting a 40 year old Indy and a 30 year old Marion, you're going to be disappointed. I thought the movie was a wonderful tribute to the series and those of us who have aged right alongside Indy and Marion. I saw the movie last night and I’d recommend it for any Raider’s fan that hasn’t become completely jaded over the last 20 years. If you’re expecting a 40 year old Indy and a 30 year old Marion, you’re going to be disappointed. I thought the movie was a wonderful tribute to the series and those of us who have aged right alongside Indy and Marion.

]]> By: NavyMom http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-333829 NavyMom Tue, 27 May 2008 17:06:32 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-333829 Our family saw the new movie yesterday and loved it. Yes, we sadly acknowledge Mr. Ford's Commie leanings, but that certainly is not reflected in the character of Indiana Jones. Two themes that come shining through in this movie -- the importance of education and family. A rare message coming out of tinsel-town. Go see it. It was pure fun. Baby Boomers will love the nostalgia and their kids and grandkids will love the techno wizardy. Our family saw the new movie yesterday and loved it. Yes, we sadly acknowledge Mr. Ford’s Commie leanings, but that certainly is not reflected in the character of Indiana Jones. Two themes that come shining through in this movie — the importance of education and family. A rare message coming out of tinsel-town. Go see it. It was pure fun. Baby Boomers will love the nostalgia and their kids and grandkids will love the techno wizardy.

]]> By: dj http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-333376 dj Tue, 27 May 2008 11:42:44 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-333376 This movie is an insult to original Raiders fans (and the original is one of my top 5 all time movies). It is simply awful. I agree with Debbie's review, but would add how the "crystal" skull looked obviously plastic. Seriously, everything about this movie is a giant dissapointment, and the alien theme is both ridiculous and out of character for the movies. This movie is an insult to original Raiders fans (and the original is one of my top 5 all time movies). It is simply awful. I agree with Debbie’s review, but would add how the “crystal” skull looked obviously plastic. Seriously, everything about this movie is a giant dissapointment, and the alien theme is both ridiculous and out of character for the movies.

]]> By: right_on http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-332800 right_on Sun, 25 May 2008 22:26:46 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-332800 I saw the movie yesterday. To say it sucked would be an understatement. I was really disappointed. The plot was old, and obvious. Many of the lines were repeated from the other Indy movies, and most of all, everything was predictable. It was as if Spielberg was bringing back old friends one last time. I guess I shouldn't have been surprised it wasn't better. The theater was packed, and the crowd was buzzing with anticipation, but once into the movie, no one showed any exitement. No one clapped at the end of the movie, either. I heard several people commenting that the movie was not very entertaining, and how disappointed they were. I agree. I saw the movie yesterday. To say it sucked would be an understatement. I was really disappointed.

The plot was old, and obvious. Many of the lines were repeated from the other Indy movies, and most of all, everything was predictable.

It was as if Spielberg was bringing back old friends one last time. I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised it wasn’t better.

The theater was packed, and the crowd was buzzing with anticipation, but once into the movie, no one showed any exitement. No one clapped at the end of the movie, either. I heard several people commenting that the movie was not very entertaining, and how disappointed they were. I agree.

]]> By: RogersUmp http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-332368 RogersUmp Sat, 24 May 2008 22:12:08 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-332368 I took my wife to see Indy last night for her birthday. We enjoyed it! HF was older and they made IJ older and worked it into the movie pretty well. The monkey scene was pretty whacky but overall we enjoyed it. I took my wife to see Indy last night for her birthday. We enjoyed it! HF was older and they made IJ older and worked it into the movie pretty well. The monkey scene was pretty whacky but overall we enjoyed it.

]]> By: greenfairie http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330868 greenfairie Fri, 23 May 2008 01:47:54 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330868 Saw the movie this morning. I have to disagree with Ms. Schlussel, even though there was a plot element that I'm sure will annoy us conservatives ;). Overall though, it's good old-fashioned, over-the-top, smile-on-your-face fun. Don't expect realism. Don't expect deep exposition or art movie style character development. It's a chocolate chip cookie for the soul. Saw the movie this morning. I have to disagree with Ms. Schlussel, even though there was a plot element that I’m sure will annoy us conservatives ;) . Overall though, it’s good old-fashioned, over-the-top, smile-on-your-face fun. Don’t expect realism. Don’t expect deep exposition or art movie style character development. It’s a chocolate chip cookie for the soul.

]]> By: beenthere http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330802 beenthere Fri, 23 May 2008 00:31:57 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330802 Mr. Schussel is certain entitled to her opinion on the movie. However, I think it would be best to go to a movie site that will offer you a large variety of opinions to sample, e.g. rottentomatoes.com. That way I a fan or average viewer can get a much better idea of what they are in for. Even Mark Steyn has recommended Roger Ebert as the best critic to understanding the experience of watching a particular movie. And Roger gave the film 3.5 stars (out of a possible 4). Sorry Debbie. I'm going despite your review. Mr. Schussel is certain entitled to her opinion on the movie. However, I think it would be best to go to a movie site that will offer you a large variety of opinions to sample, e.g. rottentomatoes.com. That way I a fan or average viewer can get a much better idea of what they are in for. Even Mark Steyn has recommended Roger Ebert as the best critic to understanding the experience of watching a particular movie. And Roger gave the film 3.5 stars (out of a possible 4).

Sorry Debbie. I’m going despite your review.

]]> By: starlightwoman http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330776 starlightwoman Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:53 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330776 There was actually an interesting show on the history channel a couple of nights ago about Indiana Jones: http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=295858 My favorite scene is when they are in the temple and Marion ends up by herself with the mummies. The leading lady that I absolutely could not stand was the 2nd one in the temple of doom - a helpless screaming female. blah! The third one wasn't bad even though she was a Nazi - at least she showed she had some brains. There was actually an interesting show on the history channel a couple of nights ago about Indiana Jones:

http://www.history.com/shows.do?action=detail&episodeId=295858

My favorite scene is when they are in the temple and Marion ends up by herself with the mummies. The leading lady that I absolutely could not stand was the 2nd one in the temple of doom – a helpless screaming female. blah! The third one wasn’t bad even though she was a Nazi – at least she showed she had some brains.

]]> By: dreid http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330691 dreid Thu, 22 May 2008 22:27:40 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330691 Fark picked this story up. Read the Michelle Malkin related comments: http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=3621470&ok=706498060&sc=105 Fark picked this story up. Read the Michelle Malkin related comments:
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]]> By: fulldroolcup http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330616 fulldroolcup Thu, 22 May 2008 21:20:43 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330616 I like to think that when Barack gets the nomination, Hillary's supporters' heads will melt and explode the way the two Nazis' did at the climax of "Raiders", and that Barack's supporters will react the same when His High Holiness loses the in the general election. I like to think that when Barack gets the nomination, Hillary’s supporters’ heads will melt and explode the way the two Nazis’ did at the climax of “Raiders”, and that Barack’s supporters will react the same when His High Holiness loses the in the general election.

]]> By: floridaobserver http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330587 floridaobserver Thu, 22 May 2008 20:49:47 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330587 Not looking makes sense...remember Lot's wife? She looked back after being told not to and was turned into a pillar of salt. Not looking makes sense…remember Lot’s wife? She looked back after being told not to and was turned into a pillar of salt.

]]> By: MissMarciLyn http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330480 MissMarciLyn Thu, 22 May 2008 19:17:51 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330480 HEY NOW!! SOME OF US HAVEN'T SEEN IT YET AND AREN'T INTERESTED IN SPOILERS!!!! /all caps ranting -- (sorry for the outburst, but you really should warn a body that you're going to mess with their entertainment...) :wink: HEY NOW!! SOME OF US HAVEN’T SEEN IT YET AND AREN’T INTERESTED IN SPOILERS!!!!

/all caps ranting — (sorry for the outburst, but you really should warn a body that you’re going to mess with their entertainment…) :wink:

]]> By: right_on http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/comment-page-1/#comment-330469 right_on Thu, 22 May 2008 19:07:36 +0000 http://michellemalkin.com/2008/05/22/the-case-against-indiana-jones/#comment-330469 <blockquote>Who do you think has controlled most government schools indoctrination centers and the minds (or what is left of them)of our children for the past 40 or so years?</blockquote> Heh...Hollywood?

Who do you think has controlled most government schools indoctrination centers and the minds (or what is left of them)of our children for the past 40 or so years?

Heh…Hollywood?

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