Comments on: In Ed’s Head… Old Man Indy

By: Ed

Ed — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:54:15 +0000

Again, why is Marion calling herself Mary? Because a lazy screenwriter wanted to keep it a mystery to Indy. That’s just bad writing. If they really wanted to transform Marion into Mary, they should have had her correct him when they first reunited but nope… she’s good old Marion at that point.

Ah well, there’s a greaser named Mutt in this flick too so what do I know.

By: Poe

Poe — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:39:09 +0000

Mutt definitely said Mary. I was listening for it.

Anyway, I enjoyed the film. Odd to find myself in this position…usually I’m the one criticizing some work of geek-pandering cinema…but I didn’t mind this one.

I won’t defend crap like the refrigerator or the Tarzan-swinging scene, which reeks of Lucas-prequel-style lameness, but I had fun.

By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:03:11 +0000

You guys are all probably right, but that desn’t make it better. Why is Marion now calling herself Mary?

Simple – the screenwriter wanted to keep it all a secret.

They’re tricksy, these screenwriters.

By: Aunt Sharon

Aunt Sharon — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:07:26 +0000

I am pretty sure he said Mary…Ron is too…

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:58:01 +0000

No – he said Marion. And if he said Mary, then that’s worse. A little bait and switch just to keep everyone in suspense for a secret we already know.

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:28:37 +0000

Think he said his mom was Mary Williams.

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Agreed on all counts. The more I think about it, the more disappointed I am. I expected more from the Marion-Indy reunion than forced bickering (which wasn’t part of their relatinship in Raiders). Remember the classic “Where Does it Hurt” scene from Raiders. Nothing in this film aspired to the greatness of that scene.

And when Mutt says his mother is named Marion, Indy acts like he’s never heard of that name before. What???

And what’s up with Ox going from crazy to sane to crazy again whenever the script needed it?

And did those Mayan/Incan/whatever warriors just coccoon themselves, waiting until an advernturer came snooping around.

I expected much, much more after all these years.

By: Aunt Sharon

Aunt Sharon — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:17:43 +0000

Finally saw Indy 4 tonight, was sadly disappointed in the story. There was no real chemistry between Indy and Marion ( hers seemed forced) the idea that the kid was his son seemed like a shark-jump in the history, it would have been better if he had leaked some information at the diner. The action scenes were ENDLESS and did not have the wow-factor that the first one had-where it seemed that Indy was doing the impossible but still believable-here the jungle chase was laughable, as was the motorcycle chase. Harrison Ford himself has certainly held up, but it simply would have been more of an adventure with a realistic storyline ( hated the futuristic line, although the alien morphed into the one that was in Close Encounters) and it all seemed to fall effortlessly into place. The ravings of a madman quickly deciphered by Indy and POOF, a city known only in folklore is found. There is so much real ancient history in the world, and especially in Peru if they were intent on using the costumes from Apocolypto, that they didn’t need to bring in the X-files….

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:48:39 +0000

Apparently not Speed Racer. : )

By: Carlos

Carlos — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:57:15 +0000

I guess I’m not as eager to post for other stuff, but you’re right, we should, if we have something to say, and I usually do. So here it goes: First, this post on Indy was excellent. Kind of depressing but it’s accurate, thought-provoking and well-written. I have not seen it yet and probably not as excited as you were but it is right up there- for me, like you mentioned in your post, Indy is your Star Wars, I’m more of that Star Wars guy, and I’m definitely excited for Star Trek next year. But nothing was more exciting than Spider-Man 1. Being a huge fan and following the legal drama since the 80′s (with hard copies of ‘Variety’!)I was extremely excited to see my favorite character hit the screen. It didn’t dissapoint but the best part really was the successful ushering in of all future comic book movies. It sucks to get old, and to know our heroes get old but that’s why I still read comic books! But I’m sure I’m going to feel similar when I do see Indy. Weird things happen in your late thirties. I think what made me think the most was what movies will affect our children like that the way you and others including myself were affected at 9 years old??? WHich movies will have that magic???