Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

[Whitestar]

Okay, I got the latest news for the new so-called Indy IV sequel. Lucas has hinted that he's a creating "The Phanton Menace" storyline, apparently, a prequel with Harrison Ford appearing in the form of an old man, recalling his adventures. Sort like what Lucas did in the short-lived tv show, "Young Indiana Jones Chronicles". I just had it with Lucas and I will not see this movie when and IF it comes out because he has no creative juice left and is clearly burnt out. Here is the link:

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index...d=37587&type=0

Initially, I heard that this was supposed to be a sequel with Sean Connery returning as Indy's dad, but since he has officially retired from acting, it seems unlikely now.

Thoughts anyone?

Whitestar

[steve12553]

Are we talking Indiana Jones and the Temple of Prunes. I agree, Old George has got to learn that there are only so many gallons of milk one can milk from a single cow. I loved Raiders of the Lost Ark but felt that each suceeding one weakened. I also felt the same about Star Wars. Nothing should have been made after the first trilogy.

[Whitestar]

Well, looks like the next Indy flick is finally riding shotgun:

Fourth Indiana Jones Movie
Harrison Ford, 64, is set to reprise the role of Indiana Jones in a fourth film. The film is due out in cinemas May 2008. Ford promised he would "bring the same physical action to the movie declaring he was "fit to play" the Jones character again.

Director George Lucas has finalised the script with Steven Spielberg and promised "It's going to be the best one yet."

Rumours of a fourth Indiana Jones film have been circulating for years but the actors only promised to return if the script was a good one. The original trilogy has made more than 560 million pounds at the box office in the Eighties.

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I don't know about you guys, but I think Ford is getting a little long-in-the-tooth to be playing Indy, afterall, it's been at least 16 years since The Last Crusade. Personally, I think Firefly's Nathan Fillion would make a suitable replacement. Thoughts?

[Lenny]

I've known there was going to be a fourth for a couple of months, but I didn't know Ford was 64! That's ludicrous!

There're also doubts as to whether Connery will come out of retirement to play Indy Sr.

[BookStop]

I don't mind Indy being in his 60s, but if he is in his 60s then the film should probably take place in the 1960s. Plus, isn't 64 the new 50.

[andrew.v.spencer]

No way can you replace Harrison Ford. No one would see the movie.

As long as they play Indy as 50 or older they'll be fine.

[HappyHippo]

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost false teeth?
Indiana Jones and the Retirement Home of doom?

c'mon... I know that older actors are still talented and exciting, but there's no way a man of 64 could safely take on those kinds of stunts convincingly, let alone safely! The only way to make it work would be to have him remeniscing, and thats not going to get them going to the cinema in their thousands, is it?

[Lenny]

To be perfectly honest, even if he is 64, and even if they do photoshop his head onto the athletic body of some 20-something in a whole film of flashbacks, I'd see it. And you can count on thousands of others going to see it - simply because it's Indiana Jones.

[philoSCIFI]

I'm still going to watch it no matter... It's somewhat epic in its own right. Like Lenny said... It's Indiana Jones.

[HappyHippo]

I never really liked the films that much, so I suppose I'm biased. They're too boy's-own adventure for my liking.

[Curt Chiarelli]

Originally Posted by HappyHippo

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost false teeth?
Indiana Jones and the Retirement Home of doom?

LMAOL!! Bravo!

In my opinion, the only way that Mssrs. Lucas and Spielberg can play this franchise out so that it doesn't descend any further into the realm of the ludicrous is for Indy to take a back seat from the role's traditionally physical requirements and mentor someone of the newer generation. An older, wiser Indy who uses his intellect more than his fists might be a more charming turn for the character. Of course, you can count on this NOT happening . . . . they'll all probably spend their time (with Sir Sean Connery in tow - wheelchair and IV feed tube included) outracing fireballs and taking daring plunges from skyscraper rooftops while simultaneously delivering bone-crushing blows to the villain.

[Nesacat]

I'd heard about it but I'd thought it was going to be along the lines of what Curt suggested. That there would be a younger adventuror with Ford as a mentor. Like Mummy 3.

I shall look forward to the movie and lets see how far the imagination can be stretched this time around.

[Whitestar]

Originally Posted by andrew.v.spencer

No way can you replace Harrison Ford. No one would see the movie.

Why not? Hollywood did so with Sean Connery in the James Bond movies and he's even a bigger icon than Harrison Ford.

[pyan]

Originally Posted by HappyHippo

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost false teeth?
Indiana Jones and the Retirement Home of doom?

LOL! I was thinking of Indiana Jones and the Golden Zimmer Frame

As the Cat says, they could always start and end the film with a reminiscing Indie (played by Harrison Ford) in a cosy study somewhere, and tell the main story in flashback in Young Indiana Jones style. Shame River Phoenix isn't around to play him, though - I much preferred him to Sean Patrick Flanery.

[ravenus]

Originally Posted by HappyHippo

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the lost false teeth?
Indiana Jones and the Retirement Home of doom?

Hah! Indiana Jones and the Bed-Pan Adventures (check out Indy and his dad racing on their walkers to the only bed-pan)