A fifth film was confirmed recently. After seeing The Force Awakens and how awesome Harrison did as Han Solo, I've got no doubt he has it in him for a final go as Indy. Just hope production gets rolling on it this year.

I was a big fan of the first three films, but not a fan of Crystal Skull.

It's grown on me although the first time was definitely a disappointment.

Posted my ranking before, but:


Temple Of Doom
Raiders
Crystal Skull
Last Crusade


Controversial and unpopular to rank them that way, I know. I like all of them, bear in mind.

Indy 5 was confirmed for July 2019.

I'm sorry, I think it's time to hang up the whip

That time is long past.

I think Ford can still reprise the role for a final time.

Wow, 3 years is a long wait. Indiana's son to be main character? I wasn't happy with Shia LaBeouf, but there's far worse.

Who'd make a good new Jones?

I think after Ford finishes the fifth film it might be best to retire the series after that, Ford is just too iconic in the role to me.

Raiders of the Lost Ark is my favorite movie of all time. I have a framed poster on my wall and dress up as Indiana Jones ever year on Halloween. Seriously. Every year. I'm well into my twenties...I should probably re-evaluate some things.

I love this series and watch over and over again.

Raiders is my favorite with Temple Of Doom following.

My fourth would be Crusade with the Crystal Skulls following last.

But I thoroughly enjoyed all 4 of the films.

Nice to see the Temple Of Doom love around here. Always been my favorite.

Animated Indy Movie Coming


It may be animated but looks like we're getting a new Indy movie. Always surprised an animated movie wasn't done sooner or even an animated series. Should be interesting to see where it'll rate among the films.

An animated movie might be pretty cool. Nothing like a Lucas/Kaufman written, Kasdan screenplay and Spielberg directed Indie film... But all things come to an end.


Yea, Raiders is really on it's own plateau. Doom, Crusade & Skull are fun, but they really don't have the magic.

I used to consider Crusade my second fav, but after seeing it a second time, Doom is probably better, but again, they're really out of Raider's league (IMHO).

I notice most Horror fans tend to like Temple Of Doom and are softer towards it than much of the more casual general public. I guess Horror fans tend to gravitate to the darker tone and Horror-like vibe of it whereas those aspects might be off-putting to a non-fan.

I don't think Doom even explains that at the beginning... but I think some people are like, "whoah, what happened to the brunette?"

I think horror fans were bit more cool with Doom. It was rather unique, taking aim at the darkside of hinduism.

One odd thing about Doom was it was actually a prequel, occurring before the events of Raiders... that's a weird thing for an audience to get.

I think it was a prequel because George Lucas wanted different enemies other than Nazis.

Bringing this back with the recent Indiana Jones talk there was in another thread.

Just remembered the fourth one is turning 10 in 2018. How time has flown, sure doesn't feel like it's going to be a decade since. I still remember the hype very well.

I wonder if we'll finally get some news on the fifth film this year, after Ready Player One (which so far looks great). With the fifth film set for release in 2020 and only two years away, I'd imagine pre-production will begin sometime this year.

Indy 5 recently was announced as being one of Spielberg's next, good to hear something concrete is finally underway.

Yeah, very cool. Sounds like Harrison will be the star. I'd just assume they do one of two things: One, just make Ford the star throughout, and not try to introduce a young replacement... and then kill off Ford, or leave him in a University. Or two, just star a new young actor as Indiana Jones, or give him a new name, I don't care. One of the two.

It's a shame Spielberg is so down on Temple Of Doom. With that movie he was clearly firing on all cylinders. Last Crusade has such a by the numbers feel to it by comparison, like he just wanted to please the masses who hated TOD and felt it was too dark or graphic.

It'd be great for 5 to be more like TOD with a darker tone and more Horror-oriented storyline. Also bringing back the pulpy style that was sadly missing from TLC and Crystal Skull. One of the things I love about Raiders and especially TOD is the pulpy style which really makes them feel like the vintage adventure serials that inspired the character in the first place. TOD had that plus a distinct EC Comics feel and style as well.

Spielberg definitely needs to bring back the pulpy, serial adventure style of Raiders and TOD, and keep it very serious -- let any humor come out of nowhere.

I don't know if it will be a Lucas story; do you? I read in June 2016 "Marshall has stated that the film would be a continuation of the events following Kingdom of the Crystal Skull."... you know whatever that means. And that Lucas will be Ex Producer. Some guy named Koepp is writing it, but I don't know if that means story and screenplay, or just screenplay. Hard to know what to expect.

No idea. I just hope the script are more up to par with the first two movies. The final film should end the series on a high note and having this film a return to form of the pulpy style with a more serious tone with humor that comes naturally is the way to go. While I enjoy Last Crusade, I disliked how it was deliberately campy and comical, wheras in the other films the humor came naturally out of the situations at hand.

Indy 5 is confirmed to begin filming next year. Very excited and after how good Ready Player One turned out, Spielberg no doubt has it in him for another.

Posted my ranking before, but:


Temple Of Doom
Raiders Of The Lost Ark
Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull
The Last Crusade


Controversial, I know. While I still enjoy Last Crusade, it's too slapsticky and feels too much like Raiders 2.0 for my tastes, whereas the others in the series are more unique.

Filming starts next year? That's great!

If you are ever able to find out who wrote the story (as opposed to screenplay), let me know. I'm very curious. So far all the stories have been from Lucas, but others turned those into screenplays. It would be weird if the story wasn't from Lucas... it would be like the new Star Wars films that are not taken from a Lucas written story. You know how weird those can be.

This new Indy 5 film's screenwriter is David Koepp, who has written (that is the screenplay, not necessarily the story):
"Jurassic Park (1993), The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008); the action spy films Mission: Impossible (1996) and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014); the superhero film Spider-Man (2002); the sci-fi disaster film War of the Worlds (2005) and the mystery thriller Angels & Demons (2009). Koepp has directed six films over the course of his career: The Trigger Effect (1996), Stir of Echoes (1999), Secret Window (2004), Ghost Town (2008), Premium Rush (2012), and Mortdecai (2015)."

And I can't believe you like Doom better than Raiders! ::stick out tongue:: You crazy!

I don't remember Skulls very well, so I'd rate them:

1. Raiders
~a vast chasm~
2. Doom
3. Crusade
4. Skull

I actually think Raiders is the best one in many ways and I'd never argue it being ranked number one, but Temple Of Doom is the most entertaining for me. I usually never distinquish between best and favorite although I sort of do with the first two Indy films; the original is the best but TOD is my favorite.

::cool::

One thing that's for sure is the original two movies are the strongest for sure. I'd love for Indy 5 to be more like then. Bring back the pulpy style and harder edge to end the series on a good note.