The Indiana Jones
movies were never meant to be taken too seriously even if the demeanor of their
hero suggested otherwise. Intended as a homage to the episodic cinema serials
of the 1940s, as much time has now passed since that first film as had since
those movies that inspired it. Not much has changed though and this belated fifth
instalment ticks all the expected boxes- crazy chases, banter under pressure,
grouchy Indy, perky sidekick, scenery chewing villain and some supernatural /
sci-fi nonsense to finish. It is a relentless story that zips around the world
stopping in each location only for a chase or a dust up in the manner of James
Bond or Mission Impossible. Great fun to see at the cinema for sure and you cannot
ask for more.
Spoilers after the break
