Early reviews of the latest Indiana Jones movie, The Dial of Destiny, called the movie mediocre. Reviewers were convinced that this movie was just “okay”, well big reviewers have almost never been correct and it doesn’t stop here. This new installment was a proper Indiana Jones movie, there were a few basic movie flaws but nothing that truly drops its rating.
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Overall it’s a good, solid, Indiana Jones movie. Although it’s clear that it isn’t directed by Steven Spielberg it still fits the overall style of the franchise. I’d give it a solid 8.5/10 and it is still one of the better films that’s come out this year. I am glad that Harrison got to say goodbye to the character that he loves so much in a way that he is happy with.
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