The World According to LaTaeya

by LaTaeya Lane

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny directed by James Mangold, executive produced by George Lucas, and Stephen Spielberg, and starring Harrison Ford is the final adventure thrill ride in the treasure-hunting franchise.

This film takes place several years after the events of The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Indy is on the verge of retirement, and we now see a changed Indiana Jones as the result of a recent loss. Indiana’s journey begins as a fast-paced expedition that creates the perfect amount of thrill and balance throughout the movie.  Indiana’s past catches up with him as he attempts to obtain a legendary artifact that has the power to alter the course of history. He manages to fight his way out of the trenches of his lifelong enemy while remaining true to his code of ethics.  

They pulled out all the stops for this film. Fans of the film and franchise truly understand what it means by the phrase “age isn’t nothing but a number.”  Harrison Ford’s portrayal of the beloved character was fabulous.  The action, thrill, and adventure of the story were bigger and better than ever. The partnership between Indy and his goddaughter Helena, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge worked well. The chemistry between the two was a nice progression and reflected the true nature of their on-screen relationship.

 The presence of old friends was a nice addition, and the entire film created a mood of non-stop action that made moviegoers feel and believe that we were part of the action too! The special effects were indeed special. From the youthful look of Indiana to all the action and fight sequences. It was amazing.  There is nothing like seeing Indiana Jones galloping on a horse through a subway and all you need is that classic theme song and you are in it. At least I was… I apologize for the spoiler, but that scene was by far one of the best, most thrilling, action-packed scenes that have ever graced the silver screen.

Indiana Jones took us to places we never dreamed existed.  He showed us things that made us think, question and believe. He made us open our hearts to the definition of what it means to go on an adventure. He made us fall in love with the idea of the “hunt.” He allowed us to see beyond what a great imagination can do. Indiana Jones never played by the rules and defined the laws of gravity, space, and time, all while giving us the adventure of a lifetime.

This movie is the perfect summer blockbuster and will go down in cinematic history as a spectacular end to the franchise. This is a five-star must-see.

Please check out the trailer below: