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los Indiana Jones the movies were mostly flawless for the first three. Many were excited to see the return of Harrison Ford as this character in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but many consider it a disappointment. Part of that is the mysterious plot of the movie dealing with aliens. In a new interview, a Indiana Jones writer admits that putting aliens in the movie was a mistake.
‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’ was a disappointing return for the character
1981 in search of the lost ark is an absolutely classic adventure movie. Directed by Steven Spielberg, audiences are introduced to Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) as he embarks on an epic quest to stop the Nazis from finding the Ark of the Covenant. the next movie, temple of doom is a prequel that shares an early history of Indy, and the last crusade brings Indy’s father (Sean Connery) to join the adventure.
Many have their own favorite from this trilogy, but all three are perfect templates for how to make entertaining and exciting action-adventure movies. Spielberg is an expert at bringing blockbuster entertainment to audiences, but the Indiana Jones The films are enhanced by a great performance by Ford and an incredible score by composer John Williams.
In 2008, Spielberg and Ford returned for a fourth adventure with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. While critics at the time enjoyed the film, fans weren’t as thrilled about Indy’s return. The film also brought back Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood and introduced Shia Labeouf as Indy and Marion’s son. While there are hilarious moments, many criticized the weird action sequences and the seemingly out of place story.
‘Indiana Jones’ Screenwriter Admits Putting Aliens in Movie Was a Mistake
In an interview with the Script Apart podcast, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Writer David Koepp says he feels making the main premise about aliens was a mistake. In the movie, the Crystal Skull, who acts as the movie’s MacGuffin, turned out to be the skull of an ancient alien species. Koepp says that he tried to dissuade Spielberg and George Lucas, but could not change their minds.
“I was never happy with the idea,” Koepp said. “When I entered, I tried to convince [director Steven Spielberg and franchise co-creator George Lucas] to change it, I had this other idea. They didn’t want to change it. I’m not saying mine would have been better. But I think a lot of the pushback that movie received, in a broader sense, other than the little things that people might not have liked, that were too dumb or whatever, the biggest was that ‘We don’t feel like the aliens should have been in a Indiana Jones movie.’ Fair enough, in hindsight you’re probably right.”
‘Indiana Jones 5’ is still on the way
Even though fans don’t enjoy the alien plot, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull it still made $790 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. That’s enough for a studio to at least consider whether there’s another story to tell. Disney has been working on a indiana jones 5 for a time with Ford returning in the role. This time, Spielberg is not directing and Logan Director James Mangold will take the helm.
indiana jones 5 It will hit theaters on June 30, 2023.
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