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Indy 4 has people excited?!?!
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By:
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ChrisAllen
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bored
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Date:
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02/14/2008 16:50:21
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streamingsoundtracks.com
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Oh look!! What a shock!!! People are actually getting excited about Indy 4. Is that a surprise? To me, no.
All I heard from a lot of Chewers last year was how Indy 4 is such a bad idea, Harrison Ford is too old, part 3 was poop, let the series ride off into the sunset, etc. More specifically, the complaints were pointed towards the reasoning behind Spielberg choice to direct this. There were a lot of arguments that he should spend his time focused on these other, more prestigious projects he has lined up.
So, what point am I trying to make? Well, two points, actually.
1. With event films like this, the real excitement factor increases greatly once you can see results
2. What is the problem with a prominent director making something fun?
First point: We know that there's a movie coming out that fits our taste. If we never saw a preview, still, advertisement, etc., we would still be in the theater on day one. What I've found is that as the movie gets closer to release, and the marketing engine starts getting revved up, word-of-mouth gets going, CHUD lights up, and people start talking about how much they are looking forward to it. So, how many people that shat on the idea of a fourth Indy movie are now saying that they are anticipating it? I'd say, probably quite a few. Really, are there chewers who would boycott this movie because they dont like the idea of continuing the series? Or would they go to the movies, hoping it would be bad, to validate their original feelings. No, people will go to see this just as they did the prequels. So why the complaints? It's not going to ruin the enjoyment of the old movies, and what's to lose? $10? 2 1/2 hours of your life? I don't see a problem here.
Second point: Making movies is supposed to be fun. Most people looking to get into film making are looking to have fun. So why should prominent directors be expected to make serious fare all the time. I don't understand why people complain that the Stevie and Georgie would revisit this classic series. (OK, I understand why people would NOT want Georgie involved, story-wise). Think about your job (if you have one.) A lot of time it's serious business, but I'm sure there are moments where your job is actually fun, where you're getting paid to do something that you enjoy. I would think that revisiting an old experience you had long ago is a welcome change. Especially with some of the content that Spielberg has dealt with over the years.
In the end, I'm sure we will all enjoy Indy 4. There may be gripes, letdowns, or pissy reviews, but I'm sure we will all kick back and enjoy the show.
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