Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade


Starring: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Denholm Elliot, Alison Doody, John Rhys-Davies, River Phoenix
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Adventure
1989

Times Seen:
Tim: 4

Summary: Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) searches for his missing father (Sean Connery) and discovers the NAZIs are searching for the Holy Grail. Indy and his father begin a race to recover the cup first.

Review:

Tim: The third installment is the best of the Indiana Jones movies. This film has Indiana searching for the mother of all treasures- the Holy Grail. He goes up against NAZIs, and brings his father along for the ride. This is one of the best adventure movies of all time.

While Harrison Ford gives another impressive performance as Indiana Jones, the real story of the film is not him, but his co-star. Sean Connery as Jones' father was a brilliant casting choice. He is perfect for the role. Harrison Ford and Connery have so much chemistry together that you almost believe they are related. Ford's screams of "Dad!" as he pulls his father from one deadly situation to the next are highlights of the film. The scene where they are both tied up in the chairs is hilarious.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade boasts many memorable scenes- the plane battle between NAZIs and the Joneses, Indy taking on a tank while on horseback, and the three final tests before reaching the grail. As a bonus, we see Indiana as a boy, played brilliantly by River Phoenix.

This is the ideal action/adventure movie. Indiana Jones is the genre's greatest hero, and this is his best film. Steven Spielberg is perhaps the greatest director of all time, and this is another amazing film on his resume.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 9.5



If You Enjoyed This Movie, We Recommend: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Blade Runner, The Fugitive, Sahara, National Treasure