One of the movies that I was really looking forward to ever since I heard that they were going to make another Indiana Jones movie. I’m a big fan of the original trilogy especially the third one, The Last Crusade. I knew I was gonna miss Sean Connery when I learned that he won’t reprise his role as Henry Jones, Sr. At first I was skeptic wondering if Harrison Ford would still be able to do a few running around the set even at his old age. And then I was able to see an early review citing this movie to be the Indiana Jones movie that you wouldn’t want to watch. After that, I closed my ears to reviews bashing the movies. And I’m glad I did. Because now that I have watched the movie, it made me curious if me and the critics watched the same movie. Because even with the shortcomings, this movie still was fun. No it isn’t THE 2008 summer movie but it was still fun.

For one, it was cool to see Spielberg incorporate some of the Indiana Jones trademark into the film. The Paramount logo, the flight superimposed over a map, some locations that looks like studio sets, the music. I would have loved it better though if there were more usage of whips, more snakes (like a roomful!), more stunts done by Ford (which I know is pretty improbable given his age) and definitely more Mutt love. And less National Treasure and ET/alien references. It being the epitome and the standard of the archaeological/adventure type story, I would have loved not seeing that slanting platform scene. Maybe they should have used other stuff. This is Indiana Jones so they should have brought something new. Also, even though there really are crystal skulls, I wish that Spielberg and Lucas just stayed away from the extraterrestrial life forms. There are other theories like that of Atlantis or the Aztecs being sculptors which they could have used. But then I know the latter one would prove boring a plot. XD And maybe they’re keeping Atlantis for future Indiana Jones movie plot. But I’m definitely happy that for the meantime, Indy didn’t pass on the torch to Mutt. I definitely want to see more Indy adventures. Plus, I have no idea if Mutt Williams and the Search for the Lost Colony (or insert whatever adventure you want) would work since Mutt technically isn’t an archaeologist or even a historian.

Just got back from watching Iron Man. And could I just say that it was absolutely awesome. This is such a great start for summer 2008 movies. I hope that the succeeding movies don’t disappoint.

I’m not really a fan of the franchise. I only faintly remember of his animated series because of seeing two Iron Man, one orange/red and one blue, who was really War Machine and that’s the only thing that I remember from it. But when I saw the news about this one last year, me being a superhero film fan, I was pretty excited.

I would love to see Robert Downey again since the things that stick out of my memory of him are his jail record and his movie Hearts & Souls, the movie where I had a huge crush on him. Yeah, I know he was in Zodiac and tons more but I have a long to-be-watched list and I know that a couple of his movies are in it. And after seeing this, I’m so glad that he was the one doing Tony Stark and not some burly actor because, OMG, my huge crush on him is back. I couldn’t picture anyone who could pull of the snarky multi-billionaire playboy but him.

As for the movie itself, it was great, going into the story and action right from the start. The pace was pretty fast that I never felt bored while watching it. And it has a great mix of the funny and serious side to it. All in all, I would personally place this in my best superhero movies, though still not as great as Spider-man 2.

And if you’re watching this movie, do catch the end credits. There’s about a minute or two on a possible sequel/spin-off to it. The Avengers! And Samuel Jackson!!! And as of right now, I want that sequel/spin-off badly.

Since I have a 2008 Book List, I guess I should have a movie list too. These are my completely watched movies, movies that I’ve watched from the opening credits to the end, including re-watched movies, movies watched on the big screen, on TV, on DVD and those downloaded from the net. Be warned that I am someone who absolutely love popcorn movies and rarely bothers with plotholes. XD Some of these I can’t remember if it’s a re-watch or not.

001. I Am Legend | Jan 09, 2008 | B+
002. National Treasure: Book of Secrets | Jan 10, 2008 | B+
003. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade | Jan 11, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
004. Shoot Em Up | Jan 11, 2008 | A-
005. Sydney White | Jan 13, 2008 | B+
006. Juno | Jan 16, 2008 | A-
007. Becoming Jane | Jan 17, 2008 | B+
008. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Jan 17, 2008 | B+
009. Bride and Prejudice | Jan 22, 2008 | B+
010. Return to Oz | Jan 25, 2008 | B+ | Re-watch
011. P.S. I Love You | Jan 28, 2008 | B+
012. The Game Plan | Jan 29, 2008 | B
013. 27 Dresses | Feb 01, 2008 | B+
014. Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Feb 10, 2008 | B | Re-watch
015. Night at the Museum | Feb 10, 2008 | B+ | Re-watch
016. Jumper | Feb 13, 2008 | B-
017. Spiderwick Chronicles | Feb 14, 2008 | B+
018. Chance | Feb 27, 2008 | B+
019. Enchanted | Mar 03, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
020. 10,000 B.C. | Mar 05, 2008 | B+
021. Vantage Point | Mar 09, 2008 | B+
022. Sleeping Beauty | Mar 13, 2008 | B+
023. Hercules | Mar 13, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
024. Atonement | Mar 13, 2008 | B+
025. Iron Will | Mar 18, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
026. My Neighbor Totoro | Mar 20, 2008 | A-
027. Horton Hears a Who | Mar 28, 2008 | B+
028. CJ7 | Apr 05, 2008 | B+
029. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | Apr 05, 2008 | A-
030. Windstruck | Apr 06, 2008 | A-
031. 10,000 B.C. | Apr 12, 2008 | B | Re-watch
032. Monty Python and the Holy Grail | Apr 23, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
033. Monty Python’s Life of Brian | Apr 23, 2008 | B+
034. The Forbidden Kingdom | Apr 28, 2008 | B+
035. Iron Man | Apr 30, 2008 | A
036. Speed Racer | May 08, 2008 | B+
037. Enchanted | May 21, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
038. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | May 22, 2008 | A-
039. Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark | May 23, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
040. Transformers | May 23, 2008 | A | Re-watch
041. Alvin and the Chipmunks | May 25, 2008 | B+
042. Meet the Robinsons | May 28, 2008 | B-
043. Bubble Boy | Jun 03, 2008 | B
044. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | Jun 04, 2008 | B
045. Kung Fu Panda | Jun 06, 2008 | B+
046. Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life | Jun 16, 2008 | B
047. The Incredible Hulk | Jun 16, 2008 | B+
048. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull | Jun 17, 2008 | B+ | Re-watch
049. Tron | Jun 20, 2008 | B+
050. Get Smart | Jun 21, 2008 | B+
051. Penelope | Jun 24, 2008 | B+
052. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang | Jun 24, 2008 | A-
053. Wanted | Jun 27, 2008 | B+
054. Teeth | Jul 03, 2008 | B
055. Hancock | Jul 03, 2008 | B
056. X-Men: The Last Stand | Jul 05, 2008 | B | Re-watch
057. Batman: Gotham Knight | Jul 08, 2008 | A-
058. The Dark Knight | Jul 17, 2008 | B+
059. The Dark Knight | Jul 21, 2008 | A- | Re-watch
060. Mamma Mia | Jul 26, 2008 | B+
061. The Bank Job | Jul 31, 2008 | B+
062. The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor | Jul 31, 2008 | B
063. My Sassy Girl | Aug 08, 2008 | B
064. Wall-E | Aug 13, 2008 | A
065. The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning | Aug 27, 2008 | B
066. Camp Rock | Aug 28, 2008 | B-