Neil_Gayman
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For me, this is one of the best movies ever made, along with Raiders. The chemistry between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery is incredible, the action sequences are thrilling and well executed without seeming excessive, and John Williams' musical score is one of the best of his career.
While Raiders may be an incredible first act for Indiana Jones, the humor, symbolism, and depth of Last Crusade puts it as #1 on my list. The quest for the Grail, and the much deeper quest for connection between father and son, is so beautifully crafted without being cheesy or over the top. It's the quintessential action and adventure movie that has infinite re-watchability. When I think of pure entertainment at the movie theater, I think of Last Crusade...and the Jones boys riding into the sunset as the credits roll.
Also, as an aside, I think Temple of Doom gets unfairly criticized as a "bad" movie because it was packaged between two of the best action/adventure movies in film history. Temple is a good, entertaining adventure movie in its own regard, but it had an impossible standard to meet. Had Temple been a standalone adventure movie, I think people would look back on it much more fondly.
While Raiders may be an incredible first act for Indiana Jones, the humor, symbolism, and depth of Last Crusade puts it as #1 on my list. The quest for the Grail, and the much deeper quest for connection between father and son, is so beautifully crafted without being cheesy or over the top. It's the quintessential action and adventure movie that has infinite re-watchability. When I think of pure entertainment at the movie theater, I think of Last Crusade...and the Jones boys riding into the sunset as the credits roll.
Also, as an aside, I think Temple of Doom gets unfairly criticized as a "bad" movie because it was packaged between two of the best action/adventure movies in film history. Temple is a good, entertaining adventure movie in its own regard, but it had an impossible standard to meet. Had Temple been a standalone adventure movie, I think people would look back on it much more fondly.
The show had a lot of funny moments, and Will Arnett was great as always... but several of the guests had very little comedic timing or improv abilities. Conan was clearly the best because he's a veteran improv comedy talent who happens to be friends with Arnett. Others (like Annie Murphy and Marshawn Lynch) were clearly out of their element and it was obvious.
If they limit the guests to ONLY talented improv comedy actors, the show will be great. Otherwise, it'll go down as just another missed opportunity.
If they limit the guests to ONLY talented improv comedy actors, the show will be great. Otherwise, it'll go down as just another missed opportunity.