Few characters are more iconic or revered than daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones, and we certainly love our Indy here at The Nerd Card. But we’ve come a long way since Raiders of the Lost Ark, and one has to wonder if tacking a fifth movie onto the end of the long-running franchise is maybe, just maybe, a bridge too far.
While the Dial of Destiny has managed to gross $368 million globally so far, with $170 million from domestic audiences and $198 million from international audiences, it’s sure to be a studio disappointment when compared to its substantial $300 million budget. Especially, when this latest addition to the franchise feels a whole lot more like a last-ditch money grab than an effort to entertain the masses. So click play now and join The Nerd Card team in the studio for a chat about this beloved icon!
Video Timecodes:
0:00 – Welcome!
0:33 – True to Original Trilogy?
1:28 – “Most ok’est Indiana Jones movie…”
2:19 – It Could’ve Been Cheesier!
3:11 – Phoebe Waller-Bridge Spin-Off?
5:31 – They Didn’t Embarrass Themselves…
6:34 – Mo’ Money, Please…
8:31 – Follow the Formula, Stupid!
9:52 – “Too. Damn. Long!”
11:05 – Wrap Up