# Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies, disney-hulu\ **Created:** [December 1, 2022, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884 "2022-12-01T21:29:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/81 "2023-05-03T15:56:56Z")
> …_Dial of Density_ … . [![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gjUAAOSwQTVV9X5Z/s-l1600.jpg) ](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gjUAAOSwQTVV9X5Z/s-l1600.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/82 "2023-05-04T16:51:39Z")
I’d like to see Indy go to a cinema to see Dr. No and mention that the lead actor looks a little like his father. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/83 "2023-05-07T18:52:03Z")
Just walking past a movie showing a James Bond movie would be a fun nod. ---
**Author:** ![zbuzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e19b73/32.png) [@zbuzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zbuzz)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/84 "2023-05-08T01:49:54Z")
They kind of already made that joke in the Last Crusade when he walks by the wall painting of the Ark of the Covenant. ---
**Author:** ![Stephe96](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbe5ce/32.png) [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/85 "2023-05-19T02:23:43Z")
Yikes. Early reviews out of Cannes are…not good. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morris](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peter_morris/32/359_2.png) [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/86 "2023-05-19T02:29:46Z")
> [@zbuzz](#): > > They kind of already made that joke in the Last Crusade when he walks by the wall painting of the Ark of the Covenant. There’s also this: [![](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/a1007220-1e26-44f3-a326-ff6a99eb298a/scale-to-width/755) ](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/a1007220-1e26-44f3-a326-ff6a99eb298a/scale-to-width/755) ---
**Author:** ![Oswald\_Bastable](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oswald_bastable/32/214_2.png) [@Oswald\_Bastable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oswald_Bastable)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/87 "2023-05-19T08:10:07Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > Early reviews out of Cannes are…not good. I’d say more mixed. Though they do tend to skew towards the middling. Indiana Jones is not meant to be high art, it’s a pulpy, popcorn serial. Will have to see what actual audiences make of it. OB ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/88 "2023-05-19T11:08:26Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > Yikes. Early reviews out of Cannes are…not good. I heard quite good, though criticism and befuddlement about the final reel, though I have not heard spoilers. Just that it was kind of nuts. I don’t think Cannes or early screenings are all that helpful for reviews, though. ---
**Author:** ![Toxylon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@Toxylon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxylon)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/89 "2023-05-19T14:06:22Z")
An in-depth review that I read placed the Dial among the Top Three of the Indiana Jones movies. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/90 "2023-05-19T14:38:44Z")
That’s not hard, you only have to beat Temple of Doom… ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/91 "2023-05-19T15:01:28Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > Temple of Doom ToD is leagues ahead of Crystal Skull. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/92 "2023-05-19T15:02:20Z")
Exactly what I said, to be in the Top Three, you only have to beat ToD, because Crystal Skull is far behind. ---
**Author:** ![Babale](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/babale/32/15666_2.png) [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/93 "2023-05-19T15:03:30Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > Exactly what I said, to be in the Top Three, you only have to beat ToD, Gotcha, makes sense - yes I agree that TOD is behind Raiders (of course) and Last Crusade as well, so that’s fair. ---
**Author:** ![Alessan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alessan/32/465_2.png) [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/94 "2023-05-19T16:25:51Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > That’s not hard, you only have to beat Temple of Doom… ToD has its flaws, but it’s still a great movie. If the new flick is as good as it was, I’ll be happy… and very surprised. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/95 "2023-05-19T16:27:29Z")
I would not call ToD a great movie (though I may need to see it again, I haven’t seen it this millennium), but I agree that if they reach ToD levels of quality it would be a nice suprise. ---
**Author:** ![TroutMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troutman/32/6721_2.png) [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/96 "2023-05-19T16:34:09Z")
The Guardian gave it 3/5, but the review itself was overall positive. If I’d read it without seeing the rating, I’d have guessed it was a 4 or 4.5. it sounds like the kind of movie that’s a lot of fun if you don’t over analyze it. The review describes the plot in some detail, so don’t read it if you prefer a less spoiled experience. > **[Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review: Harrison Ford cracks the whip...](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/18/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny-review-harrison-ford-cracks-the-whip-in-taut-sequel)** > > There’s still much to dig about the octogenarian archeologist as he teams up with Phoebe Waller-Bridge to re-defeat the Nazis ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/97 "2023-05-19T17:04:08Z")
> [@Stephe96](#): > > Yikes. Early reviews out of Cannes are…not good. I saw a headline, “Cannes give DoD a lukewarm five minute ovation.” How do you give a tepid **five minute** ovation? 🤨 ---
**Author:** ![Oswald\_Bastable](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oswald_bastable/32/214_2.png) [@Oswald\_Bastable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oswald_Bastable)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/98 "2023-05-19T17:41:06Z")
> [@Sage\_Rat](#): > > How do you give a tepid **five minute** ovation? 🤨 Clap slowly while yelling ‘ Raoul!’? 🤷 ---
**Author:** ![Toxylon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@Toxylon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Toxylon)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/99 "2023-05-19T17:43:02Z")
> [@Frodo](#): > > you only have to beat ToD, because Crystal Skull is far behind. For a 2023 sequel featuring an octogenarian hero and extremely well-trodden ground to beat anything made in the golden era is quite an achievement, and something not many people believed. ---
**Author:** ![Frodo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frodo/32/302_2.png) [@Frodo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frodo)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2023, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indiana-jones-and-the-dial-of-destiny/975884/100 "2023-05-19T17:54:31Z")
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