Indy is an archeologist, yes? Could we not have a plot that had a tie with -real- historic events? When I saw they were going down the alien route, I could "smell the cheese" coming. The add the CGI effects and well... it killed the classic. Last Crusade is still #1, followed by Raiders.

Rick, Boise,

For those criticising, try remembering that actually the first 3 were not very good, and were only a slightly better than the tv shows they copied. The reason they lived in everybodies mind for so long is because of the looking back..and the marketing which kept them alive in peoples minds. Go INDY

bob, Shanghai,

Boring, boring, boring - rubbish story line - plastic skull?? - overplayed special effects ... this is milking an established formula for serious financial gain !!
1 out of 5 and that's generious

RMcA, maidenhead,

Additional point - the film seriously glamourised the carrying and use of a flick knife .. for a young audience this is unbelievable.

RMcA, maidenhead,

It's simple really...when you have the best people in the world making a movie (I'm a huge fan of Speilberg and Lucas) You can't end this movie without something spectacular from Indianna Jones .The ending was the equal to having Rocky win his last fight with a tko..George and Steve need inspiration

Scott, Bellingham,Wa, usa

This film is terrible, if you have found an ounce of enjoyment in this film then you need to look at your film watching habits and try and break them and go in search of true film making genius which is out there but doesn't get the coverage it deserves...

It was great to read an honest review!

Ian Gray, Haywards Heath, England

Whilst I left the cinema having enjoyed the film, I was disappointed by the lack of decent storyline and the frankly pointless first 30 mins. And really, aliens?

Anne, Norwich, UK

It did feel a bit tired. There were some great moments, but the overall story felt as old as Ford himself. Basically it boils down to Indy Lite, and I think the Aliens were the achilles heel. Religious artifacts do have more inherent gravitas, maybe Indy just found them all in the meantime...

Ross Liversidge, Ripon, UK

Total waste of time & $$$$$$$. Nothing but recycled junk...and poorly done at that. A real disappointment.

Ron, New York, USA

I hate all these negative reveiws, the movie was excellent. The special effects were excellent and story very good. I loved it.

AL.x, sydney,

What absolute rubbish from your previous reviewer. This is an excellent film, with perhaps a few poor editing decisions when the final cut was assembled.

leon dennett, Oxford, United Kingdom

There is just no plot. When they pulled out that tired old nut about space aliens in the first scene (I'm from Roswell, NM, was there in 1946 and thats garbage) I knew where it was going and nearly left, and against my hopes it didn't get better. Also hate to say it, but Ford aged well, Allen?

byers, SF, CA, USA

Was this Tomb Raider or Indianna Jones? I couldn't tell. I mean, an old man surviving a nuclear explosion by riding the blast out in a fridge? Psychic aliens? One of the worst films i have ever seen. 3/10

Chris, Nottingham,

i agree. it's just not a very good Indian Jones film. the dialogue is not as snappy as usual. the storyline is simply silly. and silly without being exciting or funny. just plain silly. it's all knowing nods to the Indy industry. and most disappointing of all, the acting is pretty bad in places.

Steen, Epsom, UK

Rocky revivals, Indy revivals - the stench of desperation is inescapable. Everyone will get what they expect, that isn't entertainment.

Stuart, Manchester, England

Wrong, pal. This new Indy is a perfect addition to the venerable series. Spielberg and Lucas used to tip their hats to 30's B'pix, now they have the luxury of tipping their collective hats to tropes and rhythms they themselves created. Bully for them! A great fun ride - sorry you missed it.

Robert Wright, Atlanta, USA

Excuse me, but what kind of dunce goes to see an Indiana Jones film and finds fault with the fact that it's an Indiana Jones film?

You just replace Sean Connery, the Nazis, the Holy Grail and Christ with Karen Allen, the Russians, the Crystal Skull and some Area 51. What exactly has got worse?

Patrick Simpson, Oxford, UK

I think there should be an international law: No CGI allowed in a sequel of Indiana Jones. I agree with this reviewl. Thank you for mentioning the ants that ruined the whole movie for me. And the ending scene. I did hope that they couldn't torture me with another disapointment so close to the end.

Jarkko Järvinen, Tampere / Bern, Finland / Switzerland

I saw the film last night and I enjoyed it for what it was - an entertaining action film. There were great action sequences and funny wisecracks. Definitely worth the cinema admission fee.

remy mohamed, London, England

96% of punter reviews on IMBD have slated the film. I saw it last night, it is a huge let down. I agree with this review. Most people exiting the theatre were groaning too. I wonder why some critics give it such high praise (original times review, empire etc) Are there brown envelopes involved?

David Keating, London, UK

Thank goodness there is still a free press in the UK. This film is truly horrible. It starts off normally but progressively turns into farce. It is more accurately described as a 'Scary Movie' style parody of the trilogy. Even worse, the special effects are badly done. The movie feels cheap.

Clinton, Edmonton, Canada

I agree with you fully. I was really excited for this movie, but I was sort of dissappointed when I walked out of the theater.

Paul, Sandy, U.S.A

Just came back from the cinema and sadly I have to admit it was one of the biggest dissappointments I have experienced in the past couple of years. Even the new "Rambo" was a masterpiece compared to this. The story was rubbish, not to say practically inexistant. Absolutely boring; what a shame.

A. Thomas, Vienna, Austria

Funny, but the previous Times review gave it 4 stars. Were you watching the same picture?

ken edwards, sheffield, uk

I havn't seen the film, but from what the review says it sounds great! I will see it tonight.. nothing like the razor-sharp direction of spielberg and the wittiness of Harrison Ford. I just hope it delivers the tense moments of the previous three... and i think Kevin just hates sequels full stop!

Harvster, Slough, UK