It may just be a coincidence, but this time, Harrison Ford, who was a carpenter, is not Dr. Indiana Jones (Junior), and his last crusade (until the next film) is to obtain a cup used by a carpenter.
Even though this film can stand on its own, it can be more fully understood if you watch “Raiders of the Lost Ark” first.
Once again, we start with a young Jones trying to save an artifact from pillagers. This lets us know of his heroic energy and introduces his father, Professor Henry Jones (Sean Connery), and his obsession with the Holy Grail, even to the exclusion of his relationship with Junior.
Now grown, Dr. Indiana Jones gives a class and explains that archaeology is a relatively straightforward science, not a search for legends. He receives a mysterious piece of post.
He is then approached by a group of rich people who are in search of the Grail. It turns out that their top researcher has disappeared. Yep, it is Professor Henry Jones. What can Indiana do but go looking for his father? He is accounted for by his best friend, Dr. Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott), who runs a museum, as they team up with the last person to see his father, Dr. Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody). He gets a final warning: “Do not trust anybody.”
Will he find his father?
If he does, what will they have to talk about?
Does the Grail really exist?
Who are the mysterious people following him?
One of my favorite scenes is where Dr. Jones, disguised in a German uniform, bumps into H-i-t-l-e-r (Michael Sheard of Star Wars fame).
Have fun watching this great film with the banter between Hennery and Junior. And remember, “do not trust anybody.”
First time
Published by Violet Love , 4 years ago
I had this movie on VHS but i never got around to watching it. I was more interested in the other ones. But i am so glad i bought this one and watched it. I enjoyed the archaeological finds, the story line, the action, adventure, small sentimental moments, and the laughs.. I saw it for the first time but it won't be my last.
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