Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade (1989)

I was never the greatest Indiana Jones fan. But the first two films were often fresh, funny, and exciting, and which is more than I say for Last Crusade. A lazy rehash of the first film, we once again have Harrison Ford battling Nazis for possession of a religious artifact with mysterious powers. In this case, its the "Holy Grail" of all things.

Another negative (surprisingly) is Sean Connery. I seem to be alone in thinking he's miscast and his character a drag. One problem? He and Harrison Ford don't make a good pair. I didn't believe them as father and son, and while they talk/bicker, they don't generate any energy - comic or otherwise.  Connery was too subdued and monotone. Imagine, someone with more charisma, like George C. Scott, or Heston in the role!

And then there are the fights, chases, and stunts which not only seem familiar they lack the energy and brilliance of the first two films.Near the end, I had to struggle to stay engaged. The entire tank chase was tedious in the extreme.

Funniest Moment: Hitler mistakes Indy for a fan, and signs his book, instead of arresting him.

Summary:  See the first two Raiders films.  Skip this one.