For Indiana Jones 5, Steven Spielberg handed over as director. But he still invited himself with Disney pundits to see the film. Here is his opinion.
Indiana Jones 5 comes out in just over two months. But when your name is Steven Spielberg, it gives access to certain privileges such as viewing the film upstream and in a small committee. And obviously, the director was very surprised by the result. For good or for bad ?
What is Spielberg’s take on Indiana Jones 5?
In theaters June 30, 2023, Indiana Jones 5 and the Dial of Destiny will undoubtedly be talked about. First of all, it’s an absolutely legendary cinema franchise. Even after if Indiana Jones 4 has slightly damaged the image of the adventurer, his aura is still there. Then, this new film has precisely a revenge to take on the previous one. And then with a budget of 300 million dollars, which makes it one of the most expensive feature films with Avatar 2, it will be necessary to convince the spectators to come in number.
And the statements of Steven Spielberg could perhaps weigh in the balance. The filmmaker, who released his cinematic autobiography with The Fabelmans, crashed a private screening of Indiana Jones 5. A session with the gratin of Disney and he came out speechless. But also proud.
Two nights ago I experienced Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Bob Iger (note: The Walt Disney Company boss) organized a screening with many Disney executives, and I went with director James Mangold. Everyone loved the movie. It’s a really, really good Indiana Jones movie. I’m very proud of what Jim has done with it. When the lights came back on, I turned to everyone and said, “Damn it! I thought I was the only one who knew how to make one! “.
Via Variety.
For Indiana Jones 5, Spielberg has indeed passed on the baton. This is James Mangold, director of Le Mans 66 et Logan, who rose to the challenge. A successful bet according to Steven Spielberg. But between us, it was hard to see him destroying the film before its release…
An opening scene that will cause even more debate
Whether Indiana Jones 5 pleases Steven Spielberg is one thing, but whether it pleases the public is another. And the film could already be divisive because of its opening scene. Indeed, for 25 minutes, we will have the right to a rejuvenated Harrison Ford. A long sequence made possible thanks to the “de-aging” which often rings false. Except for the main actor who believes that the result is finally up to par. “It’s the first time I’ve seen and believed in it. It’s a little scary. I’m not sure I want to know how it works, but it works. However, it doesn’t make me want to be young. I’m happy to have won my age.” did he declare.
What next for the franchise after Indiana Jones 5? It will surprise, but according to Harrison Ford, it would be the end. Even without him, there will be no new film.
It’s the last film (note: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny) of the franchise, and it’s also the last time I play the character. I don’t expect to see him in another movie. I had the ambition to make this film for 10 years, and finally, there came a time when we all invested in making it happen. It was a happy moment for me. I think the situation I find myself in is rather rare. I was able to shoot in fantastic films directed by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for 40 years. And my greatest ambition is to finish in style!
Via game blog.
Well if the box office explodes, there is no doubt that the saga should return, even without Harrison Ford who joins the MCU.
