Written By Kieran Bugg
Steven Spielberg has recently shared his love for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the fifth movie in the franchise.
Predictably, the new Indiana Jones movie has been the victim of bogus, politically fueled rumors since it began filming. Perhaps even before. After all, bashing Disney equals cash on YouTube. Much of it is trash. And Steven Spielberg’s praise for Dial of Destiny gives the fake news a proper whipping.
Steven Spielberg will deservingly go down in history as the world’s greatest director. After all, he redefined cinema as whole in the ’70s and ’80s with multiple films that’ve since become Hollywood classics. Moreover, Steven Spielberg is responsible for the creation of the summer blockbuster with his horror masterpiece Jaws.
Other beloved movies like E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial and Jurassic Park also came from the brilliant mind of the renowned filmmaker. In addition, along with George Lucas introduced the world to one of cinema’s most iconic characters ever, Indiana Jones. Portrayed by the incredible Harrison Ford, Indy has become one of pop culture’s most recognizable action heroes.
Steven Spielberg Shows Love For Indiana Jones 5
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The Indiana Jones trilogy is widely considered to be one of best movie trilogies out there. Although 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull didn’t reach the same creative heights as its predecessors, it was still an engaging box-office smash.
All were directed by Steven Spielberg, who was set to return for the next installment of the franchise. Nonetheless, he sadly had to step down as director the final sequel.
Instead, Logan director James Mangold took over.However, Steven Spielberg still remains credited as a producer on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Furthermore, with the film’s release date fast approaching, Disney held a special screening for executives.
Among those in attendance was Steven Spielberg himself, who recently gave his thoughts on the sequel.
Speaking to Variety, he openly expressed his love for the movie revealing:
I just had that experience two nights ago. Bob Iger had a screening for a lot of the Disney executives and I came to the screening along with the director James Mangold. Everybody loved the movie. It’s really, really a good Indiana Jones film. I’m really proud of what Jim has done with it.
Spielberg even admitted he was pleasantly surprised that another filmmaker could pull off Indiana Jones.
Steven Spielberg Shows Love For Indiana Jones 5
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He further explained:
When the lights came up I just turned to the group and said, ‘Damn! I thought I was the only one who knew how to make one of these.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be Ford’s last time playing the globe-trotting archeologist.
With how well Mangold wrapped up Hugh Jackman’s tenure as Wolverine, Indiana Jones’ final adventure is in good hands.