Indiana Jones 5 is expected to be released next week
Indiana Jones Director James Mangold has weighed in on the less than favorable reviews of the latest installment in the film series.
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny serves as the fifth and final film starring Harrison Ford as the whip-wielding archaeologist, but has was met with mixed reviews from critics.
Media outlets such as the BBC, The Times and the Telegraph gave the franchise’s latest hurray just two stars in reviews published after it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
Although it currently holds a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it also scores the lowest of all five films.
Talking to you Variety about the film’s critical reception, James didn’t appear surprised.
Harrison Ford and director James Mangold
He said: “When you’re in franchise country, it’s very difficult for critical thinkers to overlook what I’m sure their editors want, what is that business lens of how does it rate against others?
“I always thought that if I was second or third best in one of the greatest movies of all time, I would be good. I mean, everything evaporates later. Either the film will live or it won’t.”
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny is the first film in the series not to be directed by Steven Spielberg, following 2008’s Indiana Jones And The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
There are also a number of stars from Fleabag Phoebe Waller-Bridgewho plays Indiana Jones’ godmother Helena Shaw.
Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny hits theaters June 28.
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