Originally Posted By brotherdave How about an Indiana Jones themed water attaction? I read someone's idea (not sure if this was just a fan-boy dream or something actually leaked from an Imagineer) of a water coaster attraction themed to WWII era "DUCKS" (amphibious troop transports) similar to those used in the IJ and the Crystal Skull movie. It could be a wet, adventurous journey through an Amazon jungle temple, based loosely on the film (which I know wasn't as well received as the first three). Still, a water ride for the park based on a movie is very viable if done right, whether its Indiana Jones, National Treasure, or some other franchise. I don't see why it couldn't fit within the park's theme. No different than other rides that are already there.
Originally Posted By magic0214 ^^^National Treasure could have a cool water ride. The second movie did have a huge water climax, so they could do something with that!
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>How about African Queen? We already know Walt liked that one.<<< We have the Jungle Cruise for that! And Indy 4 had a water finale...
Originally Posted By leobloom >> And Indy 4 had a water finale... << Oh, God, I was trying to forget.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I must be one of the few who really thinks Kali and Grizzly Run were done very well as far as outdoor rapids style rides go. ------------------------- nope- I like both as well..Kali a little shorter than I would have liked but I really like the ride- and don't mind the ecological hit in the head from it that bothers some - I think it's an important message, especially for kids
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Crystal Skull movie>> AH! THE HORROR! <<National Treasure>> EVEN WORSE! Keep those Indiana Jones wannabe movies away from me. Far, far away from me.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 actually like the Masonic overtures in the National Treasure series - lots of history there
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>Oh, God, I was trying to forget.<<< <==== Must be the only person that liked Indy 4.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Must be the only person that liked Indy 4.>> Basically. So, so much wrong with that movie.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 Okay, I'm just going to say it again, but get it right this time. I didn't mean Prince Caspian, I meant Dawn Treader! Perfect for a water ride, since it is an adventure on a ship. And they travel to some pretty fantastical places. Is there going to be a Dawn Treader movie? I know that the first two movies were apparently somewhat disappointing in regards to profits and whatever. But it seems like it still is a powerhouse franchise. Or has HP done away with it in the fantasy/adventure realm as a go to classic? I actually have no idea of the status of the movies, but Dawn Treader would be a great water ride if done well.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Is there going to be a Dawn Treader movie?>> Yes, it's coming out in a few weeks(shows how much buzz it's getting, eh?). But it's not a Disney movie. They relinquished the rights to Narnia.
Originally Posted By Christi22222 To whom? And I guess that nixes the Dawn Treader ride at the Studios. Am I allowed to say that I think Disney blew that one? Not sure how, but I can't imagine such a powerhouse franchise flopping. All sorts of synergy potential. But even their lame "attraction" they had at the studios shows how half-arsed they pushed it. Is it a dead franchise on its own and I'm old? Or did Disney kill it with bad promotion? Or did the fans of the books dislike the movies? What happened?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<...Like?>> 1. Terrible, terrible writing. Mutt Williams is one of the worst characters of all time. The idea of giving Indy a son was a good one, if he hadn't been a cardboard cut-out character. The dialogue was laughable in places. 2. Way too much ridiculousness. The old Indy movies had some pretty wild moments, but there's never a moment where you thought, "Who the hell thought this was a good idea?" And there were plenty of those moments in this one. Giant ants? Monkeys teaching Shia LaBidiot how to swing like Tarzan? Basically the entire amphibious transport scene. 3. Aliens and the crystal skull storyline goes against the Indy formula. He searches for things that are actually important to cultures in the other movies. The crystal skulls aren't part of any culture's mythology or religion. And the aliens(or interdimensional beings...WTF!?) go against the Indy Universe, which is a place where spiritual things have crafted the world and help to protect their people. Not sci-fi. 4. Way too much CGI. 5. George Lucas, but that goes along with #1 and #4. 6. no real challenge for Indy. The entire movie, you never feel like the characters are in any trouble. The whole time Indy is a step ahead of the bad guys instead of, as he says, "Making it up as he goes."
Originally Posted By Christi22222 I agree with all of these points, but for me the real deal breakers were numbers 1 and 3. For the love of god, how dumb do they think we are? And why did this not seem obvious to anyone working on the film? And there's one you forgot, whether you don't agree or just overlooked. But I am a huge Indy fan, and Harrison Ford fan. The man was involved in the 2 entertainment holy trinities of my youth! But he was just too old to play the same kind of Indy in this. They needed to grow Indy up, and they just didn't. And they had done the older adventurer so well with The Last Crusade and Sean Connery. So we know they know how to do it. For the record, they did do somewhat better with Karen Allen.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I also enjoy Kali and Grizzly. I shouldn't say this because it will break my string of luck, but I have NEVER gotten soaked on Kali... even when my wife and daughter sitting next to me did. I also enjoyed Indy 4... I guess I'm just easy to please. That's OK... keeps me happy most the time!
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<But he was just too old to play the same kind of Indy in this.>> I disagree. Remember, Indy drank from the Holy Grail. That has to do something for keeping you a little fit, even if you are older. And Indy would never be his father when he got older. Henry was more of a book worm than an adventurer.
