More than 99% percent of the world still has to wait a month to see the return of Indiana Jones, but Thursday at the Cannes Film Festival, very lucky attendees got to see the world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial and Destiny, along with the cast and crew.
Co-writer and director James Mangold was on hand, along with Indy himself, Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Boyd Holbrook, and newcomer Ethann Isidore, all of whom you can see in the photo shoot from the festival above.
Which is all well and good but you’re here for the big question: how’s the movie? Did Mangold make an Indiana Jones movie worthy of the franchise? Or did the whole cast want to get into a fridge and fly away at the end of the evening? Here are a few of the first reactions:
Redemption! James Mangold redeems #IndianaJones with #DialOfDestiny. A farewell to one of the greatest movie characters in cinema history. Action, laughs, charm…just everything that makes him great. Thanks Harrison Ford (and Phoebe Waller Bridge) for the ride. #Cannes2023 pic.twitter.com/oVKKSiVCFW
— Clayton Davis (@ByClaytonDavis) May 18, 2023
Harrison Ford's last stand as #IndianaJones is "a terrific thrill ride". Here's the Total Film review of The Dial of Destiny: https://t.co/xFarORglsN
— Total Film (@totalfilm) May 18, 2023
#IndianaJones Dial of Destiny REVIEW: Instant Classic! Harrison Ford’s career best. A ROUSING ADVENTURE that shows this old man still has great libido. Not just another Indy film, it’s one of the best movies ever! A fitting end to his journey, while setting up what’s next #Cannes pic.twitter.com/lGqcLi9I4E
— Atom (@theatomreview) May 18, 2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny review: pure hokum of the cheesiest hue via @IrishTimesCultr https://t.co/Xs0TkQml0R
— Irish Times Culture (@IrishTimesCultr) May 18, 2023
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: at long last I know what became of Mutt Williams. I can finally be at peace.
— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) May 18, 2023
Well I really liked Indiana Jones… #indianajones
— Alex Ritman (@alexritman) May 18, 2023
#IndianaJones #Cannes2023 Retour totalement gagnant pour Indiana Jones ! scénario finaud qui prend toutes les attentes à rebrousse-poil, vieillesse assumée, Phoebe Waller Bridge tonitruante, myriade de clins d’oeil. Du cinéma avec un grand C, à consommer sans aucune modération pic.twitter.com/223FT8Rn4b
— Fabrice Leclerc (@Fab_LCL) May 18, 2023
James Mangold has crafted a stunning action adventure that captures the spirit of Spielberg's films, but also adds additional layers to give Indy an emotional farewell that feels sincere and deserved. A blockbuster created with the utmost care. I really loved it! #IndianaJones pic.twitter.com/1YzDxuRgep
— Robin (@robinfilmdust) May 18, 2023
We’re continuing to add reactions as they come in. And more reactions will roll in Friday when the film screens again at the festival—and then, that’s it. The wait continues leading up to June 30 and the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
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