Cannes Day 4: Harrison Ford and Indiana Jones Return for Palais Glory
thewrap.comCannes took audiences back to their childhoods with the first screening of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” The film’s splashy premiere saw stars Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen walk the red carpet, alongside Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and director James Mangold.
The first reactions were slow to drop but were filled with enthusiasm. Variety’s Clayton Davis and IndieWire’s Eric Kohn both brought up that it felt like a return to form for the series, in reference to the last time Indy was seen at Cannes, with 2008’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.” Reviews, though, were far more mixed.
The general tone seemed to be a bit let down, though some say it has its moments. People still love Harrison Ford in the title role.TheWrap’s Steve Pond wrote in his review that “’Dial of Destiny’ has an ace in the hole with Harrison Ford and with the character he plays – a guy for whom we feel so much affection that we’ll go along with all kinds of silliness if we can see a little more Indy.
It really makes Indiana Jones our most endearing action hero, and Ford and Mangold clearly know that and know how to work with it.” Audiences outside of Cannes will have to wait till June 30 to make their own decisions.Ford received an honorary Palme d’Or prior to the screening of “Indiana Jones.” The presentation began with a reel assembling highlights from the actor’s career, from “American Graffiti” through “Witness,” “The Mosquito Coast,” “Working Girl,” “The Fugitive,” “Air Force One” and the “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner” and “Indiana Jones” movies.“They say when you die, you see your life flash before your eyes.
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