Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny

Harrison Ford enters the Indiana Jones movie arena for the fifth time: “Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny” is the latest – and perhaps the last – in the popular series of adventure films about the legendary archaeologist. Is it worth watching the movie?

This time, Jones is searching for a mysterious artifact, the Wheel of Destiny, which is said to have supernatural powers.

Aged Jones is nearing retirement and has long since given up on his heroic life. Only his forgotten goddaughter awakens memories of his past adventures in him. Their journey will take them to foreign lands, dangerous temples, and uncharted lands where they encounter old Nazis and other rivals.

James Mangold’s thriller thrills with a typical Indiana Jones atmosphere, a mix of action, adventure and archaeological mysteries. It succeeded in maintaining the proven recipe for the success of the series and at the same time bringing in new elements. Above all, the premise of the film becomes a nostalgic journey into the world of Jones with ambitious digital renovation tricks. Thus the character development of Indiana Jones maintains the well-known charm of the hero, embodied by Harrison Ford incomparably tough and charming.

“Indiana Jones and the Wheel of Destiny” is a successful contribution to the legendary film series. Fans of the series will especially get their money’s worth. The film stays true to its legacy and still manages to put in new motives. Still, Indiana Jones is told with a lot of dignity until the very end.