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Further complicating matters is the narrative portrayal of Indiana Jones’s personal life. The film hints at a troubled marriage and a life in decline—a stark contrast from the hopeful or familial endings of previous installments, such as Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This deliberate move to paint Indy as an aging, diminished figure suggests the filmmakers are taking the character into uncharted emotional territories, which may not resonate positively with audiences eager for adventure and heroism.