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Critical and Audience Reactions: A Stark Reality Check
However, initial reactions have been overwhelmingly negative. Indiana Jones 5 has become the lowest-rated film in the franchise's history on Rotten Tomatoes, with scores plummeting to as low as 33-50%, far worse than its predecessor, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. The current critical consensus paints a bleak picture: the film fails to recapture the magic of Spielberg’s original classic and feels disconnected from the beloved character’s legacy.
Common Criticisms
Critics have pointed out several flaws:
Uninspired action sequences that lack Spielberg’s signature flair.
A conflict of themes and inconsistent character motivations.