Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)

All Critics (56) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (55) | Rotten (6) | DVD (33)

Captures some of the sense of fun that infused the first movie while using the addition of Sean Connery to up the comedic ante and provide a father/son dynamic.

June 10, 2008 Full Review | Comment

James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Top Critic

What was conceived as a child's dream of a Saturday matinee serial has evolved into a moving excursion into religious myth.

May 5, 2008 Full Review | Comment

Variety Staff

Variety

Top Critic

The fast pace and force-fed wisecracks are as seamless as ever, but rarely has audience laughter sounded as hollow.

May 5, 2008 Full Review | Comments (4)

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Top Critic

Of the three Jones films, The Last Crusade may well become the sentimental favorite, the Indiana to end them all.

May 20, 2003 Full Review | Comment

Caryn James

New York Times

Top Critic

You want Adventure? Thrills? How about Rats?

January 1, 2000 Full Review | Comment

Desson Thomson

Washington Post

Top Critic

The final section, in which Indy must claim the Grail and save his father's life, is imbued with a turgid, pop-mystical tone.

January 1, 2000 Full Review | Comments (2)

Hal Hinson

Washington Post

Top Critic

Thrilling third Indy actioner hunts for the grail.

January 2, 2011 Full Review | Comment

Randy White

Common Sense Media

Last Crusade is pure kicks, and I would never fault this spunky blast of quips and near-misses for trying to vanilla its way back into the hearts of millions.

August 26, 2009 Full Review | Comment

Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

It shows us Indy's origin and even ends with him riding off into the sunset after completing the ultimate quest of finding the Holy Grail. I mean how do you top that?

October 18, 2008 Full Review | Comment

Scott Nash

Three Movie Buffs

...it's impossible to deny the film's status as the very best of the series' sequels...

May 26, 2008 Full Review | Comment

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

This is reportedly the last time producer/writer George Lucas and director Steven Spielberg will treat movie fans to an Indiana Jones adventure, and it's pretty obvious they were determined to send Indy riding off into the sunset in style.

May 22, 2008 Full Review | Comment (1)

Robert W. Butler

Kansas City Star

We learn that Indiana Jones was named after the family dog. Aren't you glad you tuned in for his latest adventure?

May 21, 2008 Full Review | Comment

Jeremiah Kipp

Slant Magazine

There's considerable pleasure in watching these two lions spar, but sometimes Last Crusade mistakes dotting every I and crossing every T for detailed character development.

May 21, 2008 Full Review | Comments (2)

Jeremiah Kipp

Slant Magazine

Connery brings out a vastly appealing dorky-kid side of Ford we haven't seen before in the Indy films, and Ford parries with Connery angrily yet lovingly.

May 21, 2008 Full Review | Comment

Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

Now only twilight and sunset. Illumination fades; the self annihilates in silhouette. And all (father, son, and spirit) is one.

May 19, 2008 Full Review | Comments (13)

Keith Uhlich

House Next Door

The eventual arrival of towering screen presence Sean Connery as Dr. Henry Jones, Sr. alongside Harrison Ford as Dr. Henry Jones, Jr. allows for what may be adventure cinema's most potent pairing. [DVD]

May 14, 2008 Full Review | Comment

Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

it it borders at times on the sticky-sentimental, Spielberg always has at least one more slapstick joke or moment of pure-rush action to sharpen up those softened edges

May 13, 2008 Full Review | Comment

James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

A blueprint for how a blockbuster sequel should be done.

May 7, 2008 Full Review | Comment

Josh Larsen

Sun Publications (Chicago, IL)

...a very good and entertaining rehash, with a great father-son relationship. (2008 reissued edition)

May 7, 2008 Full Review | Comment

John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

...although I personally find The Last Crusade a little less energetic and inspired than Raiders, there is much to enjoy in both pictures.

May 7, 2008 Full Review | Comment

John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

The chemistry between its two stars is a thing of dreams, but the plot is a tad too episodic to make it a classic.

May 5, 2008 Full Review | Comment (1)

Bob McCabe

Empire Magazine

Despite strong acting (the slapstick energy between Ford and Connery is wasted), obligatory chases and stunts and splendid art direction, the virtuoso technique evident in every frame remains formulaic -- unaccompanied by revelation, epiphany or surprise.

May 5, 2008 Full Review | Comments (6)

TV Guide's Movie Guide

Spielberg's direction is typically manipulative, but the stars and megabucks spent maintain our interest.

May 5, 2008 Full Review | Comment (1)

Film4

• 1. Sallah: What does it always mean, with this 'Junior'?
  2. Dr. Henry Jones: That's his name, 'Henry Jones Junior'.
  3. Indiana Jones: I like 'Indiana'.
  4. Indiana Jones: We named the dog 'Indiana'.
  5. Marcus Brody: May we go home now, please?
  6. Sallah: The Dog? You are named after the Dog? [he then laughs]
  7. Indiana Jones: Got a lot of fun memories with that dog.
  – Submitted by naman b (33 days ago)
• 1. Young Officer at Castle: If you are the Scottish lord, then I AM MICKEY MOUSE!
  – Submitted by Garner M (38 days ago)
• 1. Dr. Henry Jones: They were trying to kill us!
  2. Indiana Jones: I know, Dad!
  3. Dr. Henry Jones: This is a new experience for me.
  4. Indiana Jones: Happens to me all the time.
  – Submitted by bob j (43 days ago)
• 1. Dr. Henry Jones: When we get to Alexandretta, we will face 3 challenges; First: 'The Breath of God' - Only the penitent man will Pass. Second: 'The Word of God' - Only in the footsteps of God will he proceed. Third: 'The Path of God' - Only in the leap from the lion's head will he prove his worth.
  – Submitted by naman b (48 days ago)
• 1. Indiana Jones: [spotting an approaching fighter] 11 o'clock! Dad, 11 o'clock!
  2. Dr. Henry Jones: [looking at his watch] What happens at 11 o'clock?
  – Submitted by Francis L (3 months ago)