Thoughts And Opinions: Indiana Jones V

Just a few days ago, Shia LaBeouf announced that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg had reached an agreement on the plot of the next Indiana Jones movie. Because LaBeouf announced this, it appears that he may already be casted for the next movie, along with, presumably, Harrison Ford.

Unfortunately, fans might be so pleased at this announcement. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of The Crystal Skull, the latest installment in the franchise, was considered a "bust" by many. Personally, while I did enjoy the movie while watching it, I agree with those who claim the alien plot was outlandish and unfitting.

But does this mean that we shouldn't give Indy another chance? The first three movies are already considered timeless classics. This proves that Ford is capable of carrying a blockbuster movie, as we already know. Personally, I do believe that we need to give Indy another chance.

Ford is aging, and eventually will not be able to make an action movie so easily. That's why I like to look at this upcoming Indiana Jones V as a sort of "goodbye" to Harrison Ford, allowing him to retire from his position as Indiana Jones.

And with the possibility of Ford retiring from the series, where does

that leave fans? The Crystal Skull left the obvious possibility of LaBeouf taking over as Indy. And he even did an amazing job in the movie, not to mention all of his previous undertakings that made him so famous (Eagle Eye, Disturbia, Transformers). I would be glad if LaBeouf took over as Indy, though fans might react differently. Watch out for more information on the next installment in the franchise.

Image credit: TIME (here), Collider.com (here).

Actor: Shia LaBeouf

Described as "the next Tom Hanks", actor Shia LaBeouf has made quite a name for himself (an odd name. "Shia"?) since his less-then-glamorous beginnings on Even Stevens (for the record, he had many one episode appearances on other TV shows before this). He landed a few small/supporting roles in films like I, Robot and Constantine before hitting the big time as a lead actor in movies such as Surf's Up, Disturbia, and of course, Transformers. However, he hasn't quit yet; he rocked the theatre in the thrilling action movie Eagle Eye, and is assured to get another box office hit with the release of Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen hitting theatres this summer, which should make up for the disappointment that was Indiana Jones, even if LaBeouf and Harrison Ford had nothing to do with it's failure.