“Indy 15 years ago should have been his last movie”: Fans Got Brutally Honest on Harrison Ford’s Retirement from Indiana Jones Franchise
Harrison Ford has established a reputation in the entertainment industry. His acting career dates back to four decades. His brilliant acting skills and diverse performance have mesmerized audiences. Ford after entering the Star Wars franchise, became a household name. He was roped in for the Indiana Jones franchise in the 1980s, and gave fans a fedora-wearing, whip-cracking archaeologist to love.
With the fifth and last installment of the franchise making its way to theaters on June 30, the 80-year-old actor has finally ended his Indiana Jones era. The actor played the title character from the early 1980s, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny marks the end of Ford’s Indy character. The last film in the franchise is a special one as Harrison Ford bids goodbye to the franchise. However, some fans have not appreciated the return of Indiana Jones 5 after 15 years and Ford’s retirement from the franchise.
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Harrison Ford bids goodbye to Indiana Jones Franchise
Harrison Ford has been in some of the most well-known movies ever, including Star Wars, Blade Runner, and Witness. He entered the Indiana Jones franchise in the 1980s and became its face. Ford gave the world the fedora-wearing, whip-cracking archaeologist who has entertained audiences for more than 40 years. The Indiana Jones movies are among the most well-known and highly regarded action movies of all time, and they helped establish Ford as a Hollywood legend.
The 80-year-old has decided to hang up his fedora and retire from the franchise. His portrayal of Indiana Jones is among the most recognizable characters in film history. He gives the character a sense of humor, charm, and grit to make Jones likable and larger-than-life. However, the Blade Runner star decided to bid adieu to the franchise as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny made their way to theaters.
The actor, in an interview, talked about the influence of his portrayal of Indiana Jones. Ford said,
“I guess it has to do with rinse and repeat, perhaps, but it is gratifying. And what’s more gratifying even than that is the fact that these movies have been passed on from generation to generation in families. And that really has introduced me to new generations of filmgoers.”
Ford himself has no intentions to retire, but his character Jones was given a retirement party when. The 80-year-old was asked what he would say during his own retirement party. He said, “Thanks for putting up with me. I hope you’ve had a good time… I sure have.”
The Star Wars actor returned on screen as the whip-cracking archaeologist after 15 years as Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was released in theaters. However, fans were not elated by Harrison Ford retiring his Indy character after decades.
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Fans Speak Out on Harrison Ford’s Retirement
As the news of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny releasing in theaters rose, Harrison Ford announced his retirement from the franchise. The actor helmed the iconic role of Indy for four decades. The franchise began with the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark, bringing the 80-year-old’s iconic character Indiana Jones into the world. As Ford bid goodbye to the franchise, fans took to Twitter to express their thoughts about the same. A person tweetd
Indy 15 years ago should have been his last movie. Ford is 80 now. I was 21 when the 1st one came out. There should be a new actor to take on the role by now….Follow the James Bond model. Thank goodness Tom Cruise will save summer with MI in 2 weeks.
— RichQIV (@RickQIV) July 2, 2023
While there were many mixed reviews from fans about the actor’s retirement. Some parised him while some bashed Ford.
should’ve ended a few movies ago ngl
— Zay⚡️ (@rollupmywrist) July 2, 2023
This old man failed to persuade young people to watch his final performance of Indiana Jones. The last film came out in 2008, back when me and the rest of Gen Z were kids. We just don’t care about this franchise.
— WB (Warner Broke Pictures) (@ChloeSmiley3) July 2, 2023
We had our final goodbye in The Last Crusade
— Headspace Astronaut (@symbiotics) July 2, 2023
Absolute legend. Would’ve been a star in any era.
— LiverpoolBallers (@LfcBallers) July 3, 2023
Yes, Mr. Ford. A lot of your movies helped make my childhood. You’re one of the greats.
— Connor Brennan (@ConnorB67058798) July 3, 2023
Goodbye eternal adventurer! I grew up with you. Thank you Harrison Ford for the great work and for the stories we will be revisiting.
— Lani Agysha (@LAgysha) July 3, 2023
The fifth film in the franchise sees Harrison Ford on a mission seeking down a fabled dial that has the power to alter the path of human history. He soon finds himself facing off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA, accompanied by his goddaughter. The film made its way into theaters recently. The film’s opening collection showed a drop than estimated.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is available in theaters worldwide.
Source: EW
