He defies wrinkles and Nazis: At 80, Harrison Ford made an event in Cannes on Thursday by climbing the steps of one of the most anticipated family blockbusters of the year, “Indiana Jones: The Dial of Destiny” (” Indiana Jones and the Dial of Fate”).
The arrival of the Hollywood film legend on the Croisette was one of the most anticipated moments of the Festival, which returned it to him by awarding him an honorary Palme d’Or to surprised applause, before the gala screening.
We had been waiting for it for years. For months we were anxious. Days that no longer mattered to us. And it is earned: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny by James Mangold passed the bitter taste that the poor fourth part had left in the mouths of the fans.
Lots of fun with Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, and young Ethann Isidore. Whether rejuvenated for flashbacks or sporting his wrinkles (and his underwear), Harrison Ford is more stunning than ever in adventure film icon Indy. He always has a scowl and enough self-deprecation not to become undrinkable.
“It is the result of many years of work, I am grateful to have this opportunity to show it in Cannes”, he declared to the microphone of the presentation.
This is a slightly different movie than the previous ones. There’s a little more seriousness in this movie, but I’m not saying there isn’t in the others. I am very happy with the result, ”added the actor.
Harrison Ford reigns but there is nothing despot about him. He lets his partners exist, in particular the bubbly Phoebe Waller-Bridge (series heroine Fleabag) who takes on both heroes and villains (including the sweet and sadistic Mads Mikkelsen).
As erudite as she is down to punch, this female character is a joy to watch.
Director James Mangold is a smart guy who has polished his script.
Result: juggling time to chase a mythical item, the famous Dial of Destiny, and going overboard.
Harrison Ford receives the honorary Palme d’Or from the President of the Cannes International Film Festival, Iris Knobloch.
Harrison Ford, accompanied by his wife Calista Flockhart, at the Cannes Film Festival.
Harrison Ford during the ‘Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny’ screening at the 76th International Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 18, 2023 in Cannes, France.