A conscious decision in production was made to steer clear of CGI effects when possible and perform stunts the old-fashioned way, and it’s certainly paid off – everything, from sword-fights on duelling jeeps to motorcycle chases and mad dashes through ancient ruins and treasure-filled warehouses feels suitably weighty and satisfying.
That's refreshing. I wasn't very interested until I read that. Hopefully they've learned from the mistakes of Star Wars: Episode 1.
For the Confused: Talking to Our Enemies Everyone's got a friend, relative, or favorite presidential candidate named John McCain who is confused about talking to Iran, Hamas, and other "vaguely scary brown people" (tm). Jim Baker (who worked for Reagan and both Bushes) sets them straight in this October 2006 interview:
Well spoken. Wish that guy was on our side more often.
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