James Mangold Was ‘Hurt’ after Audiences Rejected Dial of Destiny

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Acclaimed director James Mangold opens up about the disappointing reception to 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny', Harrison Ford's final outing as the iconic archaeologist.

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Mangold was hurt that audiences didn't embrace 84-year-old Harrison Ford's final turn as Indiana Jones, wondering if fans would have preferred the character to be recast instead.
Despite the film's lukewarm reviews and $384 million worldwide box office on a $294.7 million budget, Mangold defended the time-travel and mystical elements as staying true to the franchise's 'elegant form'.

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