Built Ford Tough

I got to spend last night with my favorite people: J., George Clooney, and Harrison Ford. While waiting for the feature presentation at the movies last night (which starred George Clooney- well kinda), I saw a preview for Harrison Ford's upcoming movie!

Ford and I go way back, but I haven't been too impressed with his latest work.

I'm starting to go through withdrawls.

Let's see, there was "Hollywood Homicides" in 2003- . When the only role available for an actor like Ford is a cop partnering with Josh Hartnett to investigate the murder of a rap group, you know the film industry is experiencing a down season. I couldn't bring myself to watch this movie. I didn't want to tarnish my Indiana Jones-ish image of Ford. UGH!

In 2002 there was "K-19", which I never got around to seeing. . . Maybe I was going through a pacifist stage.

Then in 2000, he starred in "What Lies Beneath" which was good for a scary movie. It wasn't too gory- and it was creatively frightening. Hmm, one problem: Ford died. This is the only movie I have seen that he dies in. Not happy! Han Solo is immortal- don't people know this?!? Darn the foolish script writer who has the nerve to kill Harrison Ford, the prototype, the icon, the LEGEND!

1999 saw the release of "Random Hearts" , which could more accurately be called "A Random Fart in the Acting Career of Harrison Ford". BAD BAD BAD, CRY CRY CRY. This movie made me wonder what is wrong with the world. When the beloved actor of Indiana Jones takes a role in a movie this crappy- AY! it must be global warming.

In 1998 there was "Six Days Seven Nights"- an entertainingly funny and sweet movie. Yes, I enjoyed this film enough to purchase it used at a Blockbuster Video. I think one of the best parts is watching Ford be witty and sarcastic when he and his co-star are trapped on an island- his drunk scene is funny too. His co-star was less than enchanting though. She needed to wear a bra throughout the entire film. Each new outfit she pulled out made me wince. I also kept thinking, Ford is courting the woman who is f****ing Ellen! He needed a different person to bounce off of- hey, if they couldn't get anyone- I would have volunteered- YUM!

The world was forever changed with the debut of Ford's "Air Force One" in 1997. He was such a hero in this movie. He was the ideal President- manly, brave, smart, self-sacrificing, full of conviction and love for his family. I was determined that Ford needed to run for Office after this movie. I was prepared to be his campaign coordinator and pass out "Harrison Ford for Prez" bumper stickers. I would have enjoyed this movie even if Ford wasn't in it though. The "bad" guy character was very well constructed. This movie was politicaly intelligent for its time. During a period when ppl were stereo-typing terrorists- it showed us that terrorists are real people with real concerns- that they dont always act irrationally and that they aren't all "evil". This movie in a certain way forecasted real political events to come (9-11).

So, I have had to wait 7 long years for a quality Ford movie. If his next one "Firewall" does not deliver- then I will have to wait another 2 years before Indiana Jones 4 is released!!!

Harrison Ford, where are you? The world needs you!