Indiana Jones & The Dial of Destiny sparked mixed reactions for many reasons, with one of the film's most risky aspects being Indiana's age. Focusing on an aging Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) could have been a significant misstep for the franchise. After all, the directors could have de-aged him the whole movie instead of just in the opening sequence.

Yet, the decision to keep Indy old turned out to be The Dial of Destiny's strongest element. While many elements of the sequel's story came in for criticism, it's take on Indy's character was one of the project's more interesting features. It gave the character a new layer of complexity and a fresh perspective that de-aging technology simply could not have achieved. The decision to keep Indy older gave him more depth and vulnerability than he had in his previous outings, making The Dial of Destiny one of the more...