Alabama Jones and the Busty Crusade
Alabama Jones and the Busty Crusade

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Alabama Jones and the Busty Crusade

2005
Movie
102 min
English

Alabama Jones, Oklahoma Jones, and California Jones are three sexy adventurers who hunt ancient treasures for a museum curator. They manage to defeat the floating flaming skulls that had killed previous treasure hunters and take the idol of Punani. Their next assignment is to find a drunken tracker named "Jungle Bill" and convince him to lead them to the Golden Mango of Tantu. During their quest they encounter sexy jungle goddesses, gorillas, natives, a hunky jungle man, a giant scorpion, lost aviator Amelia Airhead, and others while pausing frequently to enjoy erotic delights.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic35/100
Google Users45%
Director: Jerry RuizGenres: Comedy, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

A bumbling but well-meaning archaeologist, Alabama Jones, stumbles upon a legendary artifact said to grant immense power. Pursued by a shadowy organization and aided by a resourceful historian and a quirky pilot, Alabama must race against time to protect the artifact from falling into the wrong hands. The adventure takes them through exotic locations and perilous traps, testing their wit and courage.

Critical Reception

Alabama Jones and the Busty Crusade was met with a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor to be juvenile and its plot derivative of more successful adventure films. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its lighthearted approach and others criticizing its lack of originality and underdeveloped characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a comedic take on the adventure genre but falls flat with predictable gags.

  • While visually somewhat competent, the script lacks depth and relies too heavily on cheap jokes.

  • The performances are a mixed bag, with some cast members struggling to elevate the material.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a forgettable romp with some amusing moments, but ultimately criticized its weak storyline and uninspired humor. Many felt it was a missed opportunity for a fun adventure flick.

Fun Fact

The distinctive whip cracking sound effect used in the film was reportedly recorded using a modified bullwhip that had been treated with a special lubricant for a sharper sound.

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