Is Harrison Ford, in his late 70s at the time of the production, too old to play the iconic swashbuckler? Shockingly, no.

Is the de-aging technology sufficient to make audiences believe we’re watching a 40-something Ford in the film’s prologue? Absolutely.

Is Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the subject of many pre-release rumors, the film’s Mary Sue figure? No doubt.

It’s also clear the saga’s fifth film is both competent and uninspired, flirting with excellence before succumbing to mediocrity. It won’t inspire the backlash of its predecessor, nor will fans view it as worthy of the first three installments.

[Bummer. I’ll wait for it to stream rather than spend money in the theater. The trailers gave off these vibes right from the start. — Ed]