Originally posted by Robtard
While I admit the fridge scene is beyond amazing at face value and you claiming McClane won't be able to hurt him because of it may seem reasonable, it really isn't, unless you can explain why Indy was bruised, cut and knocked out through all four films by far less? If he escaped the fridge unharmed because he's a virtual rock, then every other subsequent fight should have been a cake-walk for Indy's [supposed] nigh-invulnerability. McClane doesn't suffer from this, his high durability is on the level throughout the films. (Also of note, jet pilots and speed-racers take higher Gs in real life, than that flying fridge, the bumping is impressive though.)
Again. I dont remember Indy being truly knocked out, but maybe I am wrong. As for getting beat up, sure. He like McClane is still flesh and bone.
The problem is you are more or less. Intentional or not. Asking that we simply ignore what we have seen Indy do, not once but 3 times we have seen his durabilty get into the patently super human range. Far in excess of anything we have seen McClane muster.
However even if we induldge you, The more conventional damage Indy takes. Puts him right up their with McClane.
To a point made earlier about Indy camplaining more then McClane or showing pain more. McClane spends most of his movies in noticable pain and b*tching. It most evident in the first DH though.
Originally posted by Robtard
Ah, while the ninja-girl was far smaller than that German or Indian, McClane was able to KO her and had her at his mercy, while Indy was saved both times by luck, the propeller and that roller thing. Comparing the fights as equal here is silly.
McClane only had her at his mercy, because she had a job to do. Had she pressed her orginal advantage that fight would have turned out much differently. Also Indy had the Thuggee on the ropes for half the fight. Until the Prince kid started using the Voodoo doll. Not to mention he fought the martial artist in the Obi-Wan while drugged and still won.
Originally posted by Robtard
Actually no, Ive stated examples of how McClanes opponents are of a higher caliber and performed so on-screen. Hamster-boy, ninja-girl, Col. Stuart. The weapons used against McClane vs the weapons used against Indy. The F-35 vs Messerschmidt. The helicopter sporting two machine-gun men. You just ignore these facts.
You've proven no such thing. I shown a comparable advisary or situation. For everything you have brought to the table. They may not be perfectly even across the board, but they are at the very least comparable
Originally posted by Robtard
In short, claiming Indy faces harder opponents/weapons or claiming this aspect is comparable, is just laughable. So do stop it. This is clearly a point to McClane.
I don't see it as so cut and dry. Both of them have pulled some amazing stunts. This point is not easily anybody's.
What we do know for certain though is that Indy has durability. For all your attempts you have shown nothing from McClane that compares to the fridge, cliff, or sub and whether you like it or not they count for Indy's durability.
Lets for the sake of argument break it down this way(note this is purely an exercise, not my actually oppinion on the matter)
Stregnth-Probable more or less even both are fit athletic men.
Fighting ability-Probable about even. Both are proven in combat.
Durability-Indy(Fridge, cliff, sub).
Creativity-McClane "harder opponents with similiar equipment"(being the basic argument for him).
Luck-heck lets hand it to McClane for this exercise.
Agility/dexterity-Indy, I think this one is fairly obvious.
So even if I hand you the 2 areas you are fighting the hardest for and the only 2 you've made any real arguments in. They are still more or less breaking even. Heck even if we give John another hand out in the form of fighting ability. Jones's superior reaction time should make up the difference. While It is my oppinion that Indy wins(and holds the advantage in fighting ability and is tied for creativity and luck). This is one of the closest fight on the board.