You don't get a second chance at Indiana Jones

Selleck (allegedly) turned down the leading role in Raiders of the Lost Ark, because he had a very good start with Magnum, P.I.
One has to make choices.

He was later given an opportunity to change his mind. The resulting movie could never be a threat to the Indy franchise, though.

I find it, well, charming would be the word. It is predictable for sure, but Armstrong is charming, Selleck is a charmer, and the make their merry way through a, well, charming if somewhat a little naive adventure tale.

But on thing it has not, is Raiders epic breath. Partly because the writers seem scared of the 'high fantasy' ambitions in Raiders, and partly because of the photography.

Comparing both movies makes one realize how good of a director Spielberg was. Both movies were shot for basically the same budget, but Raiders is so much more dynamic and vibrant, whereas High Road seems to lack enthusiasm.

As to woke, Armstrong character is a flapper proto-feminist heiress, which is in accordance to the time and place, and appears more loud and out-of-touch with practical reality than modern girlboss, cause the 80s still knew that a 100 pounds woman can't take on an Afghan guerilla war party on her own. Her character is more a victim of a rich and sheltered upbringing than of the Patriarchy (tm) (c).