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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

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Reviews Counted:246

Fresh:190

Rotten:56

Average Rating:6.9/10

Consensus: Though the plot elements are certainly familiar, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still delivers the thrills and Harrison Ford's return in the title role is more than welcome.

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Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for adventure violence and scary images

Runtime: 2 hr.

Genre: Action & Adventure

Theatrical Release: May 22, 2008 Wide

Box Office: $317M

Synopsis: After being forced to leave Marshall College under dubious circumstances, Indy joins forces with rebellious, young Mutt, who believes he knows the... After being forced to leave Marshall College under dubious circumstances, Indy joins forces with rebellious, young Mutt, who believes he knows the whereabouts of one of the most spectacular archeological finds in history--the Crystal Skull of Akator, a legendary object of fascination, superstition and fear. But, as Indy and Mutt set out for the most remote corners of Peru--a land of ancient tombs, forgotten explorers and a rumored city of gold--they quickly realize they are not alone in their search. Soviet agents are also hot on the trail of the Crystal Skull. Chief among them is icy cold, devastatingly beautiful Irina Spalko, whose elite military unit is scouring the globe for the eerie Crystal Skull, which they believe can help the Soviets dominate the world--if they can unlock its secrets. Indy and Mutt must find a way to evade the ruthless Soviets, follow an impenetrable trail of mystery, grapple with enemies and friends of questionable motives, and, above all, stop the powerful Crystal Skull from falling into the deadliest of hands. [More]

Starring: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone

Starring: Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, Karen Allen, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent, Shia LaBeouf, Igor Jijikine, Alan Dale

Director: Steven Spielberg

Director: Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter: David Koepp
Producer: Frank Marshall
Distributor: Paramount Pictures

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REVIEWS FOR INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

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I'll answer the most important question first. Yes, there is a Wilhelm scream in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Full Review Source: UGO | comment 2 Comments
Aug 31, 2009
Jordan Hoffman
Jordan Hoffman
UGO

Exhilarating

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment Comment
Aug 26, 2009
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion

Ford se jo%u0161 uvijek mo%u017Ee nazivati akcijskom zvijezdom

Full Review Source: Index.hr | comment Comment
Jul 15, 2009
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
Index.hr

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull -- the fourth movie about Henry Jones, Jr. -- is as comfortable as an old shoe. Or an old hat. Actually it is old hat. It's comfortable, but it's also worn and slack.

Full Review Source: Fayetteville Free Weekly | comment Comment
Feb 1, 2009
Tony Macklin
Tony Macklin
Fayetteville Free Weekly

Although it carries a certain level of slickness to it, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull shows that although the times have changed - both in the film and for the viewing audience - Indiana Jones hasn't. And that's a problem.

Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
Nov 3, 2008
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

...playful and entertaining, even if it looks, deliberately, as though we've seen it all before.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment 1 Comment
Sep 27, 2008
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

The thing I loved most about this movie is just how ludicrous the whole thing is.

Full Review Source: ABC News (Australia) | comment Comment
Aug 31, 2008
Marc Fennell
Marc Fennell
ABC News (Australia)

Give me an aged archaeologist with a whip any day over a gun-toting secret agent sipping Martinis under the code-name of 007.

Full Review Source: Cinemaphile.org | comment Comment
Aug 17, 2008
David Keyes
David Keyes
Cinemaphile.org

Welcome back Indiana- the old Ford still runs like new!

Full Review Source: Spectrum (St. George, Utah) | comment Comment
Jul 19, 2008
Bruce Bennett
Bruce Bennett
Spectrum (St. George, Utah)

When it's good it's great, and when it's bad, it's a typical Lucas misfire.

Full Review Source: Cinerina | comment Comment
Jul 17, 2008
Karina Montgomery
Karina Montgomery
Cinerina

A colossal disappointment by any measure, this latest Indiana Jones film focuses in on the character weaknesses of its creators George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment 2 Comments
Jul 13, 2008
Wesley Lovell
Wesley Lovell
Oscar Guy

An iconic film character deserved a better story than this.

Full Review | comment 3 Comments
Jul 7, 2008
Michael Drakulich
Michael Drakulich
Star Newspapers (Chicago, IL)

ena dioro ypertheama gemato entasi kai drasi hortastiki, apolaystiki ki aksiomnimoneyti oso tin proti fora, poy dikaionei tin katagogi tis anabionontas tin, kai kerdizei aksia mia thesi stin dipla stin thryliki trilogia tis

Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
Jun 29, 2008
Joseph Proimakis
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses

Normally it's a terrible thing if a film only gives us one good character ... except when it's Indiana Jones, with a whip at his side. A terrible story can't totally ruin Jones. Thank God.

Full Review Source: Daily Herald (IL) | comment Comment
Jun 25, 2008
Jeff Bayer
Jeff Bayer
Daily Herald (IL)

Packed with fights and chases--but then so were the old Tom and Jerry cartoons. The worst Steven Spielberg popcorn flick since 1941.

Full Review Source: KyleSmithOnline.com | comment 22 Comments
Jun 21, 2008
Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
KyleSmithOnline.com

They just don't make them like they used to, and depending on which category you fall into, that's either a bad or good thing.

Full Review Source: IGN Movies | comment Comment
Jun 12, 2008
Todd Gilchrist
Todd Gilchrist
IGN Movies

[Speilberg] is no longer a young director, and nowhere is that more apparent than in his approach to this Indy.

Full Review Source: Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) | comment 1 Comment
Jun 12, 2008
Randy Shulman
Randy Shulman
Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)

The pace is a bit lethargic, and the film also suffers from the usual Spielberg Achilles' heel of many, many false endings.

Full Review Source: The Trend | comment 16 Comments
Jun 11, 2008
Stephen Silver
Stephen Silver
The Trend

Harrison Ford played a passable Indiana Jones, but he seemed to have lost his joie de vivre ... although it is an enjoyable fast-moving adventure movie ... I'd seen it before.

Full Review Source: culturevulture.net | comment 1 Comment
Jun 8, 2008
Emily S. Mendel
Emily S. Mendel
culturevulture.net

If you want to wonder who built two twin roads through the Amazon, or how come Indy and his troop survive not one but three trips over the waterfall without a bruise, then go to another movie.

Full Review Source: Courier Mail (Australia) | comment 3 Comments
Jun 7, 2008
Rodney Chester
Rodney Chester
Courier Mail (Australia)
 
 
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LATEST NEWS FOR INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL

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June 9, 2010: Is Indiana Jones Bermuda Triangle Bound?
Take it with a grain of salt for now, but the latest rumor says "Indiana Jones 5" will take place in the Bermuda Triangle -- and it'll shoot next year. More...

May 17, 2010: Shia LeBeouf Feels Bad About Indy 4
Days after pointing out the flaws in "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," Shia LaBeouf has issued another set of mea culpas for his part in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." More...

September 15, 2009: Harrison Ford Waiting on Indy 5 Script
Waiting for another Indiana Jones movie? Well, cross your fingers -- Harrison Ford says he's ready and waiting for the script for a fifth installment. More...

June 16, 2009: Has Spielberg 'cracked' the story for Indy 5?
Talking with the BBC for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Shia LaBeouf -- aka Mutt Williams, heir to the Indy franchise -- said that director Steven Spielberg has "cracked" the story for a fifth... More...

June 10, 2009: Harrison Ford Tops Forbes' Highest Earning Actors
Thanks to the deal he shared with producers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas on Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Harrison Ford emerged from the wilderness to top Forbes' annual... More...

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