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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.
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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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Joe Williams St. Louis Post-Dispatch 04/13/2023
B
There are so many levels of nostalgia piled onto Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that it’s hard to unearth a nugget of new inspiration; but the golden oldies that are doled out should dazzle those who cheer for the familiar. Go to Full Review
Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 04/12/2023
3.5/5
It is like seeing a dear old friend. Indiana once made us all feel we could be stronger and braver, if we tried. And he wasn't a silly modern superhero, just a guy who combined a thirst for knowledge with great courage and ingenuity. Go to Full Review
Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) 04/12/2023
Ford himself is absolutely fine. Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine 16h
6/10
Honestly I cannot think of another film where I enjoy the first half so much, and then dislike the second with the same enthusiasm. Go to Full Review
Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews 11/21/2024
3/5
Despite the film’s many poor choices that range from mildly distracting to hugely damaging, I found plenty to like in Crystal Skull, and I don’t think it completely goes against the spirit of the Indiana Jones movies Go to Full Review
Andrew Collins Radio Times 04/12/2024
4/5
Though exhausting and relentless, it's hard to dislike, thanks to Ford's weary charm, his leather-jacketed new wingman Shia LaBeouf, and an emphasis on pleasingly "old school" stuntwork. Go to Full Review
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Jon K @RT89810061 1d What is this pish? We have the guy who switches sides when they require a plot shift, everything feels contrived. Little to enjoy here. See more Pascal H @Pasii 4d The first half matches the energy, wit, and adventurous spirit of the original trilogy almost beat for beat. For a while, it feels like Indy never left. Then the second half arrives. The narrative loses its footing, momentum bleeds out, and the ending goes so far into the surreal that it stops feeling like an Indiana Jones film altogether. The Crystal Skull ranks as the weakest in the series. A mystery that deserved to stay mysterious. The finale should have faded to black long before it did. A film made 20+ years later somehow looks worse than its predecessors. The practical grit of the originals exposes every uncanny, weightless CGI shot for what it is: a reminder that 2000s visual effects have aged about as well as a milk. See more Benjamin W. @Code70 May 17 A very entertaining- albeit very flawed- late Indie entry. This is one of those movies, kinda like Spider-Man 3, where you recognize how flawed the film is, and just how many issues it has, yet at the same time, it’s still very entertaining, and quite memorable in its own way. And honestly, besides the obvious things that are right in your face (Shia Labeouf swinging with the monkeys, the atomic bomb sequence, the bad cg aliens), I think it’s a film that holds up better than a lot of people give it credit for. Steven Spielberg is a great director, and he is able to create thrilling, exciting sequences in their own right, no matter how cg-ridden it may be. Now of course it doesn’t come close to living up to any of the first three, and is a lot more flawed than any one of them. There’s a strong argument to be made that it shouldn’t exist, for sure. But I think the fact that it does isn’t the worst thing in the world. So yeah, very mixed on this one. It’s okay. See more Samuel G @RT17024543 Apr 13 I saw the movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which was 100% enjoyable! See more Vince C @RT34940730 Apr 7 I've seen it three times and have yet to tire of it. Underrated. See more Vic D @vicdaviscpa Mar 7 A terrible continuation of a beloved franchise from my childhood. The story was predictable, trite, and overall a tremendous letdown. I do not understand how so many critics gave it a favorable review. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Frank Marshall
Screenwriter
David Koepp
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating
PG-13 (Scary Images|Adventure Violence)
Genre
Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$317.0M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)