Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Name: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Released: May 22, 2008
Duration: 122 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 22, 2008 | PG-13

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf

Summary: The newest Indiana Jones adventure begins in the desert Southwest in 1957 – the height of the Cold War. Indy and his sidekick Mac have barely escaped a close scrape with nefarious Soviet agents on a remote airfield. Now, Professor Jones has returned home to Marshall College – only to find things have gone from bad to worse. His close friendThe newest Indiana Jones adventure begins in the desert Southwest in 1957 – the height of the Cold War. Indy and his sidekick Mac have barely escaped a close scrape with nefarious Soviet agents on a remote airfield. Now, Professor Jones has returned home to Marshall College – only to find things have gone from bad to worse. His close friend and dean of the college explains that Indy's recent activities have made him the object of suspicion, and that the government has put pressure on the university to fire him. On his way out of town, Indiana meets rebellious young Mutt, who carries both a grudge and a proposition for the adventurous archaeologist: If he'll help Mutt on a mission with deeply personal stakes, Indy could very well make one of the most spectacular archaeological 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, they quickly realize the Soviet agents are also hot on the trail of the Crystal Skull. 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. [Paramount Pictures]… Expand

Director: Steven Spielberg

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Thriller

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 122 min

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William Arnold

It's crammed full of the dash, filmmaking flair, swashbuckling magic, impossible stunts and tongue-in-cheek humor that made the series such a phenomenon of its time, and -- for those versed in its traditions -- almost every frame is enjoyable on some level. Read full review

Empire Damon Wise

A slick, fun film that has by no means sacrificed the fast action beats of the first three. Read full review

Ty Burr

Merely grand old-school fun - a rollicking class reunion that stands as the second best entry in the venerable series. Read full review

Pete Vonder Haar

I can't deny it: I had a shit-eating grin on my face for most of the ensuing two hours. I also can't deny that many of the criticisms about to be leveled at Spielberg and Lucas over "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" are well-deserved, but it's still good to see Indiana Jones, and Marion, back in action one last time. Read full review

Steven Rea

While the production values are top-notch, and the action artfully choreographed, in the end - and quite well before the end - a sense of tedium sets in. Read full review

Scott Foundas

Things could be worse. At the end of the day, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is nothing if not consistent -- taking care of business solidly, professionally and without a lick of the genuine wonderment or inspiration that you can find in surplus in Jon Favreau's Spielberg-influenced "Iron Man." Read full review

Robert Wilonsky

It's hard to tell whether Spielberg and Lucas are trying too hard or trying at all--the thing's such a mess, such an unmitigated disaster, that damned is the scholar stuck with the unfortunate task of deciphering this cynical, clinical gibberish in decades to come. Read full review

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JaredK.

Oct 25, 2008

This is an underated gem. I'm not surprised so many complain. Some won't give anything a chance. Still, it's great.

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PamelaD.

Jun 15, 2008

Welcome back Indie! You still got it!

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FishS.

May 26, 2008

It was pretty good, except for the ending. I'm sorry, the ending was just not believable. Everything else I could take, up until the martains and the giant flying saucer. The rest of it was good, but if Speilberg wants to make ET 2, he shouldn't do it during Indiana Jones.

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GMoney

May 29, 2008

I think the part that killed it for me was how unrealistic almost everything was... from being shot at by 40 russian soldiers with machine guns, and going down 3 niagara falls sized waterfalls and coming out scratchless was just silly. Lets hope there isn't another one

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AdamM.

May 22, 2008

Doesn't live up to the other Indiana Jones movies.

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EC2015

Nov 26, 2015

Oh God...What happened? ! The past Indiana Jones showed actions at the lumit of the human spectrum ability. But this one is made of several consecutive stunts which are totally unrealistic and litterally massacred what could have been a good movie. The characters are more skilled that anyOh God...What happened? ! The past Indiana Jones showed actions at the lumit of the human spectrum ability. But this one is made of several consecutive stunts which are totally unrealistic and litterally massacred what could have been a good movie. The characters are more skilled that any navy seals and more lucky than a four leaves...Actors, budget and special effects are misused. Why don't the producers don't ask professional advices about what is humanly possible. This movie has nothing to do wirh the previous ones. It is a huge disappointment. That's the first time I was looking at my watch during an Indiana Jones...… Expand

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SteveW.

May 23, 2008

Horrible in all ways! Terrible acting, ugly visual effects, substandard direction, and worst of all, horrendous screen-writing. May rank as my most hated film of all time! Don't waste your money on seeing this trash.

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