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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) 6.3
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6.3/10 from 220,563 users
Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 2,008 user | 457 critic | 40 from Metacritic.com Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. Director:Steven Spielberg |
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Cast
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| Harrison Ford | ... | ||
| Cate Blanchett | ... | ||
| Karen Allen | ... | ||
| Shia LaBeouf | ... | ||
| Ray Winstone | ... | ||
| John Hurt | ... | ||
| Jim Broadbent | ... | ||
| Igor Jijikine | ... | ||
| Dimitri Diatchenko | ... | ||
| Ilia Volok | ... | ||
| Emmanuel Todorov | ... | ||
| Pasha D. Lychnikoff | ... | ||
| Andrew Divoff | ... | ||
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Venya Manzyuk | ... |
Russian Soldier
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| Alan Dale | ... | ||
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During the Cold War, Soviet agents watch Professor Henry Jones when a young man brings him a coded message from an aged, demented colleague, Henry Oxley. Led by the brilliant Irina Spalko, the Soviets tail Jones and the young man, Mutt, to Peru. With Oxley's code, they find a legendary skull made of a single piece of quartz. If Jones can deliver the skull to its rightful place, all may be well; but if Irina takes it to its origin, she'll gain powers that could endanger the West. Aging professor and young buck join forces with a woman from Jones's past to face the dangers of the jungle, Russia, and the supernatural. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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The adventure continues . . . [Australia Theatrical] See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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USARelease Date:
22 May 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures See more »Box Office
Budget:
$185,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£12,227,799 (UK) (23 May 2008)Gross:
$317,011,114 (USA) (10 October 2008)Company Credits
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[both agents pull out guns]
Indiana Jones: ... to a gun fight.
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Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Performed by Elvis Presley
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
By Arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment
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This was not the first time Harrison Ford played the famous role since Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Ford donned the fedora and jacket for a brief appearance in 1993's The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: Young Indiana Jones and the Mystery of the Blues, a story set 7 years before this film. See more »Goofs
When Mutt and Indy are in the diner, Mutt suddenly stands up and jars the table, knocking over the condiment bottles of ketchup and mustard. When the shot changes angles, the bottles are both upright again and when it changes back, Indy reaches out to right the bottles that are lying down again. See more »Quotes
Indiana Jones: [Mutt pops open his switchblade, ready to fight two KGB agents] Nice try kid, but it looks like you brought a knife...[both agents pull out guns]
Indiana Jones: ... to a gun fight.
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Crazy Credits
Karen Allen is credited as Marion Ravenwood. Being a widow, her name is Marion Williams then when she marries Indy she becomes Marion Jones. See more »Soundtracks
"Hound Dog"Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Performed by Elvis Presley
Courtesy of The RCA Records Label
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I reached a movie buff conclusion after the 2nd set of Star wars films. It's simply not possible to top an iconic, legendary film or series. The original can't be beat, and is next to impossible to match. Doesn't matter who directs, stars, the effects, etc - can't be done. Being sure of this in advance made the Crystal Skull easier for me to take - but I still have to be critical - because they let us down on the simple stuff. My other movie buff observation is - its ALWAYS the writing first. The STORY. The other stuff flows from that, making the film better or worse. In Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the writing failed us. The story does not hold together well and the dialog rings intermittently false throughout the film. I wanted to love the movie - but I was disappointed. When I heard they were all waiting for the "right" script to make another Indy film - that sounded good. But it appears that wasn't really true. I have to assume they all just decided the timing was "right" and it would be fun to get the old group together to do a flick - because the script was poor. The movie is more like an attempt at what an Idiana Jones adventure SHOULD look like - but with no real substance. A series of Indiana like dangerous situations and exploits strung together loosely with some attempts at humor thrown in. But no clear beginning to end plot. No disaster to avert, no one to rescue. Nothing in particular to root for... The actors seemed a bit uncomfortable to me - even Harrison Ford himself. Indy's love interest from Raiders (Marian) was underutilized and apparently a bit rusty in the acting department. She seemed to be just "thrown in" to add a nostalgic romantic element. The young Mutt character was well cast and did a good job with what he had to work with. The story arc regarding Indys age, his old love and young Mutt is dealt with - but could have been a better, more solid part of a more well written story. I'm glad I saw the film. I enjoyed seeing Indy again, but my hope that I'd be wanting to go again didn't pan out. It's worth only one visit - and that just to see some Indiana JonesLIKE adventures - in a story that doesn't make much sense. Sorry to break bad news to anyone who reads fan reviews - but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. George - you should have fussed over the writing a bit more and Harrison - I'd have waited longer for the right script. This was a weak effort and it didn't need to be. Mr Lucas and Mr Spielberg -you surprised me on this one - and let us all down on the story. Just my opinion :) Scott (an Indy Fan).