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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Cate Blanchett, Shia LaBeouf, and Ray Winstone in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
This is the first trailer for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, directed by Steven Spielberg.
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In 1957, Indiana Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.In 1957, Indiana Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.In 1957, Indiana Jones becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
462K
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POPULARITY
1,053
2
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • George Lucas(story)
    • Jeff Nathanson(story)
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Cate Blanchett
    • Shia LaBeouf
  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • George Lucas(story)
    • Jeff Nathanson(story)
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Cate Blanchett
    • Shia LaBeouf
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    • 2.2KUser reviews
    • 474Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 10 wins & 42 nominations total

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    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Indiana Jones
    Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett
    • Irina Spalko
    Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf
    • Mutt Williams
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Marion Ravenwood
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • 'Mac' George Michale
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Professor Oxley
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Dean Charles Stanforth
    Igor Zhizhikin
    Igor Zhizhikin
    • Dovchenko
    Dimitri Diatchenko
    Dimitri Diatchenko
    • Russian Suit
    Ilia Volok
    Ilia Volok
    • Russian Suit
    Emmanuel Todorov
    Emmanuel Todorov
    • Russian Soldier
    Pasha D. Lychnikoff
    Pasha D. Lychnikoff
    • Russian Soldier
    Andrew Divoff
    Andrew Divoff
    • Russian Soldier
    Venya Manzyuk
    • Russian Soldier
    • (as Veniamin Manzyuk)
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • General Ross
    Joel Stoffer
    Joel Stoffer
    • Taylor
    Neil Flynn
    Neil Flynn
    • Smith
    Vincent Foster
    Vincent Foster
    • Minister
    • (as VJ Foster)
    • Director
      • Steven Spielberg
    • Writers
      • David Koepp(screenplay)
      • George Lucas(story) (characters)
      • Jeff Nathanson(story)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Harrison Ford was adamant that he got to wield Indiana's famous whip. Paramount executives wanted the weapon to be computer generated because of new movie safety rules, but Ford branded the rule "ridiculous".
    • Goofs
      In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Henry Jones drank from the cup of Christ, which was reported to give eternal life. In this movie he is said to have died. This is because he passed the seal on the floor where the grail was located. Once you cross the seal, you are no longer immortal.
    • Quotes

      Indiana Jones: Brutal couple of years, huh, Charlie? First Dad, then Marcus.

      Dean Charles Stanforth: We seem to have reached the age where life stops giving us things and starts taking them away.

    • Crazy credits
      The movie begins with the Lucasfilm logo, followed by the 1954 Paramount "VistaVision" logo (with the text "PARAMOUNT" instead of "A PARAMOUNT PICTURE" and "A Viacom Company" instead of "A Gulf+Western Company" below "PARAMOUNT"). Gulf+Western became Paramount Communications in 1989, then merged with Viacom in 1994. The Paramount logo then dissolves into a gopher mound. (The static version of the current Paramount logo is seen at the end of the movie.)
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Speed Racer/Noise/Meet Bill/What Happens in Vegas.../The Fall (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Hound Dog
      Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller

      Performed by Elvis Presley

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label

      By arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

    User reviews2.2K

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    5/10
    Good to see Indy again....but a plot that falls way short of the mark
    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).
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    FAQ34

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures
    • Filming locations
      • Iguazú Waterfalls, Misiones, Argentina
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Lucasfilm
      • The Kennedy/Marshall Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $185,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $317,101,119
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $100,137,835
      • May 25, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $790,653,942
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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