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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 2m
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
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In 1957, archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. is called back into action and becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known... Read allIn 1957, archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. is called back into action and becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.In 1957, archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. is called back into action and becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.

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  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • George Lucas(story)
    • Jeff Nathanson(story)
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Cate Blanchett
    • Shia LaBeouf
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  • Director
    • Steven Spielberg
  • Writers
    • David Koepp(screenplay)
    • George Lucas(story)
    • Jeff Nathanson(story)
  • Stars
    • Harrison Ford
    • Cate Blanchett
    • Shia LaBeouf
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    • 65Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 10 wins & 42 nominations total

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    Harrison Ford
    Harrison Ford
    • Indiana Jonesas Indiana Jones
    Cate Blanchett
    Cate Blanchett
    • Irina Spalkoas Irina Spalko
    Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf
    • Mutt Williamsas Mutt Williams
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Marion Ravenwoodas Marion Ravenwood
    Ray Winstone
    Ray Winstone
    • 'Mac' George Michaleas 'Mac' George Michale
    John Hurt
    John Hurt
    • Professor Oxleyas Professor Oxley
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • Dean Charles Stanforthas Dean Charles Stanforth
    Igor Jijikine
    Igor Jijikine
    • Dovchenkoas Dovchenko
    Dimitri Diatchenko
    Dimitri Diatchenko
    • Russian Suitas Russian Suit
    Ilia Volok
    Ilia Volok
    • Russian Suitas Russian Suit
    Emmanuel Todorov
    Emmanuel Todorov
    • Russian Soldieras Russian Soldier
    Pasha D. Lychnikoff
    Pasha D. Lychnikoff
    • Russian Soldieras Russian Soldier
    Andrew Divoff
    Andrew Divoff
    • Russian Soldieras Russian Soldier
    Venya Manzyuk
    • Russian Soldieras Russian Soldier
    • (as Veniamin Manzyuk)
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • General Rossas General Ross
    Joel Stoffer
    Joel Stoffer
    • Tayloras Taylor
    Neil Flynn
    Neil Flynn
    • Smithas Smith
    Vincent Foster
    Vincent Foster
    • Ministeras 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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    During the Cold War, Soviet Agents watch Professor Henry "Indiana" Jones, Jr. (Harrison Ford), when a young man brings him a coded message from an aged, demented colleague, Professor Harold Oxley (Sir John Hurt). Led by the brilliant Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett), the Soviets tail Jones and the young man, Mutt Williams (Shia LeBeouf), 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' past, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), to face the dangers of the jungle, Russia, and the supernatural. —<jhailey@hotmail.com>
    • crystal skull
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    • Plot synopsis
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      • In May, the adventure continues.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images
    • Parents guide

    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 At the Movies: Speed Racer/Noise/Meet Bill/What Happens in Vegas.../The Fall (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Hound Dog
      Written by Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller

      Performed by Elvis Presley

      Courtesy of The RCA Records Label

      By arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

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    Top review
    7/10
    A good Indiana Jones film not as good as the trilogy, but still a good fourth installment sequel
    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) isn't a bad film -- there are a few dazzling sequences, and a couple of good performances -- but the unprecedented blend of comedy and action that made the movies so much more fun than any other adventure series is mostly gone. It is one of my personal favorite adventure movies even tough is a bad sequel but it is still good in my opinion.

    Yes I like this film it isn't greatest film of all time, but for 2008 film? Yes I will take it. Yes the film has more mistakes and flaws but what ever. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will may not be the greatest film of all time, or bad ass like Riders and The Last Crusade but it is still a good film, it is the weakest entry but still a worthy sequel. I love all the tree films and I like this one a lot.

    STEVEN SPIELBERG and GEORGE LUCAS bring you the greatest adventurer of all time in "a nonstop thrill ride" (Richard Corliss, TIME) that's packed with "sensational, awe-inspiring spectacles" (Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES). Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finds Indy (Harrison Ford) trying to outrace a brilliant and beautiful agent (Cate Blanchett) for the mystical, all-powerful crystal skull of Akator. Teaming up with a rebellious young biker (Shia LaBeouf) and his spirited original love Marion (Karen Allen), Indy takes you on an action-packed adventure in the exciting tradition of the classic Indiana Jones movies!

    In regards to the "nuking the fridge" scene, the thing about Indiana Jones is that there are not some good things in all of the previous three Indy films, especially Temple of Doom, so it's not fair to criticize Crystal Skull for having aliens or the fridge nuke scene without also acknowledging all the dumb stuff in the original trilogy, such as Indy either flying off a cliff on a tank and walking away from it without a scratch, or dropping out of a plane on a rubber raft and sliding down a mountain slope without sustaining any whiplash. Obviously, Spielberg and Lucas were inspired by the James Bond books by Ian Fleming, where the main character always escapes near-death situations.

    As far the "aliens don't belong in an Indiana Jones movie" argument goes, Indiana Jones has always been about fantasy and science fiction. I mean, Indy has dealt with ghosts that come out of an ark and spontaneously melt people's faces, voodoo dolls, beating hearts being ripped out of chests through use of magic, and a seemingly immortal knight from the 12th century guarding the Holy Grail, but it's not OK to have aliens?

    Also, everyone seems to forget what the Indiana Jones franchise was originally about in the first place; it was created as a tribute to old b-movies and adventure serials. This is defiantly my least favorite out of all of the Indy films but its still a lot of fun even though the cgi was kind of bad and although I was kind of interested in the whole alien I thought the ending was kind a stupid when they show the flying saucer but overall I really like it.

    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.

    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is a 2008 American science fiction adventure film.

    The rating I give to this film is 7.5/10. Anything under 7 would be ridiculous, as anyone claiming this isn't at least a GOOD action film claiming this isn't at least a GOOD action film (it is sure as hell better than all the comic movies that get high scores) needs their head examined. 7.5/10 Grade: B+
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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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