2008 Contributor
Mr----X
North Syracuse, NY

Classic Indiana Jones. Another great added to the collection.

4 star rating

Indiana Jones, first in line on opening weekend, Movie guru
Pros

    Indiana Jones Movie, Steven Spielberg Directed, Amazing Effects, Fun Adventure

Cons
    Somewhat Cheesy Puns, 80's Movie in a New Era

MAY
22
2008
 
 
 
The buzz around Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has been huge. Good things, bad things, all sorts of things. A lot of people were saying Harrison Ford is too old to still be as good as he was in the former three Indiana Jones movies. Well, I just got back from watching the very first showing and I'll say this: It's worthy of the Indiana Jones name.

Plot: When Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is kidnapped by the Russian KGB, he is forced to uncover a coveted artifact on a remote Military base. After handing the artifact to the KGB, he is thrust into another adventure to try and recover the artifact and explore its origin.

This movie was classic Indiana Jones all over again. Its incredible how much it felt like the other 3. Harrison Ford was by no means too old for this, and performed incredibly well. Cate Blanchett played Russian KGB Agent Splako, and I must say she did a great job. The real surprise for me was how much I enjoyed Shia LeBeouf. I've never really liked his acting, or his acting style. His role in Transformers was really good though and showed that he might really have acting talent. In this movie though, he shows how much his acting has improved and he does a fantastic job. He's quickly becoming a true acting great.

The special effects in this movie were amazing but, with Lucas Arts at the helm, I pretty much expected that. The dialog was snappy and you'll find the classic Indiana Jones puns thrown in for good measure. The directing was top notch due to Steven Spielberg being the director. He knew exactly what to do to make it feel like a Jones movie. I was taken back by how good the score (music) was too. It flowed well and made every part feel as it should.

The only problem with this movie is that its an 80's movie in a new era. By that, I mean that there's some cheesy puns and the story is really far fetched. But, if you look at the other three movies, none of them seem very realistic. I mean Voodoo priests? The Ark of the Covenant? The Holy Grail? Far fetched, yeah but, they make for a great story and a great adventure.

If you've enjoyed any of the Indiana Jones movies, I highly suggest seeing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Even if you're just looking for a good adventure, check this one out. Even though this movie wasn't perfect, it was worth the money. This is one of the movies everybody will be talking about for months to come.


MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for adventure violence and scary images.)

Runtime: 2 hours 4 minutes

Year: 2008

Rating: 7.8

Last edited on May 24, 2008



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WhitechapelMaiden wrote on Dec 17, 2008 at 8:22AM

Thanks for this review. I've been wanting to see this movie. I'm glad it's a good movie. I love all of the Indiana Jones Movies. =D

Mr----X wrote on May 30, 2008 at 3:07AM

In response to Jolie's comment from May 28, 2008 at 9:18AM:

glad to hear it ! :]

LaurieM wrote on May 29, 2008 at 12:50PM

I want to see this!! Glad it is as good as I thought it would be! Great review.

Jolie wrote on May 28, 2008 at 9:18AM

Went to go see it. Saw it and liked it!!! :)

MikeMaroon wrote on May 27, 2008 at 8:09AM

The cheese is part of the charm! Some of the lines were obviously written by Lucas, who has proven over and over that, as a script writer, he's a great producer! I loved this movie. Nice job!

Mr----X wrote on May 26, 2008 at 2:22AM

In response to Jolie's comment from May 25, 2008 at 10:41PM:

Haha, I hope you enjoy it!

Mr----X wrote on May 26, 2008 at 2:21AM

In response to Fardreamer's comment from May 23, 2008 at 12:34PM:

I hear ya. People focus so much on the realism that they forget its a movie. An Indiana Jones movie.

Jolie wrote on May 25, 2008 at 10:41PM

Okay, you made me want to see it. Trying to schedule now!

Fardreamer wrote on May 23, 2008 at 12:34PM

Good review. The one thing I wonder about when I read others' reviews about Indiana Jones movies is: "Why all the fuss about realism in this series?" Sure, the franchise isn't as fantasy-based as Lucas' other famous series that mimics the serials of the 1930s and '40s, but I think it's the over-the-top derring-do and unbelievable situations that are the heart of the Indy (and Star Wars) films.

ladym33 wrote on May 22, 2008 at 4:13PM

I really want to see this. Excellent review!

Meredith wrote on May 22, 2008 at 3:53PM

You are back!!! (at least in front instead of behind-the-scenes) Excellent review as always. I am really excited to see this movie. I'm becoming a huge fan of Shia LeBeouf as well, but probably for very different reasons than you. Hehe :)

PattyTherre wrote on May 22, 2008 at 2:51PM

Look who popped in to write a review! Good job. :)

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