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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

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It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.
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Though the plot elements are certainly familiar, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull still delivers the thrills and Harrison Ford's return in the title role is more than welcome.

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Joe Williams St. Louis Post-Dispatch There are so many levels of nostalgia piled onto Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that it’s hard to unearth a nugget of new inspiration; but the golden oldies that are doled out should dazzle those who cheer for the familiar. Rated: B Apr 13, 2023 Full Review Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald It is like seeing a dear old friend. Indiana once made us all feel we could be stronger and braver, if we tried. And he wasn't a silly modern superhero, just a guy who combined a thirst for knowledge with great courage and ingenuity. Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 12, 2023 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) Ford himself is absolutely fine. Apr 12, 2023 Full Review Joseph Tomastik Loud and Clear Reviews Despite the film’s many poor choices that range from mildly distracting to hugely damaging, I found plenty to like in Crystal Skull, and I don’t think it completely goes against the spirit of the Indiana Jones movies Rated: 3/5 Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Andrew Collins Radio Times Though exhausting and relentless, it's hard to dislike, thanks to Ford's weary charm, his leather-jacketed new wingman Shia LaBeouf, and an emphasis on pleasingly "old school" stuntwork. Rated: 4/5 Apr 12, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy I will never understand the hatred for the refrigerator scene — it’s a marvelous set-piece and very much in the spirit of the whole franchise. You want a low point? How about Shia LaBeouf’s Mutt swinging through the trees alongside a bunch of CGI monkeys? Rated: 3/4 Jul 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/25 Full Review Tate M. People hate on this movie too much to the point where it feels like a trend to do so, great action (some parts are questionable like the vine swinging scene), easy to follow story, some of the characters are a little mid but overall the setting and tone fits the franchise of Indiana Jones perfectly Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/22/25 Full Review DJ B After the years of waiting for another Indy adventure, Lucas and Speilberg gave us a decent film and an all around fun movie that doesn't get enough credit. Could have done without some adsurd moments and the ending was a little confusing but all in all I enjoyed it. Karen Allen was a high point in her return to the franchise. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/11/25 Full Review Matt D I like this movie a little more as time has gone on and I think the movie would be better if it used practical effects and less over the top CGI. A movie like “The last crusade” would have been bad if it was made in modern day with all the CGI. The Crystal Skull ethos is cool and I love Karen Allen and (rising star at the time) Shia Labouf before he went all Ezra Miller crazy. I just think the movies run time is too long and it could have wrapped up better at the end Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Kid R. this movie is entertaining. The plot may not make any sense but that doesn’t stop you from having a good time. It expands on the lore really well. Probably the worst one objectively, but I liked it. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/28/25 Full Review Matthew B Pretty decent film, and it gets waaaaaay too much criticism. The hallmark of a good Indiana Jones movie is: Ford, Lucas, Spielberg and Williams. This movie has it all. It's a wonderful addition to the franchise. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Frank Marshall
Screenwriter
David Koepp
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Lucasfilm Ltd.
Rating
PG-13 (Scary Images|Adventure Violence)
Genre
Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 22, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 28, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$317.0M
Runtime
2h 2m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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