Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

PG-13

Released May 22, 2008

2 hr. 2 min.

Adventure

Action

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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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Critics Consensus

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 P

First half is great second half no.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/09/24

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Alec B

What I find odd is that people dismiss this one as too silly, as if its predecessors were these overtly logical movies set in a realistic environment and not pulp entertainment. I think it is just as fun as the previous ones and this idea of using the genre conventions of the era the film is set in was great. Too bad the inheritors of this franchise didn't end up following through with that concept.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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McStabbins

This movie could be used as a torture method it was so bad

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/03/24

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luke f

its ok, deffo overly hated

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Dave C

Aaaand we're back in the realm of mediocrity…! How?! This makes two-for-two, with every other movie being either brilliant or lousy. This had a lot that could have been put to better use within the story, but instead no single element ever really reaches its potential. So, we get left with an ambling adventure devoid of any real oomph!

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/24

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Montague J

The movie that ended so many childhoods. Our innocence was lost after this one, leaving us to stumble in a broken and cynical world… (too much?)

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/08/24

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Steven Spielberg

Director

Harrison Ford

Indiana Jones

Cate Blanchett

Irina Spalko

Shia LaBeouf

Mutt Williams

Karen Allen

Marion Ravenwood

Ray Winstone

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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

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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

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Sukhdev Sandhu

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Ford himself is absolutely fine.

Apr 12, 2023

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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

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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

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

A film that at times highlights Spielberg's Magic (™), and that is definitely not HORRIBLE, just... disappointing. Thankfully, "Dial of Destiny" ended up being a better farewell for the famous archaeologist played by Harrison Ford. Full review in Spanish.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 1, 2023

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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
Executive Producer: George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy
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
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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