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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.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) -- Behind the scenes: Harrison Ford practicing with his whip
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) -- "ShowBuzz RAW": Harrison Ford returns as the death-defying archaeologist in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which also stars Shia LaBeouf, Karen Allen, and Cate Blanchett.
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
David Koepp (screenplay)
George Lucas (story) ...
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Release Date:
22 May 2008 (USA) more
Tagline:
In May, the adventure continues. more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 5 wins & 24 nominations more
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Good to see Indy again....but a plot that falls way short of the mark more (1933 total)

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Also Known As:
Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures (USA) (working title)
Indiana Jones 4 (USA) (working title)
Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods (USA) (working title)
Raiders of the Lost Ark Sequel (USA) (working title)
The Untitled Genre Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images.
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122 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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The pictures of Marcus (Denholm Elliott) and Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery) shown prominently on Indy's desk are both from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) More difficult to spot is a photograph of Indy and Sallah (John Rhys-Davies) from Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) on the fireplace mantel in Indy's home. A picture of Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) can be seen in the background on a cupboard when Indy is talking to Mutt. She is wearing her red stage dress from Club Obi Wan. A doctored photograph of a young Sean Connery and River Phoenix briefly seen in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) is also visible on a small table as Dean Stanforth (Jim Broadbent) enters the room. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the jungle chase scene Indy, Mutt and Marion are tied up in the truck and they knock the guard out and escape. Indy is seen many times after they escape and Indy has no weapons. When he gets behind the wheel of one of the vehicles his whip is on his left hip. more
Quotes:
Mutt Williams: [as Indy sinks in a quicksand-esque substance, he is passed a long snake] Grab on. It's a rat snake!
Indiana Jones: Rat snakes aren't that big.
Mutt Williams: Well, this one is, all right? It's not even poisonous. Now grab on!
Indiana Jones: Go get something else.
Mutt Williams: Like what?
Indiana Jones: Like a rope or something.
Mutt Williams: There's no Sears and Roebuck here! Grab the snake!
Indiana Jones: Maybe I can touch the bottom.
Marion Ravenwood: There's no bottom. Now grab it.
Indiana Jones: I think I can feel it with my feet
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References Paths of Glory (1957) more
Soundtrack:
Wake Up Little Susie more

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649 out of 968 people found the following comment useful.
Good to see Indy again....but a plot that falls way short of the mark, 23 May 2008
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Author: svinnacombe from United States

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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