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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
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22 May 2008 (USA) moreTagline:
In May, the adventure continues. morePlot:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award. Another 5 wins & 24 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A 1950s Indy more (1931 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)Harrison Ford | ... | Indiana Jones | |
Cate Blanchett | ... | Irina Spalko | |
Karen Allen | ... | Marion Ravenwood | |
Shia LaBeouf | ... | Mutt Williams | |
Ray Winstone | ... | 'Mac' George Michale | |
John Hurt | ... | Professor Oxley | |
Jim Broadbent | ... | Dean Charles Stanforth | |
Igor Jijikine | ... | Dovchenko | |
Dimitri Diatchenko | ... | Russian Suit | |
Ilia Volok | ... | Russian Suit | |
Emmanuel Todorov | ... | Russian Soldier | |
Pavel Lychnikoff | ... | Russian Soldier (as Pasha D. Lychnikoff) | |
Andrew Divoff | ... | Russian Soldier | |
Venya Manzyuk | ... | Russian Soldier (as Veniamin Manzyuk) | |
Alan Dale | ... | General Ross |
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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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Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images.Parents Guide:
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122 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
South Korea:12 | Ireland:12A | UK:12A | Sweden:11 | Singapore:PG | Denmark:11 | Norway:11 | Finland:K-13 | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Brazil:12 | Argentina:Atp | Philippines:G (MTRCB) | Hong Kong:IIA | Spain:T | Portugal:M/12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #44295) | Malaysia:U | Taiwan:PG-12 | Peru:PT | Germany:12 | Austria:10 | New Zealand:M | South Africa:13V | Iceland:12Filming Locations:
Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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When Indy first sees the bomb above the fake town the words "I like Ike" are visible on the bomb itself. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The machine gun and windscreen on the amphibious vehicle during the jungle chase scene disappear and reappear between shots. moreQuotes:
Indiana Jones: We were younger.Mac: I still am young!
Indiana Jones: We had guns. Put your hands down, will you? You're embarrassing us.
Mac: Bet you 500 bucks we get out of this.
[Dovchenko arrives and faces Indy]
Mac: Let's call it 100.
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Maja Galobuschka moreFAQ
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Is there going to be an Indy 5?
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If you're expecting Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull to be a fourth in the series, you'll be disappointed. The original three were set in the 1930s, looking for buried treasure in a Treasure of the Sierra Madre style. The new film is set in the 1950s, and that changes everything.
Frankly, it should be viewed as a new series. It certainly overlaps with the previous films, however most of that seems to affect the new film trivially. I actually think it's a little unfair to present this new type of film under the great Indiana Jones reputation, and however smart marketably I believe this, and the lack of understanding and inaccurate expectations on the audience's behalf will ultimately lead to the film's demise.
The film itself is well written, and well made with only a few exceptions. As long as you don't expect another Raiders of the Lost Ark, you'll probably be pleased with the film as it is, with the exception of one sequence which doesn't quite seem to fit. Beyond that, the plot, characters and acting all fit with this new kind of Indy film.
The cinematography is not the 80s style we'd probably all like, but it's not bad. The camera is certainly held much more stable than many of today's films, and the action is very clear and easy to follow, as is the stunt work great. There is a lot of computer animation--most of it looks believable, but some of it does not--but that which was done well fits superbly.
The acting was also very good. I was very impressed by Cate Blanchett, and to my surprise very pleased with Shia LeBeouf's character and acting.
All-in-all, I really appreciated the film as a whole, although some of the animation and action sequences seemed somewhat unfinished, or at least too difficult to believe (even for an Indy film). Still, it is an excellent 1950s serial, and I really hope we'll see at least one other Indy film set in this new era.