Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc Edition) [2008] | ![Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc Edition) [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61jBcowR5%2BL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Harrison Ford, Shia Labeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  121 reviews
Sales Rank: 3
Format: Pal, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 122 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014437943132
ASIN: B0011905MW
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 10, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Nearly 20 years after riding his last Crusade, Harrison Ford makes a welcome return as archaeologist/relic hunter Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, an action-packed fourth installment that's, in a nutshell, less memorable than the first three but great nostalgia for fans of the series. Producer George Lucas and screenwriter David Koepp (War of the Worlds) set the film during the cold war, as the Soviets--replacing Nazis as Indy's villains of choice and led by a sword-wielding Cate Blanchett with black bob and sunglasses--are in pursuit of a crystal skull, which has mystical powers related to a city of gold. After escaping from them in a spectacular opening action sequence, Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young greaser (Shia LaBeouf) whose friend--and Indy's colleague--Professor Oxley (John Hurt) has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts. Whatever secrets the skull holds are tertiary; its reveal is the weakest part of the movie, as the CGI effects that inevitably accompany it feel jarring next to the boulder-rolling world of Indy audiences knew and loved. There's plenty of comedy, delightful stunts--ants play a deadly role here--and the return of Raiders love interest Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, once shrill but now softened, giving her ex-love bemused glances and eye-rolls as he huffs his way to save the day. Which brings us to Ford: bullwhip still in hand, he's a little creakier, a lot grayer, but still twice the action hero of anyone in film today. With all the anticipation and hype leading up to the film's release, perhaps no reunion is sweeter than that of Ford with the role that fits him as snugly as that fedora hat. --Ellen A. Kim
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INDY'S BACK November 21, 2008
Mr. D. Codd (Lincoln, UK)
Let's be honest; we all wanted to see Indy back. And how could it have been better than this? There are so many nods to the previous films that you can forgive the faults: the sadly underused John Hurt for example. But let's face it, this is - as a stand alone film - exellent Saturday afternoon entertainment, just as George and Stephen intended, and a fitting tribute to the Indiana Jones saga - in fact, it leaves you hoping for another adventure. Harrison Ford looks excellent - in fact, 10 minutes into the film one forgets that he is 60 plus years old. We all wanted Indy back - how could it have been better? Hopefully there will be one last, final, addition to the Indian Jones saga. This film warrants it.
 Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull November 21, 2008
victoria
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
So very disaapointed in the film. Big yawn. I think Spielberg and Ford should have left fans to memories of greater films. The old bizzaz and sparkle wasn't there with Harrison Ford and with Spielbergs reputation am more than surprised he directed such a lame story. Sad, still the older ones are still about and they were the best. Time to hang up the rhino whip Indy.
D R E A D F U L what a shame! November 20, 2008
Green Epona (Wales)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I must admit to watching this film with great reluctance. How could you follow CRUSADE? It was the ideal full stop.
But no....they had to add this appalling PS!
My first cringe moment was brought on by the most unbelievably pathetic attempt at a Russian accent by acclaimed actress Cate Blanchette. John Cleese was far superior in WANDA.
The sets were almost on a par with Crossroads...totally insubstantial and plastic.
What else? Ridiculously twee story line, awful casting, no cameo performances worth mentioning and too much Botox. A total waste of 2 hours. Not one plus IMHO.
This movie should be boxed away with the Ark of the Covenant....
Childhoods End. November 18, 2008
P. Duffy (N.I.)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
At least the other movies had a tenuous grip on reality, the stunts and action sequences at least SEEMED plausible and the story lines were routed in established well known mythology. This was just too way over the top, like a cartoon. Karen Allen's grin and that god damn tarzan bit put the turd on the cake.
It's all about establishing internal logic with these films. This one had none.
The locations were dingy.
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