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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008 122 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.7
Adventure, Action
Director: Steven Spielberg
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Description
Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.
Budget:
$185M
US Gross:
$317.1M
Worldwide:
$786.64M
Starring
Harrison Ford
Actor
Cate Blanchett
Actor
Shia LaBeouf
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Costume Design
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Director
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Supporting Actor
Razzie Awards 2009
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
BAFTA 2009
— Best Visual Effects
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Science Fiction Film
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2008
— Best Summer Film of the Season
Key opinion
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is generally regarded as a competent and entertaining adventure spectacle that successfully revives the franchise's nostalgic spirit. While many appreciate Harrison Ford's performance and the film's energy, critics and fans are divided over its reliance on implausible action sequences and a polarizing, unconventional plot.
| Acting | Harrison Ford delivers a compelling and self-aware performance that effectively portrays an aging Indiana Jones. | |
| Originality | The film successfully recaptures the classic adventure tone, humor, and romantic chemistry of the original trilogy. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a point of contention, with some praising its structural homage to 1950s tropes while others criticize it as convoluted and forced. | |
| Pacing | The reliance on stylized, high-stakes action scenes—such as the refrigerator nuclear survival—divides viewers between those who enjoy the fun, over-the-top spectacle and those who find the physics-defying stunts implausible. | |
| Production | The integration of CGI and practical effects creates a polarizing visual experience, alternating between praise for its vibrant, retro-inspired aesthetic and criticism for excessive digital imagery. |