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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008
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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Positive Reviews
98
Negative reviews
8
Average Rating
3.7
/5
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2.0
The biggest problem with Crystal Skull is one thats lately plagued Spielberg in otherwise excellent films like Munich and War Of The Worlds: He fails ..
Av Club
3.5
What more do we want from our summer movies, really, than to break the chains that hold us fast to the workaday and liberate us, if only for a little ..
Austin Chronicle
4.5
That said, Crystal Skull is a fine, rollicking, lightning paced return to form for all involved, overflowing with outlandishly entertaining action set ..
Austin Chronicle
3.0
The world can rest easy the old magic still works in Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull.
Screen Daily
4.4
The very title causes the pulse to quicken, if you, like me, are a lover of pulp fiction.What I want is goofy action lots of it.
Rogerebert
5.0
But I dont quite understand the naysayers on this one: Crystal Skull delivers.
E Film Critic
3.0
Unfortunately, the wit that accompanied the spectacle in the previous films returns only fitfully here.
E Film Critic
5.0
The action is breathless, popcorn munching adventure flick perfection.
E Film Critic
4.0
However, it does come closer to replicating the mixture of fun, excitement and artistic commitment than the other post Raiders excursions and while it ..
E Film Critic
1.5
And many of its striking scenes notably a climax that briefly recalls Close Encounters of the Third Kind could only be computer generated.With a cast ..
Telegraph
3.5
Better still, Harrison manages to pull all of that off wonderfully.Youll geek out and cheer with every punch.
Cinema Blend
4.0
Expectations are high, age is inescapable and while its true that theres not much novelty in Crystal Skull, thats okay.
Ny Daily News
3.2
Youll find more progressive stuff in Genesis.Mostly, though, I was disappointed that Spielberg found no way to ground the movies long winded resolutio ..
Philly
3.1
Time, the subtle thief of youth..Its a line from the poet John Milton, but not the line thats cited by a crazy old professor in Indiana Jones and the ..
Philly
4.0
Its been 19 years since we last thrilled to the adventures of Indiana Jones, the globe trotting, fedora wearing, whip wielding archaeologist who loves ..
Spirituality And Practice
2.8
After a daring escape from the Russians, our hero must survive a nuclear blast and does so in a most unusual way.
Sover
3.8
The overall effect is either exhilarating or exhausting, depending on your emotional investment in the franchise, but credit where credit is due: Stev ..
Tv Guide
4.4
Even after so much time away, this new film is easily the equivalent of its predecessors and perhaps the second best of the series. I loved watching i ..
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.1
The stunts and special effects are spectacular, as one would expect from director Steven Spielberg.
Usa Today
4.5
The agents are headed by an icy cold, devastatingly beautiful Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett).
FilmiBeat
3.5
A lot of this films appeal can be attributed to the immense talent in front of and behind the camera.
Lariat
3.8
Even a halfhearted Spielberg effort will have more complicated shots, more mirthful sight gags, and more elaborate stunts than the best effort from ne ..
Eric Ds Nider
3.3
Its stupid as all heck in places, but its still a lot of fun. Ford actually seems excited to be in a movie.
News Review
4.0
The film is a bundle of entertaining chases, chaotic battles and extremely narrow escapes, all tinged with the pure love of cinema.
Shadows On The Wall
3.5
For those of us who do not regard the series as the pinnacle of Hollywood action adventure escapism, all this hoo ha may seem like a bit much.
Cs Monitor
3.5
This will likely be the real last crusade, but never bet against a man and his bullwhip.
Film Journal
3.8
The emphasis in Crystal Skull is on old fashioned stunt work rather than the shiny chimeras of modern digital effects.
Boston
3.5
The crystal skull itself is plain awful.It looks for all the world like a bad plastic model with crumpled cellophane at the center.
Mountain X
2.5
The film isnt a travesty like Lucas Star Wars prequels, but aside from a clever atomic test site sequence, its listless, low in energy and poorly pace ..
Star Tribune
3.2
Visual effects supervisor: Pablo Helman.Visual effects and animation: Industrial Light & Magic.
Emanuellevy
2.5
The message seems to be that the unfettered, unprincipled quest for knowledge can be dangerous and you have to know when enough is enough.One sign thi ..
Reel Talk Reviews
4.0
Spielberg definitely knows what viewers enjoy seeing on the big screen: humor, action, suspense and characters we care about.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
While theres fun to be had at this new film, there were moments when I thought, like some of Indys archaeological finds, it probably should have remai ..
Daily Mail
3.2
The movies legacy may simply be the melee that ensues when Spielberg cracks the whip and moviegoers scurry for tickets.
Ew
4.0
Spielbergs movies are crude but efficient systems for the delivery of pleasurethis is both the gift and the curse of the man who invented the summer b ..
Slate
4.0
A slick, fun film that has by no means sacrificed the fast action beats of the first three.
Empire
4.5
If youre a fanboy, this film will make you only too happy to keep up with the Joneses.Just as well, really, because there is not much else to The King ..
Eye For Film
3.0
But diehard fans can relax: LaBeouf proves himself worthy enough to carry on the Indy tradition.
Common Sense Media
3.0
Whats the Deal.This movie thinks its smarter than Rambo and adopts a sort of procedural style to serious it up throws a lot of bureaucracy in the hero ..
Movies
3.8
Almost.Something holds the fourth installment back, and thats director Steven Spielberg and screenwriter David Koepps determination to make it an acti ..
Sf Gate
3.0
Crystal Skull isnt bad there are a few dazzling sequences, and a couple of good performances but the unprecedented blend of comedy and action that mad ..
New Yorker
3.5
But once it gets going, Crystal Skull delivers smart, robust, familiar entertainment.
Time
5.0
A rail connection across North Korea would make a train trip to Europe possible.
Washington Post
3.8
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an entertaining and inventive ride tailor made for the summer movie season, nothing more.
The Movie Boy
2.5
CANNES, France Really, it would have been fantastic if the new Indiana Jones movie had turned out gangbusters.Failing that, a good, solid sequel would ..
Chicago Tribune
3.5
The best thing about this forth installment is its emphasis on education.
Reeling Reviews
3.5
The best thing about this forth installment is its emphasis on education.
Reeling Reviews
4.5
Crystal Skull couldnt hope to have that same kind of impact no pun intended.I cant imagine why anyone would have imagined it would.
Flickfilosopher
2.5
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture.
ReelViews
2.0
The film never pauses to let these characters enjoy a drink or take each others measure.
Hollywood Reporter
4.2
But its crammed full of the dash, filmmaking flair, swashbuckling magic, impossible stunts and tongue in cheek humor that made the series such a pheno ..
Seattle Pi
2.0
Technically, film is every bit as accomplished as one expects from Spielberg and the series.
Variety
3.1
In terms of tone, the picture is a hybrid of the comic book exaggeration of Temple of Doom and the comic domestic squabbling of The Last Crusade.
Groucho Reviews
3.8
But in attempting to craft a film meant to appeal to a wider audience, Spielberg has emerged with one of his most uneven movies to date.
Reel Film
4.4
The more lasting enjoyment comes just from relishing Spielbergs filmmaking skills.
Nj
3.5
Putting it another way: The movies pretty good, occasionally very good.
Oregon Live
3.8
Is the whole thing preposterous Yes. Is it a bit familiar and predictable Possibly. Is it corny OK, yes, a little bit. But again, its fun and doesnt r ..
Deseret News
4.5
But beyond the action is the films heart which comes in the form of its inimitable hero and surrounding characters.
Urban Cine File
2.5
Still, its certainly never dull as our hero rushes from one scene to the next, and there are a couple of imaginatively conceived action sequences.
The Age
4.5
Not so, here.Maybe its because in addition to the Spielberg set of skills one should laud this director for his genius in keeping a formulaic success ..
Varia Gate
5.0
Seeing this latest installment is like meeting a long lost friend and discovering that they havent lost any of their charm.Spielberg, Lucas and Ford h ..
Three Movie Buffs
3.8
Fans of the series you can include me will lap it up, flaws and all, and likely make it the summers biggest blockbuster.
New York Post
3.8
Nineteen years later after Indiana Jones rode into the sunset, theres still magic in that hat.The greatest gift that Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of ..
Christianity Today
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en ..
News Blaze
3.8
However, the overall production is slightly lacking somewhat in terms of generating a certain intangible well call movie magic.
News Blaze
2.5
Filmmakers chose to create action in the genre of the amusement park ride.
Ross Anthony
4.5
When Kingdom rears back and delivers the goods, the result will reduce the average Indy fan to pudding. The film should offer a new pair of pants with ..
Brian Or Ndorf
5.0
To best enjoy the movie, I think you need to realize what you are getting into.
Waffle Movies
1.9
Its the story of a manly man who never changes, never loses, and never loses his hat.
Movie Crypt
4.5
But alas, this is the real Indiana Jones deal.Despite some dubious decisions and anomalous outcomes, the spirit remains and Hollywood this time has fa ..
Hollywood Chicago
3.5
Its just people doing things shot simply and understandably, focused on the substance of the action rather than the style of it, and despite going on ..
ComingSoon
5.0
The most anticipated movie of the summer, it turns out, is indeed a must see, thank God!
Montreal Film Journal
4.0
Its hard to say which audience will be better suited to this latest installment.
News Week
2.0
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4.0
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5.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie.
Window To The Movies
2.5
Its not bad, exactly. Its not a desecration of the franchise. Its just . . . tired.
Chron
3.0
Analyse every minute fault and youll miss the majestic locales; try to flush it with the other movies in the series and youll miss the point consider ..
The Shiz Nit
3.5
With a sequel, we want more of the same; here we know it cant be the same.Sequels ask: What happened next
Decent Films
3.0
Make no mistake: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is still hugely entertaining and loads of fun despite its flaws as long as you keep your expectations lo ..
Scifi Movie Page
2.5
Sitting through Steven Spielbergs slog down memory lane means waiting for surprise, waiting for delight, waiting for daylight after turgid trudges thr ..
Wsj
2.5
Theres nothing fresh about it.Word has it that the filmmakers revived the long dormant Indy franchise because they could.
East Bay Express
2.5
Actually it is old hat.Its comfortable, but its also worn and slack.
Tony Mack
3.5
To counteract its shortcomings, what has the film got Its got Indiana Freaking Jones, thats what.
Flip Side Archive
4.2
That same smile you had as a wide eyed ten year old will be duplicated as you watch this joyous cinematic exercise that cynics may believe is outdated ..
From The Balcony
4.0
The magic is still there, only you have to work a little harder to make yourself believe this time.
People
4.0
Can a franchise conjure up excitement about a new chapter when its been 19 years since the last film
Review Express
3.0
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is quite a bit of fun.
Fw Weekly
5.0
Again, this is not the adventure to end all adventures.This is another Indy movie in the line of fun adventures.
Can Mag
4.0
Is that enough of a reason to see it.You bet your bullwhip it is.
Orlando Sentinel
3.0
They just dont make them like they used to, and depending on which category you fall into, thats either a bad or good thing.
Movies Ign
2.5
Because its not like the basis for films like this were the bastions of continuity and reality based adventure.But this isnt just a few shreds in the ..
Need Coffee
5.0
Visions of an alternate The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant still twirl in my brain.This is infuriating stuff to anybody who remembers bra burning as s ..
Cine Passion
4.5
The slaps and tickles arrive with undeniably entertaining sword fights and jumping or falling stunts that delight in a magical way that adventure cine ..
Film Critic 1963 Typepad
5.0
It certainly couldnt be easy joining the cast of one of the most popular film series of all times.
Crazed Fan Boy
3.8
The movie as a whole is absurd, preposterous, hilariously illogical and formulaic beyond belief.
Cinema Phile
2.2
I have a personal theory that no sequel should be made if you cant get it off the ground within five years.
Film Jerk
2.0
Then its back to the doldrums as the movie lurches toward its predictable big finish, a finish that suspiciouly feels like it was lifted from Stargate ..
Metro Weekly
3.2
While the James Bond series is leaving behind campy cartoon action for a dustier, grittier realism, Indy is speeding headlong into Looney Toons absurd ..
Looking Closer
4.0
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Cine Rina
4.5
I wanted to walk out onto a soundstage and be in a temple. . .I was a real advocate for making as much of this movie as possible practical magic as op ..
Ma Cleans
4.2
For Indy fans, or for anyone who simply wants to cheer along with a good old fashioned adventure tale, this is an absolute must see.
Edge Boston
3.8
But it is of little consequence.Hes still spry enough to be believable as an action hero and his sardonic wit remains intact.
Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.9
And when I actually watched it well, I guess I didnt hate it.It didnt offend me.
Ar Kansas Online
5.0
To get the full experience leave your cynicism at the door and bring along your wide eyed enthusiasm (and your kids who will love this a lot more than ..
Knight At The Movies
3.4
This is a series very aware of its legacy and it pays homage to itself repeatedly.
Sea Coast Online
3.1
But the relentless stream of exaggerated action is as taxing as the punchline laden script.
Auf Muth
3.5
All the previousfilms, even weak link, expertly wed cheesy exotic set designs and state of the art special effects, Eighties action movie bombast and ..
Stop Smiling Online
3.5
Its a fist waving, rollicking adventure film and whats more, it reminds us of why movies like The Mummy and National Treasure will always pale to the ..
Ign
3.5
Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is, in spite of claims otherwise made, a CG version of an Indiana Jones movie... for better or for wo ..
Mcn Blogs
3.0
It doesnt hold a candle to Raiders of the Lost Ark, or even Last Crusade, but it isnt Temple of Doom, either. If you can fathom third place in the ser ..
Mighty Ganesha
3.5
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Giant Mag
4.0
Its a solid summer blockbuster, in other words, just like its three predecessors.
News Google
4.4
This is a classy adventure told with spunk, energy, style and intelligence.
Sgn
5.0
This fourth Indiana Jones film, lets call it Indy IV, opens with a flat out exhilarating drag race scene in the harsh American desert between a carloa ..
The Exile
4.0
It is a load of old nonsense, of course, but the journey is worth the price of admission.
Bbc
3.1
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