Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) Reviews
- Starring:
- Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, (more)
- Director(s):
- Steven Spielberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Category:
- Action / Adventure
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13 out of 15 people found this review helpful Surprisingly low budget/quality with sound and image glitches. The story plays out like a series of levels in a video game. LaBeouf's reddish hair looks like they burned it trying to straighten it ... Read More Surprisingly low budget/quality with sound and image glitches. The story plays out like a series of levels in a video game. LaBeouf's reddish hair looks like they burned it trying to straighten it for his greasy 'teen rebel' character (which he does NOT play convincingly). There is too much tedious dialogue explaining the weak story. There's a seemingly endless, long, blue-screen fight sequence involving an ever-moving battle, villains all racing to reach the same place, a continuous mess of swords, man-eating bugs, and transforming rock temples. Acting was cheesy. Shia LaBeouf won't be able to carry this series forward. He's just not the strong, masculine, lead type. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 10 people found this review helpful Overall a disappointing movie; if it wasn't for my appreciation of Harrison Ford and the Indiana Jones character I would have rated this much worse. Very weak story and very few funny "Indy" moments ... Read More Overall a disappointing movie; if it wasn't for my appreciation of Harrison Ford and the Indiana Jones character I would have rated this much worse. Very weak story and very few funny "Indy" moments from Harrison. The action ranged from unbelieveable (think monkey scene and atomic bomb) to average with the only really enjoyable action scene being the motorcycle chase. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
11 out of 12 people found this review helpful After seeing how cheesy and fake-looking the special effects were for the last 3 Star Wars movies, I was afraid for Indiana Jones.
19 years after the last Indiana Jones movies, computers have come ... Read More After seeing how cheesy and fake-looking the special effects were for the last 3 Star Wars movies, I was afraid for Indiana Jones.
19 years after the last Indiana Jones movies, computers have come a long way and it's much easier for George Lucas to transfer his childish imagination to the big screen.
Much of the special effects in this movie are ridiculous and cheesy. When the audience collectively yells "Ohhh.... come on" at the screen (sword fight scene), I have to wonder if Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford actually watched the movie during production. While the movie as a whole is a good ride, they should be ashamed at the quality of the movie.
George, it's time to retire or let another graphics company do the work. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 14 people found this review helpful There is so much wrong with this movie I don't know where to start. SPOILERS
1. Lost realism of orginals: Indi survives nuke in frig, alien bones fuse together to make a full creature, Stupid stay ... Read More There is so much wrong with this movie I don't know where to start. SPOILERS
1. Lost realism of orginals: Indi survives nuke in frig, alien bones fuse together to make a full creature, Stupid stay in school morality
2. Bad supporting actor, the transform kid has 2 expressions confused and "am I making a movie?"
3. Poor Characaters Double agent, betrays Indi twice but he is still worthy of being saved, Insane guy magically becomes sane just in time to tell us about the loopy plot
4 Fake action Screech swings on jungle vines to catch up with jeep, boat/people survive3 massive water falls, too much Karate,
Theres more but who cares this turd will make millions for them... Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 9 people found this review helpful Not the best Indy movie but it was still enjoyable. At times it was a little "Six Flags stunt show" cheesey, but I think they are all that way. It has classic Indy moments and even the movie's music ... Read More Not the best Indy movie but it was still enjoyable. At times it was a little "Six Flags stunt show" cheesey, but I think they are all that way. It has classic Indy moments and even the movie's music score was right on track with the other three. For those who didn't like the alien plot must not know there has always been an alien theory behind the real crystal skulls. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
2 out of 11 people found this review helpful In parts, this movie made you wish it would hurry up and end and in others leave you wanting more. I loved the 50's theme, it was well done without being overdone. I was pleased that there wasn't ... Read More In parts, this movie made you wish it would hurry up and end and in others leave you wanting more. I loved the 50's theme, it was well done without being overdone. I was pleased that there wasn't much "hidden" political undertones in this movie. I liked all of the characters with the exception of Shia's, whom I hope they weren't trying to foreshadow as the heir apparent to the Indy films with the hat. There was a little bit of everything from daring escapes, gun fights, fisticuffs, and finding the hidden treasure spots. Overall, I think this movie was worth the prive of admission, I do not however think it would hold the interest of the average 7-10 year old. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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