5.24.2008

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Paramount/Lucasfilm Ltd., 2008)


One of the silver screen's biggest action movie icon returns as Harrison Ford reprises his legendary role in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie marks the first appearance of Indiana Jones on film in 19 years. Now it's 1957, at the height of the Cold War, when Professor Jones meets up with Mutt Willams (Shia LaBeouf), a rebellious young man who has a proposition for the Dr. Jones: help him find the coveted and feared Crystal Skull of Akator. Their quest leads them to the remote corners of Peru, where they come upon a cadre of Soviet agents, led by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett), who is also scouring the globe for the precious skull. But along the way they save Marion Ravenwood Karen Allen). And only Indy, Mutt, and Marion can stop this powerful artifact from falling into the hands of those who plan to use it to dominate the world. But it's a great movie, so go and see it. For more info go to www.indianajones.com.

Overall Grade: A+

reviewed by Ian Mylott

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