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Release Date:
22 May 2008 (USA)
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Tagline:
In May, the adventure continues. more
Plot:
Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for BAFTA Film Award.
Another 5 wins
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24 nominations
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Epix To Offer Free Indiana Jones Movies Over Thanksgiving
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 November 2009, 2:27 PM, PST)
'Lego Indy 2' online co-op patch coming
(From digitalspy. 24 November 2009, 9:08 AM, PST)
(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 November 2009, 2:27 PM, PST)
'Lego Indy 2' online co-op patch coming
(From digitalspy. 24 November 2009, 9:08 AM, PST)
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Good to see Indy again....but a plot that falls way short of the mark
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Harrison Ford | ... | Indiana Jones | |
| Cate Blanchett | ... | Irina Spalko | |
| Karen Allen | ... | Marion Ravenwood | |
| Shia LaBeouf | ... | Mutt Williams | |
| Ray Winstone | ... | 'Mac' George Michale | |
| John Hurt | ... | Professor Oxley | |
| Jim Broadbent | ... | Dean Charles Stanforth | |
| Igor Jijikine | ... | Dovchenko | |
| Dimitri Diatchenko | ... | Russian Suit | |
| Ilia Volok | ... | Russian Suit | |
| Emmanuel Todorov | ... | Russian Soldier | |
| Pavel Lychnikoff | ... | Russian Soldier (as Pasha D. Lychnikoff) | |
| Andrew Divoff | ... | Russian Soldier | |
| Venya Manzyuk | ... | Russian Soldier (as Veniamin Manzyuk) | |
| Alan Dale | ... | General Ross |
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Also Known As:
Fourth Installment of the Indiana Jones Adventures (USA) (working title)
Indiana Jones 4 (USA) (working title)
Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods (USA) (working title)
Raiders of the Lost Ark Sequel (USA) (working title)
The Untitled Genre Project (USA) (working title)
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Indiana Jones 4 (USA) (working title)
Indiana Jones and the City of the Gods (USA) (working title)
Raiders of the Lost Ark Sequel (USA) (working title)
The Untitled Genre Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and scary images.
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122 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
South Korea:12 |
Ireland:12A |
UK:12A |
Sweden:11 |
Singapore:PG |
Denmark:11 |
Norway:11 |
Finland:K-13 |
Australia:M |
Netherlands:12 |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) |
Brazil:12 |
Argentina:Atp |
Philippines:G (MTRCB) |
Hong Kong:IIA |
Spain:T |
Portugal:M/12 |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #44295) |
Malaysia:U |
Taiwan:PG-12 |
Peru:PT |
Germany:12 |
Austria:10 |
New Zealand:M |
South Africa:13V |
Iceland:12
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Originally, Indy was to be up against an uprising of ex-Nazis, but Steven Spielberg felt he could not treat the Nazis lightly after directing Schindler's List (1993), and Harrison Ford felt they had "plumb wore the Nazis out." George Lucas also felt that the 1950s decade would have to take into account the Cold War, and when he heard that that Joseph Stalin had been interested in crystal skulls, he made the Soviets the script's villains.
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Mutt Williams:
Professor, this really is a dead end. Look.
Indiana Jones: [after climbing on the rock and noticing that it shifts with force, tilting it first away, and then back to Mutt, with a grin] Come on, genius.
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Indiana Jones: [after climbing on the rock and noticing that it shifts with force, tilting it first away, and then back to Mutt, with a grin] Come on, genius.
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Movie Connections:
References The Wild One (1953)
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Soundtrack:
Uri Balki
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FAQ
Why did the alien "destroy" the main villain?Is there going to be an Indy 5?
How many years have passed between the last Indy movie and this one?
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I reached a movie buff conclusion after the 2nd set of Star wars films. It's simply not possible to top an iconic, legendary film or series. The original can't be beat, and is next to impossible to match. Doesn't matter who directs, stars, the effects, etc - can't be done. Being sure of this in advance made the Crystal Skull easier for me to take - but I still have to be critical - because they let us down on the simple stuff. My other movie buff observation is - its ALWAYS the writing first. The STORY. The other stuff flows from that, making the film better or worse. In Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, the writing failed us. The story does not hold together well and the dialog rings intermittently false throughout the film. I wanted to love the movie - but I was disappointed. When I heard they were all waiting for the "right" script to make another Indy film - that sounded good. But it appears that wasn't really true. I have to assume they all just decided the timing was "right" and it would be fun to get the old group together to do a flick - because the script was poor. The movie is more like an attempt at what an Idiana Jones adventure SHOULD look like - but with no real substance. A series of Indiana like dangerous situations and exploits strung together loosely with some attempts at humor thrown in. But no clear beginning to end plot. No disaster to avert, no one to rescue. Nothing in particular to root for... The actors seemed a bit uncomfortable to me - even Harrison Ford himself. Indy's love interest from Raiders (Marian) was underutilized and apparently a bit rusty in the acting department. She seemed to be just "thrown in" to add a nostalgic romantic element. The young Mutt character was well cast and did a good job with what he had to work with. The story arc regarding Indys age, his old love and young Mutt is dealt with - but could have been a better, more solid part of a more well written story. I'm glad I saw the film. I enjoyed seeing Indy again, but my hope that I'd be wanting to go again didn't pan out. It's worth only one visit - and that just to see some Indiana JonesLIKE adventures - in a story that doesn't make much sense. Sorry to break bad news to anyone who reads fan reviews - but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. George - you should have fussed over the writing a bit more and Harrison - I'd have waited longer for the right script. This was a weak effort and it didn't need to be. Mr Lucas and Mr Spielberg -you surprised me on this one - and let us all down on the story. Just my opinion :) Scott (an Indy Fan).