Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Blu-ray] [2008] | ![Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull [Blu-ray] [2008]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51gTcBrLoBL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Harrison Ford, Shia Labeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 76
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 122
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5051368203539
ASIN: B001ELK95A
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: November 10, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone
Amazon.co.uk Review
Nearly 20 years after riding his last Crusade, Harrison Ford makes a welcome return as archaeologist/relic hunter Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, an action-packed fourth installment that's, in a nutshell, less memorable than the first three but great nostalgia for fans of the series. Producer George Lucas and screenwriter David Koepp (War of the Worlds) set the film during the cold war, as the Soviets--replacing Nazis as Indy's villains of choice and led by a sword-wielding Cate Blanchett with black bob and sunglasses--are in pursuit of a crystal skull, which has mystical powers related to a city of gold. After escaping from them in a spectacular opening action sequence, Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young greaser (Shia LaBeouf) whose friend--and! Indy's colleague--Professor Oxley (John Hurt) has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts. Whatever secrets the skull holds are tertiary; its reveal is the weakest part of the movie, as the CGI effects that inevitably accompany it feel jarring next to the boulder-rolling world of Indy audiences knew and loved. There's plenty of comedy, delightful stunts--ants play a deadly role here--and the return of Raiders love interest Karen Allen as Marion Ravenwood, once shrill but now softened, giving her ex-love bemused glances and eye-rolls as he huffs his way to save the day. Which brings us to Ford: bullwhip still in hand, he's a little creakier, a lot grayer, but still twice the action hero of anyone in film today. With all the anticipation and hype leading up to the film's release, perhaps no reunion is sw! eeter than that of Ford with the role that fits him as snugly ! as that fedora hat. --Ellen A. Kim
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 Wonderful sound and visuals but lacklustre plot November 21, 2008
Well,while blu ray experience and especially watcjing on 7.1 channel is wonderful but alas, PLOT is terribly confused. It doesn't make sense at all, but cinematography is gorgeous. In next 6 months, it will be available for less than 10.
 Jolly Jones! November 19, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellent film. Even better watched a second time.
Why cant aliens be in a Indiana Jones film? Who says not?
Lucas based the original 3 on 1930s melodramas. But here he based it on 50s b-movie alien/monster flicks. It works so well.
The blu ray transfer is one of the best ive seen and it sounds fantastic also.
Sit back, relax and enjoy where the adventure takes you. Ace.
Great movie and a fantastic Blu ray November 10, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is another classic Indy adventure which stands up extremely well to the first three movies in the series. Those who were upset by what they saw as an 'unrealistic ending' obviously have never seen the ending to an Indiana Jones film! Put simply, this is classic Indiana Jones.
Now onto the Blu ray disc itself - the image is crystal clear and the sound is superb. There are also numerous making-ofs and trailers. The only thing that would have made this release even better would have been a commentary track by Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
All in all, this is a great movie and if you are a true Indiana Jones fan, you won't be disappointed by this.
fun, but Indy showing his age . . . October 28, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie is lots of fun to watch, but it doesn't take itself seriously and probably shouldn't be part of the Indiana Jones canon. Harrison Ford is a great actor, and I loved most of the previous movies, but he's getting a bit old in the tooth for the stunts he was supposed to be doing in the film and I was a bit dissapointed, especially towards the end where the film just spirals off, and seems to loose the plot altogether. I'm sure there probably is still a lot of people that might enjoy this film, but both my missus and myself give this an unfortunate thumbs down.
Hennery Jones ... Junior, part time teacher October 25, 2008
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
Wow it is all there, the formula the action the mystery and the frillier actors. If that is not enough we have new actors of great caliber and some new one liners to repeat to friends and family. Everything that made the original Indiana Jones films has been intensified.
Karen Allen's character is just as cut and feisty as ever. It takes a couple of double takes to realize that Col. Dr. Irina Spalko is the Academy Award wining Cate Blanchett in a Natasha outfit. I could go on but it is time for you to see for your self.
My favorite scene is where Indy is being showered down, hosed off and scrubbed. Watch closely as he is being scrubbed in a private part of his anatomy and has to make a broom adjustment.
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It is the height of the Cold War. The Ruskies are looking for an upper hand. Naturally they look for the super natural or inter-dimensional physic advantage. And of course they get Dr. Hennery Jones Jr. (much older Harrison Ford) to unwittingly play into their hands. With the help of a young sidekick Mutt (Shia LaBeouf) he must find a crystal skull in an effort to free his kidnapped associate Henry Oxley (John Hurt). In the process he has to navigate between two independent women Col. Dr. Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) and Marion Ravenswood (Karen Allen.)
Watch the movie to find out the mystery of the scull and if Indy, oops Hennery Jones Jr. will succeed or stick his fedora in it. Bring your ant spray.
I have to admit I waited for Blu-ray so I can not compare to non Blu-ray versions.
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