Review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) by Damiend. — 22 May 2008
Indy is back, but he kinda shoulda stayed where he was. This sequel is way too self aware with nostalgic references to the previous series and doesn't really find it's own steam. First half works pretty good with some decent action sets on a nuclear test site and a chase sequence through Indy's campus.
The second half, once the plot really gets revealed is really incosistent and very slow paced at times, with a couple of thrilling action pieces, the waterfall dives are just too ridiculous. The climax was just too lame.
The movie relies too heavily on CGI which detracts from the charm of the overall series where practical effects dominated. Harrison Ford is still Indy and the end really just further confirms this. Shia LeBouef and Karen Allen hold their ground but Cate Blanchett's villiain is weak and John Hurt and Ray Winstone are too underused.
This review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) was written by Damiend. on 22 May 2008.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has generally received mixed reviews.
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