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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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Harrison Ford, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray WinstoneDirector: Steven Spielberg
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I had this film on DVD and quite recently upgraded into Blu ray.
First I made comparison in picture quality. Though DVD looked pretty good, this Blu ray version is clearly better. PQ has more depth and warmth and it looks like it was made for blu ray. Film looks better than it did in theater. Sound quality is also very good. So if you're fan of the film, Blu ray is highly recommended. I'm glad I bought it.
The movie itself has been received with mixed reaction around the world. I myself can say, that I have never had expectation so high regarding to any film -ever and I went to see this film the opening night 4minutes after midnight. My first reaction to this film was dissapointment. I knew the film might not meet my expectations but still I thought the film should have been better even in a worst case scenario. But I gave it another try, some how I had to, I just couldn't believe that film was so "bad". I went to the cinema's couple of days later and watched it again. Experience was much much better and I was able to enjoy the film more. Still I had my doubts. Then I bought the dvd because it was still INDY movie and watched TKOTCS for the third time and then the fourth and now the fifth time on blu ray. Well, the film just keeps getting better everytime I watch it. I find more and more elements and moments in the film that I really like. Still, it's the least spectacular film of the series and it's a film that has many faults. but I would say that TKOTCS is still far better than most of the films that are made today and I really enjoy watching Harrison Ford in his Indy outfit. His not too old, his just older. I hope they make the fifth one if it is as good as this. And I didn't mind the aliens at all.
First I made comparison in picture quality. Though DVD looked pretty good, this Blu ray version is clearly better. PQ has more depth and warmth and it looks like it was made for blu ray. Film looks better than it did in theater. Sound quality is also very good. So if you're fan of the film, Blu ray is highly recommended. I'm glad I bought it.
The movie itself has been received with mixed reaction around the world. I myself can say, that I have never had expectation so high regarding to any film -ever and I went to see this film the opening night 4minutes after midnight. My first reaction to this film was dissapointment. I knew the film might not meet my expectations but still I thought the film should have been better even in a worst case scenario. But I gave it another try, some how I had to, I just couldn't believe that film was so "bad". I went to the cinema's couple of days later and watched it again. Experience was much much better and I was able to enjoy the film more. Still I had my doubts. Then I bought the dvd because it was still INDY movie and watched TKOTCS for the third time and then the fourth and now the fifth time on blu ray. Well, the film just keeps getting better everytime I watch it. I find more and more elements and moments in the film that I really like. Still, it's the least spectacular film of the series and it's a film that has many faults. but I would say that TKOTCS is still far better than most of the films that are made today and I really enjoy watching Harrison Ford in his Indy outfit. His not too old, his just older. I hope they make the fifth one if it is as good as this. And I didn't mind the aliens at all.
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
the 4th part is not as good as part 1 or 3 - but worth watching.
Audio: English TrueHD, Franch, German, Italian, Spanish
Sub: English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
126 min
Audio: English TrueHD, Franch, German, Italian, Spanish
Sub: English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portugese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
126 min
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
First off, Huge Indy fan. I will surely spoil. Go.
Following from the first three I appreciate the ties to them, the opening in Area 51, Karen Allen's return, Indy's son having a phobia of his own, Ford as always being awesome, but...
It really just doesn't come to a great experience. As every Jones adventure should.
The action feels forced: falling down three water falls, in a row, and needlessly counting each one like I'm stupid. Having a flip-flopping dislikeable, companion/enemy in Ray Winstone. Not having Sallah! Sallah is needed. Can no-one see that he was in the two better films? Shia swinging in the trees with monkeys... why? Unnecessary use of CG. Attempting to compare LaBeouf with Brando. WHAT?! And mainly, everyone felt old. I don't mean age wise, I mean mentally. Spielberg wasn't making it as sharp and quick as the others were. Lucas, as we all know has completely refocused his attentions as to the content of his pictures; schmaltzy and sickeningly expositional. Kahn's editing was, again with many of Spielberg's recent work, slow and left the film about 20 mins too long. But so many scenes I was sitting there with the answer in my head for so long that I was close to screaming it at the screen 10 mins before they finally said it.
Ford, as I said was great and as always, just like with the Star Wars saga the only other man who can always be counted on is Mr. John Williams. The score is truly timeless, engaging and delightful when it was called for. If they do force me to buy this film as part of the Indiana Jones Blu-ray box-set, they better do what was done with Inception wherein the second disc has a solo score track.
I just ranted I know, but I really did just hold back a mountain of disappointment there. I hope that if they do make another, they learn from the mistakes they had with this.
Also, if they dare to do what they hinted at in the end of this... No. Just. No.
Following from the first three I appreciate the ties to them, the opening in Area 51, Karen Allen's return, Indy's son having a phobia of his own, Ford as always being awesome, but...
It really just doesn't come to a great experience. As every Jones adventure should.
The action feels forced: falling down three water falls, in a row, and needlessly counting each one like I'm stupid. Having a flip-flopping dislikeable, companion/enemy in Ray Winstone. Not having Sallah! Sallah is needed. Can no-one see that he was in the two better films? Shia swinging in the trees with monkeys... why? Unnecessary use of CG. Attempting to compare LaBeouf with Brando. WHAT?! And mainly, everyone felt old. I don't mean age wise, I mean mentally. Spielberg wasn't making it as sharp and quick as the others were. Lucas, as we all know has completely refocused his attentions as to the content of his pictures; schmaltzy and sickeningly expositional. Kahn's editing was, again with many of Spielberg's recent work, slow and left the film about 20 mins too long. But so many scenes I was sitting there with the answer in my head for so long that I was close to screaming it at the screen 10 mins before they finally said it.
Ford, as I said was great and as always, just like with the Star Wars saga the only other man who can always be counted on is Mr. John Williams. The score is truly timeless, engaging and delightful when it was called for. If they do force me to buy this film as part of the Indiana Jones Blu-ray box-set, they better do what was done with Inception wherein the second disc has a solo score track.
I just ranted I know, but I really did just hold back a mountain of disappointment there. I hope that if they do make another, they learn from the mistakes they had with this.
Also, if they dare to do what they hinted at in the end of this... No. Just. No.
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Super price!
I received the blu-ray in perfect conditions and quite fast.
I have to say that the price is super. In Spain there are not blu-rays at that price.
I have to say that the price is super. In Spain there are not blu-rays at that price.
Published 3 months ago by Marcos Delgado Argento
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom
transfer this video excellent but to bad indiana just this title. trilogy indiana didn't show up all in blu-ray. great prices but i dont have slipcase.
Published 7 months ago by young guns
This is a good film
I so like Harrison Ford's movie,So this movie I had saw it,I think Dr.Jones is a hero and a legendary character,He so brave and smart,The movie so exciting and so funny,This is a... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paul
indiana jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull blu ray
they were never going to please everybody with this.a lot of people regard the originals as the best films ever made.me included. Read more
Published 14 months ago by stargatesg1
Amazon.co.uk sent me a SECONDHAND COPY????
i like this movie a lot so i placed an order of its blu-ray, and when i received it today, i'm SHOCKED that it was a SECONDHAND copy Amazon sent me, with scratches and fingerprints... Read more
Published 14 months ago by C. M. Teow
Nice
This is going to be very short and sweet. Extremely good production and very well entertained.Of course it has to be when you take a look at the people behind it. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Brazil D Uluwita
Indiana Jones and The Phantom Menace!
A fourth Indiana Jones film was on the cards for years, but everyone involved with the originals couldn't decide on a story and it became stuck in development hell. Read more
Published 20 months ago by I. R. Barnes
Don't waste your money
A terrible film, terrible story and terrible acting.There are scenes where the actors themselves look embarassed to be involved. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Dickie
Indian Jones brilliant fun
This film appeared to have some pretty negative reviews; I wasn't sure but as I had seen all of the earlier films years ago, I thought I would give it a go. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. S. C. Hanson
Lucas does it again........
I will keep this short. The first 5 minutes hints at old school Indy Nazi bashing, excellent. However, in true Lucas style the story is so silly it is like something a child would... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Carl Lee Bates
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