Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
It’s Indiana Jones meets the X Files as Spielberg adds a little ET and Lucas adds a touch of American Graffiti to another rousing, rip roaring, cliff hanging adventure. It’s 1957 for those baby boomers out there; Indy and Marion (Harrison Ford & Karen Allen) have aged gracefully, but they are as feisty as ever. The Nazis are gone, but the Soviets led by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) are in the hunt for the latest legendary treasure, a crystal skull. Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf) casts the shadow of Marlon Brando from “The Wild One” (there’s lots of speculation about Mutt’s identity). This film is lots of fun because of Spielberg’s creative film making skills and Lucas’ ingenious script. The characters from the original movie may have lost a step, but the story tellers go an extra mile to delight the audience. You don’t have to see all or any of the previous Indy films to enjoy this one, but you won’t get that extra chuckle inside when you see and hear all of the subtle references and tributes. It is pure escapism to the max. It’s everything you’d expect from an Indy film and more. This one honors teachers and knowledge; so get an education.
Alien gives it 4 “fedora & bull whip” stars out of 4.
It’s Indiana Jones meets the X Files as Spielberg adds a little ET and Lucas adds a touch of American Graffiti to another rousing, rip roaring, cliff hanging adventure. It’s 1957 for those baby boomers out there; Indy and Marion (Harrison Ford & Karen Allen) have aged gracefully, but they are as feisty as ever. The Nazis are gone, but the Soviets led by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) are in the hunt for the latest legendary treasure, a crystal skull. Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf) casts the shadow of Marlon Brando from “The Wild One” (there’s lots of speculation about Mutt’s identity). This film is lots of fun because of Spielberg’s creative film making skills and Lucas’ ingenious script. The characters from the original movie may have lost a step, but the story tellers go an extra mile to delight the audience. You don’t have to see all or any of the previous Indy films to enjoy this one, but you won’t get that extra chuckle inside when you see and hear all of the subtle references and tributes. It is pure escapism to the max. It’s everything you’d expect from an Indy film and more. This one honors teachers and knowledge; so get an education.
Alien gives it 4 “fedora & bull whip” stars out of 4.
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