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This is certainly THE blockbuster for the summer this year. There are many other great movies, to be sure, but nothing to compare with a fourth installment to Indiana Jones.

When the first reviews began to come out they were either downright hostile, or luke-warm. This worried me only slightly because hey - it's supposed to be a big over the top popcorn movie with outlandish plots - it's Indiana Freaking Jones for goodness sakes!

Finally someone who gets it has written an excellent review (don't worry - there's no spoilers).

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is an absolute triumph, and a picture-perfect tribute to one of cinema’s great action franchies.

A conscious decision in production was made to steer clear of CGI effects when possible and perform stunts the old-fashioned way, and it’s certainly paid off – everything, from sword-fights on duelling jeeps to motorcycle chases and mad dashes through ancient ruins and treasure-filled warehouses feels suitably weighty and satisfying.

It’s everything an Indiana Jones film should be: stunning action sequences, a silly – yet riveting – plot, Russians, curses, tombs, caves, jungles, whips and Fedoras, allied with a mountain of adventure and a truckful of nostalgia.

I can't wait to go see it this weekend!!!!
Posted by shawker on Wednesday, 21 May 2008
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Comment by Tonya at Wed, 21 May 2:27 PM
Yes, we have to go see it this weekend!!! Can't wait to see you and the family.
Comment by Dave at Thu, 22 May 7:41 PM
Been there. Done that. It was okay, but Iron Man was better.
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