It's the height of the Cold War, and famous archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), returning from his latest adventure, finds out his job at Marshall College is in jeopardy. He meets Mutt (Shia La Beouf), a young man who wants Indy to help him find the legendary Crystal Skull of Akator, and the pair set out for Peru. However, deadly agent Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) is searching for the powerful artifact, too, because the Soviets believe it can help them conquer the world.
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Nineteen years is a long time to wait, but it is true: Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Hollywood simply does not make films like this anymore. "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" seems as if it has been cryonically preserved since the Cold War, tapping into the fears and ideology of a generation dealing with atomic bombs, Red threats and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.
"Indiana Jones" has shimmers of greatness, moments of excellence that manage to recapture the wonder and magic of the original three films. This is a fearless adventure packed with roaring action, edge-of-the-seat suspense and sweeping set pieces.
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