Movie Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Yesterday, Daniel, Jack, Katrina and I joined the multitude in seeing one of this summer's most anticipated blockbuster movies.

The kids give the movie two thumbs up and say it is their second favorite Indy movie (right behind The Last Crusade). Katrina did point out that she had seen some of the actions in previous movies (searching for the city of Gold and a tilting tablet - National Treasures 2) incredible sword fighting (POTC). We are already turning our kids into movie critics...oh dear.

Daniel and I thought it was a good movie. Daniel gives it a 3 and I give it a 3 1/2. It was neat having ends tied up from the past. The action scenes are awesome, though some do leave you shaking your head and wondering if those things could ever happen. Indiana is still his indestructible, intelligent and funny self. This movie had a lot going on it. I felt like the writers were trying to introduce Indiana to a new generation, tryng to tie up old lines for the long time fans, giving long time fans insight into what Indy had been up to, and trying to introduce a new character that can carry the stories forward. Plus there was the fact that they had to be searching for something. That is a lot to cram into a 2 hour movie!

I do want to say Kudos to Harrison Ford for doing such a good job and proving that being older doesn't mean you have to put your feet up on the front porch and sit in a rocking chair!

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