NOW IN THEATERS

INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL
Rated PG-13
Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Shia LaBeouf, Cate Blanchett, Ray Winstone, John Hurt, Jim Broadbent

Brian’s Rating       

The good news is that Indiana Jones is back and he can still bring it. The bad news is that you’ll have to endure tedious dialogue, an abundance of chase scenes, and some barely connected plot twists in order to see him work his magic.

The fourth installment of the Indiana Jones series begins with the onset of the Cold War and an attempt by those pesky Ruskies to steal some U.S. secrets.

An almost comical opening scene was so reminiscent of Rocky and Bullwinkle that I expected Fearless Leader to pop in at any moment.

But after Indy escapes from the bad guys, in trademark fashion, the quest for the mysterious crystal skull gets underway. Then we are treated to what we paid for: action, adventure and clever quips from our hero.

Teen idol Shia LeBeouf does a capable job, but this film, like its predecessors, belongs to Harrison Ford.