Was around 10 when I first saw Indiana Jones and The Raiders of the Lost Ark. Have been a huge fan since then. So couldnt wait to see IJ & the kingdom of the crystal skull. At the same time, I was a little wooried that the aging star could do justice to the vigorous acrobatics involved in this role.
Well, . I neednt have worried. From the moment he came on the screen, I joined a host of other movie viewers in whistling and clapping to greet him. A movie I have seen, after a long time, that made me so happy.
Harrison Ford is a force unto himself. You have to see the action shots to be believe. Such agility, such effortless execution, he has truly lived up to the expectations we had from this movie and him.
As is with all typical Indy movies, this too revolves around the legend of a crystal skull that reveals the location of the City of Gold - El Dorado and bestows great power and knowledge on the possessor. And hence, a host of thugs are after it and its upto IJ to save theday, alongwith his motley crowd of followers and hangers-on.
The climax was a little tame for me what with the you-know-whos, but then I cant reveal the climax for such an adventure, can I? You have got to watch it and judge for yourself!
Great special effects, precise editing, edge of the seat action, some fabulous action scenes and a liberal dose of brilliant humour - you have got it all. A great value for money and time well spent.