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This issue’s a big one. With all the big films for the summer starting to come out now, Robbie turns his attention to Indiana Jones, and steps aside for the ladies to review Sex and the City. Not only that, Robbie continues his Apple hatred when he reviews the (actually very impressive) new Creative Zen.

Indiana Jones
And the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

The Indiana Jones Trilogy becomes very inaptly named with the release of this fourth film to the cinema, which sees Harrison ford reprise his role as the adventurous archaeologist. The only difference is: he’s twenty years older, although we don’t think this makes him any less awesome. Like a fine wine, Ford has matured with age, and this film packs in the geriatric action – geriaction if you will (on the subjects of Jerrys, hard-core fans may be disappointed with the lack of Nazis in this film. But don’t worry, we get communist hatred rammed down our throats instead).

This latest film is packed full of all-American, all-cheesy escapades, including a fist fight between jocks and rockers, a student protest against the communist threat and I think almost every single scene has an American flag flying in the background somewhere. Despite this Indiana Jones does come off as a passably good film, with some good jokes, and exhilarating action sequences featuring all manner of creepy crawlies and, of course, a snake.

All this despite the presence of my personal nemesis, Shia Leboeuf (I haven’t met him, I just know I don’t want to). Appearing in films such as Transformers, and previously appearing in the TV series Even Stevens, this guy has plagued us for years with his terrible acting and lack of personality which leaves him entirely unlikeable – and in this film, he lives up exactly to those expectations. Don’t expect any warm, fuzzy moments with this guy on screen, who I promise you fails to deliver in bags. (Note from Editor — Bear in mind that Robbie is completely obsessed with hating this guy, mainly because his girlfriend loves him, and I thought he was quite good. He certainly didn’t ruin the film as much as Robbie makes out.)

Anyway, I would certainly recommend this film for a casual watch and a reminisce about previous films, but do not expect to see the best film ever made or you may be disappointed. I have deliberately not mentioned the ending as I don’t want to ruin it, but trust me, it may completely change your view on the film. Whether for good or bad, I will leave up to you (as I’ve run out of space).

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