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However, the FBI accuse Indy of being a collaborator with the Russians, and he is even forced from his long-term teaching career due to the allegations. However, Indy quickly meets a leather-jacket wearing young man named "Mutt" Williams (Shia LeBeouf), who convinces Jones to go with him to South America and help him find an old friend.
However, the FBI accuse Indy of being a collaborator with the Russians, and he is even forced from his long-term teaching career due to the allegations. However, Indy quickly meets a leather-jacket wearing young man named "Mutt" Williams (Shia LeBeouf), who convinces Jones to go with him to South America and help him find an old friend.


Indy and Mutt's journey eventually lead them to reunite with Indy's old lover, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), who had also been kidnapped by the Russians, and Professor Oxley (John Hurt), Jones' close associate who discovered the artifact and went slightly insane as a result. Now reunited with Marion, Indy decides to solve the mystery of the skull, which could have disasterous consequences.
Indy and Mutt's journey eventually lead them to reunite with Indy's old lover, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), who had also been kidnapped by the Russians, and Professor Oxley (John Hurt), Jones' close associate who discovered the artifact and went slightly insane as a result. Now reunited with Marion, Indy decides to solve the mystery of the skull, which could have disastrous consequences.


''Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' was finally put into production after having various ideas floated around [[Saved From Development Hell|in the 1990's]]. The film took inspiration from the pulp science fiction stories of the 1950's, and was set during the [[Cold War]]. The film also featured a score by [[John Williams]] and creature effects by [[Stan Winston]] (in one of his last projects).
''Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'' was finally put into production after having various ideas floated around [[Saved From Development Hell|in the 1990's]]. The film took inspiration from the pulp science fiction stories of the 1950's, and was set during the [[Cold War]]. The film also featured a score by [[John Williams]] and creature effects by [[Stan Winston]] (in one of his last projects).
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* [[Ancient Astronauts]]: The titular "kingdom" of aliens are referenced as such, although it is never elaborated upon.
* [[Ancient Astronauts]]: The titular "kingdom" of aliens are referenced as such, although it is never elaborated upon.
* [[Arbitrary Skepticism]]: Indy dismisses [[Artifact of Death|the Crystal Skull]] as "just a story". Like the Holy Grail and [[Artifact of Death|the Ark of the Covenant]], right? His skeptical attitude toward the Ark is also bit odd considering that he'd already been exposed to genuine supernatural phenomena in ''Temple of Doom'', but that's more of a continuity issue.
* [[Arbitrary Skepticism]]: Indy dismisses [[Artifact of Death|the Crystal Skull]] as "just a story". Like the Holy Grail and [[Artifact of Death|the Ark of the Covenant]], right? His skeptical attitude toward the Ark is also bit odd considering that he'd already been exposed to genuine supernatural phenomena in ''Temple of Doom'', but that's more of a continuity issue.
* [[Area 51]]: It turns out that this (here called "Hangar 51") is where the U.S. [[Secret Government Warehouse|government stores]] most of the dangerous ancient phlebotinum that Indy finds. And [[Badass Bookworm|Indiana Jones himself]] {{spoiler|was called in to help investigate the Roswell Incident}}.
* [[Area 51]]: It turns out that this (here called "Hangar 51") is where the U.S. [[Secret Government Warehouse|government stores]] most of the dangerous ancient phlebotinum that Indy finds. And [[Badass Bookworm|Indiana Jones himself]]{{spoiler|was called in to help investigate the Roswell Incident}}.
* [[Bar Brawl]]: Indy orders Mutt to punch a man, instigating a brawl in the Malt Shop so they can escape.
* [[Bar Brawl]]: Indy orders Mutt to punch a man, instigating a brawl in the Malt Shop so they can escape.
* [[Be Careful What You Wish For]]: Indiana cast this literal [[Foreshadow]] when Spalko is exposing her domination plans.
* [[Be Careful What You Wish For]]: Indiana cast this literal [[Foreshadow]] when Spalko is exposing her domination plans.
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* [[The Cameo]]: Along with the one in [[Continuity Nod]] below, Moses' staff from ''[[The Ten Commandments]]'' is seen at the hangar.
* [[The Cameo]]: Along with the one in [[Continuity Nod]] below, Moses' staff from ''[[The Ten Commandments]]'' is seen at the hangar.
* [[Canon Immigrant]]: Partial example. The Russians first interfered with Indy in one of the games before they were used for ''Crystal Skull''.
* [[Canon Immigrant]]: Partial example. The Russians first interfered with Indy in one of the games before they were used for ''Crystal Skull''.
* [[Casual Danger Dialog]]: Chasen Indiana pauses to give scholarly advice to a student after his sidecar crashed through the college library. Bonus points for the obscure [[Stealth Pun]]; the advice given while being hotly persued by a couple of communist mooks is to read Vere Gordon Childe, a passionate and well-known Marxist.
* [[Casual Danger Dialog]]: Chasen Indiana pauses to give scholarly advice to a student after his sidecar crashed through the college library. Bonus points for the obscure [[Stealth Pun]]; the advice given while being hotly pursued by a couple of communist mooks is to read Vere Gordon Childe, a passionate and well-known Marxist.
* [[Character Aged with the Actor]]: Lampshaded and part of the new [[Establishing Character Moment|EstablishingCharacterMoments]] needed after the [[Sequel Gap]]. E.g Indiana fails one of his whip-antics.
* [[Character Aged with the Actor]]: Lampshaded and part of the new [[Establishing Character Moment|EstablishingCharacterMoments]] needed after the [[Sequel Gap]]. E.g Indiana fails one of his whip-antics.
* [[Chekhov's Gun]]: Mutt's knife.
* [[Chekhov's Gun]]: Mutt's knife.
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'''Indy:''' (deadpan) Drop dead.
'''Indy:''' (deadpan) Drop dead.
(Dovchenko strikes Indy)
(Dovchenko strikes Indy)
'''Indy:''' [[Sarcasm Mode|I'm sorry, I meant "Drop dead,]] ''[[Sarcasm Mode|comrade]]''." }}
'''Indy:''' [[Sarcasm Mode|I'm sorry, I meant "Drop dead,]] ''[[Sarcasm Mode|comrade]]''."}}
* [[The Fifties]]
* [[The Fifties]]
* [[Fired Teacher]]: Narrowly averted by the Dean, who gets Indiana "a leave of absence"
* [[Fired Teacher]]: Narrowly averted by the Dean, who gets Indiana "a leave of absence".
* [[Five-Man Band]]:
* [[Five-Man Band]]:
** [[The Hero]]: Indiana Jones
** [[The Hero]]: Indiana Jones.
** [[The Lancer]]: Mutt Williams {{spoiler|aka Henry Jones III}}
** [[The Lancer]]: Mutt Williams {{spoiler|aka Henry Jones III}}.
** [[The Big Guy]]: George 'Mac' McHale
** [[The Big Guy]]: George 'Mac' McHale.
** [[The Smart Guy]]: Professor Oxley
** [[The Smart Guy]]: Professor Oxley.
** [[The Chick]]: Marion Ravenwood
** [[The Chick]]: Marion Ravenwood.
** [[Sixth Ranger Traitor]]: {{spoiler|Mac}}
** [[Sixth Ranger Traitor]]: {{spoiler|Mac}}.
* [[Gainax Ending]]: Reviewers of the film have criticized the bizarre turn it takes after the first hour or so, including some bits of [[Beethoven Was an Alien Spy]].
* [[Gainax Ending]]: Reviewers of the film have criticized the bizarre turn it takes after the first hour or so, including some bits of [[Beethoven Was an Alien Spy]].
* [[Genre Shift]] / [[George Lucas Throwback]]: Where the previous three films were heavily based on the pulp adventure serials of the '30s and '40s, this one is derived in part from the pulp sci-fi of the '50s. The project was also partially developed by Lucas.
* [[Genre Shift]] / [[George Lucas Throwback]]: Where the previous three films were heavily based on the pulp adventure serials of the '30s and '40s, this one is derived in part from the pulp sci-fi of the '50s. The project was also partially developed by Lucas.
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'''Indy:''' To honor the gods.
'''Indy:''' To honor the gods.
'''Mutt:''' No! No! God's head does ''not'' look like that!
'''Mutt:''' No! No! God's head does ''not'' look like that!
'''Indy:''' That depends on who your god is. }}
'''Indy:''' That depends on who your god is.}}
* [[How Unscientific]]: Inverted, as the first three films feature magical artifacts, and then ''Crystal Skull'' features {{spoiler|interdimensional beings}}, suddenly becoming "How [[Science Fiction|Scientific]]!"
* [[How Unscientific]]: Inverted, as the first three films feature magical artifacts, and then ''Crystal Skull'' features {{spoiler|interdimensional beings}}, suddenly becoming "How [[Science Fiction|Scientific]]!"
* [[I Just Shot Marvin in the Face]]: When told to drop his gun, Indy (purposely) manages to shoot one of the communists in the foot when it hits the floor.
* [[I Just Shot Marvin in the Face]]: When told to drop his gun, Indy (purposely) manages to shoot one of the communists in the foot when it hits the floor.
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{{quote|'''Spalko''': No [[Defiant to the End|defiant last words]], Dr Jones?<br />
{{quote|'''Spalko''': No [[Defiant to the End|defiant last words]], Dr Jones?<br />
'''Indy''': I like Ike.<br />
'''Indy''': I like Ike.<br />
'''Dovchenko''': Put down gun. }}
'''Dovchenko''': Put down gun.}}
* [[Late Arrival Spoiler]]: In the film, Marion's [[The Reveal|reveal]] a third of the way through is meant to take Jones (and the audience) by surprise. Of course, that didn't stop Paramount from including the character on the official poster for the film and heavily publicizing Karen Allen's involvement with the project.
* [[Late Arrival Spoiler]]: In the film, Marion's [[The Reveal|reveal]] a third of the way through is meant to take Jones (and the audience) by surprise. Of course, that didn't stop Paramount from including the character on the official poster for the film and heavily publicizing Karen Allen's involvement with the project.
* [[Leaning on the Fourth Wall]]: At least twice during the scene with the ants, an ant is squished and the blood that shoots out lands on the camera.
* [[Leaning on the Fourth Wall]]: At least twice during the scene with the ants, an ant is squished and the blood that shoots out lands on the camera.
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* [[Meaningful Name]]: "Mutt" Williams' nickname is {{spoiler|an early hint that he's related to Indiana, who took his own nickname from his dog's name.}}
* [[Meaningful Name]]: "Mutt" Williams' nickname is {{spoiler|an early hint that he's related to Indiana, who took his own nickname from his dog's name.}}
* [[Mind Rape]]: The crystal skull aliens killed the villainess with knowledge.
* [[Mind Rape]]: The crystal skull aliens killed the villainess with knowledge.
** -and tearing her a new hole in spacetime.
** And tearing her a new hole in spacetime.
* [["Mister Sandman" Sequence]]: Right at the start; defiant youngsters on the road taunting other drivers, with Elvis' "Hound Dog" as the soundtrack.
* [["Mister Sandman" Sequence]]: Right at the start; defiant youngsters on the road taunting other drivers, with Elvis' "Hound Dog" as the soundtrack.
* [[The Mole]]: {{spoiler|Mac}}: ''"I'm a capitalist. And they pay."''
* [[The Mole]]: {{spoiler|Mac}}: ''"I'm a capitalist. And they pay."''
* [[Mood Dissonance]]: In the Nevada bomb testing scene, the mood quickly goes from comical (Indy stumbles over mannequins and falls over a bicycle placed on the road) to disturbing (the nuclear blast countdown and Indy's reaction to it).
* [[Mood Dissonance]]: In the Nevada bomb testing scene, the mood quickly goes from comical (Indy stumbles over mannequins and falls over a bicycle placed on the road) to disturbing (the nuclear blast countdown and Indy's reaction to it).
* [[Mother Russia Makes You Strong]]: The [[Giant Mook]].
* [[Mother Russia Makes You Strong]]: The [[Giant Mook]].
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: [[The Baroness|Irina]] [[Evil Is Sexy|Spalko]]
* [[Ms. Fanservice]]: [[The Baroness|Irina]] [[Evil Is Sexy|Spalko]].
* [[My Skull Runneth Over]]: The climax.
* [[My Skull Runneth Over]]: The climax.
* [[Never Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight]]: After-the-fact advice given to Mutt by Indiana.
* [[Never Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight]]: After-the-fact advice given to Mutt by Indiana.
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* [[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything]]: Lampshaded:
* [[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything]]: Lampshaded:
{{quote|'''Mutt:''' (''incredulously'') You're a teacher?
{{quote|'''Mutt:''' (''incredulously'') You're a teacher?
'''Indy:''' Part-time. }}
'''Indy:''' Part-time.}}
* [[Punctuated! For! Emphasis!]]:
* [[Punctuated! For! Emphasis!]]:
** "[[Cate Blanchett|You vill]]. [[Large Ham|Help us]]. [[Fake Russian|Find it]]."
** "[[Cate Blanchett|You vill]]. [[Large Ham|Help us]]. [[Fake Russian|Find it]]."
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* [[Shout-Out]]:
* [[Shout-Out]]:
** [[Word of God]] says Professor Harold Oxley was modeled after Ben Gunn from ''[[Treasure Island]]''.
** [[Word of God]] says Professor Harold Oxley was modeled after Ben Gunn from ''[[Treasure Island]]''.
** Mutt's [[Badass Biker]] image is lifted from [[Marlon Brando]] in the ''[[The Wild One]]''
** Mutt's [[Badass Biker]] image is lifted from [[Marlon Brando]] in the ''[[The Wild One]]''.
* [[Slow Electricity]]: In the warehouse scene, the lights turn on one at a time.
* [[Slow Electricity]]: In the warehouse scene, the lights turn on one at a time.
* [[Smoldering Shoes]]
* [[Smoldering Shoes]]
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* [[That Russian Squat Dance]]: Done by Russian soldiers around a campfire.
* [[That Russian Squat Dance]]: Done by Russian soldiers around a campfire.
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Marian has graduated from throwing the occasional punch at her captors to {{spoiler|driving an amphibious transport off a cliff and ''onto a tree'', then letting the tree snap back and smack into the cliff-climbing Mooks behind her}}.
* [[Took a Level In Badass]]: Marian has graduated from throwing the occasional punch at her captors to {{spoiler|driving an amphibious transport off a cliff and ''onto a tree'', then letting the tree snap back and smack into the cliff-climbing Mooks behind her}}.
** She was pretty badass in ''Raiders'', though. She shot that guy in her bar, and she took out a whole truck full of soliders with an aircraft mounted machine gun.
** She was pretty badass in ''Raiders'', though. She shot that guy in her bar, and she took out a whole truck full of soldiers with an aircraft mounted machine gun.
* [[Touched by Vorlons]]: {{spoiler|Oxley and Irina. The latter's brain painfully overloads from the aliens granting her wish - knowledge of everything.}}
* [[Touched by Vorlons]]: {{spoiler|Oxley and Irina. The latter's brain painfully overloads from the aliens granting her wish - knowledge of everything.}}
* [[Trilogy Creep]]: ''The Last Crusade'' ends with Indy & co. [[Riding Into the Sunset]] because Spielberg thought it would the end. He later admits in the DVD interviews for ''Crystal Skull'' that he initially had no interest in reviving the franchise until he was convinced by George Lucas to add an additional installment.
* [[Trilogy Creep]]: ''The Last Crusade'' ends with Indy & co. [[Riding Into the Sunset]] because Spielberg thought it would the end. He later admits in the DVD interviews for ''Crystal Skull'' that he initially had no interest in reviving the franchise until he was convinced by George Lucas to add an additional installment.
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