Since I've always been a fan of Indiana Jones as well, I went to a midnight screening yesterday in Belgium. The movie did deliver what I expected it to be!

Since Lucas and Spielberg did everything to keep the story under wraps this time, I won't tell you any spoilers. And rest assured, there will be a couple of surprises left for you. We all know Indy will be looking for the Crystal Skull but the Kingdom is just as exciting and legendary as the McGuffin itself. The story is interesting and takes us to some of the most typical Indiana Jones locations.

The story takes place in 1957 during the Cold War. It feels a bit funny so see Indy walking between souped-up 'American Graffiti' cars (he might even bump into Bob Falfa) and have him listen so Elvis songs but the fifties are so well depicted in the movie that you'll get used to it in a few moments. Nineteen years have passed since Indy found the Holy Grail and some (important) things have happened such as World War II for instance.

Indy has indeed grown older. He does not only carry the mileage, he's carrying the years as well. But what can we expect? Indy is a man of flesh and blood and he grows older like anyone else. He's now 58 in the movie. Ford's jacket still fits like before and he still fights and uses the whip like in the other movies. You'll find plenty of reoccurring classical Indy aspects such as the Paramount Logo (fantastic!), the melee fight between Indy and a tall adversary, the giant heap of animals, the secretive tombs and the mystical aspect. This time it just depends in what god you truly believe like Indiana said.

The other characters have their role in the movie and when you have a look at the cast, it is no surprise that they deliver very well. Shia LaBeouf is no mere sidekick and the Russians actually speak Russian most of the time. You'll get introduced to new (and old) characters but without any problem they seem to fit in the world of Indiana. The movie has some really exciting scenes and also nice inside information. When Indy talks about his past with Pancho Villa, we can see that adventure in 'The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles'.

So I'm really hooked up for a next screening as soon as possible! Show us your best Indiana grin and you'll enjoy this movie! Don't let the bad reviews influence you. There will always be people who look for the negative in everything. This is an absolute feel good movie. I assure you that's exactly how you will feel after watching it (again and again) and be prepared for a couple of nice surprises.

Be sure to check out some great new Indiana Jones books like the Ultimate Guide from DK.