Crystal Skull

The Crystal Skull
$7.50
Stella and Kit are newlyweds, and their gift to one another was unique. In fact, it was to die for.

Stella is studying archeology, and is a caver. She asks Kit for a cave no one else had ever seen - and he finds one that is very, very close to it. In it, they find the legendary crystal skull that once belonged to Cedric Owen, benefactor of Bede's College in Cambridge, hidden for over 400 years. But almost immediately their lives are in danger - and they must split up to save themselves and the skull. When the appointed time arrives, only one of them shows up...is the curse of the skull already in motion?

Told in multiple point-of-view, the story jumps between present day with Stella and Kit back to the 1500s with Cedric Owen and his companions. Cedric has inherited the skull from his grandmother, and it has come down his family for many generations. They are its protectors, and as the book opens Cedric is fleeing with the skull because he is suspected of witchcraft because of its healing abilities - although he's barely even touched the surface of what it is capable of doing. As Cedric flees he encounters a prophet who forever changes the course of his life - and the course of the universe.

The book seems to be trying too hard to do too much. It is trying to be a mystery with fantasy and science fiction as well as archeology and history and astronomy. It's too much - trying to blend all that and add in a dash of supernatural, with too many characters and multiple point-of-view perspective, the story is too confusing and choppy to be cohesive and maintain depth. The characters have no history or development and their connections, when made, are tenuous. The Mayan cryptology isn't explained nor is the anthropomorphism or its importance - it is just `there'. Take it or leave it.

If you saw the new Indiana Jones movie - this is nothing like it. Not even close. The only similarity is that they both have crystal skulls. The book had some promise to be interesting or a well planned plot, but there was simply too much shoved into it to have it all come out the way it should. I forgot to mention the cryptography, as well - there was a lot of that - using glyphs and ciphers for messages. Maybe some of the manuscript wasn't translated after all?

CRYSTAL SKULL, SS-6244
$56.99
This gorgeous figurine/statue has the finest details and highest quality you will find anywhere! Our team prides ourselves on finding the best prices without reducing quality, and in this collection, we have definitely done just that! The craftsmanship of this lovely collectible is truly remarkable.

Details:

CRYSTAL SKULL, SS-6244 - Dimensions: H: 4.75 (inches) - Movable jaw

This item is sculpted and cast in exquisite quality painted resin.

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The Crystal Skulls: Astonishing Portals to Man's Past
$18.95
What are the crystal skulls? Who made them and why? How many are there? Which ones are the most famous? Where did they come from? Who found them? Where? When? Which ones are what they're believed to be? Which ones aren't? Stunning photos, great stories, by two very engaging and knowledgable authors whose curiousity leaves few stones unturned. Who could ask for more?

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Single Disc)
$19.99
I don't know why people complain about his one but it must be the even numbered Indiana Jones movies that nobody likes (very similar to how fans and others respond to the odd numbered Star Treks). This was a great adventure from start to finish and I couldn't have enjoyed it better. Ford steps back into the role seamlessly. Though a little older, he still handles the action scenes just like he did back in the 80s. The Russians are now the villains of the picture and Cate Blanchett plays Spalko brilliantly, bringing Lotte Lenya's Rosa Klebb from James Bond to mind (right down to the bob hairstyle). And it was enjoyable to have a female villain (Elsa from The Last Crusade doesn't really count in my opinion as she just didn't scream "evil" to me) and, other than Mola Ram from Temple, the only villain to get into the fights. And she was a step up from Donovan, who also just didn't seem villainous enough. Shia Labeouf I could've done without. I didn't like him in Transformers and I don't like him in this. Action doesn't seem to suit him and I didn't like the fact that Lucas/Spielberg made him Indy's son, which I was hoping throughout the film that he wasn't but I was disappointed. Karen Allen makes a welcome return and I enjoyed the bickering that she and Ford did. The rest of the supporting cast is also well played. The references to Connery, Elliot and other people/artifacts from the previous films were enjoyable (especially the Ark). I didn't mind the aliens at the end as it was set in the 50s and the sci-fi tone fit in well enough (Indy locking himself in the fridge was also something that didn't bother me). I don't why people think that its implausible/impossible for aliens to make an apperance, I mean the character did go up against a guy who could take your heart out and still live so extra-terrestrials aren't that far-fetched. Action sequences are excellent but everything just seems to be CG now and I blame Lucas for that. And finally, this will be the last time (for now anyway) that I have to praise (well I guess I don't have to but he's so good) John Williams, who brings in excellent new material while working in some of the old themes as well.