Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
The top 10 films released in 2008 by worldwide gross are as follows: Highest-grossing films of 2008 See also: Lists of box office number-one films § 2008
The film industry and review website IndieWire described 2008 as 'a stellar year for movies' that 'gave us tons of unforgettable classics' such as The Wrestler, 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days and Che. We also saw the highly anticipated big-screen returns of iconic characters like Batman, James Bond, and Indiana Jones – some were more successful than others.' The games-to-film genre took a hit this year, with only Max Payne proving to be a worthy adaptation of the source material. Marvel got down to business laying the groundwork for their superhero team-up The Avengers with the blockbuster hit Iron Man and their respectable attempt at rebooting The Incredible Hulk. Things got off on the right foot with the monster movie madness of Cloverfield. Animated films also proved a huge draw for filmgoers, with Pixar's WALL-E becoming not only the highest grossing toon but also the most lauded. The entertainment agency website IGN described 2008 as 'one of the biggest years ever for movies.' It stated, '2008 was the year when the comic book movie genre not only hits its zenith, but also gained critical respectability thanks to The Dark Knight. 2008 has been widely considered to be a very significant year for cinema.
