Sorry, Indy...

So many years we await the return of the fedora and whip; and it finally comes in the form of, "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull." Of course, I had to see it the first day of release. Being a big fan of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark,' tolerant of 'Temple of Doom,' and satisfied with the the 'Last Crusade,' I thank Lucas and Spielberg for bringing back the franchise. But, I have questions and concerns, and, since Steven won't take my calls, I will ask them of other fans:
1. Where is Sallah? The old side-kick was conspicuously missing and no reference to his whereabouts offered.
2. If Indy drank from the Holy Grail -- the Cup of Life -- at the end of 'Last Crusade,' why has he aged so? And how could Henry Jones, Sr. -- his father, James Bond -- have died so soon after partaking from the chalice himself?
3. The Crystal Skull -- the so-called MacGuffin of the film -- is not sought out through mysteries, legends, and excavation, but is found in the first scene and then pursued.
4. How does Indy survive an atomic blast by being violently thrown in a lead-lined refrigerator and then bask in the glow of the mushroom cloud without losing his hair and teeth?
Of course, the film brought back old friends and was entertaining though barely believable. However, this fan expected more, especially for the time it took. I knew I should worry when David Koepp was brought on board to pen it, What happened to Lawrence Kasdan (screenwriter of 'Raiders of the Lost Ark)? And, damn it, can't anyone build a set anymore?! As good as these guys think digital is, it's just not the same.