Indiana Jones [2]: The Temple of Doom (1984)
Action | Adventure | Thriller

-- Part of a 3-Movie 4-Disc Set --

Tagline: The creators of JAWS and STAR WARS now bring you the ultimate hero in the ultimate adventure.

This gift set features all three Indiana Jones feature films:

• The Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) -- (24 Chapters) (1:55)
• The Temple of Doom (1984) -- (23 Chapters)(1:58)
• The Last Crusade (1989) -- (25 Chapters)(2:07)

• A special 4th disc contains new, never-before-seen, retrospective interviews with George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford.

All three movies have been digitally remastered with THX® for superior sound and picture quality.

User Comment: tfrizzell United States • "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a wild and crazy thrill ride which deals with an archaeologist (Harrison Ford) who is trying to keep the ark of the covenant from the Nazis just before the start of World War II. The screenplay is greatly under-rated, Spielberg's direction has rarely been better or more creative, and of course Harrison Ford solidified his celebrity with this his greatest role. 5 out of 5 stars.

Summary: The Film That Solidified Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford

Cast Notes: Harrison Ford (Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones, Jr.), Kate Capshaw (Wilhelmina 'Willie' Scott), Amrish Puri (Mola Ram), Roshan Seth (Chattar Lal, Prime Minister to Maharaja), Philip Stone (Captain Blumburtt), Roy Chiao (Lao Che), Jonathan Ke Quan (Short Round [as Ke Huy Quan]), David Yip (Wu Han), Ric Young (Kao Kan), Chua Kah Joo (Chen), Rex Ngui (Maitre d'), Philip Tan (Chief Henchman), Dan Aykroyd (Weber), Dr. Akio Mitamura (Chinese Pilot [as Akio Mitamura]), Michael Yama (Chinese Co-Pilot).

User Comment: WhitePhantom, 8 April 2003 • Everyone complains about Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. One of my friends and I used to argue for months on end about which Indian Jones film was the superior. Almost anyone we ask say that Temple of Doom is their least favorite, and the worst in the Jones trilogy. I believe the only reason people say this, is because it's the middle film, sandwiched between an all time classic, and a Hollywood blockbuster. To me, there is NO question that Raiders of the Lost Ark is the far superior Indiana Jones film. To anyone who says Last Crusade is the best I can do nothing but disagree (let me point out that all THREE films are nothing short of phenomenal). Temple of Doom had so much to live up to after the first film, and instead of trying to re-create Raiders (something I feel Crusade did), Lucas and Spielberg decided to take the franchise in a new direction. In my opinion, this was a great idea. Crusade and Raiders are too similar: both of them take place in desert terrain, both have Indy going after a very famous, biblical artifact, and both have Indy fighting off the Nazi's from attaining this object for global domination. Without Temple of Doom, Last Crusade would be an obvious copy of Raiders of the Lost Ark. A different style of Indy film is needed to expand the trilogy, making Indiana Jones a truly global character, and Temple of Doom did just that.

The film itself is a non-stop action, adventure ride. Harrison Ford is once again AMAZING as the dashing professor/archaeologist thrill seeker. Short Round is a loveable character who adds a humorous touch, and reveals the more compassionate side of Indy's character. The ceremony scenes are truly breathtaking and tense. During these scenes the film contains some very graphic images, but are used justifiably to convey the real dark, feel of this film (i.e. the removing of the man's heart while he's still alive, and lowering him into a fiery pit). The mine cart chase scenes are the most amazing, fast moving action sequence in any of the Indy films, and you feel like you're on a roller coaster each time you watch it. All these events lead to the film's spectacular and memorable climax.

I know with three films as amazing as the Indiana Jones trilogy, it's hard to pick a best and worst film, in fact it's nearly impossible. I'm just going to say that each film is great on it's own, and really shouldn't be compared to the other two.

Summary: One of the greatest adventure films of all time....

--- JOYA ---

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