Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Name: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Genre: Action, Adventure
Released: May 23, 1984
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 57
Cast: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw

1984

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: May 23, 1984 | PG

Starring: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw

Summary: After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Genre(s): Action, Adventure

Rating: PG

Runtime: 118 min

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Roger Ebert

This movie is one of the most relentlessly nonstop action pictures ever made, with a virtuoso series of climactic sequences that must last an hour and never stop for a second. It's a roller-coaster ride, a visual extravaganza, a technical triumph, and a whole lot of fun. Read full review

Kathleen Carroll

All in all, Spielberg has come up with another rousing piece of entertainment. Read full review

Empire Ian Nathan

The sustained furore of humour, visual panache and headlong momentum makes for dazzling cinema. Read full review

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The nonstop pace may eventually numb viewers to the thrills, although Spielberg must be congratulated for adding some shades of character to his archetypal action hero this time around. Read full review

Vincent Canby

Watching it is like spending a day at an amusement park, which is probably what Mr. Spielberg and his associates intended. It moves tirelessly from one ride or attraction to the next, only occasionally taking a minute out for a hot dog, and then going right on to the next unspeakable experience. Read full review

Jack Kroll

Spielberg has gone to such lengths to avoid boredom that he has leaped squarely into the opposite trap: this movie has such unrelenting action that it jackhammers you into a punch-drunk stupor. This may be the first movie whose audience O.D.'s on action. [4 June 1984, p.78]

Matthew Fraser

The heroic irony that was hilarious in Raiders is merely ridiculous here, and the half-tribute/half-parody of the adventure genre is toyed with to threadbare extremes. [23 May 1984]

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osostt2004

Oct 2, 2013

This is definitely an unpopular statement when I say Temple of Doom is my favorite Indy movie. I mean I don't get it! Why do people say this is a weaker entrance in the series? I thought it just improved upon everything in Raiders! Now I can agree that Kingdom of the Crystal Skull suckedThis is definitely an unpopular statement when I say Temple of Doom is my favorite Indy movie. I mean I don't get it! Why do people say this is a weaker entrance in the series? I thought it just improved upon everything in Raiders! Now I can agree that Kingdom of the Crystal Skull sucked badly, but why do people think this is weak. Its a funny (Thanks to the very annoying but hilarious characters Short Round and Willie) heartwarming action packed adventure with one of the best Indy villains of all time. And this a film you won't forget. Trust me. 10/10… Expand

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bosworthm

Apr 11, 2020

I like watching indiana jones and the temple of the doom i like indiana jones films.

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Urbanlistener

Jan 18, 2016

An iconic dark and non-stop action/adventure movie, with a great performance by Ford, awesome practical effects and set pieces, incredible camera work and of course, the Spielberg magic. While not quite reaching its predecessor's heights, it is still tons of fun.

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

RedRyan18

May 22, 2014

While it dosen't quite live up to Raiders, Temple of Doom still features exciting set pieces, rousing action, strong acting from Harrison Ford, and typical first-rate special effects.

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TheApplegnome

Jun 12, 2015

Not as impressive as the first installment, but still watchable.

The Indiana Jones-magic is still present, but there're are a lot of smaller flaws. The biggest is without doubt the actors. Jonathan Ke Quan and Kate Capshaw are both non-fitting actors for their role. Jonathan is a reallyNot as impressive as the first installment, but still watchable.

The Indiana Jones-magic is still present, but there're are a lot of smaller flaws. The biggest is without doubt the actors. Jonathan Ke Quan and Kate Capshaw are both non-fitting actors for their role. Jonathan is a really bad actor, he totally ruined the movie. Some of the dialogs are forced and the chemistry is a bit vague at some places. The opening scene is slow but great, and the movie is overall really funny and entertaining. It also got great cinematography and the classic music is spectacular! But it's not as great as the previous movie, and the major reason is the plot. It's not as adventurous or entertaining, but it's still a great movie!

A less impressive sequel.

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CineAutoctono

May 20, 2017

"Indiana Jones: The Temple of Doom" was a very good movie, comic, and interesting, although it did not surpass its predecessor, had much in common, and I do not know why the Hindu culture in this film was very rare, But at last I had fun.

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SahibKumarBala

Jul 20, 2019

Indian Culture and Hindu Religion have been insulted in this Movie. .......

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

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