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

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

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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iCronic

Jul 11, 2014

Childhood memories up in here, loved the Indiana Jones Franchise. This is the best and my favorite of the three Indiana Jones Movies, not watched the fourth one yet

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NerdGaming

Jul 14, 2021

Ich bin absoluter Indiana Jones Fan alle 3 Teile gehören zu meinen absoluten Lieblings Filmen, so natürlich auch der 2. Teil, ich weiß, das der 2. von allen 3 (und ja ich erwähne mit Absicht den 4. Teil nicht) der schwächste ist, das sehe ich auch, aber meiner Meinung nach sind die IndianaIch bin absoluter Indiana Jones Fan alle 3 Teile gehören zu meinen absoluten Lieblings Filmen, so natürlich auch der 2. Teil, ich weiß, das der 2. von allen 3 (und ja ich erwähne mit Absicht den 4. Teil nicht) der schwächste ist, das sehe ich auch, aber meiner Meinung nach sind die Indiana Jones Filme auch einfach alles perfekte Filme. Ich glaube ich brauche aber eigentlich auch nicht viel zum Film sagen, schaut ihn euch einfach an.… Expand

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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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spacebear1

Dec 8, 2017

Steven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a great sequel/prequel to a fantastic film. The action scenes are just as good as the previous film. The acting is, of course, great and the music is still iconic. The reason a lot of audiences and critics didn't like this film atSteven Spielberg's Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a great sequel/prequel to a fantastic film. The action scenes are just as good as the previous film. The acting is, of course, great and the music is still iconic. The reason a lot of audiences and critics didn't like this film at first was because of how incredibly violent this film was compared to the first. But overall, I love this film and I think that it's great… Expand

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eva3si0n

Oct 16, 2017

It is likely the most boring movie about Indiana Jones if to take the original trilogy. But it is still fine adventure movie from Spielberg. A setting boring and story about India weren't so interesting as bible stories. And the cast gives way to two other movies.

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LoletinAlexis

Aug 16, 2020

The Temple of Doom is a good film, but the script is not as appealing as the original and the rhythm and pace is sometimes quite bad.

The action scenes are wonderful, let's be clear about that.

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SahibKumarBala

Jul 20, 2019

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

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