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The second of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or so before the events in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1984). After a brief brouhaha involving a precious vial and a wild... read more read more... ride down a raging Himalyan river, Indy (Harrison Ford) gets down to the problem at hand: retrieving a precious gem and several kidnapped young boys on behalf of a remote East Indian village. His companions this time around include a dimbulbed, easily frightened nightclub chanteuse (Kate Capshaw), and a feisty 12-year-old kid named Short Round (Quan Ke Huy). Throughout, the plot takes second place to the thrills, which include a harrowing rollercoaster ride in an abandoned mineshaft and Indy's rescue of the heroine from a ritual sacrifice. There are also a couple of cute references to Raiders of the Lost Ark, notably a funny variation of Indy's shooting of the Sherpa warrior. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 58 min.

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Release Date: May 1, 1984

Keywords: action, 2nd, adventure, media

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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2003

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  • FilmFanatik
    March 4, 2012
    FilmFanatik
    I've gone round and round in my mind about whether the sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark was good, if not better than the original. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is certainly a very well-crafted movie, but it doesn't have as much repeatability as the other films in the ser... read moreies do. I don't think it's because it's dark. It's actually not that much darker than Raiders, if you ask me. It's because it steps outside the story and is more of a prequel than a sequel, at least in story terms. Things like the font during the credits make it feel too different from the other films, and also the character of Willie Scott can be really annoying sometimes. Don't get me wrong here though. It's certainly a worthy film and definitely belongs in the franchise. It gives a new spin on the series but also gives a chance for Indiana Jones' character to be fleshed out a little bit more rather than just being the same guy from the first film. It's also more dramatic than your usual straightforward action adventure film. The special effects are pretty amazing too. It just doesn't sit right with me in certain spots. Even though it was derided critically upon release, it managed to be just as successful but stewed a bit of controversy because it's vastly different in tone from the first film. I still enjoy it despite its problems, but I think the mistakes made with this film were turned around in the sequel that soon followed.
  • fb729949618
    September 30, 2011
    fb729949618
    A little off the pace from the first, but still awesome. I liked the cinematography just as much, maybe more, compared to the first. What I didn't like was the amount of time spent on Willie. It seemed a bit excessive, and her screams/voice got annoying REAL fast.
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    August 14, 2011
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    After a huge success from the first movie, no doubt there will be a sequel for this movie and as a sequel, for me The Temple of Doom was much better than Raiders of the Lost Ark.. Probably Steven put more action scenes in this movie that makes my adrenaline rush faster than in th... read moree first movie.. Even the setting is limited, because Indy doesn't need to around the world so that makes the story more focused I thought.. Even so, not everyone like it because some thought the first one is still better.. Harrison Ford himself successfully reprising his role as Indiana Jones, while Kate Capshaw can replace the hole that been left by Karen Allen in the first movie.. Overall, I like it much better than the first movie, even though the original is irreplaceable..
  • cosmo313
    July 27, 2011
    cosmo313
    This film definitely has it's moments, but this is, for me, maybe the least of the Indy films. Yeah, that's right, I liked "Crystal Skull" a tad more than this one, and it's considered part of the "classic" trilogy.

    I think my main issues with this are that Kate Capshaw is too ... read morewhiny, annoying, and contributes not as much as she could have, and that there are just some really silly moments (more so than normal for this type of thing) that make me wonder why people seem to love this but hate Crystal Skull. Did they forget that all of the Indy fims have silly moments? (yes, even Raiders and Crusade).

    I like the adventures, and it's cool that they took a step away from Christianity for this outing, but it feels like this one is more pure adventure and goofy fun instead of being that, but still moving up to the level of art. It's like they just let this one coast instead of really working at it to make it awesome.

    I do like this, but this one just feels a little slight to me (and there's no reason why it should).
  • spielberg00
    July 12, 2011
    spielberg00
    Darker, worse than the original.
  • DreamExtractor
    June 16, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    I found it a major disappointment to the first one, it was boring, dull, and I want to kick Short Rounds ass. I didn't like the idea of a prequel, and it had no other appealing moments other than Harrison Fords great performance. Didnt like it at all.
  • Chiefilms
    June 1, 2011
    Chiefilms
    Short Round, what?

    Update:

    I really don't like this movie but it's fun to watch.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    May 7, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Second entry in the Indiana Jones franchise is a prequel to the events of Raiders Of The Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The film is set in 1936 (As I think the intro of the film says) Indiana Jones crash lands in Inda and comes across a village where the inhabitants claim that so... read moremething evil from Pancock Palace has captured their children. Indiana Jones decides to investigate and discovers a mysterious cult that worship the Thuggie. This second entry is memorable for many reasons two of which are the dinner scene and the heart ripping scene. Simply phenomenal. Indiana Jones and The Temple Of Doom is a welcomed change of pace, style and atmosphere.for an Indiana Jones film. The story will excite the most diehard fans of the films time after time, and everytime I watch Temple Of Doom I always am so thrilled even though I know what to expect. As far as sequels are concerned, Temple Of Doom is nearly flawless, but compared to Raiders, its not as solid a piece of cinem. But this film still offers the thrills and the excitement you'd expect from an Indiana Jones film. Probably one of the best scenes of the film is the mine car chase in the tunnels of the palace. That scene remains a staple of the film and is thoroughly exciting from start to finish no matter how often you see it. Only Spielberg could make a sequel as enjoyable as the first. The acting is good, but not great, but the strength of film is in its plot and action, and though its flawed at times, it's never dull or boring.
  • coollala0910
    February 3, 2011
    coollala0910
    George Lucas wanted the second installment of the "Indiana Jones" series to be the darkest of them all, akin to "The Empire Strikes Back" in the "Star Wars" series. His goal was a success but this one was just not as good as "Raiders". In the film, Indy teams up with a nightclub ... read moredancer named Willie Scott and a little Asian kid named Short Round. After their plane explodes, they land in a small Indian village where there are no children in sight. Indiana discovers that the children have been enslaved by an evil cult and three magical stones known as the Sankara Stones will restore peace in the village. Indy, Willie, and Shorty embark on a quest to save the children, get the stones, and stop the evil cult. However, the way there is full of obstacles.

    Child slavery, evil cults, this movie has "dark" written all over it. Lets not forget the stomach-churning feast and gory ritual scenes. The dark themes and gore is what throws off a lot of people about this movie. Conveniently, I have a thing for dark movies so "Temple of Doom" is enjoyable to me. The other problem is the story and campiness. I really find the fact that Indiana Jones teams up with a nightclub singer and a little kid who have no experience with archeology. But hey! I love campiness in films, but not "Batman and Robin" campiness. The story is creative but not entirely. This is set a year before the first film and lacks development. Beofre you go criticizing me, I've never seen an episode of "The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles". I may have to watch that to satifsy my craving for development.

    Stephen Spielberg's direction is really good. The cinematography is great and sets are great. The visuals and stunts are pretty good. The action sequences like the nightclub fight, the plane explosion, and the mine cart chase were awesome and put me on the edge of my seat.

    **SPOILERS AHEAD**

    Before we wrap things up here, I wanna state that the villain's demise in the film was the weakest of the series. The Nazi's faces melt and explode in "Raiders", age quickly and rot to death in "The Last Crusade", and have their eyes catch on fire in "Kingdom of the Crystal Skuull". In this one, we just have them fall of a cliff and have their flesh torn out by gators. Gory, but lame.

    **NO MORE SPOILERS**


    It is no joke that this entry lacks the intelligence of the first installment. But on the bright side, "Indy 2" is fun, campy, and adventurous!

    "Are you trying to develop a sense of humor or am I going deaf?"
  • ajv2688
    January 17, 2011
    ajv2688
    The classic sequel to the classic film Raiders of the Lost Ark. If you liked that movie, you should see this one and the last one too, they're all so great. I loved this movie, it's a great adventure.

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Critic Reviews

Richard Corliss
January 13, 2010
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

Again you will savor the Indiana Jones schizophrenia: by day a bow-tied, bespectacled archaeologist; by night a resourceful swaggerer, whom Ford brings to life as a modern blend of Bogie and the Duke,... Full Review

James Berardinelli
June 10, 2008
James Berardinelli, ReelViews

It's not the darker turn that makes The Temple of Doom uncomfortable at times; it's its mean-spiritedness. Full Review

Todd McCarthy
May 5, 2008
Todd McCarthy, Variety

Pic comes on like a sledgehammer, and there's even a taste of vulgarity and senseless excess not apparent in Raiders. Full Review

Dave Kehr
May 5, 2008
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

The film betrays no human impulse higher than that of a ten-year-old boy trying to gross out his baby sister by dangling a dead worm in her face. Full Review

Colin Covert
December 28, 2006
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Set years before the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is sillier, darkly violent and a bit dumbed down, but still great fun.

Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The kind of movie where your date is always grabbing your forearm in a viselike grip, as unbearable excitement unfolds on the screen. After the movie is over, you've had a great time but your arm is b... Full Review

Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

Too shapeless to be the fun that Raiders is, but shape may be beside the point. Old- time, 15-part movie serials didn't have shape. The just went on and on and on, which is what Indiana Jones does wit... Full Review

Randy White
January 2, 2011
Randy White, Common Sense Media

More gore than the other Indy blockbusters. Full Review

David Nusair
May 26, 2008
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

...an obvious step down from its stellar predecessor... Full Review

Luke Y. Thompson
May 25, 2008
Luke Y. Thompson, LYTRules.com

[T]he best of the Indiana Jones movies...it's insanely wonderful, in every sense of those words. Full Review

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    • Willie Scott: Indy, let's get outta here.
    • Indiana Jones: Yeah, all of us. [refers to all of the enslaved children]
    • Short Round: He no nuts, he's crazy!
    • Indiana Jones: You don't believe me, Dr. Jones? You will, Dr. Jones. You will become a true believer. [Indiana and Mola Ram laugh]
    • Indiana Jones: That wasn't so bad... was it?
    • Short Round: Hey, lady! You call him Dr. Jones!
    • Indiana Jones: You betrayed Shiva!
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