- Actors: Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth
- Directors: Steven Spielberg
- Writers: George Lucas, Gloria Katz, Willard Huyck
- Producers: Frank Marshall, George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Robert Watts
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: 6 Mar 2000
- Run Time: 118 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004D38B
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,115 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
As with George Lucas's other movie franchise, there's a vein of mysticism running through the Indiana Jones Trilogy. Watching all three back-to-back it's possible to unravel the chronology and chart the spiritual journey of our hero: the idealistic Young Indy ("It belongs in a museum", implores River Phoenix in the opening escapade of The Last Crusade) grows up to become a cynical fortune-hunter seen trading archaeological treasures with Chinese gangsters at club "Obi-Wan" in The Temple of Doom. From there we follow his path to redemption via three mystical religious objects: respectively Hindu (the Shankara stones in Temple of Doom), Jewish (the Ark of the Covenant in Raiders), and Christian (the Holy Grail itself in Last Crusade).
But that's just the subtext. Along the way, this knight-errant archaeologist undertakes improbable adventures (featuring spiders, snakes, rats, insects and Nazis galore), rescues damsels in distress (even when they really don't want to be rescued, such as Kate Capshaw in Temple of Doom), and still finds time to bond with his dad (Sean Connery, in one of cinema's great cameo roles as Dr Jones Sr.)
Steven Spielberg revels in Lucas's recreation of 1930s cliff-hanger serials, infusing every scene with kinetic energy and infectious enthusiasm and creating any number of iconic sequences that have become touchstones of cinematic history. Director and producer are more than ably assisted by regular composer John Williams, whose swashbuckling Korngold-inspired "Raiders" theme casts Harrison Ford as a modern-day Errol Flynn. Although a fourth movie is promised, this trilogy plays like a self-contained whole that leaves nothing wanting: from the witty dialogue and breathtaking action choreography to the near-perfect casting, this is popular movie-making at its very peak.
On the DVD: The Indiana Jones Trilogy four-disc box set, as has been widely noted, contains the slightly edited version of The Temple of Doom--1 min 6 seconds of cuts according to the BBFC--though this is exactly the same version that was originally shown in UK cinemas and released on video (missing is a bit of extra blood and gore during the heart-ripping scene). By way of compensation, the digitally remastered anamorphic 2.35:1 picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound for all three movies are joyfully impressive, the screen crammed full of colour and rich detail accompanied by one of Hollywood's most glorious soundtracks. The fourth bonus disc contains about three hours of additional material, most of which can be found in the new 127-minute documentary that takes the viewer chronologically through the making of the series and includes plenty of interviews and fascinating nuggets of background information. There are also independent featurettes "From the Lucasfilm Archives" on John Williams's music, the sound design, stuntwork and the special effects. There are subtitles in various European languages. --Mark Walker
Video Description
Bonus Interviews
Includes Interviews With:
George Lucas
Steven Speilberg
Harrison Ford
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Harrison Ford (Star Wars) reprises his role as the sophisticated archaeologist Indiana Jones in Steven Spielberg's action adventure.
Indiana Jones is ordered to go and collect a sacred stone from a mysterious temple and is accompanied by Willie Scott (Capshaw) and Short Round (Ke Quan).
Filled with brilliant action sequences, sharp characters and exciting settings the second film of the Indiana Jones series is a brilliant action adventure, justifying the genre beautifully.
Ford portrays the hero brilliantly with a sharp and intelligent wit, his nerve under pressure and more so for his lines. Indiana Jones is one of my favourite characters of all time because of these qualities.
Jones is juxtaposed with singer Willie Scott, a spoilt and supposedly sophisticated professional who learns the life of an adventure in very intriguing circumstances. Having this character allows viewers to see the difference between the high life and the poor life, which is also a very touching point to the film.
Willie comes from a very classy background and when arriving in the dilapidated town, its shocking to see how she react and is very touching and audiences will sympathize with the residents of the town. Her character is very funny though, watch out for the elephant scenes.
One of the greatest child roles I've ever seen, Ke Quan gives a funny and classy role as Short Round. His catchphrases and attitude towards situations are great and extremely enjoyable.
The main reason this film is so brilliant is because of the situations Indy and his companions find themselves in, including planes, rope bridges, boat rides and other death defying situations. Its an astonishing mixture of action, adventure and a thrilling ride.
The settings also make the film stunning, none more so than one of the final scenes which makes it one of the best action adventures of all time.
9/10
Indiana Jones is ordered to go and collect a sacred stone from a mysterious temple and is accompanied by Willie Scott (Capshaw) and Short Round (Ke Quan).
Filled with brilliant action sequences, sharp characters and exciting settings the second film of the Indiana Jones series is a brilliant action adventure, justifying the genre beautifully.
Ford portrays the hero brilliantly with a sharp and intelligent wit, his nerve under pressure and more so for his lines. Indiana Jones is one of my favourite characters of all time because of these qualities.
Jones is juxtaposed with singer Willie Scott, a spoilt and supposedly sophisticated professional who learns the life of an adventure in very intriguing circumstances. Having this character allows viewers to see the difference between the high life and the poor life, which is also a very touching point to the film.
Willie comes from a very classy background and when arriving in the dilapidated town, its shocking to see how she react and is very touching and audiences will sympathize with the residents of the town. Her character is very funny though, watch out for the elephant scenes.
One of the greatest child roles I've ever seen, Ke Quan gives a funny and classy role as Short Round. His catchphrases and attitude towards situations are great and extremely enjoyable.
The main reason this film is so brilliant is because of the situations Indy and his companions find themselves in, including planes, rope bridges, boat rides and other death defying situations. Its an astonishing mixture of action, adventure and a thrilling ride.
The settings also make the film stunning, none more so than one of the final scenes which makes it one of the best action adventures of all time.
9/10
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I appear to be in the very small minority for which Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom is their favourite Indiana Jones film! I love this movie, I think it has all the things that made Raiders of The Lost Ark but cranked up yo eleven! It's funny, action packed and entertaining from start to finish!
I suppose my view is slightly clouded though as one of my earliest memories is watching this film with my cousin and being blown away! For weeks I walked around dressed as Harrison Ford. So for that reason it will always be special to me for personal reasons. However I do think this is the best Indie film! Please watch this film, in my opinion, humble though it is, this is one of the best pieces of cinema since the cosmos was created!
I suppose my view is slightly clouded though as one of my earliest memories is watching this film with my cousin and being blown away! For weeks I walked around dressed as Harrison Ford. So for that reason it will always be special to me for personal reasons. However I do think this is the best Indie film! Please watch this film, in my opinion, humble though it is, this is one of the best pieces of cinema since the cosmos was created!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This video is simply excellent. There is an intriging plot, the cast is excellent, and shorty is brill. ("Hey 'dollll' you call him dr Jones!") Indy does all sorts of memrable stunts, such as an ab fab mine chase and Indy and Shorty almost get crushed!! NOOOOOO!!!
All the little bugs and animals look real, if not actually real. This is a enjoyable video which you may watch time and time again!
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Bought this for the kids excellent condition good value for money deliverd really quickly,will buy the DVD next have to buy the rest now thanks.
Published 18 days ago by loop
great sequel!
I am really glad I saw this film. it is very decent and entertaining and lets just say that it's fair enough for a sequel
Published 22 days ago by Dan
As bad as I remembered.
As I already owned the other three IJ films I thought I'd invest a couple of quid in temple of doom to see if it was as bad as I remembered it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Martin Jury
I hate this film !
This film has everything bad: cute kid, whining useless woman, hundred more cute kids etc. Everything about the first film which was so entertaining has been undermined by a load... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Baxter
Shamefully cliched and quite simply undeserving of the Indy treatment
This film has to be a joke, but sadly it's not.
The Temple of Doom fails utterly in both the credibility and entertainment stakes. Read more
The Temple of Doom fails utterly in both the credibility and entertainment stakes. Read more
Published 13 months ago by cardoqueen
indiana jones and the temple of doom
i know a lot of peaple dont think so.but this was allways my favourite indiana jones film growing up.i think it still is.it got critisised for being too gruesome in parts. Read more
Published 14 months ago by stargatesg1
The lesser Indy film, but still exciting and entertaining
Indiana Jones takes on an evil god-worshipping cult who are enslaving children in their determination to find some long-lost sacred jewels. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2009 by StormSworder
Short on the humanistic inspiration
In this film, as compared to the previous one, we progress backward from 1936 to 1935. We move across the universe from Egypt to China and India. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by Jacques COULARDEAU
Temple of doom
A prequel to the other Indiana jones films set in 1935 sees Indy battle an evil Cult who have kidnaped children from a village. Read more
Published on 16 April 2009 by Aces F
A golden oldie
Even after all these years it still is a fun film to watch. Nothing out of date re special effects or interaction/humour between the leading actors. Enjoy!
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by R. May
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