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Nomad67Aug 14, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only nice thing about this film is seeing Harrison Ford in his Indy costume while still in his prime. The rest of the film is a dark, noisy mess. It is easily the weakest entry of the sequels to Raiders of the Lost Ark. The character of Willie Scott was about as deadly to the film as Jar-Jar Binks was to Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. She's given tons of screen time to whine, scream, and complain about just about everything around her. The mcguffin of "Magic Rocks" was weak too. Following the Ark of the Covenant, it would have been better to go with the Holy Grail instead and worry about a Mcguffin for Indy 3 later. Perhaps a fan edit could undo much of the damage by cutting Willie's scenes by about half, but I know of no such fan edit. As it stands, it is a dark ugly mess. As an over-correction, Indy3 was too cutesy by half; which is why I thought the balance applied to Crystal Skull was just about right...even though the Mcguffin there was weak too. My guess is that Indy5 will be more like Bond, and have Indy fighting over a conventional menace instead of an ancient mystical one.… Expand

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HabibiehakimJun 22, 2021

Not only it's crazier than the first one, it's crazier than every Adventure movie i've ever seen, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of The Doom is as much as fun as Raiders Of The Lost Ark and maybe even more, Harrison Ford is back with the sameNot only it's crazier than the first one, it's crazier than every Adventure movie i've ever seen, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of The Doom is as much as fun as Raiders Of The Lost Ark and maybe even more, Harrison Ford is back with the same great performance, now added with two new characters, Short Round and Willie Scott, played by Ke Huy Quan and Kate Chapaw, and both of them was absolutely incredible, again with John Williams amazing score, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of The Doom is a fantastic and a crazy sequel, i highly recommended.… Expand

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popdodJan 17, 2019

It's a fun movie but there was too much action once they're in the temple and it's in that dark setting for so long, "Willie" was so awful (completely helpless, constantly nagging and screaming, materialistic ("OMG diamonds!!!!"), even thatIt's a fun movie but there was too much action once they're in the temple and it's in that dark setting for so long, "Willie" was so awful (completely helpless, constantly nagging and screaming, materialistic ("OMG diamonds!!!!"), even that odd choice of a name for her), and it veers too far from reality (the first film felt like it could all really happen, sort of, with some limited supernatural elements until the end). The child slavery was unsettling. Sure, stuff like that has happened in human history, maybe not exactly like this, but was it necessary to see children getting abused and so much? I didn't like the cheap gross out scenes in the first film and for some reason they decided to do a lot more of them for this one, just really don't see the point. The audio, at least the version on Netflix, is really imbalanced and too low so it is very hard to hear the dialogue and I tried tweaking the sound settings a lot and had the volume at almost double what I needed for the first film. Lucas and Spielberg admitted they messed this one up due both of them going through divorces around the time it was being made. I'd give this film a 5 or possibly 6 but some people do not know how to give criticism and blindly rate stuff 5/5 or 10/10, which really gives a misleading average score.… Expand

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bosworthmApr 11, 2020

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

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DogeGamer2015Jun 13, 2020

Una grandiosa aventura, llena de acción, diversión y emoción, totalmente recomendada.

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d27sJan 21, 2021

I think I made a mistake in seeing this movie before Raiders of the lost Ark. I would rate this an 6.1/10

Metascore: 57
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MaddoxWhiteApr 25, 2021

Another really good action movie with mystery elements...that gets really weird, man.

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liamexeJun 16, 2022

An outstanding film, though not quite up to the standards of the first and third sections. The Chinese kid character was amusing at first, but as the film progressed, he became increasingly irritating. At first, I found the blonde girlAn outstanding film, though not quite up to the standards of the first and third sections. The Chinese kid character was amusing at first, but as the film progressed, he became increasingly irritating. At first, I found the blonde girl character obnoxious, but as the film progressed, I grew to enjoy her, and she was the film's funniest character. The Indiana Jones character was just as good as the rest of the trilogy, and the movie's antagonists weren't quite as good as the first installment's, but they served a purpose.… Expand

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Kyler28Nov 22, 2022

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GrimmsterFeb 1, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is certainly my favorite film in the Indiana Jones series. First we start the film with the fabulous song "Anything Goes". It really does set the tone of the entire movie and it only tops off an already great soundtrack. The chaos of the scene in Club Obi Wan is excellent. I love the irony of Indy saying, "Nice Try Lao Che" and immediately getting on a Lao Che airplane. The raft scene really brings the thrills. Many of the other scenes like the spike room, and ripping out the heart give this movie a really different and welcome change to the first. The scene in which we see Indy get "possessed" by the cult is certainly the most Indy has physically and mentally been scarred. Seeing Indy writhing on the slab is unsettling to this day but brings the movie to the next level. I don't have anything else to say about this film that wouldn't be me just repeating myself more. Definitely recommend.… Expand

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Chriscorc876Apr 11, 2023

a thrilling adventure film that follows Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford) as he embarks on a quest to recover a sacred stone stolen from an Indian village. The film is filled with exciting action sequences and stunning set pieces,a thrilling adventure film that follows Indiana Jones (played by Harrison Ford) as he embarks on a quest to recover a sacred stone stolen from an Indian village. The film is filled with exciting action sequences and stunning set pieces, including a thrilling mine cart chase and a tense confrontation atop a bridge.

However, while the film is certainly entertaining, it does suffer from a few notable flaws. The characterizations of some of the supporting characters are a bit thin, and the portrayal of Indian culture has been criticized as stereotypical and insensitive. Additionally, the film's tone is notably darker than its predecessor, which may not appeal to all viewers.

Overall, while The 2nd Indiana Jones film is not without its flaws, it remains a classic adventure film that is sure to entertain fans of the genre. Its thrilling action sequences and iconic protagonist make it a must-watch for any fan of the Indiana Jones franchise.… Expand

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Ger789Dec 27, 2020

My favorite in the entire series. It had a magnificent cast, great action sequences, Willy was super funny, and was definitely worth making it. It was intentionally darker, but Lucas was going through a divorce and and accident during aMy favorite in the entire series. It had a magnificent cast, great action sequences, Willy was super funny, and was definitely worth making it. It was intentionally darker, but Lucas was going through a divorce and and accident during a Spielberg movie killed an actor, and yet people don't take enough time to actually watch it, instead of bashing it. Yes, it was darker, and the heart scene was too much, but it was a great movie otherwise. Definitely watch it! Classic. I unashamedly love this film.
The three main characters represent every level of the audience. 1. Indy - the hero we all want to be. 2. Short Round - the person we most likely are and 3. Willy Scott - the person we really dont want to be. This is why the comedy aspect of the movie works so well. Supreme adventure film. Dont take it too seriously. I dont understand all the hate for the movie in India - sure there were Indian bad guys in the Thugee cult but there were lots of Indian good guys too. Good and evil exists in any country or culture.… Expand

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TheApplegnomeJun 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 bothNot 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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UrbanlistenerJan 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, itAn 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.… Expand

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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016

Lucas and Spielberg botched the second installment, 1984's Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. After a great opening in a Shanghai nightclub, Ford lands in a remote Indian outpost where a revived Thuggee cult engages in slavery and humanLucas and Spielberg botched the second installment, 1984's Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. After a great opening in a Shanghai nightclub, Ford lands in a remote Indian outpost where a revived Thuggee cult engages in slavery and human sacrifice. Temple suffers considerably for working on a less ambitious scale, saddling Ford with a shrill heroine (Kate Capshaw, stepping in for the vastly more appealing Karen Allen) and engaging in the worst kind of exoticism. (Foreigners are weird, backward, and dangerous, and they eat gross food.) But the clumsy attempts at darkness are what really spoil the fun. All the shots of emaciated children laboring away under threat of death make Temple feel less like a Raiders sequel than a warm-up for Schindler's List.… Expand

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J-MNov 7, 2018

An interesting and exciting adventure, marred by ridiculous violence and darkness (although I'm no longer as bothered by that as I used to be). Like the other movies in the series, it has something of a historical basis (emphasis on the wordAn interesting and exciting adventure, marred by ridiculous violence and darkness (although I'm no longer as bothered by that as I used to be). Like the other movies in the series, it has something of a historical basis (emphasis on the word "something" - LOL), although this one is probably more accurate than the others. Many condemn it as racist, sexist, etc. That's ridiculous. (And condemning it for condemning idol worship is also ridiculous.)… Expand

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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022

while not as a good as the original its still a good movie in its own right that desrves to be respected more

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osostt2004Oct 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 canThis 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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RedRyan18May 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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eva3si0nOct 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 givesIt 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.… Expand

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siddharthamMar 7, 2015

Kings being served snakes, soup of eyeballs and the desert. Yuck!!! Since when did kings in India eat these? Who told the producer this? Stupid producer with lack of basic knowledge. And what gives him the right to show such insulting stuff??Kings being served snakes, soup of eyeballs and the desert. Yuck!!! Since when did kings in India eat these? Who told the producer this? Stupid producer with lack of basic knowledge. And what gives him the right to show such insulting stuff?? And making fun of worshiping idols. The worst movie...couldnt watch because of utter nonsense! Probably made in 1984 when the western world had little or no idea about India and the other countries on the other side of the world. LOL! I was pretty surprised that Amrish puri said yes to acting in this **** movie. Indian kings never ate this kindoff stuff. It was so stupid to show this and give a misguided look at India. Insulting india was the only thing it managed to do...The director and writer lacked basic common sense and lack of knowledge about the eastern world.… Expand

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Trev29Aug 23, 2013

It is a circus ride full of so much adventure and action. A wonderful experience it is to be in the company of Indiana Jones on his journey. One of Spielberg's best.

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OfficialMar 8, 2014

There are some scenes where it's too dark and gross, but this excellent sequel doesn't fail to entertain us with humor and action. A must-see if you enjoyed the first.

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SpangleJun 9, 2017

"Dr. Jones, I am an Asian child stereotype!"
-Short Round, probably
Oh look at the ritualistic satanic foreigners who have some kind of mystic and magical power! Oh look at the dumb bimbo blonde who breaks her nails and shrieks at"Dr. Jones, I am an Asian child stereotype!"
-Short Round, probably

Oh look at the ritualistic satanic foreigners who have some kind of mystic and magical power! Oh look at the dumb bimbo blonde who breaks her nails and shrieks at everything! Racist, insensitive, and sexist, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom still remains a terrific little adventure film. With fun action scenes, banter, and a charismatic turn from Harrison Ford, Temple of Doom may be a lot darker and more violent than even Steven Spielberg liked, but it is still a very campy and fun film that delivers all of the Indiana Jones spills and thrills anticipated courtesy of great action set pieces and his iconic lasso.

What is always striking about the Indiana Jones films is that they are both compelling romps through archaeological legends and rip roaring good times nonetheless. While the archaeology is hardly a focus of the films, the mythology always is and Spielberg continuously delivers compelling and fun mythology. Here, the film is set in India with a magic rock missing that is being used by a Kali worshipping occult group that sacrifices people to honor Kali. Sent in to find the magic rocks and put a stop to this group of weirdos, Dr. Jones faces some considerable pushback from this demonic underworld while running about with Asian child sidekick Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan) and blonde bimbo Willie (Kate Capshaw). While the film's beats are hardly different from Raiders of the Lost Ark in this prequel, the film's fun energy and blending of this mythology with excellent action set pieces consistently sets this one apart from other dumb blockbusters with half-hearted mythology that never lends itself to the action. Instead, the mythology and legend of the film is always given room to breathe and is always given the time of day instead of being squandered by focusing solely on the action. As a result, it is a blockbuster with a fun and unique plot that has great action instead of a hollow piece of trash that is just action with no substance whatsoever.

That is not to say the film is not flawed, nonetheless. While dripping with historical mythology, the film does still get a bit too wrapped up in the action as it reaches the end of the second act. From the point where Indy drinks to the blood to when they get off the bridge, the film barrels full speed towards its climax and falling action with reckless abandon. The set pieces are all very nice, but just become too much to become far too long. While the scenes all serve a purpose, they just go on for far too long and for a non-action junkie, though the scenes are truly excellent pieces of filmmaking, it just felt like Spielberg opted to ditch that aforementioned strength in focusing evenly on action and mythology in the name of just going balls to the wall with action scenes. It is a sadly hollow result, no matter how nice they look (aside from the severely dated special effects on the bridge that are hysterical, especially when that chief demon heart ripper out guy hits the mountain).

The film's flaws continue to its various cultural issues both in the stereotypical comic relief antics of the young Short Round, but perhaps the worst is Willie. A blonde bimbo who worries about breaking her nails, the character smacks of Spielberg having just watched Alien and thinking, "Ha! Women could never do that." Though he is hardly a misogynistic filmmaker, the character of Willie is certainly one of his worst with her just there to provide cleavage and comedy about how useless women are in "manly" situations. She screams when it will reveal their position, is too weak to get on elephants like young boys can do easily, she freaks out with bugs, and has to be shown how to do literally anything. Oh and she also is just there to flirt with Indy and use suggestive innuendo. Charming character, to say the least. The writing is hardly the reason to see this film, but this piece was just above and beyond terrible.

Fun, action-packed, and excellently anchored by Harrison Ford, the Temple of Doom may be a stepback from Raiders of the Lost Ark, but it is a good film nonetheless. That said, I do miss everybody from the original film and wish this were not a prequel, even if the Nazis would have needed to be involved in this film (as Spielberg makes it sound, if it were a sequel). Rather offensive to Hindus and women alike, the film is otherwise harmless fun with excellent blockbuster filmmaking by Spielberg with fun and inventive set pieces, smart mythology, and the perfect establishment of stakes to give this one considerable weight. Though imperfect, Temple of Doom is nonetheless another fun Indiana Jones film.… Expand

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DibbHansenJul 15, 2013

This is another great, fun and action packed addition to the Indiana Jones series. I really enjoyed this film (the adventure tone is great, and the darker tone is fresh and new), the cast is great (Harrison Ford is once again a beast), theThis is another great, fun and action packed addition to the Indiana Jones series. I really enjoyed this film (the adventure tone is great, and the darker tone is fresh and new), the cast is great (Harrison Ford is once again a beast), the romance is good (Kate Capshaw is a hilarious actress and I personally enjoyed her performance), the story is fresh and new and fun, the music is spectacular again (John Williams is the man!), the action is top notch along with the visuals, the locations are awesome, etc. This film packs it all in and really leaves a good mark on me, I love this film! Another great classic adventure film!… Expand

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MasterRileyJul 23, 2016

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom may not be as great as the original but is still damn awesome. Just like in the first; the direction, the writing, the performances, the action, and the music all make this film so great. Definitely a mustIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom may not be as great as the original but is still damn awesome. Just like in the first; the direction, the writing, the performances, the action, and the music all make this film so great. Definitely a must watch, after the first one of course.… Expand

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TyranianApr 13, 2019

Not close to Raiders but still a lot of fun with great wit and action. Very entertaining.

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Kai82Nov 24, 2020

It is for many the weakest movie of the original trilogy but you will hear almost never a complain that it is a bad movie. Instead of playing it save with a more of the same sequel they tried some new things. It is chronological the firstIt is for many the weakest movie of the original trilogy but you will hear almost never a complain that it is a bad movie. Instead of playing it save with a more of the same sequel they tried some new things. It is chronological the first movie and a bit more grim and darker. After again an intense introduction I wont spoil Indianan Jones, his (eleven year old) sidekick Short Round and American singer Wilhemina Scott crashed in India. Here they will experience a dark and intense adventure. Many people hear that it is the weakest movie and expect an awful disaster and are surprised afterwards how good it was. I just repeat myself it is a really good movie that is weaker than Raiders of the lost Arc which is by all standards one of the most acclaimed and cherished movies of all times. Storywise it fully delivers. I cant remember many boring moments and it has some really intense and memorable scenes. The action scenes are also well done and are breathtaking. There is the complaint that it is too dark by many and that it has no humor. While I see the validity of the first argument I think it is not too dark and it delivers and intense atmosphere and immersion. For the humor I think that is a wrong statement. There are many humorous scene that often come up in discussions for the movies. Lets talk about the strong cast. Harrison Ford delivers again a great performance as Indianan Jones. However I think that Jonathan Ke Quan as Short Rounds made an even better performance. He is the hidden star of the movie and became a favorite character, Lets talk about Kate Capshaw as Wilhelmina (Willie) Scott. I know that many think that I dislike her character and start a rant. However it is the opposite. She gave a great performance and delivered. Many find her annoying but that is her role. It is a trope or stereotype and she nailed it. I recently discovered that this movie hurt her career and I am sorry for this. Then there is Amrish Puri as Mola Ram. He is a great antagonist and so intimidating that it will give you nightmares. One of the most underrated villains in movie history and on a side-note winner of many best villain awards. This movie has a great cast and I see no real flaws here. I want also praise the sets and visuals. Everything looks great and realistic (=as you expect it to look). They nailed the temples, jungle and mines. I read that they wanted to film in India but after some difficulties filmed in Sri Lanka. Visually and stylish there is also not much to criticize. It creates or helps to create the atmosphere and immersion. Then there is of cause again the legend himself John Williams who is one of the best film music composers of all times. Again a great soundtrack as expected. Overall this is a great movie and without Raiders of the lost Arc it would be appreciated more. While I agree it was the weakest of the trilogy it is still remarkable. Look at Kingdom of the Crystal Skull how a terrible Indianan Jones movie looks like.… Expand

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JP32Dec 7, 2021

The Raiders template works. But Temple of Doom perfects it. Every quirk, stumble, and miscue of Raiders (they are there) is polished and improved.

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JPKJun 29, 2019

Really Good Sequel
It’s definitely not as good as it’s predecessor, But Temple Of Doom is still a great movie.

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zeldaguy100Mar 29, 2019

The only possible thing that could make this movie better is that if it were Lego. If it were Lego, it would be better , but its not so I must give this movie a 2. ignore the fact that it says 10, its lying.

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NerdGamingJul 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 ichIch 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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TheSHChroniclesApr 25, 2023

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is an enjoyable adventure movie with some great action and memorable performances, but its problematic elements may turn off some viewers. Nonetheless, it's still a fun addition to the Indiana JonesIndiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is an enjoyable adventure movie with some great action and memorable performances, but its problematic elements may turn off some viewers. Nonetheless, it's still a fun addition to the Indiana Jones franchise and worth watching if you're a fan of action-adventure movies.

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robertoiglesiasOct 2, 2017

This is my favorite Indiana Jones movie in the series. While Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade are really great, I also have a fun time watching this amazing adventure.

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Movie1997Oct 6, 2013

While it may be considered a weaker Indiana Jones movie, it's still a fun action-adventure. Overall, it's dark and adventurously fun. Be sure to check out my YouTube channel, "TheMovieManLife" for all things movies.