Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

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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 (imdb)

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Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Written By: George Lucas, Willard Huyck, Gloria Katz

Starring: Amrish Puri, Dan Aykroyd, Harrison Ford, Roy Chiao, Roshan Seth, Kate Capshaw, Ric Young, Philip Stone, Jonathan Ke Quan, David Yip, Chua Kah Joo, Rex Ngui

Genres: Action, Adventure

Franchise: Indiana Jones

Country: USA

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Stars	User	Rating
12	BeeDub	92 _84th
If Raiders was great milk chocolate, Temple of Doom is really good dark chocolate. Lots of fun, and the entire third act is some incredible nonstop action. Spielberg later said that he made Last Crusade as an apology for this movie, but there's another entry in this series he should apologize for a lot more than this one.
8	KasperL	96 _99th
Indy is an iconic character, one of the all-time greats. This unfairly criticized prequel is even better than I remembered it. I love how Lucas and Spielberg - with their, at the time, seemingly unlimited imagination - don't try to replicate Raiders. A whole lot darker, but equally as fun, dazzling you from the first frame to the last, this is (in the cart chase sequence literally) one long rollercoaster ride. Every set-piece is amazing; the campy humor a riot. Brilliantly crafted entertainment.
7	MartinTeller	13 _0th
This is a mockery of Raiders. The witty, ballsy, drink-you-under-the-table Marian Ravenswood is gone, replaced with the shrieking, stupid, whining Willie Scott. Bumbling but lovable Salaam is replaced with "Short Round," easily the most annoying kid in any movie. Entirely too slapsticky, relies too heavily on gross-out tricks and even the special effects are sub-par. Most disappointing sequel ever.
5	BattleToad	85 _76th
Sure, it's much darker and creepier than the other Indy films, but c'mon. This movie is still a great action flick. You get to see how even Indy isn't perfect or completely good. Is it as fun as the others? Well, not really. Is it still a great film? You bet! Really good!
4	Spitfire	85 _92nd
The dark prequel of the three Jones films continued the movie marriage made in heaven with Lucas and Spielberg. While the darker feel of the film may be less suitable for younger audiences, this is still an outright excellent ride from start to finish.
4	MJVmovieMan	92 _96th
I absolutely love this sequel, I don't care what anyone says. It's darker, more graphic, and absolutely awesome.
3	doctor7	78 _68th
Honestly it doesn't come close to the original. It's full of relatively cheap slap-stick laughs, grossouts for the sake of grossouts and TWO sidekicks for the sake of comedy. It's just too much all around and really takes away from what made Raiders of the Lost Ark so much fun in the first place. Of course this is far better than an average adventure flick, the action here is entertaining and Ford is great, but the original set the standards for the trilogy very, very high.
3	Alex Watkins	3 _38th
Only a couple of complaints: kid sidekicks are stupid, helpless female tag-alongs are annoying, and kicking the hell out of a cheesy voodoo Indian cult is a lot less romantic and American as kicking some Nazi ass. Otherwise, it's still a blast, just a cheesy, somewhat incompetent one.
3	Bene	40 _12th
Once you get past the magic childhood memories, it really isn't a very good movie...
3	BillyShears	95 _96th
Hold on to yo potatoes because in this George Lucas is full of bad ideas rough sequel: ANYTHING GOES. Rips out Gene Shalit's still beating heart and dunks him into a PG lava pit
3	INDYATMN	89 _85th
While it's true that the "comedic" aspects of Willie may induce eyerolling & some of the action is far more cartoonish than Raiders or TLC, I like this more than TLC because it's entirely new & different unlike Crusade which attempts to repeat stuff from the first film to lesser effect (like the desert chase) & the last 20 minutes is filled w/ thrilling action set pieces (that rope bridge!), not riddle-solving like Crusade. This also has Short Round, a great tip of the hat to kid sidekicks.
3	BigSimo	35 _11th
I must be the only one here who thinks this is just one stupid scene or annoyance after another, start to finish. The female lead is a dumb blonde who only spouts cliched dumb blonde lines; the unnecessary sidekick is an annoying Asian kid who says things like 'fary funny' (that's what it sounds like anyway...). Doesn't hold a candle to the first in the trilogy, and that in itself makes it almost unwatchable for me.
3	GreatScott85	84 _49th
Some racial insensitivity, an overly-dark middle portion and shrill damsel-in-distress Kate Capshaw still aren't enough to sink this hugely entertaining installment in the Indiana Jones series.
2	TripleSH	90 _90th
Hands down the best of the trilogy/series (so far), I would say, when you talk about pure story, action, and acting.
2	CCLZA	75 _63rd
The weakest film of the saga is still 2 hours of mindless super fun. Edit: I'm glad 'Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' exists so people value this one, which isn't the 'weakest film of the saga' anymore!
2	lifeandall	80 _65th
Great, but not as good as the original. The heart scene pushed it into the totally unbelieveable category.
2	TedDedon	80 _60th
It may be the worst Indiana Jones movie but it's still really entertaining nonetheless.
2	Stain	99 _91st
People whine about this one but I still think it's great. The opening sequence alone is worth the time and money
2	martryn	80 _77th
Not the best from the original trilogy, but still a solid entry. They don't make movies like this anymore.
2	frederic_g54	4 _14th
Being married to Kate Capshaw must be a real bitch. I wish she was as charming as Marion in Raiders. And what about Short Round, probably the worst sidekick I can think of aside from Jar Jar Binks. Just an awful, awful sequel, which is a shame because I loved the 1st one. Harrison Ford saved this film from the bottomless pit it was falling into...
2	Threepio	45 _4th
Easily the worst of the Indiana Jones Trilogy, a contrived and so-so story was pretty much ruined by two of the most annoying co-stars ever. Too much screaming!
2	Manhatta	30 _11th
Even as a kid I hated Kate Capshaw for screaming through this entire fucking movie. The dinner scene is pointless, the bug pit is just like the snakes in Raiders, and the dark magic voodoo doll stuff pointless.
2	Q31	90 _49th
Exciting, frequently humorous, and entertaining, but darker than the first.
2	bbkd3b	85 _83rd
Screw all y'all, this is the Jones flick that should be required viewing. I don't know, maybe it's because I saw it as a kid, or maybe just because it has Shortround and... Mola Ram! (Gotta yell it), but this is totally my favorite Indiana movie. Whenever I want to watch one of the trilogy, this typically the one I reach for. I've heard some call it offensive... I don't see, but maybe I just refuse to. Who knows?
2	stanthecaddy	99 _99th
Not quite as good as Raiders of the Lost Ark or Last Crusade, but still an extremely enjoyable moviewatching experience. I was surprised, watching the movie now, to see how dark it is. Then again, this darkness is counterweighted by the presence of Short Round and some childish humor (Willie and Short Round swinging punches in the air while Indy fights Thuggee guards). Whatever its fault, Temple of Doom is still one of the best moviegoing experiences I can think of.
2	SirStuckey	75 _67th
Of the original three this one is the worst. The plot isn't half bad it just had two incredibly annoying characters in the movie the whole time. The "heroine" just cried and whined the whole time and little Short Round was a terrible sidekick. Harrison Fords greatness and a few memorable scenes keep this from really sucking but it's still nowhere near Raiders and the Last Crusade.
2	Okkervil	86 _92nd
A close second to "Raiders of the Lost Ark" for me. "Temple of Doom" is bursting with charm and fun. Really it is only a couple of quite annoying characters that let this movie down.
2	DavidBlast	95 _96th
Indy does India! While most scenes are marred by annoying love interest Willie Scott, there's still enough Indy-action-fun to be had here, to warrant it's status as a classic. Snake surprise!
2	overrated	47 _43rd
Along with Crystal Skull, it's compelling evidence that Nazis were the secret ingredient. Kate Capshaw is one of the worst female leads ever.
2	Ununnilium	11 _3rd
You know, it's funny - Short Round is actually probably the least annoying thing about this. Okay, okay - it has excellent cinematography, and the actors all do their best. But it turns out that making a movie all about how weird and threatening and gross and unpleasant another culture is is NOT ACTUALLY FUN!? Also, Indiana Jones is a jerk and I can totally sympathize with the woman he shanghaied into this?!? (And it didn't have the lively pacing of Raiders, or the meaningful stakes, or...)
2	OfTheAllies	30 _7th
I avoided this one for years, because of its hugely racist reputation. And, wow, it really is an ugly film with deep racial prejudices. But it's so much more than just staggeringly offensive, it's also completely lacking in fun. There's no joy, intrigue, or any of the franchise's redeeming qualities. Indy is an asshole from start to finish, his love interest seems to have been written to be as miserable & unsympathetic as possible, and the only character worth liking at all is named Short Round.
2	CMonster	72 _52nd
Just rewatched both this and Raiders. Honestly this movie is a bit smoother in terms of flow and plot. It's just not got the same iconic moments or level of fun. And both the lady sidekick and tiny Asian sidekick spend too much time screaming which is annoying. But a better addition to the Jones franchise than I remember. Also, how is this only rated PG? Burning alive, human sacrifice, guy gets crushed to death, child slavery, eaten by crocodiles. Pretty heavy shit.
2	bof	47 _21st
"So how do we end this, George?" "No idea, Steve." "Let's see... any chance this movie WON'T get banned in India?" "Not really. We've basically adapted White Man's Burden for a Disneyland ride." "Fine. Send in the British army to save them."
2	Paxton	63 _41st
In the battle of "who can ruin a franchise" we have Short Round in the blue corner appealing to children everywhere, and in the red corner we have the director's girlfriend, appealing to women that complain about everything.
2	jlworld	85 _50th
I hate to admit this, but I'm pretty sure I've been EXTREMELY hesitant to try new foods (especially from Asian countries) after watching this movie as a kid. There'll always be a dark part of my brain that tells me, "If it ain't a cheeseburger, then it's monkey brains and eyeball soup." This movie turned me into a food racist.
2	Mist600	70 _32nd
Weakest of 1st trilogy. (Let's just forget #4 ever happened) Campy racist, childish stereotypical villains. Annoying shrill love interest is a major downgrade (tho clearly 4 comedic purposes)
1	fudgieb	100 _99th
Without hyperbole, this is my favorite film of all time. I have it memorized. The pacing and music and images and story telling and acting are all superb and it has probably had more of an impact on who I am as a person than any other film EVER!
1	SlrSoapbox	65 _30th
I didn't start enjoying the film until the last third. Short Round is fine (despite the stereotypical characterization and awful name) and the plot is exciting. But oh lord do I HAAAAAAATE Willie Scott. Hate hate hate hate hate. I badly missed Marion Ravenwood.
1	eveelun	71 _45th
I have to admit that my childhood love for this film helps me to overlook some of its (pretty glaring) flaws. It's still fun, but it relies too much on cheap thrills and gruesome images and its characterization is pretty weak. Capshaw is awful, truly awful, but I don't mind Shortround despite the political incorrectness of his character (and the film is full of ethnic stereotyping) . It does, however, have some very memorable scenes and classic Indy moments.
1	mrbeck	90 _97th
AWESOME! Can movies get any better?
1	cryme	80 _48th
the weakest of the series.
1	svicciarelli	95 _94th
A classic adventure flick. Breathless pacing, terrific acting and a good story to boot.
1	grimace98	45 _36th
Crappier than the others, probably better than 4
1	JohnnyZombie	86 _63rd
Kate Capshaw is extremely obnoxious. If she were not in the movie, I would have rated it much higer.
1	Filligan	88 _72nd
I can't help agreeing with the masses here: this one really does pale in comparison with the other two. The pacing is slower, the story is weirder and crosses the border into insanely ridiculous, and the special effects are worse than that of Raiders or Last Crusade. Gripe over, this is still a good movie. I laughed very hard at Indy's face when he says, "WE... ARE GOING... TO DIE!"
1	Octopusnarc	95 _97th
The second film in the trilogy of the greatest adventure films of all time.
1	fungi	95 _97th
Best of the series for a few reasons. More booby traps, intrigue, exotic locations, and treasure. Don't forget, a much more dark, adult oriented plot and feel. The Empire Strikes Back equivalent to the Indiana Jones Trilogy.
1	rashbam	10 _4th
virtually no comic value
1	Pickpocket	6 _55th
You really need to turn your brain off to enjoy this one. Also, fast forward through every time Short Round speaks, man that kid is annoying as fuck.
1	SavageLucy42	98 _93rd
Almost perfect.
1	newlikegrace	39 _16th
Okay, I can admit that this one was just terrible.
1	cagedwisdom	100 _90th
I found this to be better than the first. The first didn't really feel like what I expected an Indiana Jones film to be (while still being very good). This, however, is Indy through and through. The plot is better, it's more exciting, and overall slightly better in every way. Also, Short Round is the most awesome kid character I've seen in a long time. He not nuts! He crazy!
1	EarthVsSoup	88 _82nd
While this film is the weakest of the trilogy, it still stands the test of time as an enjoyable, familiar adventure flick with all the Saturday Morning Serial flavor that one comes to enjoy from the Indy series. It's also full to the brim with quotes.
1	Ytadel	6 _70th
It's definitely the weak link of the series, with a forgettable story, less humor, more claustrophobic feel, and Short Round and Kate Capshaw hamming it up, but it's still a fun, lively adventure movie. Just happens to be sandwiched between two much more lively, more fun adventure movies.
1	actiondealer	90 _86th
Classic.
1	easymac742	82 _71st
Indy takes a lot of abuse - and actually, so do younger viewers. It's intense, man. Conversely, the love story is a little too saccarine.
1	Askail	79 _85th
Surprisingly funnier than the first one.
1	parcaliham	45 _16th
29 Agustos 07 & worst movie in indiana jones series
1	PeaceAnarchy	64 _15th
Some people are a bit hard on this, but I can see where they're coming from. Short Round is an annoying stereotype, but it's nothing compared to Capshaw's shrillness and the terrible depiction of Indian culture. Still, it's Indy and that makes up for some of it. There's a reasonable amount of fun amongst the debris.
1	HalfJapanese	90 _90th
If you first saw the Indiana Jones movies as a kid, this was undoubtedly your favorite of the bunch (followed by Last Crusade). It's essentially a Hollywood-caliber B-movie, though it's much better than that description would imply.
1	twincinema	70 _53rd
There's some classic scenes, but damn, you gotta power through Short Round. Also, Willie is a badly written character. She's annoying and never has a redemptive arc. She only serves to be an annoying tag-along.
1	warlock	90 _93rd
Not as good as the other two in the trilogy, but still extremely entertaining.
1	MonsterGear	75 _42nd
Pretty good, not great like the others. SORRY TEMPLE OF DOOM IT'S TRUE.
1	Tripwyre	63 _47th
Worst of the early trilogy? This is still the worst of the series as far as I'm concerned. For sidekicks we've got a shrill asian boy and a shrieking harpie screaming god knows what as our hero yells at them to shut the fuck up. Does that sound like fun? Of course it still has elaborate set pieces and action sequences, and it's Indy so I can't entirely hate it...but still. This is beyond underwhelming. Bonus points for hilarity when Shortround cries and tells brainwashed Indy that he loves him.
1	ryang	85 _72nd
One of the best series of all time...they managed to continue it without being boring
1	trafford	92 _96th
This movie scared the crap out of me for about 10 years...no seriously, I watched this movie for the first time in about '87 (i was 8) I don't think I watched it again until '95. Something about that dude pulling out people's hearts scarred me. But still awesome.
1	budcort	90 _79th
My favorite Indiana Jones, though just as good as the first.
1	Mentaculus	50 _24th
This is a downright terrible movie, guys. 50 points for Indy. Short Round and Capshaw are racist/sexist and annoying beyond all reason. When Kate sings, "Anything Goes" in Mandarin with a complete musical number, I guess Spielberg is trying to tell us not to take anything seriously. But it's Indy, so I feel obliged.
1	SCanfield22	88 _81st
Much better than it is given credit for, the second entry in the Indiana Jones chronicles takes a bit of a darker route, but Indy is still par for the course as he takes on new enemies, new countries and enemies. Ignore warnings against it, see this film.
1	Shmendrek	4 _83rd
I've revisited this and decided I like it. Plenty of pants-crappingly suspenseful scenes, including the famous mining car chase over hot lava. Maintains a killer pace. Short Round owns, Indiana Jones owns.
1	jacobkosh	45 _4th
Self-indulgent, mean-spirited, and ugly, this movie is a massive betrayal of everything that made Raiders great. However: the Shanghai sequence is ten of the most brilliant minutes of anything ever filmed.
1	Cheesebadger	92 _90th
One of my favorite movies of all time, this is just as good as Raiders if you ask me.
1	unohav_1	100 _98th
My favorite Indy Jones film.
1	Hyp3r10n	80 _78th
Dark prequel to Raiders, which is excellent
1	flatluigi	95 _69th
Classic.
1	Mohko	70 _61st
Definetly the worst part of the original trilogy. They threw away the nazis and decided to add annoying chick and bad script.
1	sensei	85 _84th
My least favourite of the trilogy as a child, Temple of Doom is my second favourite as an adult (behind Raiders). The opening 10 minutes is genius - funny, bizarre, and thrilling. I would pay to watch a movie where Indy and Lao Che sit at a table, each one upping the other for 2 hours. Yes, Willie is a bit annoying and Short Round is a little silly as he yells "doctah jones" once every 5 minutes. But the locales, the darkness, the stunts, etc make it up... an exceptional adventure film.
1	DVicknabb	75 _37th
This is kinda like "The Wind Waker" of Zelda "fame".
1	hehejaja	60 _39th
(Nostalgia)
1	ruloaas	100 _92nd
Best of the series, one of my favorite movies. Top three in fact.
1	DeepThought	95 _80th
This definitely does not stand all the way up to the first Indy, but Temple of Doom has a special place in my heart. Don't tell me that you didn't smile when Short Round was reunited with Indy!
1	Jeb	80 _64th
Easily the worst of the legendary trilogy. It's more darker and serious than the original, but still retains the silliness and adventure of the good ol' Indy we know. The weakest part of the film is Kate Capshaw, who's extremely obnoxious and I swear to god screams every 5 seconds in the movie! Other than that, great lively action flick.
1	NadiH	88 _78th
almost non-stop excitement from start to finish that even some fairly annoying supporting characters can't ruin. For a little bit after they first enter the Temple of Doom it really slowed down for me, but after Indy gets un-zombified it was almost pure joy to the finish. Not as strong as Raiders, but enough great moments to earn my praise.
1	chemical404	65 _71st
It's true. This film is worse than "Raiders of the Lost Ark". More family friendly, with couple of terrible characters thrown in (yes, I'm speaking about Indies romantic interest and his sidekick). And i bet Lucas is responsible for that terrible dialogs. Same level as Star wars prequels. BUT the action was very good, and almost non-stop. Forgivable misstep.
1	gohan86	97 _90th
Brilliant film! One for all the family to enjoy.
1	hayden18	100 _91st
the best one from the trilogy. ( not including the latest one)
1	CosmicMonkey	35 _3rd
Even as a kid, I felt uncomfortable at how racist this was. 20 years later and it's literally unwatchable - I actually can't sit through the entire thing without switching it off in disgust. Add to that an irredeemably obnoxious Kate Capshaw, scene-after-scene of terrible slapstick and a glacial pacing, means that this is, without a doubt, the worst film Spielberg has ever made.
1	Ocelot	45 _36th
I have no idea how this ever got made. It's not bad, but it's incredibly tonally inconsistent. Willie Scott is as annoying as advertised. I wonder what shot it was where Spielberg knew "that's the woman I love."
1	JacoIII	20 _9th
I hate this Indiana Jones. Not as bad as Crystal Skull but, in my opinion, not even worth watching.
1	omgfridge	6 _53rd
Not even Indy's coolness can carry this one. Its not a movie I wanna watch anytime soon like the other two originals. Has its moments but not nearly as fun or entertaining as "Raiders" or "Crusade".
1	MrCarmady	32 _4th
To be fair, I never finished it, but it's nigh on unbearable, which is a shame, because I like Raiders and love Crusade.
1	brandt64	70 _44th
Indy is cool, but is his coolness enough to counter the stupidity of some of cinema's worst supporting characters?
1	oldgoat	82 _87th
Campy but awesome
1	Judge Holden	3 _32nd
It was mediocre and silly up until the ending where it became unforgivably stupid.
1	lsbf	72 _22nd
Probably the very worst, by far, of the Indiana Jones series. Nonetheless, tolerable required viewing and reviewing for the true Indiana Jones fan. Great opening scene; it digresses from there.
1	leekenn	80 _68th
Darker than the others, but also with more cheesy characters and plot elements, but still great.
1	netmonk	80 _40th
Saw this with two ten-year old kids right after Iron Man 2, and they lapped it up. Constant cliff-hangers, consciously retro stylings, and over-the-top orientalism. Just remember that this is not India-in-our-world, this is Spielberg hamming up "India-as-it-was-in-popular-entertainment-in-the-1920s". Fun kitsch.
1	forehead1	80 _96th
Raiders is often given all the plaudits, but for me Temple of Doom is THE Indiana Jones experience. The Shanghai shootout, the palace banquet, the shrinking room, the cart chase, the rope bridge... there are so many memorable scenes here. A bit more concentration on shot continuity wouldn't have gone amiss, and some of the effects look a bit cheap a quarter of a century on, but it's still great fun.
1	Cinema_Asia	65 _42nd
It's not so bad if you just realize the plot is lifted straight from a bad 30's pulp magazine. The ethnic stereotyping and the campy villains is a staple of that. Overall it's completely preposterous though with some special effects scenes that looked dated even for the 80's. Nothing particularly memorable here.
1	Mussa	87 _82nd
"Hey, lady! You call him Dr. Jones!"
1	takedowned	38 _1st
This was really annoying especially that bitch Willy and all the stupid racial stereotypes and the retarded way the Indians behave.The humour was really bad and retarded. I know it's and adventure film, but it's so fucking unrealistic it makes me wanna puke...Raiders of the lost ark was so much more realistic and loveable. Also all the action in Temple of Doom is really lame as opposed to the intense scenes in Raiders of the lost ark. I give it a 38 because it had some good moments.
1	MArkjp	75 _61st
Bali Mangthi Kali Ma! Shakthi Degi Kali Ma! Kali ma!...Kali ma!...Kali ma! Shakthi deh!
1	guy piranha	80 _90th
Many users, whose opinion i value, dislike this for some weird reason. I'll admit that there are elements that drag it down, especially in contrast to its superior sequels (this being the "earliest" adventure). But fuck that, this movie still exudes stakes and adventure more than any comparable bullshit i can think of, and the locale is among my series' favorites. Exotic, weird, gruelling and fun. Especially puri is great, selling the bad ass antagonist despite seriously limited screentime.
1	Bagger	64 _34th
Alright, maybe there was no time for love, but someone should have taken the time to revise the script a bit.
1	ThereminJam	20 _8th
So bad.
1	mattorama12	77 _82nd
I guess I'm the only guy who liked Short Round, but I could have done without the constant shrill yelling of Capshaw. The set pieces here are probably my favorite in the trilogy. While it's not as good as the first, it's still a really enjoyable outing.
1	JLFM	70 _54th
Fails to duplicate Raiders’ perfect pacing, wry screenplay, or efficient storytelling, and yet, Spielberg is as brilliant a craftsman as there’s ever been. He makes this material work. The bookending stuff in particular pretty much redeems the whole movie. The opening club fight and chase is pure joy, and the finale (mine cart chase / bridge stand-off) is thrilling. And even when mired in semi-aimless cult wandering and typical 80s-era racism, Spielberg’s direction is as beautiful as ever.
1	LookJabba...	8 _76th
The Temple of Doom is regarded my many as the least favourite of the original trilogy. I can't put my finger on it, but it slightly lacks the awesomeness of Raiders. But it's still a great film and I absolutely loved it growing up. Ford has completely grown into the character and nobody else could or should ever portray Indy. Sidekicks Capshaw & Ke Quan just annoy. The story telling, set pieces and score are all superb once again though. All in all this is a nostalgic and solid Indy sequel.
1	Zipster	99 _96th
One of the most unremittingly nonstop action films ever made, with an expert succession of climactic sequences. It's a roller-coaster ride---at one point very literally---a visual extravaganza, a technical coup and masses of exuberant pleasure. Spielberg and Lucas didn't equate building on Raiders by simply making everything bigger and louder. The energy of storytelling imagination is put forth double-time.
1	philamental	83 _87th
Of the common criticisms 'darker tone', Ke Quan and Capshaw, the latter is the only one I truly agree with. 'Willie Scott' is just an incredibly annoying character so I can't even blame Capshaw, but she comes close to ruining a number of scenes. 'Willie' aside, this is another classic action adventure. Chronologically ToD is a prequel to Raiders but stands as an isolated story. It's a darker tale involving child slavery and human sacrifice, but ToD remains an entertaining rollercoaster ride
1	joel-w-m	8 _81st
With the stereotypical exotic Indian locale being milked for all it's worth, this sequel simultaneously takes turns towards darker (see the horrifying human-sacrificing cult and their child slaves) and funnier (see the outrageous palace meal) material. Capshaw's distressed diva and Quan's charming ESL kid sidekick add further humour to a stacked line-up of action sequences in the same vein as its predecessor, making them even more memorable (the secret chamber with spikes scene is a standout).
1	Dullshimmer	90 _64th
Not as good as Raiders of the Lost Ark, but still an enjoyable adventure movie. It's a bit darker, but not by much as the first was darker than I remembered. While darker it is also a bit too much over the top and even silly. Willie Scott is also a pretty terrible character, she's just really annoying the whole movie. I still enjoyed it, but it wasn't nearly as solid of a movie as Raiders of the Lost Ark.
1	RYM	66 _62nd
3.29/5
1	bratings	83 _64th
It may be too dark for some, but Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is a nail-biting adventure flick full of popcorn thrills and rousing action.
1	SageSledge	100 _91st
Darker, grittier, and all the better for it, "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" is pulpy, sure, but that's the point of it all, just as thrilling a recreation of adventure serials as "Raiders" but perhaps more dedicated, with over the top violence, song and dance numbers, and yes, vaguely disconcerting cultural portrayals aplenty, however satirical. It's less accessible than its predecessor, but it's never anything less than a whip-cracking good time at the movies. Anything goes!
1	larmor	36 _21st
Very flawed mindless fun. Nostalgia points because one day, Spielberg and Lucas will have to pay for all the racism, sexism, stereotyping, stupid heroism and idiocy that they force-fed us when we were kids.

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