I love the part when Short Round says “Indy, I love you.”, as he reluctantly burns him with the torch. It’s touching as he’s a father figure of sorts to him, and it’s the only time in the film where Short Round looks terrified.
I would have loved for Indy 5 to start with a deep fake young Harrison Ford and Short Round, Ke Huy as a boy, how the two first met and then we fade to Ke in the 70s as an adult Short Round, telling his wife and kids all his crazy stories before they go on an adventure. Would be better than what we have now.
I've avoided learning much about the upcoming IJ5 because despite 4 I'm actually hopeful. If Short Round made an appearance, I think it would be impossible not to tear up. My transition from son to father lets me appreciate their relationship so much more.
My two favorite character defining Indy scenes are: 1. Shooting the expert swordsmen And a close second 2. "Nice try Lao Chae!" Then closing the door to reveal Lao Chae Airlines. 😂😂😂
Agreed. So many memorable themes in Temple of Doom. I especially love “Nocturnal Activities,” the music that plays while Indy and Willie expect the other to go to the other’s room.
I love the way the short round leitmotif and Shankara stones leitmotif blend together when short round steals the shankara stones. Probably my favorite John Williams score.
@@ompholoslunarhalo Yeah, I was going to mention the same. The end credits music even makes it clear that Shorty's theme is actually a counterpoint to Indy's, and they can be played side-by-side. Which is such a brilliant way to write a theme for a sidekick.
There are far too many amazing musical cues in the film. The music as Indy and crew fall from the plane and slide down the side of a mountain is some of the best.
They should’ve kept the Wu Han scene. It was always weird to me how the characters didn’t really acknowledge his death, but this shows that Indy and Shortround actually cared about him.
Totally. Without it you get the sense that Indy just goes through sidekicks, and somewhere in the not-so distant future Short Round is gonna get Wuhan'ed as well.
Pisses me off that the Chattar Lal death scene was cut out. He gets knocked out and he’s never seen again in the film, but in the deleted scene, he gets knocked into lava and he burns to death and his bones are exposed (mentioned in the novelization and the script) but I guess Lucas and Spielberg wanted to maintain the PG-13 rating and had to cut it out because it seems very gruesome.
7:58 They REALLY should've kept that scene in. It helps show the Dinner scene had more purpose to it, helps explain why the British Army shows up in the end and would've probably silenced all the criticism surrounding said scene. For the life of me I can't understand why they didn't include that.
@@christopherwall2121 my brain is now imagining some alternate movie scenario where it's normal to watch a tightly-paced version of a story first, to get you excited, and then every time you rewatch it, more scenes are added in so that you get more and more of the story until finally it's complete but it takes like 3 hours to finish. if the goal was like, story-understanding, that would be the best way. If someone was like, using films to teach history, that's how you'd do it. repetition with expansion, starting with pure excitement and letting you digest it slowly after that.
Yeah like Christopher said it was probably for pacing. Temple sort of followed Jedi in being more of a rollercoaster ride movie; in Temple's case, literal at one point. =P
I saw Temple of Doom for the first time last weekend, and as a Hindu myself I was bit put off by it. but the inclusion of that scene definitely would've helped imo.
This film's weirdness really helps complement the series. I love this film. It's a strange detour or excursion that really in retrospect gives this trilogy's universe a wider scope and feel.
I was really disappointed that Last Crusade was basically Raiders again, instead of having another completely different and unique setting and villains, like ToD did.
@@tricko8000 Yeah that's the issue with Lucas' trilogies. He feels this urge to book-end them by having the finale mimic the original. Having a non-Christian artefact, not in the desert, and not fighting Nazis, would've been better.
@@tricko8000 That was the down side to Last Crusade, that it was not unique. I did really like Sean Connery, and the Grail and the knight at the end though. Maybe this movie should've been the one set in sth America.
@@spenser9908 Apparently, this new Indy movie has a Nazi scientist as the villain. Even in 1969 they still can't get away from the Nazi threat!! I don't have high hopes for Indy 5.
This is the first movie my parents took me to see in the theater. They had to leave early because I cried uncontrollably when the guy got his heart ripped out. Great movie!
Just proves you have an empathic soul. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. I'd probably have been the same way except I was already in my late 20s when the movie came out. I did however feel very concerned for all those poor brutalized kids, and I shed a few (happy) tears myself when they finally arrived home safe and sound. Still bits me in the feels whenever I see that movie.
I was 10 and a half, and didn't know who Indiana Jones was. A family friend who was 12 convinced me to see it cause it had 'Han Solo' in it. It was like I was taken on a great adventurous thrill ride. Having a kid in the movie helped too. The 'freelance heart surgery' human sacrifice scene I remember crouching down behind the seats in front, and peering over to get a glimpse of what was going on, when I could summon the bravery to do so.
This has always been my favourite Indy movie - even Spielberg once said that he thinks Temple of Doom has the best action sequences of any film he's directed. For me it doesn't get any better than the mine cart sequence, still looks amazing almost 40 years from when the film was made.
That mine car chase it's been parodied as much as the Giant Stone Ball at the beginning of Raiders, it's one of those things you think of when Indiana Jones is mentioned, to think that that chase was part of the script for Raiders and they decided to reuse it in Temple of Doom, still one of the best and most memorable sequences in the series.
You have good taste. This was a worthy sequel as it tries to be DIFFERENT. The last crusade is horrible as it is nothing more than a parody retelling f raiders.
Setting up Short Round and Maharaja as enemies definitely would have added to the story, I had completely forgotten he was in the movie when he showed back up with his Indy voodoo doll during the scene where they free the child slaves. Temple of Doom is definitely one of my favorite of these movies, a dark tone really fits Indiana Jones, so taking the tone of the Ark of the Covenant scene from the first movie and applying that tone to nearly an entire movie feels weirdly fitting. And, having such high stakes and such violence makes the heartfelt moments so much more powerful.
This was THE Indiana Jones movie to me when I was a kid. It was the only movie we owned on VHS for a long time and my dad watched it regularly. I was only vaguely aware that there was a previous film. Eventually I became a fan of the entire series. Bums me out to hear so many people don't like it as it's my favorite if I'm being honest.
Totally agree! To me it's the best one of all four movies although I love the entire franchise. I can't figure out why Spielberg has so much hate for it too :(
I was taken to see this at the movies in 5th grade, and loved it. Following year I hired Raiders, and was a little disappointed it was not as much fun as Temple of Doom. I began to appreciate Raiders more in year 10, when Last Crusade came out.
For those who are interested, most of these deleted scenes are included in the novelization. They definitely add to the story, and in my opinion, the novel does a solid job of providing a fresh perspective (particularly when it comes to Willie) that improves many of the movie's shortcomings. All four of the movie novelizations are great (I think that KOTCS is the best of the novels, even though I think it is the weakest of the movies), and I highly recommend reading all of them.
@@GM_. It does, but it at least explains some of Mutt's reasonings, so it is slightly less silly and makes a bit more sense. Books can get away with silliness more easily than films can.
I wish they atleast had deleted versions of these scenes we could watch now. They sound really engaging and I wish they included them in the actual movie.
I love the first 3 Indiana Jones films, with The Last Crusade being my favorite film of all-time. I will defend The Last Crusade as having THE best opening though. I love the booby-trap cave and Anything Goes openings, but Crusade's opening was a compressed origin story of Indiana Jones that also spawned a entire TV series. It's SO perfect! Then again, the whole movie is
I remember hating this movie as a 14-year-old when it first came out. "What the hell? Falling out of a plane on a raft? Pulling hearts out of chests while still beating?" It has since become my favorite Indy Jones movie simply because it was so crazy. While the others offered traditional bad guys, this adventure was a fever dream, a true pulp fiction. This movie stands the test of time also because of the incredible and joyful performance of Ke Huy Quan! He was the best thing about it. Indy's little side-kick, like Chaplin's "The Kid," gave the movie warmth and humanity.
I think in recent years I've come around on Raiders being the best, but for a long time I liked Temple better. I liked that it didn't feel like any of the other Indy films, I liked how dark and claustrophobic it was compared to the open vistas of the others. It's definitely better than Crusade, which is definitely very good but just feels like an attempt to recapture the magic of Raiders rather than do anything new, and Crystal Skull is just baffling and makes lots of weird decisions. I hope Dial of Destiny ends the series on a high.
@@craigcharlesworth1538 Unfortunately, all indications coming out of Disney/Lucasfilm are that Dial of Destiny is KK's attempt to do for the Indy franchise what the last two Star Wars films did for that franchise. It's heartbreaking how hard KK is working to burn down everything Lucasfilm built.
I think in terms of story it's the weakest (yes, even worse than Crystal Skull), Indy also has two incredibly annoying sidekicks. Even Spielberg doesn't think much of it.
I worked in a theater when this was playing. Aside from the film breaking a bazillion times, I loved watching the audience reactions to some of the wild stuff that happened in the film.
Personally I think that all three film in the trilogy are equally good. They just focus on different things. Raiders are focused on worldbuilding and characters, story is most important, Temple is a rollercoaster ride where thrills are most important and Crusade focuses again on characters but also adds incredible father-son dynamic.
Temple of Doom is one of the 1st movies I remember seeing in the theater when I was little. It's the Indy movie I watched the most growing up; it seems like it was on HBO all the time. I never realized people had a problem with it until many years later with the advent of RUclips.
I just rewatched it. For me, it’s a 10. It flies by, the action scenes are genuinely thrilling, the soundtrack is one of the best of the three, I think everyone is giving it 110% - It’s a good movie. I think all the additions aside from chatters extended fight would’ve slowed things down for no reason… it flows so well, I’m glad they removed the extra bits
"...I think everyone is giving it 110%..." "That's impossible, no one can give more than 100%. By definition that is the most anyone can give." - The Simpsons s03e16
I watched this film hundreds of times from about 7 years old to 10 on the same VHS tape in the late 80s. It remains my very favorite in the series because you can't take your eyes off of it for a minute. The missing scenes would have been amazing to see but such is life.
I remember as a kid so looking forward to this coming out in 84. I was in the cinema to see it in the first week of it's release. I wasn't disappointed. It was as good as I expected.
My family rarely watched movies together when I was growing up, but every once in awhile we'd order Chinese food and put something on, and for whatever reason, Temple of Doom was one of those movies we usually put on (despite the dinner scene, although I had a lot of fun teasing my younger brother when it came to the monkey brains)
It's an incredible fun romp. Pretty unique in its over-the-top-ness for a high budget movie. And Willie's screaming is hilarious. It's adorable how she annoys everyone around her.
I used to have the "temple of Doom" novel which actually has the part about Short Round learning of fire to cure the poison of Kalim and Willie Scott seemingly escaping from the Temple. Only in the novel, there's no interaction of Short Round and the guard - he sees just enough to know that the guard has been cured...until the other guards come back to "rescue him. As for "Zombie-Indy" thwarting Willie Scott, in contrast to the that part actually is extremely quite dark, because that "scene" is shown from Indy's possessed POV, in which eh sees Willie as a monster.
Temple has always been my favorite. It's got the strongest character arcs, tons of memorable scenes and shots, and some really good emotional payoffs. There's just so much excitement and creativity in a single film that entire trilogies don't even manage. It's one of those films that absolutely goes the extra mile to give you your money's worth.
The only fault, and the deal breaker for many, is the existence of TWO annoying sidekicks. One would have been fine, but two was too much. It's still the last Indy movie that had balls and a plot that didn't carbon copy Raiders.
@@derkeheath5172 They all are macguffin flicks and yet people to this day rave about them as groundbreaking like it created the action/adventure genre. Doom is the most flawed and I've yet to see a comment that breaks down anything great about it specifically.
As a kid when my family watched all these movies, temple of doom was the one that freaked my sister out the most. And as a little brother I thought hearts getting ripped out and people bursting into flames afterward was metal as hell, so this one has always been my favorite. It's really cool hearing that years later a lot of people also favor this one for varying reasons
Temple has always been my favorite, and it's one of those movies i didn't realize wasn't as beloved by others as it is by myself until i was an adult and i still can't understand why that is.
It has the best side kick. I always wanted Shorty to come back. I saw Temple in May/84 opening day, which was my 18 Birthday. I took 10 people with me. We saw it in 70MM. It was such a huge Screen it curved around us. My 10 friends said they felt like they just got off a ride after the movie. The Summer of 84. The Best of Times.
Great video. Temple of Doom is an absolute classic. Raiders and Last Crusade are structured more like Bond movies, but this one feels different. It feels more like Empire Strikes Back. Also the plot is so weird, the mystery of the cult and how it came to operate beneath the palace, stealing all the nearby children for slave labor, the human sacrifice component with the heart and the cage, the blood magic, the power of the stones, etc. Very mysterious and nightmarish. Also Short Round is one of the greatest sidekicks in history
Actually, there's a bit of a Bond feel to Temple Of Doom too, particularly in the beginning when Indy & Co. escape on the plane, & it turns out to belong to Lao Che, & also when they fall down the cliff into the rapids, & all survive without so much as a scratch. Those scenes were Vintage Bond.
I love the Indian religion. Love the incorporation and Molah Ram making mention of the Hebrew and Christian God being destroyed. That was so well acted, likewise the jungle movies of the 30's Lucas and Spielberg would hate seen at the dime cinema for 30's adventure movies matinee almost free for the younger audience. Thanks George and Steven for deciding to make your own adventure movie. Another brilliant thing Lucas and Spielberg began the many rip-off type movies again for our enjoyment.
I love the first three Indy movies. I remember my dad sitting there and counting how many times Willie screamed...unfortunately, I've forgotten how many times. The first three movies gave me some of my favorite memories since my dad was there watching with me. It's been almost 19 years since my dad's passing...when I watch these movies now, it's like he's right there with me. (I remember how dad would make fun of the Kali priest. "Kali mah, sh*t today!" I can't put into words how much I miss him.)
@@TheMrHavish Thank you, that makes sense. I spent some time in India, what a wonderful, vast country. My cousins were living in New Delhi and I traveled to Jaipur, Varanasi and Agra of course to see the Taj Mahal. I always wanted to go back, it's been about 25 yrs now.
I had a picture book of Temple of Doom with an accompanying audio tape when I was a kid. One of those, "turn the page when you hear this sound (I think it was a whip crack)". It included Indy commenting on the meat being served, as well the guard waking up from the curse after being burned. It also had a picture of Shorty wielding a knife.
I had the same. I thought I imagined the line about Hindus don't eat meat for years later: i.etsystatic.com/8442543/r/il/c4def0/2698817409/il_1140xN.2698817409_9kf2.jpg
Tried sharing the link, but of course RUclips wouldn't allow it. Type in Buena Vista read-along books in your search. You should be able to find digital versions of them to play. I downloaded digital's as to not damage my originals from that site years ago.
It always confused me that you could see Willie running away from the guards but later on she's still captured by the Thugge until I found out that there was a deleted scene that showed her being recaptured. I still wonder why that scene of her escaping was left in the final cut 🤔🤔🤔
@@mrcritical6751 Yeah, good point. Just feels like once you're trapped down there it should be game over rather than tiresome back and forth like with Armour of God (Jackie Chan). Although that kid with the parchment did make it back to the village, so what do I know?
@@Paul07791 to each their own, I think it makes it more scary because even if you escape you’re still on their lands in areas they control and they will do whatever it takes to drag you back
There's even more. Before the airplane takes off, Dan Aykroyd's cameo is longer, with him saying he's seen Willie perform, and Indy says she can stay if she wants to talk. When Shorty enters the temple to rescue Indy, he fights a couple of guards, you can see Short Round getting up from the fight when he says "Wake up, Dr. Jones, wake Up". And I believe that "low res" image of the guard putting the flames out on his leg can be found in the storybook of the film.
I think the idea was Wu Han backstory was to be filled in in the young Indiana Jones Chronicles. But it got can when they try to try to turn it into a more educational progame. And chronologically this is the first cinematic adventure, if you see the date at the start of the flim. If watch you Temple of Doom, Raiders, Last Crusade and crystal skull. The whole thing becomes more the Pulp adventure serial it was based on
I've been an Indy nerd since I was a kid and Temple of Doom has always been my favorite. Spielberg never had more fun behind a camera than he did here. It's just a blast.
I swear the cut scenes of Willie finding Chattar Lal (they cut the rest and just had him call the guards to take her back) and Short Round seeing the guard awakened were in the original theatrical release. Either that, or I read them in one of those books that came out at the same time as the film, with photos from the film and based off the screen-play.
This was my favorite of the original trilogy, growing up (it still is!). It wasn't until I was much older, that I realised a lot of people didn't like this one. But it's just so much fun!
Hands down the greatest film in the series. You got to admire Lucas and Spielberg for having the balls to go SO dark and SO different with this one. It’s a shame what happened to em
Steven didn't like the idea. The scope of filming in actual jungles. Steven saying he thought he was filming Tarzan. That's a great example of the types of movies then.
I've always thought this was the best one. To me Indy is supposed to be the American version of James Bond. (In style, not in content) To me this means different adventures, with different people. Sure some can overlap, but I like seeing him with a different girl, on a different adventure, with a lot of implied backstory. I love that Short Round is in this movie, and we never see him before or since, but we know they have a history. It would be cool to bring him back at some point. Another thing i must add, is this is the reason I personally am not against recasting him. I would love to see a new series of Indy movies with a new actor. I know Harrison Ford cannot be replaced, and he wouldnt be. His movies would still exist, however new adventures could be told for a new audience. I think this premise is best shown in this movie. Temple of Doom shows what the Indiana Jones franchise could have looked like, I think its negative perception is what caused Last Crusade to be somewhat of a rehash of Lost Ark. He doesn't need to be fighting Nazis and going after ancient religious artifacts in every movie. I like that this movie has no Nazis, and no Christian artifacts. It feels different and unique and I wish the rest of the franchise followed suit. I respect Crystal Skull for trying something to that effect as well. Ancient aliens are fun and a new concept for Indy. That movie fell somewhat flat, but I appreciate the fact that they were not trying to make "raiders 3"
That is exactly the opinion I had at the time! I saw it with my dad in the theater when it was first run and do you know the white dinner jacket in the beginning completely gave it away. And he was supposed to be a list fancy pants, American version of James Bond. Absolutely.
Indy is just a role you don't recast. Like Han. Or Luke. He's not Bond. Or a super hero . Now, nothing wrong with being creative and creating a new character, let's say a former student of Dr. Jones' who follows in his footsteps, maybe even adopts certain aspects of his style... then you can do like "Cobra Kai" and have actor reprise roles, such as Ke coming back as Short Round, Karen Allen and Kate Capshaw coming back as well. But the character of Indy. That's a done deal. It's about respect.
@@thevbb I don’t think the subject of recasting would ever come up. Firstly because Indy movies are always period pieces, so, unlike the Bond movies, the period actually matters, as opposed to the Bond films which have always been set in the hip, glamorous ‘now’. And also because, regardless of what they *wanted,* Ford is a notoriously crabby actor who was much in demand, and he doesn’t seem to like being tied down to a series for very long.
Agreed 100%!!! Just recently watched all the films for the first time, and I was really disappointed than TLC was just a rehash and an inferior version of Raiders, after the unique and wild masterpiece that was ToD.
@@thevbb I wholeheartedly disagree. I think Indy is ripe for a recasting, and I think choosing a different time setting is perfectly okay. I don't see anything wrong with it. Luke and Han are part of a bigger story, while Indy is not. His movies are all one-off tales, and that is the way it should be in my opinion. I think recasting Indy and making new movies would be a great way to keep the series fresh. Im sure they would come out with a few bad ones, but the opportunity to do some good ones would overshadow those.
The fact this is chronologically his first big adventure, makes the other stories that much better. This one made him who he is. He got hard and cold, but also developed a compassionate side because of the events of this movie. As a kid Temple of Doom and Empire Strikes Back were the greatest movies ever made. They're both still in my top 10 almost 30 years later, because they took a darker, more serious approach and the execution was perfect. Plus Harrison Ford doesn't hurt.
Always bothered me that Indy says he understands the “magic of the rock” in this prequel and completely dismisses the potential power of the Ark of the Covenant.
Ah man what a great video! I LOVE Temple of doom and especially glad you have acknowledged Willie Scott's character arc! I'll say that, the official novelization of the film by James Kahn was based on either the final shooting script or the rough cut of the film, as it includes much more refined explanations and deleted scene snippets, of which some are still juuuust present in the film, and in some of the blooper reel footage. For example, When Willie escapes and tries to get help, she only encounters Chattar Lal in the room and thinks she is saved, and can rely on him to help - but he reveals himself as a member of the cult as well when the Thuggee guards emerge behind him! It's well-worth a read! It also explains briefly why her jewels disappear between shots, once she's placed in the sacrificial cage!
I distinctly remember a special in the '80s about the behind the scenes of Temple of Doom, and a scene they showed which was deemed "too horrific" originally and had to be reshot. It was a view of the slave's facial expressions and writhing as he was lowered into the fire pit. Does anyone else remember this? I can't seem to find any evidence of this lost scene. After viewing this video, it may be the scene of Lal's death, but what I remember definitely wasn't just a still shot. Incidentally, I love this movie way more than The Last Crusade because the danger felt real and not jokey.
The 3rd act of Temple of Doom is pretty much the most amazing 40 minutes I’ve ever seen in cinema. I can’t look away! This will always be my favorite action movie of the 80s
When this came out, I was 17 and saw it four times. In the years since, I have looked many times for the scene with the kids crossing the lava field on that plank. It was in the initial cut of the film. I promise! I suspect Lucas snipped the film for home video but never made a point of it. I frankly wonder what other subtle changes he might have made.
I think a big part of the confusion at the time was Temple of Doom was a PREquel to Raiders, not a sequel. As a kid, I had no idea. The whole point of the movie was Indy's arc, from a "Fortune and Glory", treasure-hunter type to a, "It belongs in a Museum!" type who had a greater deal of respect for the artifacts he was hunting and the culture around them. Without that understanding, a great deal of the meaning from Temple of Doom is lost on the audience.
Yet strangely there's a callback to Indy reaching for his gun to shoot a swordsman, only this time his gun has gone missing. (It's not really a mistake. It makes sense that Indy would just shoot anyone in self-defense who tries to kill him with a sword.)
It's my favourite of the series, I know the other 2 are so good, and I'm glad these scenes were cut, but it's nice to know they had this stuff written. Great video!
I saw this movie the most of the Indiana Jones movies when I was a kid, and some moments definitely freaked me out, but I always loved this movie and could watch it over and over on a loop
More people would like Temple of Doom if the couple of gross out scenes were removed or toned down. Even with those parts, I have always loved the movie. Indiana Jones is one of the my all time favorite trilogies. I need to re-read all the Storybooks now.
This was fantastic. All of the scenes would’ve been interesting to see, especially the dinner scene and Chattar Lal death scene, but they don’t detract from the original film at all. It’s still amazing. I’d love to see you talk about deleted scenes from other Indy films like this. There’s some interesting ones from The Last Crusade 👀
The plane crash and the Himalayan raft ride. Plus the crushing chamber, sneaking down to the altar, and of course the bridge. The mine cart chase justifies the believability of the jungle chase scenes in The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. The saved by the 1950s fridge scene during a nuclear blast is one of the top scenes in the series.
I remember being exposed to Temple of Doom by reading the Read-a-long Book along with Return of the Jedi. Even used the same voice actor for Harrison Ford.
The read along book has the line about Hindus don't eat meat in there too: i.etsystatic.com/8442543/r/il/c4def0/2698817409/il_1140xN.2698817409_9kf2.jpg
Tried sharing the link, but of course RUclips wouldn't allow it. Type in Buena Vista read-along books in your search. You should be able to find digital versions of them to play. I downloaded digital's as to not damage my originals from that site years ago.
Those extra Willie and Short Round scenes following Indy's possession *really* would've been appreciated, making them more active and competent, not just unlucky/lucky, respectively.
I strongly prefer Temple over Crusade. The original idea of Indiana Jones was to emulate the pulp adventure serials of the 1920s and 30s, where each novel would be its own isolated story with its own exotic locations, threats and treasures. Crusade played it too safe reusing the Nazi's, Juedo/Christian artefacts and its use of Sallah and Brody. I like the movie, but Raiders did everything it did but better. Temple meanwhile is totally unique and I love that it took chances.
totally agree, and dont forget Crusade playing it safe also by making him a literal boyscout, while the dinner scene in Temple where he is questioned for being a grave robber was actually really interesting
@@CarSVernon The Boy Scout thing was Spielberg's doing. He's a former Eagle Scout and was very active at promoting the organization at the time. For example, the creation of a Cinematography merit badge in 1990, speaking at the 1989 National Jamboree, and so on.
I think the reason people like us remember Temple Of Doom so fondly, despite the darkness of it, is for my part I saw it as a 4th grader in theaters, whereas I had to see the first movie afterwards on HBO or Showtime. Plus, the original figure line for Temple Of Doom was also part of my childhood. I loved the figures, and I was very upset when my Jones whip was lost. I never got over that.
Temple of Doom is without a doubt, the greatest Indiana Jones film by far. I would have been open to that darker version. Willie running into Chattar Lal and him doing the "SURPRISE, SIDNEY!" thing would have been awesome and twisted in live action. Spielberg and Lucas should have divorces more often, because it resulted in an action masterpiece. Not the self proclaimed action masterpiece, John Wick 4, which ripped off the Warriors (poorly), had a cg dog thrown into a car and he just shrugs it off, and Scott Adkins in a pillow stuffed fat suit. Temple of Doom is a practical effects wonder with great stunts, fights, chases, visuals and top notch cinematography. Raiders was a great concept, but Temple showed the world what this series can REALLY do. Too bad they chickened out and went back to same ol' same ol' with Crusade and Skull. Hoping Dial of Destiny can follow Temple's example, despite having Nazis a third time.
The thing I always loved about Indiana Jones is that it "borrowed" from some of Carl Barks's Scrooge McDuck comics, especially the giant rolling boulder trap. Not so much just that, but the fact the 80's Ducktales cartoon then in turn took influence from Indy's movies, right down to a similar font for the titles AND said giant boulder. So basically, in a roundabout way, Ducktales influenced itself.
I think a dark film is important, even really campy dark movies. Remember the serials these films came from were cheap, campy fun made to draw audiences, but I think every one tried hard and genuinely to do both.
This is my favorite. Also because it captured me as a kid. The bugs, the heart part, Short Round, the other little boy. It's captivating when you're 5 watching it with pops everytime it's on tv.
11:54 - did they shoot all this?? I love this movie. I think it is the best in the series. Yes, it is dark but it's the one where you are the most concerned ABOUT Jones. You see all of this crap happening to him. Strangled, shot at, voo doo poison and you realize he is lasting a lot longer than you ever would. I would love to see an extended version.
I'm also really curious as to whether they shot this scene or even any more of the possessed Indy. Been searching high and low for sources but can't find anything.
@@timmason7616 there might be info in bonus materials I have not watched but one would think a full cut would have been done by now. But lots of movies are like that. Uncle Buck. Planes n Trains. Justice League. Halloween 6. Even Waterworld has an extended version I'm looking for.
7:45 I always interpreted the dinner scene this way. From memory I thought Indy was always uncomfortable from the dinner but didn't freakout as much as Willie. Going back and seeing it again it doesn't really come across that way. No idea why they would make it obscure. Indy should know that it's not what they would normally eat.
Jones is reduced to a babysitter, the environment is boring, and the new characters are annoying. Not really the best of anything except maybe the mine cart scene.
@@Lifesizemortal Exactly y o u don't care, when I watch a movie I actually want to be entertained not my ears defended my screams. The entire franchise is an exhausted excuse for storytelling. Only simpletons still enjoy a macguffin flick.
@@cosmicXtropics lmao you're totally not overthinking it or anything huh. The level of assumptions you can make with very little to work on shows how willing you are to cope and seethe over a pointless internet argument. I enjoy the trilogies and you can't stand it!!! X'D
The deleted scenes tell us that way more people were mind-controlled like Indy, including Chattar Lal. Then, it would be a bit tragic that he dies instead of being freed.
TOD is my favorite still to this day.i love it!as a kid it was personal favorite and still as an adult.the music itself gives me nostalgic emotions that take me back to some of the greatest times in my life.
Outstanding video. Parts of me wishes that they had kept some if not all of the deleted scenes just for the fun of seeing more of Indy and his adventure, but at the same time I love Temple of Doom as is, flaws and all.
I saw an unrated industry cut of this picture before its release. It's been 40 years, but I distinctly recall that Willie's heart was, indeed, ripped out. It wasn't as graphic as the earlier fellow, going by much faster, but it was there. There's a reference to it at the end when she says to Indy in effect that a girl's idea of a good time doesn't include getting her heart ripped out. There was a lot of concern that it would probably be rated R in its current form, although it was clearly not finished, with no credits, unfinished effects, and even some story boards substituting for filmed scenes (particularly in the mine car chase), as was common. Some things were probably not removed, but just cut shorter, if just by a few frames to be more suggestive. When I finally saw the theatrical release, it was a bit more tame, but nothing more specifically stood out in my memory as much as Willie's scene. Having seen the earlier cut, the final one was appreciably more tame.
@@KasumiKenshirou Did you see what happened to the first guy who was sacrificed? Again, I don't recall the exact effect shown because it was so long ago, but the suggestion was that it was same type of magic. In the theatrical cut, we even see his hand go over her heart, just like the first sacrifice. It was a wise cut; no need to see something so grusome a second time, especially with Willie.
@@jesustovar2549 I was i a position to see lots of unfinished films for about 15 or 20 years, the first being an unfinished version of The Towering Inferno in 1974 and the last probably being Heat, Eraser or Twister, as best as I can recall. The most unfinished film was STII Wraith of Khan which had a temp soundtrack (lots of Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet, among other stuff), everybody pointing at green screens, storyboard illustrations, and literally no ending from the moment Kirk tells Scotty they have get outa there. Most had no opening or closing titles. The biggest changes was for Gremlins, which would have been a solid R for the 2 1/2 hour version I saw. ET did not yet have John Williams' beautiful score. The original Raiders I saw had the periscope scene, which has now made it to the internet. Realize, though, that, at the time, these were not the classic films they are known as today. I was seeing a new picture every other week often months before they were released, and virtually never without a rating. There was no reference to say "Oh cool, that's different!" Most of the time, it was clear what would need to be cut or trimmed to get a softer rating. Then again, sometimes it would be surprising what wasn't cut. For instance, I just knew that the face peeling scene in Poltergeist wouldn't make it. And yet when I saw the theatrical version, there it was. I thought that the head explosion scene in scanners wouldn't even make the anticipated R cut. Turns out, it was in the trailer. (The first R trailer I can recall.) And since there was no such thing as DVD special features during those days, it was simply accepted cuts would never b seen again.
I love this as a kid. Although I do now find it the weakest of the three I do still really enjoy it. The last act is just non stop action and I love it. Never realised that Willie got recaptured although it’s really obvious. Just shows how you can get swept away in a movie.
@@BRockIITWiCrusade almost goes too far the other way with the comedy however it does have the tank set piece which is one of the best. Raiders is best imo, Crusades just outdoes Doom. All three are still great.
@@jekw23 I disagree about Last Crusade, but I appreciate a fellow Indy fan. I rate them in release order. Don't get me wrong, I do like Last Crusade, but I do feel it is the weaker of the two sequels were comparing. If you saw my Indiana Jones collection you'd realize that I don't have a problem with any of the movies in reality.
@@BRockIITWi I can definitely see your point and there’s arguments both ways. I think they both have their flaws but I enjoy them. Am sure I’ll reassess over time. End of the day they’re a pretty much perfect trilogy (and I do consider them a trilogy)
I liked the sense of spooky foreboding in the Indian village at the beginning…the shaman guy who says Indy was sent to them from the sky…the scene where the kids descend on Indy, and where he translates (academic badass!!) what the shaman says. Great set-up. Just learned that the actor who played the shaman spoke no English, so Spielberg had to recite his lines to him, one by one, off camera. But it’s still, miraculously, a great performance!
This is my favorite out of the series, i remember telling my mom “i dont even know why its so dark and evil” to which my mom replied “but good triumphs in the ends doesn’t it. Good always will” and i think that will stick with me for the rest of my life.
This film scared the absolute crap out of me when I was a kid. It was the first movie that made me cry with fear. I couldn't watch the sacrifice scene for years. It's interesting to note that this movie is actually a prequel! It takes place in 1935, one year before the events of Raider of the Lost Ark. Also, note the cameo of Dan Aykroyd at the airport when the group is going to the airplane. He plays the British man Indy is talking to.
I couldn't agree more, I saw Temple of Doom for the first time when I was 7 years old and it is still my FAVORITE of all 4 movies hands down and the four movies in the franchise are in my top 10 movies of all time!
I really love your POV about the movie. It's alway my favorite in the series. I love all of it - the story, the humor, Willie as that out of her element great character, Mola Ram as that scary villain - It's a gem and differs in a good and special way from the rest of the series.
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I love the part when Short Round says “Indy, I love you.”, as he reluctantly burns him with the torch. It’s touching as he’s a father figure of sorts to him, and it’s the only time in the film where Short Round looks terrified.
Forgot mutt, Short Round is Indy's real son
I forgot the good guy Indy grapes a minor and abandons her and her kid until the Crystal Skull.
I would have loved for Indy 5 to start with a deep fake young Harrison Ford and Short Round, Ke Huy as a boy, how the two first met and then we fade to Ke in the 70s as an adult Short Round, telling his wife and kids all his crazy stories before they go on an adventure.
Would be better than what we have now.
I've avoided learning much about the upcoming IJ5 because despite 4 I'm actually hopeful. If Short Round made an appearance, I think it would be impossible not to tear up. My transition from son to father lets me appreciate their relationship so much more.
That aged well all these years later when Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford reunited recently.
My two favorite character defining Indy scenes are:
1. Shooting the expert swordsmen
And a close second
2. "Nice try Lao Chae!" Then closing the door to reveal Lao Chae Airlines. 😂😂😂
Excellent.
I still say "nice try Lao Che!" in everyday life.
“Goodbye Dr Jones”
"Mola Ram! Prepare To Meet Kali ... In Hell!"
"And if you are Scottish Law, then I am Mickey Mouse!"
"How dare he!" *punch*
Temple of Doom still has some of the best music of the entire series. The scene where Indy shows up in the mines to rescue everyone, for instance. 👍
Agreed. So many memorable themes in Temple of Doom. I especially love “Nocturnal Activities,” the music that plays while Indy and Willie expect the other to go to the other’s room.
I love the way the short round leitmotif and Shankara stones leitmotif blend together when short round steals the shankara stones. Probably my favorite John Williams score.
@@ompholoslunarhalo Yeah, I was going to mention the same. The end credits music even makes it clear that Shorty's theme is actually a counterpoint to Indy's, and they can be played side-by-side. Which is such a brilliant way to write a theme for a sidekick.
*Kora, kora, kora sugra*
There are far too many amazing musical cues in the film. The music as Indy and crew fall from the plane and slide down the side of a mountain is some of the best.
They should’ve kept the Wu Han scene. It was always weird to me how the characters didn’t really acknowledge his death, but this shows that Indy and Shortround actually cared about him.
Totally. Without it you get the sense that Indy just goes through sidekicks, and somewhere in the not-so distant future Short Round is gonna get Wuhan'ed as well.
it would also make more sense
@@bennettbullock9690nope
Pisses me off that the Chattar Lal death scene was cut out. He gets knocked out and he’s never seen again in the film, but in the deleted scene, he gets knocked into lava and he burns to death and his bones are exposed (mentioned in the novelization and the script) but I guess Lucas and Spielberg wanted to maintain the PG-13 rating and had to cut it out because it seems very gruesome.
I'll bet this lost version is being watched by top men.
top men
@@josephfreda6316 top men.
Who??
"The original Temple of Doom is a source of unspeakable power and it has to be researched!"
Fools, bureaucratic fools.
7:58 They REALLY should've kept that scene in. It helps show the Dinner scene had more purpose to it, helps explain why the British Army shows up in the end and would've probably silenced all the criticism surrounding said scene.
For the life of me I can't understand why they didn't include that.
Probably a pacing thing, alas. You don't want your lull moments in a roller coaster movie to go on too long.
@@christopherwall2121 my brain is now imagining some alternate movie scenario where it's normal to watch a tightly-paced version of a story first, to get you excited, and then every time you rewatch it, more scenes are added in so that you get more and more of the story until finally it's complete but it takes like 3 hours to finish. if the goal was like, story-understanding, that would be the best way. If someone was like, using films to teach history, that's how you'd do it. repetition with expansion, starting with pure excitement and letting you digest it slowly after that.
Yeah like Christopher said it was probably for pacing. Temple sort of followed Jedi in being more of a rollercoaster ride movie; in Temple's case, literal at one point. =P
I saw Temple of Doom for the first time last weekend, and as a Hindu myself I was bit put off by it. but the inclusion of that scene definitely would've helped imo.
Actually they cutted all of these deleted scenes because Spielberg and Luca's impressions was that the film was 'too fast'.
This film's weirdness really helps complement the series. I love this film. It's a strange detour or excursion that really in retrospect gives this trilogy's universe a wider scope and feel.
I was really disappointed that Last Crusade was basically Raiders again, instead of having another completely different and unique setting and villains, like ToD did.
@@tricko8000 Yeah that's the issue with Lucas' trilogies. He feels this urge to book-end them by having the finale mimic the original.
Having a non-Christian artefact, not in the desert, and not fighting Nazis, would've been better.
@@tricko8000 That was the down side to Last Crusade, that it was not unique. I did really like Sean Connery, and the Grail and the knight at the end though. Maybe this movie should've been the one set in sth America.
@@spenser9908 Apparently, this new Indy movie has a Nazi scientist as the villain. Even in 1969 they still can't get away from the Nazi threat!! I don't have high hopes for Indy 5.
@@germanicelt Harrison's age alone is a dealbreaker for me. It was enough of an issue friggin 15 years ago.
This is the first movie my parents took me to see in the theater. They had to leave early because I cried uncontrollably when the guy got his heart ripped out. Great movie!
Yes, it also ruined a family occasion for me. I'll never forget.
We rented the video and watched it while eating dinner.
Just proves you have an empathic soul. Nothing at all to be ashamed of. I'd probably have been the same way except I was already in my late 20s when the movie came out. I did however feel very concerned for all those poor brutalized kids, and I shed a few (happy) tears myself when they finally arrived home safe and sound. Still bits me in the feels whenever I see that movie.
I was 10 and a half, and didn't know who Indiana Jones was. A family friend who was 12 convinced me to see it cause it had 'Han Solo' in it. It was like I was taken on a great adventurous thrill ride. Having a kid in the movie helped too. The 'freelance heart surgery' human sacrifice scene I remember crouching down behind the seats in front, and peering over to get a glimpse of what was going on, when I could summon the bravery to do so.
traumatized me as a kid. Loved it! 80s kids are a special breed.
Lol
This has always been my favourite Indy movie - even Spielberg once said that he thinks Temple of Doom has the best action sequences of any film he's directed. For me it doesn't get any better than the mine cart sequence, still looks amazing almost 40 years from when the film was made.
That mine car chase it's been parodied as much as the Giant Stone Ball at the beginning of Raiders, it's one of those things you think of when Indiana Jones is mentioned, to think that that chase was part of the script for Raiders and they decided to reuse it in Temple of Doom, still one of the best and most memorable sequences in the series.
You have good taste. This was a worthy sequel as it tries to be DIFFERENT. The last crusade is horrible as it is nothing more than a parody retelling f raiders.
@@smithryansmith No offense but your opinion on The Last Crusade should be kept to yourself because it STINKS.
@@Flint-Dibble-the-Don Hey, you are allowed to like it, just as Im allowed to hate it as a sad, pale immitation of a good film.
@@smithryansmith You can dislike it, but you can’t also ignore the many good things it brought to the series.
Setting up Short Round and Maharaja as enemies definitely would have added to the story, I had completely forgotten he was in the movie when he showed back up with his Indy voodoo doll during the scene where they free the child slaves.
Temple of Doom is definitely one of my favorite of these movies, a dark tone really fits Indiana Jones, so taking the tone of the Ark of the Covenant scene from the first movie and applying that tone to nearly an entire movie feels weirdly fitting. And, having such high stakes and such violence makes the heartfelt moments so much more powerful.
This was THE Indiana Jones movie to me when I was a kid. It was the only movie we owned on VHS for a long time and my dad watched it regularly. I was only vaguely aware that there was a previous film. Eventually I became a fan of the entire series. Bums me out to hear so many people don't like it as it's my favorite if I'm being honest.
Totally agree! To me it's the best one of all four movies although I love the entire franchise. I can't figure out why Spielberg has so much hate for it too :(
That was my first VhS tape I owned too and it's worned out. Of course I have the blu-ray now.
I was taken to see this at the movies in 5th grade, and loved it. Following year I hired Raiders, and was a little disappointed it was not as much fun as Temple of Doom. I began to appreciate Raiders more in year 10, when Last Crusade came out.
For those who are interested, most of these deleted scenes are included in the novelization. They definitely add to the story, and in my opinion, the novel does a solid job of providing a fresh perspective (particularly when it comes to Willie) that improves many of the movie's shortcomings. All four of the movie novelizations are great (I think that KOTCS is the best of the novels, even though I think it is the weakest of the movies), and I highly recommend reading all of them.
I didn't know there were novels, I'll have to check them out
@@michaelwells529 There are quite a few original novels, too. Most of them are prequels, but definitely worth investigating.
@@michaelwells529 Indiana jones and the army of the dead is a great sequel novel set during ww2 that explores the character of Mac more
Does the KOTCS novel contain swinging monkeys?
@@GM_. It does, but it at least explains some of Mutt's reasonings, so it is slightly less silly and makes a bit more sense. Books can get away with silliness more easily than films can.
I wish they atleast had deleted versions of these scenes we could watch now. They sound really engaging and I wish they included them in the actual movie.
A "Director's Cut" with these cut scenes included would be welcome.
I really wish they had kept the scenes with the airport, the Maharaja, Willie attempting to get help, and Chatter Lal’s demise.
I love the first 3 Indiana Jones films, with The Last Crusade being my favorite film of all-time. I will defend The Last Crusade as having THE best opening though. I love the booby-trap cave and Anything Goes openings, but Crusade's opening was a compressed origin story of Indiana Jones that also spawned a entire TV series. It's SO perfect! Then again, the whole movie is
the last crusade a monster improvement over the disastous sequel the temple of doom the 2nd best ever only to raiders of the lost ark
@@thomashallman5436 Temple of Doom was a prequel, not a sequel, but I get what you mean
I remember hating this movie as a 14-year-old when it first came out. "What the hell? Falling out of a plane on a raft? Pulling hearts out of chests while still beating?" It has since become my favorite Indy Jones movie simply because it was so crazy. While the others offered traditional bad guys, this adventure was a fever dream, a true pulp fiction. This movie stands the test of time also because of the incredible and joyful performance of Ke Huy Quan! He was the best thing about it. Indy's little side-kick, like Chaplin's "The Kid," gave the movie warmth and humanity.
It’s always been my personal favorite of the series. Also the score is phenomenal.
I think in recent years I've come around on Raiders being the best, but for a long time I liked Temple better. I liked that it didn't feel like any of the other Indy films, I liked how dark and claustrophobic it was compared to the open vistas of the others. It's definitely better than Crusade, which is definitely very good but just feels like an attempt to recapture the magic of Raiders rather than do anything new, and Crystal Skull is just baffling and makes lots of weird decisions. I hope Dial of Destiny ends the series on a high.
@@craigcharlesworth1538 Unfortunately, all indications coming out of Disney/Lucasfilm are that Dial of Destiny is KK's attempt to do for the Indy franchise what the last two Star Wars films did for that franchise. It's heartbreaking how hard KK is working to burn down everything Lucasfilm built.
@@billmartinson4205Oh, my God. Kathleen is not some boogeyman. Grow up!
The beginning part going into Anything Goes is so American musicals 1930's perfect knowing it's before Raiders.
Temple of Doom is a god damn cinematic masterpiece and nothing can convince me otherwise.
It's also a satanic baphomet piece of evil sh*t and nothing can convince me otherwise.
I think in terms of story it's the weakest (yes, even worse than Crystal Skull), Indy also has two incredibly annoying sidekicks. Even Spielberg doesn't think much of it.
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They are really really really annoying but I'd rather listen to her scream all day than watch Shia laBeouf in that CGI tragedy
@@SmegulonPrime reddit had a thread about how a lot of the people who left CA are financially struggling
I feel the cut dinner scene and the Willie seeking help scene would have also helped explain how the British were in the area at the end of the film.
Temple of Doom captivated me as a kid. Scared and excited me like no other action movie has since. My favorite of the trilogy for sure.
I still say Crusade is my favorite because they brought back Sallah and Brody and because Sean Connery had so much chemistry with Harrison Ford
Yeah, Last Crusade is my favorite too.
The story of crusade is the best. My favourite one.
Yeah!!!
My least favorite of the first 3 but still a great movie.
They certainly did
I worked in a theater when this was playing. Aside from the film breaking a bazillion times, I loved watching the audience reactions to some of the wild stuff that happened in the film.
Personally I think that all three film in the trilogy are equally good. They just focus on different things. Raiders are focused on worldbuilding and characters, story is most important, Temple is a rollercoaster ride where thrills are most important and Crusade focuses again on characters but also adds incredible father-son dynamic.
Temple of Doom is one of the 1st movies I remember seeing in the theater when I was little. It's the Indy movie I watched the most growing up; it seems like it was on HBO all the time. I never realized people had a problem with it until many years later with the advent of RUclips.
I just rewatched it. For me, it’s a 10. It flies by, the action scenes are genuinely thrilling, the soundtrack is one of the best of the three, I think everyone is giving it 110% - It’s a good movie. I think all the additions aside from chatters extended fight would’ve slowed things down for no reason… it flows so well, I’m glad they removed the extra bits
"...I think everyone is giving it 110%..."
"That's impossible, no one can give more than 100%. By definition that is the most anyone can give."
- The Simpsons s03e16
I watched this film hundreds of times from about 7 years old to 10 on the same VHS tape in the late 80s. It remains my very favorite in the series because you can't take your eyes off of it for a minute. The missing scenes would have been amazing to see but such is life.
Dude that short clip of judge Alvin Valkenheiser when you said “nothing but trouble” made me actually laugh out loud
Especially fitting since he's in the movie
Probably the first laugh that _Nothing But Trouble_ has ever gotten.
I remember as a kid so looking forward to this coming out in 84. I was in the cinema to see it in the first week of it's release. I wasn't disappointed. It was as good as I expected.
Fascinating. I had no idea people hated Temple of Doom, it's my favorite Indy film
It's mine too.
My family rarely watched movies together when I was growing up, but every once in awhile we'd order Chinese food and put something on, and for whatever reason, Temple of Doom was one of those movies we usually put on (despite the dinner scene, although I had a lot of fun teasing my younger brother when it came to the monkey brains)
This is the best idea 😊
It's an incredible fun romp. Pretty unique in its over-the-top-ness for a high budget movie. And Willie's screaming is hilarious. It's adorable how she annoys everyone around her.
I used to have the "temple of Doom" novel which actually has the part about Short Round learning of fire to cure the poison of Kalim and Willie Scott seemingly escaping from the Temple. Only in the novel, there's no interaction of Short Round and the guard - he sees just enough to know that the guard has been cured...until the other guards come back to "rescue him.
As for "Zombie-Indy" thwarting Willie Scott, in contrast to the that part actually is extremely quite dark, because that "scene" is shown from Indy's possessed POV, in which eh sees Willie as a monster.
Temple has always been my favorite. It's got the strongest character arcs, tons of memorable scenes and shots, and some really good emotional payoffs. There's just so much excitement and creativity in a single film that entire trilogies don't even manage. It's one of those films that absolutely goes the extra mile to give you your money's worth.
The only fault, and the deal breaker for many, is the existence of TWO annoying sidekicks. One would have been fine, but two was too much.
It's still the last Indy movie that had balls and a plot that didn't carbon copy Raiders.
@@derkeheath5172 They all are macguffin flicks and yet people to this day rave about them as groundbreaking like it created the action/adventure genre. Doom is the most flawed and I've yet to see a comment that breaks down anything great about it specifically.
@@derkeheath5172How the fuck was Shorty annoying? He's by far my favorite Indy side-kick, and he was actually very useful.
As a kid when my family watched all these movies, temple of doom was the one that freaked my sister out the most. And as a little brother I thought hearts getting ripped out and people bursting into flames afterward was metal as hell, so this one has always been my favorite. It's really cool hearing that years later a lot of people also favor this one for varying reasons
Temple has always been my favorite, and it's one of those movies i didn't realize wasn't as beloved by others as it is by myself until i was an adult and i still can't understand why that is.
The snake in the pond, complete with the dialogue of "I got a better idea", and the guard being woken by fire are both in the Marvel comic adaptation.
It has the best side kick. I always wanted Shorty to come back. I saw Temple in May/84 opening day, which was my 18 Birthday. I took 10 people with me. We saw it in 70MM. It was such a huge Screen it curved around us. My 10 friends said they felt like they just got off a ride after the movie. The Summer of 84. The Best of Times.
What a fantastic behind the scenes retrospective as always.
Great video. Temple of Doom is an absolute classic. Raiders and Last Crusade are structured more like Bond movies, but this one feels different. It feels more like Empire Strikes Back. Also the plot is so weird, the mystery of the cult and how it came to operate beneath the palace, stealing all the nearby children for slave labor, the human sacrifice component with the heart and the cage, the blood magic, the power of the stones, etc. Very mysterious and nightmarish. Also Short Round is one of the greatest sidekicks in history
Actually, there's a bit of a Bond feel to Temple Of Doom too, particularly in the beginning when Indy & Co. escape on the plane, & it turns out to belong to Lao Che, & also when they fall down the cliff into the rapids, & all survive without so much as a scratch. Those scenes were Vintage Bond.
I love the Indian religion. Love the incorporation and Molah Ram making mention of the Hebrew and Christian God being destroyed. That was so well acted, likewise the jungle movies of the 30's Lucas and Spielberg would hate seen at the dime cinema for 30's adventure movies matinee almost free for the younger audience. Thanks George and Steven for deciding to make your own adventure movie. Another brilliant thing Lucas and Spielberg began the many rip-off type movies again for our enjoyment.
I love the first three Indy movies. I remember my dad sitting there and counting how many times Willie screamed...unfortunately, I've forgotten how many times. The first three movies gave me some of my favorite memories since my dad was there watching with me. It's been almost 19 years since my dad's passing...when I watch these movies now, it's like he's right there with me. (I remember how dad would make fun of the Kali priest. "Kali mah, sh*t today!" I can't put into words how much I miss him.)
The proper Hindi he actually says is "Kali Ma Shakti De"
and what are your thoughts on the 4th movie?
@@TheMrHavish What does that mean? I always wondered.
@@lamarravery4094 I'm not 100% fluent in Hindi but it basically means "Mother Kali, give me strength".
@@TheMrHavish Thank you, that makes sense. I spent some time in India, what a wonderful, vast country. My cousins were living in New Delhi and I traveled to Jaipur, Varanasi and Agra of course to see the Taj Mahal. I always wanted to go back, it's been about 25 yrs now.
I had a picture book of Temple of Doom with an accompanying audio tape when I was a kid. One of those, "turn the page when you hear this sound (I think it was a whip crack)". It included Indy commenting on the meat being served, as well the guard waking up from the curse after being burned. It also had a picture of Shorty wielding a knife.
I still have mine for TOD and Raiders.
I had the same. I thought I imagined the line about Hindus don't eat meat for years later:
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Tried sharing the link, but of course RUclips wouldn't allow it. Type in Buena Vista read-along books in your search. You should be able to find digital versions of them to play. I downloaded digital's as to not damage my originals from that site years ago.
Google not RUclips
@@sugoiben I can actually hear the tone and voice in the read along book in my head. I listen to those so many times as a child.
It always confused me that you could see Willie running away from the guards but later on she's still captured by the Thugge until I found out that there was a deleted scene that showed her being recaptured. I still wonder why that scene of her escaping was left in the final cut 🤔🤔🤔
did we really need a scene to know that she probably wouldnt be able to find a way out w/o being caught?
@@CarSVernon No, plus we as viewers shouldn't see outside the temple until the end. Otherwise it's thematically escapable. ...Sounds shit to me.
@@Paul07791 I mean is it, Willie escapes to what is still their base of operations
@@mrcritical6751 Yeah, good point. Just feels like once you're trapped down there it should be game over rather than tiresome back and forth like with Armour of God (Jackie Chan). Although that kid with the parchment did make it back to the village, so what do I know?
@@Paul07791 to each their own, I think it makes it more scary because even if you escape you’re still on their lands in areas they control and they will do whatever it takes to drag you back
There's even more. Before the airplane takes off, Dan Aykroyd's cameo is longer, with him saying he's seen Willie perform, and Indy says she can stay if she wants to talk. When Shorty enters the temple to rescue Indy, he fights a couple of guards, you can see Short Round getting up from the fight when he says "Wake up, Dr. Jones, wake Up". And I believe that "low res" image of the guard putting the flames out on his leg can be found in the storybook of the film.
I think the idea was Wu Han backstory was to be filled in in the young Indiana Jones Chronicles. But it got can when they try to try to turn it into a more educational progame. And chronologically this is the first cinematic adventure, if you see the date at the start of the flim. If watch you Temple of Doom, Raiders, Last Crusade and crystal skull. The whole thing becomes more the Pulp adventure serial it was based on
I've been an Indy nerd since I was a kid and Temple of Doom has always been my favorite. Spielberg never had more fun behind a camera than he did here. It's just a blast.
I swear the cut scenes of Willie finding Chattar Lal (they cut the rest and just had him call the guards to take her back) and Short Round seeing the guard awakened were in the original theatrical release. Either that, or I read them in one of those books that came out at the same time as the film, with photos from the film and based off the screen-play.
This was my favorite of the original trilogy, growing up (it still is!). It wasn't until I was much older, that I realised a lot of people didn't like this one. But it's just so much fun!
I was grown when I realized that Dan Ackroyd is in this movie.
No point in that fucking scene you hear his voice but don’t see him
Both George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are dressed as missionaries walking near where Dan is explaining to Indy about the flight.
Hands down the greatest film in the series. You got to admire Lucas and Spielberg for having the balls to go SO dark and SO different with this one. It’s a shame what happened to em
Yep, their pain and sorrow became our entertainment and delight. For Crystal Skull, their delight and entertainment became our sorrow and pain.
Steven didn't like the idea. The scope of filming in actual jungles. Steven saying he thought he was filming Tarzan. That's a great example of the types of movies then.
This is one of the first movies I can remember seeing in the theater. An all time classic and I always thought it was the best in the franchise.
I've always thought this was the best one. To me Indy is supposed to be the American version of James Bond. (In style, not in content) To me this means different adventures, with different people. Sure some can overlap, but I like seeing him with a different girl, on a different adventure, with a lot of implied backstory. I love that Short Round is in this movie, and we never see him before or since, but we know they have a history. It would be cool to bring him back at some point. Another thing i must add, is this is the reason I personally am not against recasting him. I would love to see a new series of Indy movies with a new actor. I know Harrison Ford cannot be replaced, and he wouldnt be. His movies would still exist, however new adventures could be told for a new audience. I think this premise is best shown in this movie. Temple of Doom shows what the Indiana Jones franchise could have looked like, I think its negative perception is what caused Last Crusade to be somewhat of a rehash of Lost Ark. He doesn't need to be fighting Nazis and going after ancient religious artifacts in every movie. I like that this movie has no Nazis, and no Christian artifacts. It feels different and unique and I wish the rest of the franchise followed suit. I respect Crystal Skull for trying something to that effect as well. Ancient aliens are fun and a new concept for Indy. That movie fell somewhat flat, but I appreciate the fact that they were not trying to make "raiders 3"
That is exactly the opinion I had at the time! I saw it with my dad in the theater when it was first run and do you know the white dinner jacket in the beginning completely gave it away. And he was supposed to be a list fancy pants, American version of James Bond. Absolutely.
Indy is just a role you don't recast. Like Han. Or Luke. He's not Bond. Or a super hero . Now, nothing wrong with being creative and creating a new character, let's say a former student of Dr. Jones' who follows in his footsteps, maybe even adopts certain aspects of his style... then you can do like "Cobra Kai" and have actor reprise roles, such as Ke coming back as Short Round, Karen Allen and Kate Capshaw coming back as well. But the character of Indy. That's a done deal. It's about respect.
@@thevbb I don’t think the subject of recasting would ever come up. Firstly because Indy movies are always period pieces, so, unlike the Bond movies, the period actually matters, as opposed to the Bond films which have always been set in the hip, glamorous ‘now’. And also because, regardless of what they *wanted,* Ford is a notoriously crabby actor who was much in demand, and he doesn’t seem to like being tied down to a series for very long.
Agreed 100%!!! Just recently watched all the films for the first time, and I was really disappointed than TLC was just a rehash and an inferior version of Raiders, after the unique and wild masterpiece that was ToD.
@@thevbb I wholeheartedly disagree. I think Indy is ripe for a recasting, and I think choosing a different time setting is perfectly okay. I don't see anything wrong with it. Luke and Han are part of a bigger story, while Indy is not. His movies are all one-off tales, and that is the way it should be in my opinion. I think recasting Indy and making new movies would be a great way to keep the series fresh. Im sure they would come out with a few bad ones, but the opportunity to do some good ones would overshadow those.
The fact this is chronologically his first big adventure, makes the other stories that much better. This one made him who he is. He got hard and cold, but also developed a compassionate side because of the events of this movie. As a kid Temple of Doom and Empire Strikes Back were the greatest movies ever made. They're both still in my top 10 almost 30 years later, because they took a darker, more serious approach and the execution was perfect. Plus Harrison Ford doesn't hurt.
Always bothered me that Indy says he understands the “magic of the rock” in this prequel and completely dismisses the potential power of the Ark of the Covenant.
Ah man what a great video! I LOVE Temple of doom and especially glad you have acknowledged Willie Scott's character arc!
I'll say that, the official novelization of the film by James Kahn was based on either the final shooting script or the rough cut of the film, as it includes much more refined explanations and deleted scene snippets, of which some are still juuuust present in the film, and in some of the blooper reel footage. For example, When Willie escapes and tries to get help, she only encounters Chattar Lal in the room and thinks she is saved, and can rely on him to help - but he reveals himself as a member of the cult as well when the Thuggee guards emerge behind him! It's well-worth a read! It also explains briefly why her jewels disappear between shots, once she's placed in the sacrificial cage!
I distinctly remember a special in the '80s about the behind the scenes of Temple of Doom, and a scene they showed which was deemed "too horrific" originally and had to be reshot. It was a view of the slave's facial expressions and writhing as he was lowered into the fire pit. Does anyone else remember this? I can't seem to find any evidence of this lost scene. After viewing this video, it may be the scene of Lal's death, but what I remember definitely wasn't just a still shot.
Incidentally, I love this movie way more than The Last Crusade because the danger felt real and not jokey.
This is some great editing!
I absolutely loved Temple of Doom as a kid, and I still love it as an adult. Raiders is my favorite Indy film, but Temple is my second favorite.
The 3rd act of Temple of Doom is pretty much the most amazing 40 minutes I’ve ever seen in cinema. I can’t look away! This will always be my favorite action movie of the 80s
When this came out, I was 17 and saw it four times. In the years since, I have looked many times for the scene with the kids crossing the lava field on that plank. It was in the initial cut of the film. I promise! I suspect Lucas snipped the film for home video but never made a point of it. I frankly wonder what other subtle changes he might have made.
I loved this movie growing up, it was my favorite Jones movie
It is absolutely the best IJ film in the same way Empire is the best Star Wars film.
@@bltvd Both way more darker than their predecessors, I think that's why Lucas wanted to come up with a darker story for Indy.
I think a big part of the confusion at the time was Temple of Doom was a PREquel to Raiders, not a sequel. As a kid, I had no idea. The whole point of the movie was Indy's arc, from a "Fortune and Glory", treasure-hunter type to a, "It belongs in a Museum!" type who had a greater deal of respect for the artifacts he was hunting and the culture around them. Without that understanding, a great deal of the meaning from Temple of Doom is lost on the audience.
Yet strangely there's a callback to Indy reaching for his gun to shoot a swordsman, only this time his gun has gone missing. (It's not really a mistake. It makes sense that Indy would just shoot anyone in self-defense who tries to kill him with a sword.)
It's my favourite of the series, I know the other 2 are so good, and I'm glad these scenes were cut, but it's nice to know they had this stuff written. Great video!
I saw this movie the most of the Indiana Jones movies when I was a kid, and some moments definitely freaked me out, but I always loved this movie and could watch it over and over on a loop
So Jew berg wanted to make a musical so he puts it in where it’s not needed what the fuck
@@gkroll8467Why point out his Jewishness?
More people would like Temple of Doom if the couple of gross out scenes were removed or toned down. Even with those parts, I have always loved the movie. Indiana Jones is one of the my all time favorite trilogies. I need to re-read all the Storybooks now.
This was fantastic. All of the scenes would’ve been interesting to see, especially the dinner scene and Chattar Lal death scene, but they don’t detract from the original film at all. It’s still amazing.
I’d love to see you talk about deleted scenes from other Indy films like this. There’s some interesting ones from The Last Crusade 👀
This channel is such a gem ❤
Temple of Doom has so many of the most iconic moments, the mine cart, the heart, the bridge, the alligators.
The plane crash and the Himalayan raft ride. Plus the crushing chamber, sneaking down to the altar, and of course the bridge. The mine cart chase justifies the believability of the jungle chase scenes in The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. The saved by the 1950s fridge scene during a nuclear blast is one of the top scenes in the series.
1:46 More accurately, he ripped his own heart out
I remember being exposed to Temple of Doom by reading the Read-a-long Book along with Return of the Jedi. Even used the same voice actor for Harrison Ford.
Those read-along books taught me how to read before I was in kindergarten.
I still have those!
The read along book has the line about Hindus don't eat meat in there too:
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Tried sharing the link, but of course RUclips wouldn't allow it. Type in Buena Vista read-along books in your search. You should be able to find digital versions of them to play. I downloaded digital's as to not damage my originals from that site years ago.
Google not RUclips
Those extra Willie and Short Round scenes following Indy's possession *really* would've been appreciated, making them more active and competent, not just unlucky/lucky, respectively.
I strongly prefer Temple over Crusade. The original idea of Indiana Jones was to emulate the pulp adventure serials of the 1920s and 30s, where each novel would be its own isolated story with its own exotic locations, threats and treasures. Crusade played it too safe reusing the Nazi's, Juedo/Christian artefacts and its use of Sallah and Brody. I like the movie, but Raiders did everything it did but better. Temple meanwhile is totally unique and I love that it took chances.
totally agree, and dont forget Crusade playing it safe also by making him a literal boyscout, while the dinner scene in Temple where he is questioned for being a grave robber was actually really interesting
@@CarSVernon The Boy Scout thing was Spielberg's doing. He's a former Eagle Scout and was very active at promoting the organization at the time. For example, the creation of a Cinematography merit badge in 1990, speaking at the 1989 National Jamboree, and so on.
They should’ve 100% kept that scene with the maharaja in the garden
This is my favorite movie of all the Indiana Jones movies, Indy looked so Heroic and badass in this, every boy wanted to be Indiana Jones.
I think the reason people like us remember Temple Of Doom so fondly, despite the darkness of it, is for my part I saw it as a 4th grader in theaters, whereas I had to see the first movie afterwards on HBO or Showtime. Plus, the original figure line for Temple Of Doom was also part of my childhood. I loved the figures, and I was very upset when my Jones whip was lost. I never got over that.
Temple of Doom is without a doubt, the greatest Indiana Jones film by far. I would have been open to that darker version. Willie running into Chattar Lal and him doing the "SURPRISE, SIDNEY!" thing would have been awesome and twisted in live action. Spielberg and Lucas should have divorces more often, because it resulted in an action masterpiece. Not the self proclaimed action masterpiece, John Wick 4, which ripped off the Warriors (poorly), had a cg dog thrown into a car and he just shrugs it off, and Scott Adkins in a pillow stuffed fat suit. Temple of Doom is a practical effects wonder with great stunts, fights, chases, visuals and top notch cinematography. Raiders was a great concept, but Temple showed the world what this series can REALLY do. Too bad they chickened out and went back to same ol' same ol' with Crusade and Skull. Hoping Dial of Destiny can follow Temple's example, despite having Nazis a third time.
The thing I always loved about Indiana Jones is that it "borrowed" from some of Carl Barks's Scrooge McDuck comics, especially the giant rolling boulder trap. Not so much just that, but the fact the 80's Ducktales cartoon then in turn took influence from Indy's movies, right down to a similar font for the titles AND said giant boulder. So basically, in a roundabout way, Ducktales influenced itself.
I think a dark film is important, even really campy dark movies. Remember the serials these films came from were cheap, campy fun made to draw audiences, but I think every one tried hard and genuinely to do both.
This is my favorite. Also because it captured me as a kid. The bugs, the heart part, Short Round, the other little boy. It's captivating when you're 5 watching it with pops everytime it's on tv.
11:54 - did they shoot all this?? I love this movie. I think it is the best in the series. Yes, it is dark but it's the one where you are the most concerned ABOUT Jones. You see all of this crap happening to him. Strangled, shot at, voo doo poison and you realize he is lasting a lot longer than you ever would. I would love to see an extended version.
I'm also really curious as to whether they shot this scene or even any more of the possessed Indy. Been searching high and low for sources but can't find anything.
@@timmason7616 there might be info in bonus materials I have not watched but one would think a full cut would have been done by now. But lots of movies are like that. Uncle Buck. Planes n Trains. Justice League. Halloween 6. Even Waterworld has an extended version I'm looking for.
As crappy ad Terminator Salvation is, I do for some reason feel the extended cut, makes it a better film. Still has all the same issues.
7:45 I always interpreted the dinner scene this way. From memory I thought Indy was always uncomfortable from the dinner but didn't freakout as much as Willie. Going back and seeing it again it doesn't really come across that way. No idea why they would make it obscure. Indy should know that it's not what they would normally eat.
Temple of Doom was always the best one imo
Correct.
Jones is reduced to a babysitter, the environment is boring, and the new characters are annoying. Not really the best of anything except maybe the mine cart scene.
@@cosmicXtropics you sound like when star wars "fans" complain about the Ewoks in Return. I literally couldn't care, the entire trilogy is a treasure.
@@Lifesizemortal Exactly y o u don't care, when I watch a movie I actually want to be entertained not my ears defended my screams. The entire franchise is an exhausted excuse for storytelling. Only simpletons still enjoy a macguffin flick.
@@cosmicXtropics lmao you're totally not overthinking it or anything huh. The level of assumptions you can make with very little to work on shows how willing you are to cope and seethe over a pointless internet argument. I enjoy the trilogies and you can't stand it!!! X'D
14:32 so that kinda explain the end cutscene of the Chattar Lal boss battle in Lego Indiana Jones
The deleted scenes tell us that way more people were mind-controlled like Indy, including Chattar Lal. Then, it would be a bit tragic that he dies instead of being freed.
TOD is my favorite still to this day.i love it!as a kid it was personal favorite and still as an adult.the music itself gives me nostalgic emotions that take me back to some of the greatest times in my life.
Love love love this movie! I saw it in theaters June 1984.... i was 10...and it was so scary!
Outstanding video. Parts of me wishes that they had kept some if not all of the deleted scenes just for the fun of seeing more of Indy and his adventure, but at the same time I love Temple of Doom as is, flaws and all.
I saw an unrated industry cut of this picture before its release. It's been 40 years, but I distinctly recall that Willie's heart was, indeed, ripped out. It wasn't as graphic as the earlier fellow, going by much faster, but it was there. There's a reference to it at the end when she says to Indy in effect that a girl's idea of a good time doesn't include getting her heart ripped out. There was a lot of concern that it would probably be rated R in its current form, although it was clearly not finished, with no credits, unfinished effects, and even some story boards substituting for filmed scenes (particularly in the mine car chase), as was common. Some things were probably not removed, but just cut shorter, if just by a few frames to be more suggestive. When I finally saw the theatrical release, it was a bit more tame, but nothing more specifically stood out in my memory as much as Willie's scene. Having seen the earlier cut, the final one was appreciably more tame.
How did she get her heart back in her chest in that version?
@@KasumiKenshirou Did you see what happened to the first guy who was sacrificed? Again, I don't recall the exact effect shown because it was so long ago, but the suggestion was that it was same type of magic. In the theatrical cut, we even see his hand go over her heart, just like the first sacrifice. It was a wise cut; no need to see something so grusome a second time, especially with Willie.
You literally saw Lost Media and now you tell us about it, WOW!
@@jesustovar2549 I was i a position to see lots of unfinished films for about 15 or 20 years, the first being an unfinished version of The Towering Inferno in 1974 and the last probably being Heat, Eraser or Twister, as best as I can recall. The most unfinished film was STII Wraith of Khan which had a temp soundtrack (lots of Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet, among other stuff), everybody pointing at green screens, storyboard illustrations, and literally no ending from the moment Kirk tells Scotty they have get outa there. Most had no opening or closing titles. The biggest changes was for Gremlins, which would have been a solid R for the 2 1/2 hour version I saw. ET did not yet have John Williams' beautiful score. The original Raiders I saw had the periscope scene, which has now made it to the internet.
Realize, though, that, at the time, these were not the classic films they are known as today. I was seeing a new picture every other week often months before they were released, and virtually never without a rating. There was no reference to say "Oh cool, that's different!" Most of the time, it was clear what would need to be cut or trimmed to get a softer rating. Then again, sometimes it would be surprising what wasn't cut. For instance, I just knew that the face peeling scene in Poltergeist wouldn't make it. And yet when I saw the theatrical version, there it was. I thought that the head explosion scene in scanners wouldn't even make the anticipated R cut. Turns out, it was in the trailer. (The first R trailer I can recall.) And since there was no such thing as DVD special features during those days, it was simply accepted cuts would never b seen again.
I’m calling bullshit
I heard somewhere that the Chattar Lal originally had a phallic nose prosthetic for about 2 seconds during the dinner scene but it was ultimately cut
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I love this as a kid. Although I do now find it the weakest of the three I do still really enjoy it. The last act is just non stop action and I love it.
Never realised that Willie got recaptured although it’s really obvious. Just shows how you can get swept away in a movie.
I disagree. Last Crusade is unoriginal, and ruins Marcus, and Indy getting most of his traits in 15 minutes is ridiculous.
@@BRockIITWiCrusade almost goes too far the other way with the comedy however it does have the tank set piece which is one of the best.
Raiders is best imo, Crusades just outdoes Doom. All three are still great.
@@jekw23 I disagree about Last Crusade, but I appreciate a fellow Indy fan. I rate them in release order. Don't get me wrong, I do like Last Crusade, but I do feel it is the weaker of the two sequels were comparing. If you saw my Indiana Jones collection you'd realize that I don't have a problem with any of the movies in reality.
@@BRockIITWi I can definitely see your point and there’s arguments both ways. I think they both have their flaws but I enjoy them. Am sure I’ll reassess over time.
End of the day they’re a pretty much perfect trilogy (and I do consider them a trilogy)
I liked the sense of spooky foreboding in the Indian village at the beginning…the shaman guy who says Indy was sent to them from the sky…the scene where the kids descend on Indy, and where he translates (academic badass!!) what the shaman says. Great set-up. Just learned that the actor who played the shaman spoke no English, so Spielberg had to recite his lines to him, one by one, off camera. But it’s still, miraculously, a great performance!
Temple of Doom is my favourite, love it. Seems to be a lot of people's favourite but still gets hate.
it doesnt get that much hate anymore, this guy is like a decade late
This is my favorite out of the series, i remember telling my mom “i dont even know why its so dark and evil” to which my mom replied “but good triumphs in the ends doesn’t it. Good always will” and i think that will stick with me for the rest of my life.
Willie and Short Round are honestly some of the most overhated characters in all of fiction
Yeah they both are great characters, i've never understood the hate.
I don’t see much Short Round hate judging by how many people are begging for Key Huey Quan to reprise the role
This film scared the absolute crap out of me when I was a kid. It was the first movie that made me cry with fear. I couldn't watch the sacrifice scene for years. It's interesting to note that this movie is actually a prequel! It takes place in 1935, one year before the events of Raider of the Lost Ark. Also, note the cameo of Dan Aykroyd at the airport when the group is going to the airplane. He plays the British man Indy is talking to.
Let’s be real, we would all be willie Scott in this movie
I know I would.
Fag
Most of these items were in the comic adaptation and the novelization - most likely created pre-release.
I couldn't agree more, I saw Temple of Doom for the first time when I was 7 years old and it is still my FAVORITE of all 4 movies hands down and the four movies in the franchise are in my top 10 movies of all time!
maybe it's because I saw TOD first of all the Indy films, but it has always been my favorite of the series, especially because of its dark tone.
One of the few channels I instantly hit 'like' for, the moment the video loads up.
I’m surprised no one has made a Creepypasta of this
I really love your POV about the movie. It's alway my favorite in the series. I love all of it - the story, the humor, Willie as that out of her element great character, Mola Ram as that scary villain - It's a gem and differs in a good and special way from the rest of the series.