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Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom - Special Edition [1984]
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RRP: £9.99
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Paramount Pictures...
Review date: 2008-05-15 Rating: 8 out of 10
...must be having a laugh! The runtime on the actual case of this release lists this film at 114 minutes, the 2003 case lists it at 112 minutes. Closer inspection of the films themselves by placing the discs in the player show they run for EXACTLY the same amount of time. If you are looking for the uncut version of this film, DO NOT be fooled by the listed run time of this DVD. It does NOT clock in at 118 mins.
This film was originally attacked by the BBFC waaaaaay back in 1984 and trimmed by 66 secs for excessive violence.
As it is now 24 years down the line one would assume this film would get a 12 certificate. After all, that's why the Motion Picture Association of America created the PG-13 rating in the wake of Temple, as barely got it's PG cert over there. In the US, the film is uncut and STILL rated PG. Whatever has happened we consumers have been left high and dry again!
It appears either Paramount have made a mistake, or are trying to pull a fast one and get completists like myself to purchase this film in GOOD faith based on the extended run time. I for one am very disappointed and intend to take this as far as I can to get some answers from Paramount Home Entertainment UK Ltd.
That said, despite the missing bits, it's still a massively enjoyable romp. Not the best of the three, but still quality entertainment and perfect for watching while having a few beers with the lads.
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Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Harrison Ford
Kate Capshaw
Jonathan Ke Quan
Ke Huy Quan
Amrish Puri
Creators:
Harrison Ford (Primary Contributor)
Kate Capshaw (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Paramount Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Entertainment
EAN: 5014437955531
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2008-05-12
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 113 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1984