As souped-up matinee fare this has heaps of bugs, humour and chases, topped by Harrison Ford at his charismatic peak.

Steven Spielberg creates an atmosphere of happy disbelief: the more breathtaking and exhilarating the stunts are the funnier they are. Nobody has ever fused thrills and laughter in quite the way that he does here.

There is not much plot, but for two hours the supersonic action rarely lets up. As a result, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is even more deliriously funny than its predecessor, Raiders of the Lost Ark.

The uptick in showy budget and meaner energy make this a unique entry in the franchise.