Jurassic World: Dominion and Indiana Jones 5 are fast approaching as two of the biggest movies of this summer. The two upcoming films are the latest in the iconic adventure franchises launched by Steven Spielberg. Spielberg is one of the absolute kings of the adventure genre. Although he didn’t do much in recent years, he was known for his unique brand of popcorn movies that were released almost every summer in the ’80s.
Spielberg’s films always have at least an element of adventure, even thrillers, comedies and sci-fi films. And then there are the hard-core adventure movies, like the iconicIndianaJones series. But which Spielberg adventure films are the best of all?
10/10 The Lost World – 6.5
As previously reported by Screen RantSpielberg wanted to make a sequel for jurassic park and even thought of original ideas that could be used. Author Michael Creighton was finally convinced to do something he had never done before, write a sequel. The final product combined ideas from both parties and had quite a different tone from the original film, although it was still a very enjoyable adventure film.
The story sees Ian Malcolm and a new group of companions exploring the dinosaur-infested Isla Sorna. It benefits from both Creighton’s writing and the usual Spielberg magic to make it one of Jurassic Park’s best sequels. Highlights include the T-Rex RV attack, Roland Tembo’s dinosaur hunt, and the climax with a T-Rex on the loose in San Diego.
9/10 Hook – 6.8
Pirate films were one of the staples of adventure cinema in recent decades, and in 1991 Steven Spielberg brought his version of Peter Pan on the big screen. The film was intended to be a musical, but all songs were dropped a week after filming, as reported collider.
The adult version of Robin William from Peter Pan returns to Neverland where he aids the Lost Boys in their endless struggle against Captain Hook. There are great adventure moments such as Peter’s return to the Lost Boys camp and the swashbuckling finale. While not Spielberg’s highest-rated film, it holds a special place in the hearts of moviegoers who saw it in theaters as children.
8/10 The Adventures of Tintin – 7.3
Iconic Belgian Adventure Comic Tintin was finally brought to the big screen thanks to a 2011 animated film directed by Spielberg. He had been sitting on the film rights since the death of author Hergé in 1983. The film is a throwback to classic Spielberg popcorn movies and offers great family fun.
The film combines elements from several Tintin stories and offers a trip to exotic places. Spielberg is known for his love of long takes, but this film’s CGI animation style made for a memorable chase scene that could never be accomplished live. The film was to be followed by a sequel, but more than a decade later there has been no development.
7/10 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom – 7.5
If the adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones. The sequel from 1981 to The Raiders of the Lost Ark took the franchise in a different direction which saw Indy rescue kidnapped children from devil-worshipping thugs. The darker tone reflected the chaos in Spielberg and Lucas’ lives at the time, and Spielberg now considers it his least favorite. IndianaJones movie reported by screenrant.
But once the viewer reaches the scene where Short Round saves Indy at 1 hour 24 minutes, the film is nothing but a non-stop action adventure with a mine hunt and the iconic rope bridge scene. Other interesting bits include a fight in a Shanghai nightclub where Indy uses a gong to escape machine gun fire.
6/10 The Goonies – 7.7
Spielberg wrote a story called The Goonies about a group of kids searching for lost pirate treasure to help save their neighborhood from greedy investors. Although Richard Donner directed it, Spielberg was heavily involved in many processes regarding the film.
An incredible cast of young actors has been assembled, including Key Hu Quan from cursed temple and future the Lord of the Rings starring Sean Astin. The kids encounter Indiana Jones-style traps and other dangers as they race the Fratelli family for One-Eyed Willie’s Treasure. A beloved classic for all 80s kids.
Speaking of beloved ’80s treasures, HEY is one of the most unique and charming films ever made. It’s the story of a young boy who rescues a lost alien wanted by the US government. The concept has been replicated by many films over the years, but Spielberg’s thoughtful approach to every aspect of the film helps it stand out as an all-time classic.
The adventure aspect really kicks in in the third act when the neighborhood kids use their bikes to escape the Feds. Longtime Spielberg collaborator John Williams provides a moving soundtrack to accompany the thrilling chase. And the sight of flying bikes silhouetted against the moon is as iconic as it gets.
4/10 Jaws – 8.1
The movie that made Spielberg a household name featured a giant great white shark terrorizing the resort town of Amity Island. A masterclass in making “monster” movies, Spielberg’s directing choices are still studied by film students to this day.
There are some great thrills and character moments throughout, but again, the later stages of the film are where the adventure aspect picks up. Brody, Quint and Hooper sail the open sea in search of a troublesome shark. Audiences can see their efforts and things slowly evolve from a confident hunt to “You’ll need a bigger boat” and beyond.
3/10 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – 8.2
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is an absolute triumph in sequel making. It was a common trope that the third film in a trilogy was usually the weakest, but Indy 3 shook them all up with its 1989 release. To this day, fans still wonder if it or The Raiders of the Lost Ark is the best Indy movie.
Like the original IndianaJones adventure, Last Crusade sees the man in the hat take on the Nazis in a worldwide race for a biblical artifact. What separates this one from the rest of the series is the addition of Sean Connery as Indy’s father, the franchise’s best supporting character. The relationship between the two characters adds tremendous heart and significance to the film’s climax.
2/10 Jurassic Park – 8.2
A wreckage of a dinosaur wreaks havoc after escaping from an amusement park. This brilliant concept was all Steven Spielberg needed to hear to engage in a bidding war with James Cameron for the film rights to Michael Creighton’s unreleased novel Jurassic Park, as previously reported. screenrant.
The movie was every dinosaur-loving kid’s dream come true! Along with his usual magic touch, Spielberg brilliantly used the best of practical effects and cutting-edge CGI to present believable dinosaurs. The incredible T-Rex attack scene is one of the franchise’s all-time iconic moments which will see its 6th installment released in the summer of 2022.
1/10 Raiders of the Lost Ark – 8.4
Steven Spielberg’s Greatest Adventure Movie is the greatest adventure movie of all time. Spielberg’s involvement in Raiders stemmed from his desire to lead a james bond film. George Lucas bragged to him that he had something better than Bond, which was inspired by 1930s adventure soap operas.
Shot on a surprisingly modest budget, it used old-school movie shooting tricks and incredible stunts. The opening scene in the trapped temple of Chachapoytan and the breathtaking desert chase sequence are the gold standard of adventure movie sequences. Raiders has often been described as the perfect movie and fans are counting down the days until they see their favorite archaeologist again in Indiana Jones 5.
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