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Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Chapter 18 - Treasure of the Peacock's Eye [VHS]

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Unlike most other entrants in this series, "Treasure of the Peacock's Eye" is true to the spirit of the films. "Treasure" leaves us more satisfied that we are, in fact, watching Indiana Jones in his youth. Where other episodes barely hold onto the character of Indiana Jones, this is a tale of grand adventure every bit as epic as any of the theatrical releases. It's decidedly easy to get lost in Indy's world, here.

Still, there are times that there are missed opportunities to tie in with the films. Snakes snarl around a treasure and Indy doesn't blink. Ancient Greek needs to be translated and Flanery's Indy forgets that his father taught it to him. Indy introduces himself as "Henry Jones, Junior" (his real name) to some people--something even the younger filmed version of Indiana Jones wouldn't do. Worst of all, though, this episode, like the others, is stripped of the Indiana Jones theme--an important element which would help tremendously with continuity.

Overall though, this will leave fans of the Indiana Jones character very much happier than other episodes which seem so desperate to get Indy close to a historical figure that they forget his established characterization.

The Treasure of the Peacock's Eye is a great Indy film. The movie starts out with Indy in a battle at the end of World War 1. Then he gets a map off a man whose last words were "The Eye of the Peacock" Indy returns from the war and does some research and finds out that the Eye is a huge diamond! Indy and his partner set out to find the Eye, but encounter more than they bargained for. This Young Indiana Jones film is full of action and is a good typical Indy movie. A+

While I enjoyed this one alot, it's not the best of the series, which I watched when they were originally broadcast. It is, however, well worth adding to your collection. I highly recommend the Young Indiana Jones Series to parents and teachers trying to get kids interested in history.

Most of the videos in this series take young Indy and plop him down in the middle of actual historical events, as a minor player (usually) but meeting famous and even pivotol people from the past, Lenin, Picasso, Pancho Villa and many others. Be warned that some of the episodes contain very grim scenes and film footage from WWI which may upset more sensitive viewers.

One of the best series ever on TV, and I'm delighted to see them available on tape. I only wish they were on DVD becuase this is one series I will watch repeatedly. Plan to buy them all!

Very good episode, not the best in the series, but has many of the elements that made the movies so good. Indy faces his future as an archaeologist when he and Remmy go in search of a long lost diamond. Lots of Action with pirates, a one-eyed bad guy, and pacific island natives. This film also has a great ending. It is a must-see for indy fans.

Once again our beloved young Indy finds himself in the middle of adventure.Join our hero as he discovers hidden ruins,ancient documents,and grave danger as he races to against evil to find valuble artifacts.Well acted, Sean Patrick Flannery give a terrific proformence as the young Indiana Jones in this enormously fun and romantic adventure from director George Lucas.

This is the first Young Indy movie that I have seen. A thoughtful adventure, it is more than just an action shot-em-up which so many modern films have degraded to. While I personally have a hard time seeing this younger Indy as being the same person as in the Harrison Ford films, I found it most enjoyable and plan to purchase other Young Indy movies based on this one.

I rate this movie 3 stars. It's filled with action, adventure, and romance. From the trenches of Europe to exotic locations. It has daring fights just to retrieve a 140-carrot diamond. I would recommend this to all ages. Flannery delivers adventure.

Despite over four years of ferocity and millions of combat deaths, World War I ended with noise and shelling followed by an unnatural quiet at 11 AM. That is the starting point of this adventure, Indie and Remy are in the intelligence service and they are on the trail of a man they believe is selling military secrets to the Germans. They follow him into no-man's-land and after the suspect is shot, they recover what appears to be a treasure map. The war ends immediately after they acquire the map and they return to Remy's wife in Belgium.
Once they realize that the map is a supposed route to a large diamond that was the eye in a statue of a peacock that goes back to the time of Alexander the Great, they decide to pursue it. Remy's wife donates an heirloom to finance them so they are off to Egypt where they encounter a German that steals the map and tries to kill them. They follow him to India and the South Seas and encounter a beautiful and apparently destitute woman that Indie befriends. When pirates led by another beautiful woman attack their cruise ship, Indie and Remy fight back and then follow the pirates after they escape with the loot. They encounter further adventures until they land on a tropical island populated by tribes with a colorful and primitive culture. While there they meet anthropologist Bronislaw Malinkowski and after some discussions about life and what we desire from it, Indie decides to give up the adventure track and go back to college.
The action and excitement is typical of Indiana Jones, both young and old and the thoughtfulness of youth very much in keeping with the character of young Indie. Meeting another major historical figure, this time a fellow anthropologist, is another example of one of the most attractive features of the "Young Indiana Jones" series. In many ways the relationships of Indie to the historical figures is superior to the action. Indie and Remy in a native canoe rowing towards the modern freighter is a fitting way to end the series, it provides closure to an exciting youth. However, now it is time to get serious and become a professional archeologist. It is the first real step in his path to becoming the famous archeologist Dr. Jones. Indie's conversations with Malinkowski and the ending made this episode excellent.

this was the first young indy i bought and i was pleased but compared to others its pretty limp.it starts off brilliant with explosions and fighting and adventure.young indy goes onto a treasure hunt with some french man who is a bit boring,and you see thier journey.then after 1 hour it goes into a very dull story when they land on a island inhabited by people. i would look into others like mask of evil.

Flannery delivers as a younger version of Indiana Jones in, "Treasure of the Peacock's Eye". Following in Ford's footsteps is no easy feat, however, Flannery pulls it off without a hitch. Action, adventure, and pirates make this film a joy to watch.