the problem with the 1985 version of this movie be simple while indiana jones be so closely model after alan quartermain ( or at least be an alan quartermain type of character ) and that the 85 director make the mistake of plunder the ij movie for dialog and story far too deeply . what you get a a finished product be a jumbled mess of the name alan quartermain and in an uneven hodge podge of a cheaply imitate ij saga ( with a touch of austin power esquire cheese here and there ) . it be label by many critic to have be a great parody and or unintentional comedy . unintentional be the word . this movie be never intend to be humorous while witty and yes and but not humorous . unfortunately and it witless rather than witty . with this new m4tv mini series and you get much more story and character development of your lead and solid portrayal and and a fine and even and entertain blend . this story be a bit long while much long than it predecessor and but deservedly so a this version carry a real storyline and not just action and eye candy . while it feature both action and eye candy and it also correct the mistake make in the 1985 version by forget ij all together and go back to the source material for aq and make for a fine and well think out plot and and some nice complement sub plot . now this attempt be not the all out action extravaganza that be indiana jones . nor be it a poor attempt to be so . this vehicle be plot and character driven and be a beautiful rendition of the aq or ksm saga . film on location in south africa and the audience be grant beautiful ( if desolate ) vista and sa aboriginal culture and and some nice wildlife footage to blend smoothly with the performance and storyline here . steve boyum totally surprise me with this one and a i have never be one to subscribe to his vision . in fact and i have dislike most of his work a a director and until this attempt . i hope this be more a new vein of talent and less the fluke that it seem to be . this version rate a 9. positive on the tv scale from . the fiend represent .