TxMike Considering that these Young Indy movies were made for TV, this one is exceptional. Much as we saw in "Raiders" young Indy traveled to exotic countries in search of antiquities, often putting his fighting skills to the test. Many of the Young Indy movies were two separate segments, different stories, about 45 minutes each. But this one is a single 90-minute movie.This one begins at the very end of the war, when a soldier is shot and a German is trying to get his boots off. Indy and his friend Remy chase the German away and find a map in the dead man's boot. They believe it is a treasure map, leading to the very large diamond, called the "peacock's eye", that had belonged to Alexander the Great. So the war ends and the two friends decide to search for the diamond.Sean Patrick Flanery is of course Young Indiana Jones and Belgiam actor Ronny Coutteure is his friend Remy.The real-life anthropologist for that period is Bronislaw Malinowski, and he is featured in the final scenes in New Guinea, where Indy and Remy end up in their search for the treasure. The DVD extras has a 25-minute segment on the real Malinowski, who is credited with the modern method of studying cultures, to actually become immersed in it, speaking their language and living with them, instead of just observing them. SPOILERS: Indy and Remy did find a small square locked strong box during their searches, presumed to contain the diamond. At New Guinea they were able to use tools to open it. Inside was a rock, but it had inscriptions. Remy wanted to continue the search, but Indy realized that he did not "need" that diamond, and they might search it for the rest of their lives and never find it. So he resolved to go back to Chicago and pursue his studies, something that he really did want.

freakfire-1 For a film that was low budget and lacking on adventure, it did get by, but just barely. This film was aimed at the truly hardcore Indiana Jones fan. Harrison Ford could not be brought on due to his cost, so this had to suffice.The acting was rather weak, although it was not painful, to watch. Filled with short conversations and glimpses into the Younger version of Jones, we watch Jones as he goes looking for the Peacock's Eye. After globe-trotting and finding different things, Jones ends his adventure.Jones fails to find the eye near the end, but instead gets another clue about its whereabouts. It comes off as a mini-series, where you have to watch the next film to find out what happens.Overall, its a sub-par film with run-of-the-mill acting. But, what did you expect? "C-"

kermitthefrog594 Treasure of the Peacock's Eye, Chapter 17 of the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, is the type of adventure that made Raiders of the Lost Ark so popular. Even the titles are similar! The story follows young Indy, about twenty (and played rather well by Sean Patrick Flannery), in 1919. The war is over, but Indy and friend Remy discover a treasure map on the battlefield. The map will lead to the Eye of the Peacock - Alexander the Great's fabled diamond.Also after the diamond is an eye-patched villain, a seductive femme fatale who sees Indy as her prince, and a band of ruthless pirates. It boasts inventive action sequences - for a made-for-TV movie - including a battle with a pirate ship.The ending, however, is a minor letdown. The question on whether the Eye of the Peacock is discovered or not resolved, but many believe it was featured in the opening of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.A good time!

supercygnus The first half of this straight to video film (it's comprised of 2 episodes from the show) is filled with great humor, ancient treasures and all the swashbuckling action and adventure Indian Jones fans have come to love.The second half of the film slows down considerably. As mentioned above, the film is actually 2 episodes from the show, and like most t.v. shows, many episodes have distinctly different feels from one another (E.R. for example may have a more light hearted episode occasionally, or one that focuses primarily on one character). Unfortunately, the two shows, while making sense to put them together makes as they are in sequential order, they don't match up very well in tone on style. While the first half is a lot of Indy style action, the second slows to an almost crawl. The first half many will prefer, but the second has it's own merit as well. The two just do not flow together very well.Still a strong exciting and funny first half (Flanery really gets to do the Indiana Jones thing in this one!), and an interesting (if a bit too ponderous) second half still make up a strong if slightly disjointed finished product. A must see/own for Indy Jones fans, and worth if only to see the invaders fighting Indy on the Ocean liner! A sequence more than worthy in the Indiana Jones adventures!