_**A spirited imitation of Indiana Jones starring Richard Chamberlain and Sharon Stone**_ Around the turn of the twentieth century, Jesse Huston (Sharon Stone), a striking woman, enlists the services of Allan Quartermain (Richard Chamberlain), a white hunter and adventurer, to locate her father. He disappeared while searching for the legendary King Solomon’s Mines in southeastern Africa. Herbert Lom and John Rhys-Davies appear as antagonists. I had previously dismissed clips from “King Solomon’s Mines” (1985) years ago, assuming it was an intentionally silly copy of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981). "Raiders" was a massive success that prompted several similar films at the time, such as “Romancing the Stone” (1984) and “Firewalker” (1986). I’m glad I eventually decided to watch it because, while it does resemble “Raiders,” it's the strongest one I’ve encountered. It’s just as enjoyable as “The Mummy” (1999), though not on the scale of that film. If you plan to view this movie, be prepared for a lower-tier imitation with some ridiculous situations. It’s similar to Indiana Jones, but more exaggerated and made with less money. If you can accept that, it's an extremely entertaining adventure that is vibrant, cartoonish, and exciting, featuring impressive scenery in Africa. The filmmakers go out of their way to provide amusement with scenes including Victoria Falls, river crossings through the jungle, bustling marketplaces, steam-engine sequences, wildlife (lions, crocodiles, snakes, and a giant spider), dangerous cannibals, an unattractive witch-queen, perilous swamps, terrifying caves, and more. I will say that the spider is only slightly better than the cheesy effects you'd see on "Gilligan’s Island." Sharon Stone looks beautiful before her rise to fame, and even though I'm not usually a fan, she's presented well; her shorts seem to get progressively shorter. She has remarkable legs. The movie lasts 1 hour and 40 minutes and was filmed in Zimbabwe. GRADE: B+

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