Tarantino's Favorite Indiana Jones Film Is The One Spielberg Hated

While he can be a bit of a contrarian, dismissing popular opinion to the chagrin of some fans, his opinions are always well-considered, and he knows how to support them with a keen understanding of cinematic history.

As a result, Tarantino's takes on films and directors can be fiercely divisive, and in a recent appearance on the Reel Blend podcast with his friend, Roger Avary, he caused a stir with his comments on Steven Spielberg 's work.

As Tarantino and Spielberg arguably are the cinema itself, it was most fascinating to hear what the former had to say.

According to Tarantino, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is Spielberg's second-best film, surpassed only by the classic thriller Jaws.

For those who may not remember, Spielberg has expressed dissatisfaction with Temple of Doom before, even though it features his future wife, Kate Capshaw, in a leading role.

However, Tarantino sees things differently and argues that the movie set a new standard for the industry by creating a PG-13 rating.

He notes that while Brian De Palma has attempted to achieve this level of "badassness," he has not succeeded to the same degree as Spielberg.

While Tarantino's high praise for Temple of Doom is sure to spark debate, his views on the other Indiana Jones movies have generated even more shock.

Tarantino admitted that he preferred Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull over Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, citing his dislike for Sean Connery's character and the weak joke made in the film.

Now that's a controversial take!

Still, even if you disagree with Tarantino's opinions on certain movies or directors, he can back up his views with encyclopedic knowledge and a genuine love of the medium.

His stances on all things cinema are never to be idly dismissed.

At the very least, Tarantino's endorsement of Temple of Doom may inspire a renewed appreciation for what many consider an underrated classic.