It's impossible not to remember the iconic PC game from the 2000s, Zuma Delux, some correlation, probably not, or just the Mexican mythological and/or archeological legend, but other than that the movie is pretty simple, an Indiana Jones for pre kids, cuddly and predictable...
Legends of the Hidden Temple
2016
Action / Adventure / Family
Plot summary
What seems to be a boring jungle tour turns into a fight for survival when three siblings stumble into a hidden temple. Now, their knowledge and their wits are put to the test as they have to overcome a series of obstacles and outsmart the dreaded temple guards in order to escape the temple alive.
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Very good...
Remember the show? Then you're too old for this.
Decent watch, won't watch again, can't really recommend.
For a movie based off a kids show from 30 years ago where children are so excited they can't put a 3 piece puzzle together, its about as good as it could be.
It allows for an interesting enough premise, but quickly becomes a cheap reference to the original show. The actual story line is touching, but not terribly substantial. I feel like I've seen the "disfunctional sibling relationship rectified due to a intense action situation" plenty of times, or maybe it's just so close to "I saved your life, you appreciate me now, so let's bang" trope.
For kids, I think this is fine, but its just not going to wow anyone.
OK viewing
I've never seen the television game show that this is based on, but 'Legends of the Hidden Temple' makes for OK viewing.
It's a decent adventure story featuring some semi-interesting scenarios, the battling brothers being the overall key to it all. I'm sure families will have a fun time watching this, despite it being aimed towards kids.
Isabela Moner is in this playing Sadie. I knew she's good at the craft after seeing her excel in 'Instant Family', she's definitely the standout here; though Colin Critchley and Jet Jurgensmeyer give fair performances too. Dee Bradley Baker's voice works well for King Olmec, also.
One for the family, for sure. Lastly, credit to them for making it a short watch - a full-blown production would've been superfluous.