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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10325 in DVD
• Released on: 2008-05-12
• Rating: Parental Guidance
• Formats: Box set, PAL, Special Edition
• Number of discs: 3
• Running time: 344 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
As with George Lucas's other movie franchise, there's a vein of mysticism running through the Indiana Jones Trilogy. Watching all three back-to-back it's possible to unravel the chronology and chart the spiritual journey of our hero: the idealistic Young Indy ("It belongs in a museum", implores River Phoenix in the opening escapade of The Last Crusade) grows up to become a cynical fortune-hunter seen trading archaeological treasures with Chinese gangsters at club "Obi-Wan" in The Temple of Doom. From there we follow his path to redemption via three mystical religious objects: respectively Hindu (the Shankara stones in Temple of Doom), Jewish (the Ark of the Covenant in Raiders Of The Lost Ark), and Christian (the Holy Grail itself in Last Crusade).

But that's just the subtext. Along the way, this knight-errant archaeologist undertakes improbable adventures (featuring spiders, snakes, rats, insects and Nazis galore), rescues damsels in distress (even when they really don't want to be rescued, such as Kate Capshaw in Temple of Doom), and still finds time to bond with his dad (Sean Connery, in one of cinema's great cameo roles as Dr Jones Sr.).

Steven Spielberg revels in Lucas's recreation of 1930s cliff-hanger serials, infusing every scene with kinetic energy and infectious enthusiasm and creating any number of iconic sequences that have become touchstones of cinematic history. Director and producer are more than ably assisted by regular composer John Williams, whose swashbuckling Korngold-inspired "Raiders" theme casts Harrison Ford as a modern-day Errol Flynn. This trilogy plays like a self-contained whole that leaves nothing wanting: from the witty dialogue and breathtaking action choreography to the near-perfect casting, this is popular movie-making at its very peak. --Mark Walker

DVD Description
Special Features:

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark: An Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas

Indiana Jones: An Appreciation — the cast and crew of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull pay tribute to the original trilogy

The Melting Face: A recreation of the amazing physical effect of the villain’s melting face in Raiders of the Lost Ark, including Steven Spielberg and George Lucas commenting on the evolution of visual effects and CGI

Storyboard Sequence — The Well of Souls

Galleries: Illustrations & Props; Production Photographs & Portraits; Effects/ILM; Marketing

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: An Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas

Creepy Crawlies: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Frank Marshall reminisce about snakes, bugs and rats.

Locations: Travel across the world to discover where the films take place and where they were shot.

Storyboard Sequence — The Mine Cart Chase

Galleries: Illustrations & Props; Production Photographs & Portraits; Effects/ILM; Marketing

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: An Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas

The Women: The American Film Institute Tribute—The three Indiana Jones women (Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody) reunite for a discussion.

Friends and Enemies: Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Indiana Jones writers discuss how they created the most iconic characters in film history, including a look at new faces in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Storyboard Sequence — The Opening Sequence

Galleries: Illustrations & Props; Production Photographs & Portraits; Effects/ILM; Marketing

Synopsis
In RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Indiana Jones is assigned to find the mystically empowered Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain it for their own nefarious purposes. In THE TEMPLE OF DOOM, Indiana goes in search of the Ankara Stone and manages to free hundreds of children in the process. In THE LAST CRUSADE, the fearless archaeologist is once again pitted against the Nazis as he musters up every last ounce of courage and cunning to rescue his father and the Holy Grail.

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Customer Reviews

Perfect Entry for the New Indy
This may not be the perfect choice for Indiana Jones afficionados but there is quite a few billion people around who never had the chance to see the movies before. These three film rank among the best adventure movies of the last half century (OK - they ARE the best ;) so don't think too long but grab at the opportunity to be really prepared for the last part of Indiana Jones' adventures.
You get a handful of new (and not so new) extra material thrown in but it is the movies that really matter. And they are so fresh and full of live that it is hard to believe it has been a while since Indiana Jones seemed to have retired for good.

Don't bother....
If you already own the 4 disc boxset released a few years ago, there really is no point in getting this. Yes, the extras are different but not as extensive or interesting as those on the 4 disc set. Even if you don't own the films, I would advise either getting the earlier 4 disc box set, or maybe waiting till later in the year when they're bound to release another boxset containing the new film.

Still 3 x Great Films - But Pointless IF You Bought The 4 Disc Set Already...
The original trilogy all together in a new box set - however MINUS the 4th, stand alone, special features Bonus DVD! Basically, the special features are spread out over the 3 discs this time and don't appear to add anything really new.
I have the (2003) 4 disc set and if you already have that, there looks little reason to buy this (the films are not any longer & do not have any extra scenes etc). The packaging is really good on the 4 disc edition & is much better than when I looked at this set the other day in Tesco! If you own neither box set, my advice may be to hunt for the 4 discs....
3 x Great movies; Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) - still the best! Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984) - dark & moody! and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) - closer in tone to the first film but perhaps slightly too comedic??
Great plots, memorable characters, fantastic action setpieces (some of the very best gun fights, fist fights & car chases ever filmed), stunning locations, stunning cinematography/editing & some truly awesome visual effects ( All 3 movies have supernatural elements, most prevalent in Raiders Of The Lost Ark).
Also a stunning set of scores by genius film composer, John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, CE3K).
And all this under the masterful direction of a Spielberg firing on ALL cylinders, and with a career defining performance from Harrison Ford that makes for one of the most engaging heroic characters ever created!
These are perfect films for all generations, although it should be pointed out that Raiders & Temple Of Doom are quite bloody in places, with some farly violent scenes - for all the old fashioned feel, there's no shortage of blood & bullets at times!
Absoluteley no sexual content or any bad language whatsoever, so safe for the grandkids (who all love a bit of blood & guts!)
I've reviewed the new movie & I thought it was good, better than I expected!
5 STARS ARE FOR THE MOVIES THEMSELVES - up to you, if you want the 3 discs or 4.....