The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete Movie Collection [DVD]

Was great to have the first ones in this set but would happily have paid more if all the series were in a box set

These are all fantastic family films and there are plenty of reviews detailing them, so I`m going to concentrate on the various box sets which often have the same reviews just to confuse you. I bought The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete Movie Collection (released 2003) which has a Spanish set pictured but zoverstocks supplied a UK set as I hoped. Its a THX set and has a specials disk but is missing Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull which I bought separately as that was the most economical way to get the full set of films.The box set Indiana Jones Trilogy (released 2007) appears to be identical to the 2003 release.The box set Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection (released 2008) appears to be the same as the 2003 box set but missing the specials disk.The box set Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Collection (released 2008) contains all four films plus a specials disk.the box set Indiana Jones Complete appears identical to the The Ultimate Collection.The box set Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures [Blu-ray] (released 2012) is a remastered version of The Ultimate CollectionWhich to buy? if your purchasing on DVD I think best get the 2003 set and add a copy of The Crystal Skull, if buying on Blu-ray & you want the latest re-mastered version, get the The Complete Adventures (2012).

Good Value

We all know everything about the Indiana Jones films and how fantastic they are. I just wanted to let other fans who maybe haven't purchased a box set yet that this 4 disc set is fantastic value. Although it is a four disc set in actual fact it only has the first three movies, but what it does have is a separate disc (disc 4) this is over 2 hours long and sets out in full the making of all three movies, this is the best extras disc I have ever watched..So PLEASE do not be put off purchasing this box set just because the box is not in English all discs play in full English, I must admit I thought that the price was too good to be true and was slightly concerned that I had purchased something I was not going to view in English, however, I need not have been worried at all. This is excellent value for money, go buy it now before they all go !!!!

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Steven Spielberg, 1989, 127')Preliminary: Oops! Only one review per customer per product set is allowed is the message I get when I try to put a second film of the three in the Indiana Jones cassette for review - my last was for Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and was my review 72us Intelligent entertainment of 15 May 2012. The only way to bypass this limitation - which is mostly a good rule, occasionally an obstacle - is by moving over to amazon uk. I hope I won't get branded as a hacker.In conclusion, last time I wrote, "Miss Keal's point - "Atrocious, a machine-tooled adventure, from a pair of creators who think just like the marketing division - still holds, only that we today consider it as (positive) history and great fun". Miss Keal's judgement is more holding for this one, though Irish actress Alison Doody - "she made a huge impression on (even) Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, who loved her great sense of humour and her Grace Kelly looks as Dr Elsa Schneider" - is the only perfect incorporation of an image in the film and might tip her balance in the film's favour...In the film, set largely in 1938, Indiana searches for his father, a Holy Grail scholar, who has been kidnapped by Nazis. After the mixed reaction to the dark Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Spielberg chose to compensate by completing the trilogy with a film lighter in tone. During the five years between Temple of Doom and Last Crusade, director Spielberg and executive producer Lucas reviewed several scripts before accepting Jeffrey Boam's. Filming locations included Spain, Italy, England, Turkey and Jordan.The rest can be read up in the financial gazettes and the props and bricoleur newsletter - nothing mega, all giga. With the same ingredients and VERY much research, it seems, the spiritual variations have reached a limit; interpretations by actors were all deja-vu's with one exception. So the final score for the trilogy: Five stars for No 1, one for No 2, and still three because of Elsa - sorry, for No 3.174 - Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Steven Spielberg, 1989, 127') - 25/9/2012

Was soll man sagen, Indiana ist halt eine Legende!

インディは当り役だと思います。今見返しても、楽しめました。

Las películas son como las españolas mas o menos.Pero lo que te deja impactado y defrauda totalmente es cuando empiezan ha hablar. El castellano que utilizan son actores de doblaje hispanos, con lo cual el acento, las entonaciones y todo en general es irreal, no ves concordancia con la película. Parece que van de guasa, de imitación barata. No siendo capaz de seguir viendo la película más de 2 minutos porque no eres capaz de tomártela en serio. Imposible de disfrutar de la serie. Es una compra inútil.No recomiendo estas películas salvo que sea hispanoamericano y no le importe o conozca a estos actores de doblaje.

In 1981, Steven Spielberg (Jaws) and George Lucas (Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope ) reinvented the pulp adventure genre that they had fallen in love with during their youth. Their film, Raiders of the Lost Ark, was the perfect tribute to Saturday matinee serials and boys' adventure magazines. Not only did Spielberg and Lucas create the greatest action film in decades (and perhaps in the history of American movies), but they also introduced movie audiences to the greatest adventure hero since the days of Allan Quatermain, Tarzan, and Doc Savage. Harrison Ford, who lent his devil-may-care attitude to the globetrotting archaeologist, embodied Indiana Jones as no other actor could. Raiders of the Lost Ark became more than a blockbuster; it was the birth of an American icon and the first chapter in one of the greatest film franchises ever.Raiders of the Lost Ark - 1981Adventurer and archaeologist, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) searches for the fabled Lost Ark of the Covenant while being pursued by insidious Nazis and their vile henchmen. Along the way he reunites with his former lover, the feisty Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) and confronts charming, treasure-hunting rival, Belloq (Paul Freeman). Indiana also encounters tarantulas, poisonous serpents, a deadly Arab swordsman, and a host of other perils and pitfalls, all of which he overcomes with a sly grin. But can even this daring heroic figure survive the lure and the power of the legendary Lost Ark?After the huge success, both commercial and critical, of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas set out to tell a second fantastic Indiana Jones story. However, this time they decided to use darker thematic material and in so doing caused some controversy. When Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released in 1984, it became immediately apparent that the film was darker and, in all likelihood, too violent and intense for children. The film utilized elements of pulp adventure stories, as had Raiders of the Lost Ark, but there was a greater emphasis on violence and horror. Many critics accused the film of being too extreme and even disturbing, and said that it lacked the spirit of fun that made the first film so accessible. Despite the negative reviews, no one could deny the film's commercial appeal or its originality.Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - 1984After narrowly escaping from Asian gangsters, Indiana Jones, his young sidekick Short Round (Ke Huy Quan), and ditzy American singer Wilhelmina "Willie" Scott (Kate Capshaw) find themselves stranded in a small village in India. They soon take notice that there are no children in the village and they are told that the children were taken by a cult that worships the Goddess of Death, Kali. Indiana Jones finds connections between the story of the missing children and old legends of sacred stones that hold great power. He, Short Round, and Willie Scott go to Pankot Palace, where they discover that the cult has taken over the palace using a supernatural method of brainwashing, voodoo practices, ritualistic human sacrifice, and worse... they've enslaved the villagers' children. Can Indiana Jones find the sacred stones, stop the cult, and return the stolen children to their parents?In 1989, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas released their third Indiana Jones film. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was a more light-hearted adventure with the welcome addition of Sean Connery as Indiana's father, Prof. Henry Jones. The film relied heavily on action and comedy, and was at times overly formulaic and reminiscent of the first Indiana Jones film. Despite some flaws in the script, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade became another mega-hit and provided the characters with a wonderful finale (which has since been rendered moot by the decision to make more Indy films) where they actually ride off into the sunset.Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - 1989After his father, Prof. Henry Jones (Sean Connery), goes missing during his search for the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones teams up with Elsa (Alison Doody), an Austrian researcher to find him. When Indiana Jones rescues Prof. Jones from the Nazis, he discovers that Elsa is a traitor and that the Nazis are close to uncovering the resting place of the Holy Grail, which has the power to give whoever drinks from it immortality. Can Indiana Jones and his father beat the Nazis in this epic race between good and evil?These three films form one of the most successful trilogies of all time, and it's no wonder that Indiana Jones is still in the public eye after all of these years. The three films feature an extraordinary cast including Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Julian Glover, and River Phoenix.Besides the wonderful cast, one of the main reasons for the longevity of the Indiana Jones series are the action set pieces, which include some of the most memorable stunts ever captured on film. Who can forget the first time that they saw Indy skillfully swing across a chasm using his trusty bullwhip, or outrunning a giant boulder, or survive being in a room full of lethally venomous asps, or being chased by cult members in a mine cart, or cutting a bridge in half while he's still on it, or chasing an armored tank while on horseback? As you can see there's no limit to his adventures.Since his debut, Indiana Jones has been emulated and imitated, but never duplicated. The quality of the writing, the direction, the acting, the production design, and the stunt work are unmatched by any other films within the genre. The series is also given an emotional resonance with the help of John William's brilliant theme music and scores. Though the series, much like Indiana Jones himself, has seen its share of ups and downs, it will undoubtedly go down in cinematic history as the greatest adventure films ever made.The Adventures of Indiana Jones- The Complete DVD Movie Collection contains Indy's first three classic films, which have been gloriously restored and remastered for maximum video and audio quality. Also included in this excellent 4-disc set are the following bonus materials: the comprehensive three-part documentary Making the Trilogy, The Stunts of Indiana Jones featurette, The Sound of Indiana Jones featurette, The Music of Indiana Jones featurette, The Light and magic of Indiana Jones featurette, theatrical trailers for all three films, and access to exclusive online features.I think it's safe to say that the man in the hat will be around for many more years to come.Also recommended:The Tarzan CollectionKing KongSheJungle JimCasablancaThe Treasure of the Sierra MadreKing Solomon's MinesLawrence of Arabia

Que dire d'autres si ce n'est que ce coffret est un cadeau? Une merveille? Une bénédiction?Bien sûr, il y a tout d'abord les films de la trilogie qui a bouleversé les standards du cinéma : Les Aventuriers de l'Arche Perdue, Indiana Jones et le temple Maudit, et puis bien sûr Indiana Jones et la dernière Croisade, qui permet de découvrir Indiana Jones adolescent, ainsi que son père, campé par un Sean Connery magistral, comme de coutume.Bien sûr, il y a le packaging, superbe.Mais il y a aussi le DVD bonus. Un DVD comme on en voit rarement, hélas.Ce DVD ravira les fans de la trilogie, mais aussi les autres, ceux qui découvrent, ceux qui se contentent d'apprécier les multiples performances : le jeu des acteurs, la mise en scène, l'image, le scénario...En effet, ce DVD comporte pas moins de 3h de bonus. Et quels bonus!Tout d'abord, pour chaque film, un reportage exclusif de 45mn, avec interviews des acteurs, des cascadeurs, des producteurs - bien sûr des réalisateurs Steven Spielberg et Georges Lucas - d'époque mais aussi d'actualité, avec des images du tournage, des anecdotes racontées avec nostalgie par les chanceux ayant travaillé sur cette trilogie d'exception.Comment on apprend les ficelles du métier, les trucs utilisés pour les effets visuels, comment on apprend qu'il fallut pas moins de 10 000 serpents pour rendre crédible la scène des Aventuriers de l'Arche Perdue, comment on découvre avec stupéfaction et bonheur qu'Indiana Jones et le Temple Maudit a permis à Steven Spielberg de trouver l'amour de sa vie en la personne de Kate Capshaw, l'actrice principale du film.Ensuite, 4 petits reportages d'un quart d'heure, sur les cascades, sur le son (terrible ! les soi-disant grognements des rats dans Indiana Jones et la Dernière Croisade sont en réalité les pépiements d'une dizaine de poules, accélérés au montage !!), la musique grandiose de John Williams et enfin sur la lumière et les effets visuels d'ILM.Un coffret formidable, grâce auquel on peut enfin revoir les films en VO en son 5.1, et dans lequel, comble du bonheur, les bonus ne se résument pas à de vulgaires featurettes ou bandes-annonces, ou encore à ces commentaires d'acteurs ou de réalisateurs qu'on ne regarde jamais (quelqu'un prend-il plaisir à revoir un film dans son intégralité rien que pour entendre les commentaires? Non!).Un régal, du pur bonheur!