Indiana Jones - The Ultimate Collection [DVD]

This boxset contains all of the Indiana Jones films to date. All four films are here, though there aren't a lot of extras. Anyone who wants more in-depth documentaries of the making of the films won't find it here. All of the films are immensely enjoyable, though, which makes up for this and every film stands up to multiple repeat viewings. I don't think that this boxset can be beaten for such a low price and represents great value for money.However, buyers should be aware that this set does NOT contain the uncut version of Temple Of Doom. The version included here is the original cinema version, though I did notice that a few more edits had been made since the old VHS video version. The DVD version appears to be even more heavily cut than the video and cinema versions, though there is no mention of this on the BBFC website, which is a bit odd. I did notice some sound edits and a few trims in a couple of other places. Why the BBFC chose to do this, I have no idea. However, this doesn't entirely spoil the film, unless you are very familiar with the film and can easily spot the edited bits. The film was re-submitted to the BBFC a few years ago for Blu-Ray and cinema re-release and that version is reportedly completely uncut, for the first time ever in the UK. So, if you are desperate to see the complete film and you also have a Blu-Ray player, then my advice is to buy the Blu-Ray boxset, which contains the uncut film.Despite that, though, this is still a superb set and well worth adding to any action fan's collection. I'd hardly call it a collector's item, though, because it still doesn't have the uncut version of Temple Of Doom, but if you don't have a Blu-Ray player then this is the best that you will be able to get on DVD. The uncut scenes are available on Youtube, if you look hard enough, anyway. So, this is an excellent buy, but not exactly essential. I give it five stars, though, purely because of the iconic status of the films and their endless appeal.

I shall start with the films first. The picture quality is great but not perfect as there is slight graining but nothing to worry about. The sound has been improved and does make for more involved viewing. The only extra's to be found on each film disc are trailer's used to advertise themselves at their release, hardly pushing the boat out. The bonuses have been kept for the 5th disc where you will find alot of documentary footage galleries and not much else. The Collector's set I am actually pleased with unlike other reviewer's. I really like the notebook which is really well put together although the writing is like a truelife doctor's and need's a little time to read. I was rather hoping that they were going to include the South Park episode which would have been fantastic. I had never seen the 4th film untill this release and have to say I am still in two minds, It's not horrifically bad as the other film's are'nt perfect but can't understand why Alien's are involved. Would have been just as happy with the trilogy collectors edition but perhaps in time we will all get used to the 4th film. Would also have been nice to have the box in wood just as Rome season 2 was released in dvd. Instead you get cardboard which unfortunately will not close properly. Again LOTR box has a hidden magnet mechanism to ensure this and so it can be arqued that this release was designed as a money making exercise. 5 Star's because of the origional trilogy and the notebook just don't pay too much for this set, I paid £60 as I pre-ordered and therefore am not at the mercy of cynical seller's. There are rumour's that there will be another film in the future as the 4th is considered abismal by so many so you may want to hold off for a few years, I am more than happy with this set and see no reason on buying (if there is a 5th film) as it will mean nothing to me.

If one is feeling the weight of this world a bit, wouldn't a spot of Indiana Jones be a better remedy than valiumor alcohol? It was a good idea of the producers & the master Steven Spielberg to resurrect the adventure story,duly modernised & jazzed up with the latest techniques. For sheer entertainment, colour, humour, weirdsituations, go to Harrison Ford, or (James Bond).Please forgive me, but I cannot resist evoking some of my favourite situations...The bad man (on cornering Indy)doing his karate sword act in joyous anticipation - & Indiana just sighs & pulls a gun. Indiana dressed in SSuniform getting carried away by the delirious crowd - & finding himself face to face with Adolf Hitler, whoautographs for Indy the very book for which the Nazis are seaching the world frantically. Tied up, his father beingkissed adieu by their mutual ex-mistress ("this is the Austrian fashion"), while Indy is punched hard by the SS officer("this is the German fashion"), "I prefer the Austrian fashion"... The same SS officer he punches out of thezeppelin, announcing to the startled passengers:"no ticket!", & all the passengers scramble to get out their tickets.Poor Kate meeting in the jungle every wild animal, creepy-crawly & snake - with the others .just continuing tocalmly discuss the route...Wonderful adventure & a real hoot . I hope they give Ford a special Oscar for his work.

Great movies