Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
EAN: 0097361370743
Format: AC-3
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-05-13
Running Time: 359
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: 1984-05-23

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Customer Rating:

Summary: Great films subpar DVD set
Comment: I was first in the door opening day in my home town for all 3 of these films.

If you are a fan the original 2003 DVD package set with the 3 films was MUCH better.

That had additional discs with the extras. This set only has the 3 disc for extra film with some extras on each.

NO chapter search list for any film.

THEN, an unnecessary paper that comes off & you have to put some place because it does NOT attach to the box.

This set was put out in time for the release of the 4th film 5-22-08. POOR set to get interest for the new films.

The new extras are good BUT NEEDS THEIR OWN DISC LIKE THE 2003 DVD PACKAGE.
Above rating for the films NOT the DVD package

Customer Rating:

Summary: Great Trilogy
Comment: I guess that when you get a release of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" and there was a trilogy box set released five years ago, I guess that they would have to do a re-release just for the new movie to come out. And this is where it can be a waste of money.

But to be honest, I don't have the original box set, though I rented the old movies before and found that they were all good movies. I've been saving my money and my time to get the new release instead of getting the old release, though for people who want the special editions and they already have the original 2003 box set, they could just get the special editions with "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" when it comes out on DVD.

RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK ***** (out of 5 stars) -- I found "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to be a fun, filled action/adventure film. As an original classic, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" deserves to live up to the hype of Steven Spielberg's fun-filled adventure films. And I'm happy that Steven Spielberg made up a nice action hero and put Harrison Ford as the star.

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM **1/2 (out of 5 stars) -- The little kid was cute and all but really annoying as hell. But the indian tribes were even more annoying. I just wish I could call the kid's mom up and apologize and ask him if he would rather go see "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" instead. OK movie, not the best of the Indiana Jones series.

INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE **** (out of 5 stars) -- Sean Connery did an excellent job playing the role of Dr. Henry Jones aka Indiana Jones's father. It was light on story, but you don't expect it to be. At least you got Nazis as villains, the Holy Grail -- a reference to "Monty Python" and plenty of decent action sequences.

Overall, it's fine for a re-release since I don't have the original box set, and it's a great way to bring it through when "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" comes out next weekend.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Lucas has destroyed his legacy
Comment: I grew up with Star Wars and Indy. Both beloved series held dear to my heart. I grew up and George Lucas became a very rich man because of kids like me who spent their allowance on star wars toys and at the movie theater to watch Indiana Jones. But as Lucas got more money Lucas became more greedy and the wonderful magic that he penned turned into garbage.

Lets just call it for what it is folks. The Star Wars prequels and the add ons to the original series are garbage. Nothing more than a money grab just like this new box set that Lucas has churned out.

I am no longer a fan of Lucas. I have no faith what so ever in anything with his name attached to it. All I can think about when I hear his name is money.

Great legacy Lucas.

Customer Rating:

Summary: Shame on George
Comment: C'mon George! Not another re-packaging of the same ol' stuff!

If the real draw to this "new" box set are teaser featurettes for the latest Indiana Jones film, why not just wait for the "Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" 2-disc set to be released this fall?

Stick with your Indiana Jones DVD Box Set from 2003 and ignore the latest in a disturbingly long line of re-packaging ploys from Lucasfilm and FOX.

Tsk. Tsk.

Customer Rating:

Summary: For Diehard Fans Only
Comment: Being a big fan of the Indiana Jones films I find myself conflicted about this new box set. While it's no surprise that the studio decided to re-release the films to coincide with the release of the new Indy film, they have royally screwed over fans by including a new collection of extras thereby forcing them to buy the films over again if they want them. So, is it worth it? Short answer: no. Nothing is going to beat The Adventures of Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark/ Temple of Doom/ Last Crusade) - Widescreen Edition's two-hour making of documentary and many of these new extras are nothing more than left over bits from it.

On the Raiders of the Lost Ark disc there is an "Introduction" that features Lucas and Spielberg talking about the genesis of the film. Spielberg wanted to do a globe-trotting James Bond-type story and Lucas introduced the idea of an archaeologist. They both agreed that they wanted to pay homage to the old 1930s cliffhanger sequels.

"Indiana Jones: An Appreciation" was done on the set of the new Indy film as Lucas, Spielberg, Harrison Ford, and Karen Allen reflect on the character and the trilogy - its impact on them and popular culture. Cast and crew from the new film also give their impressions and everyone recounts their favourite scene from the trilogy.

"The Melting Face" takes a look at how they pulled off the climactic scene when the Ark is opened and Toht's face melts. The effects artists who did it take us through the process and there is vintage footage of it being done.

"Storyboard: The Well of the Souls" shows illustrations from this sequence with footage from the film to show how close the two match.

There are "Galleries" that feature character sketches, props, behind-the-scenes photographs taken on the set, effects shots, like Matte paintings, and models used, various designs for the film's logo, and finally, posters from all over the world.

The Temple of Doom disc features an "Introduction" by Lucas and Spielberg. The director says that he had always wanted to make a trilogy of films and Lucas wanted this one to be darker and edgier, like The Empire Strikes Back (1980). They admit that Temple of Doom got terrible reviews but at least Spielberg met his wife on that one - Kate Capshaw.

"The Creepy Crawlies" examines how each film has some creepy element to it: Raiders with snakes, Temple of Doom with bugs, and the Last Crusade with rats. There are segments from each film are shown with a trivia track option.

"Travel with Indy: Locations" examines the various exotic locales seen throughout the films. We see how Hawaii doubled for South America and so on. This featurette can also be viewed with an optional trivia track. Associate producer Robert Watts takes us through key locations while dishing production anecdotes.

"Storyboards: The Mine Car Chase" allows you to view the illustrations for this sequence along with the actual scene from the film.

The "Galleries" section is identical to the one on the Raiders disc only pertaining to Temple of Doom.

The Last Crusade disc starts off with yet another "Introduction" where Spielberg admits that he wasn't crazy about the idea of the Holy Grail and suggested using it as a metaphor for the father-son relationship between Indy and his father. Lucas and Spielberg talk about the casting of Sean Connery and what he brought to the role.

Easily the most entertaining and engaging extra of the entire set is "Indy's Women: The American Film Institute Tribute" reunites the leading ladies from each film: Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody. They talk about their characters and working with Spielberg. They all look great and speak candidly about their experiences. In particular, Capshaw and Doody talk about the reaction to their characters.

"Indy's Friends and Enemies" takes a look at the sidekicks, love interests, and villains in the trilogy. Spielberg speaks admiringly of the leading ladies and the strengths of each character. This featurette also explores the role sidekicks and villains play in the film with plenty of clips.

"Storyboards: The Opening Sequence" shows the sketches for the film's exciting opening action sequence with a young Indy (Phoenix) alongside the actual scene in the film.

Finally, the "Galleries" features a nice collection of snapshots from various aspects of the film like the galleries on the other discs.

The extras on these discs are well done and interesting to watch but do not warrant you double-dipping unless you are a hardcore fan that MUST have everything. If this is the first time buying the Indy films and you don't know which set to get, purchase the first one because each film does not share disc space with extras and for the two-hour making of documentary which is superior to all of the extras on this new set combined.

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Includes:Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark: Special EditionIndiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom: Special EditionIndiana Jones And The Last Crusade: Special EditionThe Raiders Of The Lost ArkArcheologist and university professor Indiana Jones must retrieve the mythic Lost Ark of the Covenant before the it gets into the hands of Adolf Hitler who plans on using its power to guarantee his global conquest.The Temple Of DoomIndiana Jones finds himself on a new adventure trekking across Asia with a gold-digging woman and a young child to rescue a village's missing children and find a magic stone. But along the way he must contend with an evil cult.The Last CrusadeRenowned archeologist and expert in the occult Dr. Indiana Jones returns for the 3rd and final Indy film. Teaming up with his father Indiana sets out to try and find the Holy Grail. Once again the Nazis are after the same prize and try to foil Indiana's plans.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLERS UPC: 097361370743 Manufacturer No: 137074