The Indiana Jones Trilogy (4 DVD Box Set) | 
| Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Rating:  69 reviews
Sales Rank: 5020
Format: Box set, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby
Languages: Arabic (Original Language), English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Greek (Original Language), Hebrew (Original Language), Nepali (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Edition: 4 disc set
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Number Of Discs: 4
Running Time: 529 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 2.5
EAN: 5014437840035
ASIN: B00009ZWAB
Theatrical Release Date: May 23, 1984
Release Date: October 20, 2003
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Amazon.co.uk Review
As with George Lucas's other movie franchise, there's a vein of mysticism running through the IIndiana Jones Trilogy/I. 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 IThe Last Crusade/I) grows up to become a cynical fortune-hunter seen trading archaeological treasures with Chinese gangsters at club "Obi-Wan" in IThe Temple of Doom/I. From there we follow his path to redemption via three mystical religious objects: respectively Hindu (the Shankara stones in ITemple of Doom/I), Jewish (the Ark of the Covenant in IRaiders/I), and Christian (the Holy Grail itself in ILast Crusade/I). p 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 ITemple of Doom/I), and still finds time to bond with his dad (Sean Connery, in one of cinema's great cameo roles as Dr Jones Sr.) pSteven 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. Although a fourth movie is promised, 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.p BOn the DVD:/B IThe Indiana Jones Trilogy/I four-disc box set, as has been widely noted, contains the slightly edited version of IThe Temple of Doom/I--1 min 6 seconds of cuts according to the BBFC--though this is exactly the same version that was originally shown in UK cinemas and released on video (missing is a bit of extra blood and gore during the heart-ripping scene). By way of compensation, the digitally remastered anamorphic 2.35:1 picture and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound for all three movies are joyfully impressive, the screen crammed full of colour and rich detail accompanied by one of Hollywood's most glorious soundtracks. The fourth bonus disc contains about three hours of additional material, most of which can be found in the new 127-minute documentary that takes the viewer chronologically through the making of the series and includes plenty of interviews and fascinating nuggets of background information. There are also independent featurettes "From the Lucasfilm Archives" on John Williams's music, the sound design, stuntwork and the special effects. There are subtitles in various European languages. --IMark Walker/I
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Let me clear a few things up... October 12, 2003
Simon McMahon (Chelmsford, Essex, UK)
73 out of 75 found this review helpful
I'm writing this as I feel a few people may be put off buying this superb set for all the wrong reasons. The version of Temple of Doom available in this set is the version released in this country way back in 1984... THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE. The BBFC did indeed cut 1 minute and 6 seconds from the film back then. In particular a shot of Mola Rams hand plunging into the sacrificial victims chest, shots of said victim burning as he closes with the lava and a scene of Short round getting flogged by Thugee guards.br The BBFC felt that these scenes were unsuitable for children (the target audience of the movie) and cut the scenes accordingly. Indeed the Anerican equivelant the MPAA felt the same way, Steven Spielberg came to an arrangement with them and lo and behold the PG-13 rating was introduced (it took us a few years to catch up with our own 12 rating). the BBFC offered Spielberg the option to have it passed uncut at a 15 rating. Spielberg refused and hence the cut version came into being. br Let me assure you unless you have seen the American version of this movie this DVD will the version of TOD that you love and cherish as much as I do!!! Some of the articles I have read regarding this subject seem to indicate that these cuts are new made specifically for the DVD (that includes the reviews on this site)and I just thought I'd set the record straight THEY ARE NOT! (if, like me, you want the uncut version its time to get a multi region chip!!!). br Oh and rumour has it that when the trilogy was released on video a few years back, the BBFC offered to re-rate it. Spielberg refused... (the BBFC have been very good with rerating old films recently and passing them uncut so I think this rumour may well be true).br Anyway, these films are the best in the world (and that is official by the way) cut or uncut, so sit back whack up the volume and enjoy... Adios, Sapito.... ominous rumble....
Fortune and glory November 7, 2003
Quintin Cloud (South Africa)
62 out of 64 found this review helpful
When I saw the movie on the TV it was a big hit for me, but now that the adventures of Indiana Jones is now on DVD it has taken all three movies to a new level. pThe sound and piture quality is remastered and it is in 5.1 surround which make the movie even more enjoyable, The 4th bonus disc is very informitive and seeing Tom seleck try out for the role Indy quiet funny.pThe DVD box set is must for any adventure or classic movie lover.
As you will remember them October 26, 2003
89 out of 94 found this review helpful
Reading some reviews you would think that temple of Doom has been diced sliced and diluted untill it is a shadow of it's former self. Well it is the EXACT SAME as it was when it was released in the cinema. You STILL see the guy get his Heart getting ripped out as you saw it origionally NOTHING has been cut. The cut that people keep going on about is about a minute extra of blood that was cut before it was even released in Britain, America introduced the PG 13 rating just to cover it.brSo if it really means that much to you get the American one.brAs for me I've never seen the cut segment don't care about it and think that it cannot take away from the enjoyment of the film one little bit.brThe Box set is fantastic and crystal clear quality, films are fantastic.brIf you like Indiana Jones just buy and don't listen to all the talk about cuts.
Best Box Set By Far ! November 7, 2003
Mr. T. Hope (England)
59 out of 63 found this review helpful
..having enjoyed the countless times that lovable Antique Hunter has been on the BBC..i was in heaven when i heard it was finally coming to DVD in October..in July. These countless months of waiting have paid off. It couldn't be better..again nothing is cut that we should be seeing and it is re-mastered in sight and sound.pThe bonus disc is crammed full of the bonus material you would expect to find on a trilogy box set such as this.pGeorge and Steve. Great Job.p..And now i go to finish watching this DVD boxset, the favourite in my vast collection of films.
Classic movie entertainment November 15, 2003
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
What's there to say about the Indiana Jones trilogy that hasn't been said already? The George Lucas, Steven Speilberg collaboration has created three landmark movies that have stood the test of time. Countless movies have borrowed elements from the trilogy, but all have failed miserabley to replicate its subtle humour and its edge of the seat thrills. Harrison Ford is perfectly cast as the globe trotting archeologist who battles both Nazis and evil occultists on his quest for rare and holy artefacts. For those interested in the cinema this box-set is an absolute must and a essential edition to any dvd collection, with hours of extras and in depth interviews on all three films this is definately worth the money. Roll on number 4!
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