The Bottom Line
The first three Indiana Jones movies are featured in the Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection DVD boxed set, hitting stores just in time for Indy fans to refresh their memories before taking in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Interviews with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Harrison Ford are included as part of the bonus material, and the Indiana Jones threesome reveal some very interesting behind the scenes tidbits on the action adventure series inspired by Bond, James Bond.
Pros
- Raiders of the Lost Ark is as good as I remember it being
- The effects were pretty incredible for the time
- Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas created a character who'll stand the test of time
Cons
- Above average but not extraordinary collection of bonus material
Description
- Raiders of the Lost Ark Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, and Paul Freeman
- The Temple of Doom Cast: Ford, Kate Capshaw, Amrish Puri, Roshan Seth, and Key Huy Quan
- The Last Crusade Cast: Ford, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott, John Rhys-Davies, and Julian Glover
- Directed by Steven Spielberg
- DVD Release Date: May 13, 2008
Guide Review - 'Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection' DVD Review
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark DVD'Raiders of the Lost Ark: An Introduction' - A mix of footage from the set of Lost Ark with contemporary interviews with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. The origin of Indiana Jones is explained and Spielberg discusses fixing on Harrison Ford to take on the role.
'Indiana Jones: An Appreciation' - Spielberg realized he'd made something special when he began hearing lines from the films quoted in public and saw kids playing Raiders games. This look at the first 3 movies includes interviews with Ford and the cast of the 4th Indiana Jones movie: Cate Blanchett, Jim Broadbent, Ray Winstone, and Shia LaBeouf.
'The Melting Face' - A step by step look at how the incredible melting face scene was created.
'Storyboards - The Well of Souls' - Side by side comparison of the storyboards and the actual film.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom DVD
'An Introduction' - Spielberg and Lucas decided back in 1977 to make 3 Indy movies, and the 2nd one was always meant to be the darkest of the 3.
'The Creepy Crawlies' - The first had snakes, the second bugs, and the third had rats. It was Spielberg who decided Indiana would have a pathological fear of snakes. This featurette reveals everything you need to know about critters on the set.
'On Location with Indy' - The cast and crew traveled the world in order to make the film look as authentic as possible.
'Storyboards - The Mine Cart Chase' - The storyboards vs the finished product.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade DVD
'An Introduction' - Lucas suggested the Grail, but Spielberg wasn't initially sold on the idea.
'Indy's Women' - Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison Doody discuss their characters during an AFI tribute.
'Friends and Enemies' - A close up look at the sidekicks, villains, and heroines.
'Storyboards - The Opening Sequence' - The action comes alive.
