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The Indiana Jones Collection (Raiders of the Lost Ark / The Temple of Doom / The Last Crusade / Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) [Blu-ray]

Harrison Ford , Karen Allen , Steven Spielberg    Blu-ray
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Own all four Indiana Jones adventures in this Blu-ray collection.  This collection includes: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is no ordinary archeologist. When we first see him, he is somewhere in the Peruvian jungle in 1936, running a booby-trapped gauntlet (complete with an over-sized rolling boulder) to fetch a solid-gold idol. He loses this artifact to his chief rival, a French archeologist named Belloq (Paul Freeman), who then prepares to kill our hero. In the first of many serial-like escapes, Indy eludes Belloq by hopping into a convenient plane. So, then: is Indiana Jones afraid of anything? Yes, snakes. The next time we see Jones, he's a soft-spoken, bespectacled professor. He is then summoned from his ivy-covered environs by Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) to find the long-lost Ark of the Covenant. The Nazis, it seems, are already searching for the Ark, which the mystical-minded Hitler hopes to use to make his stormtroopers invincible. But to find the Ark, Indy must first secure a medallion kept under the protection of Indy's old friend Abner Ravenwood, whose daughter, Marion (Karen Allen), evidently has a "history" with Jones. Whatever their personal differences, Indy and Marion become partners in one action-packed adventure after another, ranging from wandering the snake pits of the Well of Souls to surviving the pyrotechnic unearthing of the sacred Ark. A joint project of Hollywood prodigies George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, with a script co-written by Lawrence Kasdan and Philip Kaufman, among others, Raiders of the Lost Ark is not so much a movie as a 115-minute thrill ride. Costing 22 million dollars (nearly three times the original estimate), Raiders of the Lost Ark reaped 200 million dollars during its first run. It was followed by Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1985) and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), as well as a short-lived TV-series "prequel."

Temple of Doom
The second of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg Indiana Jones epics is set a year or so before the events in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1984). After a brief brouhaha involving a precious vial and a wild ride down a raging Himalyan river, Indy (Harrison Ford) gets down to the problem at hand: retrieving a precious gem and several kidnapped young boys on behalf of a remote East Indian village. His companions this time around include a dimbulbed, easily frightened nightclub chanteuse (Kate Capshaw), and a feisty 12-year-old kid named Short Round (Quan Ke Huy). Throughout, the plot takes second place to the thrills, which include a harrowing rollercoaster ride in an abandoned mineshaft and Indy's rescue of the heroine from a ritual sacrifice. There are also a couple of cute references to Raiders of the Lost Ark, notably a funny variation of Indy's shooting of the Sherpa warrior.

Last Crusade
The third installment in the widely beloved Spielberg/Lucas Indiana Jones saga begins with an introduction to a younger Indy (played by the late River Phoenix), who, through a fast-paced prologue, gives the audience insight into the roots of his taste for adventure, fear of snakes, and dogged determination to take historical artifacts out of the hands of bad guys and into the museums in which they belong. A grown-up Indy (Harrison Ford) reveals himself shortly afterward in a familiar classroom scene, teaching archeology to a disproportionate number of starry-eyed female college students in 1938. Once again, however, Mr. Jones is drawn away from his day job after an art collector (Julian Glover) approaches him with a proposition to find the much sought after Holy Grail. Circumstances reveal that there was another avid archeologist in search of the famed cup — Indiana Jones' father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery) — who had recently disappeared during his efforts. The junior and senior members of the Jones family find themselves in a series of tough situations in locales ranging from Venice to the most treacherous spots in the Middle East. Complicating the situation further is the presence of Elsa (Alison Doody), a beautiful and intelligent woman with one fatal flaw: she's an undercover Nazi agent. The search for the grail is a dangerous quest, and its discovery may prove fatal to those who seek it for personal gain. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade earned a then record-breaking $50 million in its first week of release.

Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas bring you the greatest adventurer of all time in “a nonstop thrill ride” (Richard Corliss, TIME) that’s packed with “sensational, awe-inspiring spectacles” (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times). Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull finds Indy (Harrison Ford) trying to outrace a brilliant and beautiful agent (Cate Blanchett) for the mystical, all-powerful Crystal Skull of Akator. Teaming up with a rebellious young biker (Shia LaBeouf) and his spirited original love Marion (Karen Allen), Indy takes you on a breathtaking action-packed adventure in the exciting tradition of the classic Indiana Jones movies!


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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Set, Annoying Packaging Sep 19 2012
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I have no problems with the quality of this set, although there are spots in Raiders of the Lost Ark that could benefit from some restoration to remove noise from the picture. My only real complaint is the sleeves which hold the discs themselves, it is almost impossible to get a disc out without putting fingerprints on it. As someone who takes very good care of my movies it is hard to forgive such poor packaging, especially when there are already excellent Blu Ray cases on the market.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Dr. Joseph Lee HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
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This Complete Adventures box set comes in a sturdy handsome package, which is shaped and opens much like a book, with each page showing new artwork and pictures for each adventure, each page housing one of five BD-50 discs: 1) Raiders of The Lost Ark (1981), 2) The Temple of Doom (1984), 3) The Last Crusade (1989), 4) The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008), and 5) Bonus Features.

VIDEO:

All the four films arrived on blu ray with MPEG-4 AVC 1080p 2.35:1 encode.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (blu ray) 1981

Supervised by director Steven Spielberg and renowned sound designer Ben Burtt, Raiders of the Lost Ark has been meticulously restored with careful attention to preserving the original look, sound and feel of the iconic film. The original negative was first scanned at 4K and then examined frame-by-frame so that any damage could be repaired. The final result is a well-defined, fantastic cinematic presentation, that beat all the images from the past: from VHS tapes, laser discs to recent DVDs. The movie begins with arguably its weakest visual sequence in the forest and cave. But, the subsequent chase scene - Indy running from the Hovitos - reveals the film's brightest and most well-defined shots yet, with dazzling colours and clarity. The transfer is at its absolute demo-worthy best as Indy runs through the city, trying to rescue Marion before she's placed in the truck packed with explosives. The intricate detailing on the earthen coloured façades, the sandy terrain, the wicker baskets, and the dusty clothes is nothing short of mesmerizing. The interior of the map room is equally stunning; close-ups in those shots of Indy dusting off the floor reveal every last grain of sand. This is a very pleasing video presentation. (4/5)

The Temple of Doom (blu ray) 1984

The Temple of Doom was a prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark, that takes place a year prior to Raiders of the Lost Ark, before the Nazis started signing pacts with other countries and became a major worldwide threat. It's a warmer picture, with reddish flesh tones. Black levels are rock-solid. Detail is striking. From the beginning during Indy's lounge confrontation with Lao Che and on through to the final action scene on the bridge with Mola Ram, the image offers dazzling clothing and facial textures that reveal every skin crease, bead of sweat, and clothing stitch with pinpoint precision. The film's best scene comes at the end during the battle on the bridge. The worn-down wood and frayed rope textures are absolutely striking, never mind the sweaty and filthy and tattered clothes worn by a tired and banged-up archaeologist. The roller-coaster ride is still very exciting. (4.5/5)

The Last Crusade (blu ray) 1989

Being the last entry in the original trilogy, the third installment rides onto blu ray with the best presentation of the first three. This transfer displays a thinly-layered film grain and cleanly defined lines in clothing, buildings and surrounding foliage. Facial complexions appear natural with rich, lifelike textures, exposing every pore, wrinkle and trivial blemish. Contrast is quite vivid but very well-balanced with crisp, brilliant whites. Colours are bright and animated while blacks are often inky rich and penetrating. (5/5)

The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (blu ray) 2008

This video transfer is the same as the one from its 2008 blu ray release, which I have bought previously. There is a fine grain. Details are extraordinary throughout the film. Facial textures are nothing short of fantastic, whether Indy's weathered and worn mug or Spalko's ultra-smooth skin that by design reveals not a single line or pore. The image is crisp and well defined. Colours are equally brilliant, especially in the day scenes. Blacks are inky and skin tones are natural. It is pure raw visual excellence. (5/5)

AUDIO:

All four films have DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless tracks.

Raiders of the Lost Ark:

The sound design was similarly preserved using Burtt’s original master mix, which had been archived and unused since 1981. New stereo surrounds were created using the original music tracks and original effects recorded in stereo but used previously only in mono. In addition, the sub bass was redone entirely up to modern specifications and care was taken to improve dialogue and correct small technical flaws to create the most complete and highest quality version of the sound possible while retaining the director’s vision. The result is an impeccable digital restoration that celebrates the film and its place in cinematic history.

Thanks to the new restored soundtrack, Raiders of the Lost Ark has never sounded so good. This soundtrack dazzles with every explosion, all the supporting sound effects, and of course each note of John Williams' acclaimed, classic, and instantly recognizable main theme. Right from the get-go -- the Paramount logo that dissolves into a similar-looking Peruvian mountain -- the track introduces deep bass notes into the soundstage that are potent, that gave my two Velodyne subwoofers a real workout. We are simultaneously immersed into the jungle environment; striking ambience gently surrounds the listener. Williams' iconic score, especially, is fulfilling with distinct instrumentation, spreading into the rears to create a satisfyingly immersive soundfield. Outstanding track! Excellently restored! (5/5)

The Temple of Doom:

I still remember vividly using the opening sequence of singing, dancing and bullets ringing off the large gong in different direction, as an audio demo in my first Kloss Projection System in the early 90s with the laser disc. Now, the sound is much improved, crystal clear and precise in location. The whole soundtrack comes alive with John Williams’ brilliant score. Dialogue is pitch-perfect and clear in the center while the rest of the soundstage exhibits a welcoming and broad image that's consistently active. Dynamics deliver precise clarity in the orchestration and the several action sequences with some impressive echoing which enhance the soundfield. (5/5)

The Last Crusade:

This soundtrack is almost perfect in its fullness, spacing, bass, and clarity. Musical delivery is typically stunning, whether fast-paced action notes or more gentle dramatic elements. Spacing is true, the surrounds are used to marvelous effect, and the clarity of every note through the entire range is perfect. (5/5)

The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull:

The original film was released in 2008 with Dolby True-HD. The new DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack does not sound all that different than its Dolby TrueHD counterpart. The low-end, perhaps, feels a little deeper and throatier, providing the design with some impressive depth, but otherwise, this lossless mix is identical to the 2008 Blu-ray. (Note: in the days of lossy audio, I always prefer DTS over Dolby Digital). Dialogue is distinct and intelligible from beginning to end, and John Williams' memorable score spreads into the back with terrific fidelity and envelopment. Directionality is precise with discrete, flawless panning, generating a highly-enjoyable, demo-worthy lossless mix. (5/5)

5TH DISC: BONUS FEATURES:

A large chunk of the supplemental package is a reiteration of what was seen in previous DVD releases. They can all be found on the fifth disc, except for the trailers. The only things missing are storyboard comparisons, still galleries, a short featurette on the trilogy and the intros with Spielberg and Lucas. It should be noted that not all the Special Features from the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (blu ray) were included here. So, I am glad that I have bought that disc, for completeness sake.

Two brand new high-def exclusives enter the supplemental package:
The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark (SD 58 minutes)
On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark (HD)

FINAL THOUGHTS:

When this set was first announced on Amazon.ca, it was initially called The Indiana Jones Collection for $69.99, which I preordered. Then, the title The Complete Indiana Jones Adventures came into existence. When I asked Amazon.ca whether both are the same, I was not given a proper satisfying answer. Finally, my Collection set merged and became the Complete Indiana Jones Adventures set. I was quite relieved. But currently, the title has reverted back to Indiana Jones Collection, instead of The Complete Adventure. God knows why? The price at one point went up to $74.99, but recently settled back down to $69.99.

This is an excellent box set (even though I bought the Kingdom of Crystal Skull already) with top-notched video/audio. All the movies are exciting and totally enjoyable to watch again, and they brought back many happy memories. This is the definitive edition for our beloved Doctor Jones, and is a must-own. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are both geniuses, who made these movies so enjoyable, even with repeated viewing.

Indian Jones franchise is very successful, grossing over $1,995 million worldwide. But the most successful franchise belongs to Harry Potter ($7,681 million worldwide). But the surprise hit franchise of all belongs to the Ice Age franchise, which has grossed over $2,758 million worldwide. I am very grateful that almost all these great movies franchise are available on blu ray (e.g., Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Pirates of the Caribbean, Transformers, Aliens, including the upcoming Prometheus, and James Bond).

In summary, this Indiana Jones blu ray box set is very highly recommended, and a must-own.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Parfait May 17 2013
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Tout était parfait encore une fois.
LE BD est arrivé dans les meilleurs délais et en parfaite état.

Merci beaucoup
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5.0 out of 5 stars We named the dog Indiana.
Can't go wrong, it's great to have these classic movies on Blu-ray, and enjoyed re-living the memories in HD. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cenobyte
5.0 out of 5 stars Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford
I have watched these movies when they first came out in the theatre, and later on as rental movies. I still rate them as
one of the best adventure series ever made. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel Kuryliak
5.0 out of 5 stars Good movies
Who does not like the Indiana jones movies?
I enjoy the adventure and the good nature of Indiana Jones.
These movies can be enjoy with the family
Published 3 months ago by Janet
4.0 out of 5 stars High Definition Action and Excitement
The first 3 Indiana Jones movies are simply awesome and each one builds off the other. Raiders Of The Lost Ark looks incredible in Blu-Ray, colors pop and the musical score and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Michael Rice
4.0 out of 5 stars Great wauy to bring the Collection together.
As expected, we were not dissapointed with this new "packaging" of the 4 films. The quality of the images in the first and second films were not really up to Blue Ray... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Bruce McGarvey
5.0 out of 5 stars Like Box Sets
It's always a good thing to get the whole complete series of a TV show or movie if you're really interested in it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Larry Furmanic
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
AS in my previous review on teh Sta Wars Saga, this Blu Ray set great as well. Again I like the extra material. I love learning about the process of making the films. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Johan F. Apon
5.0 out of 5 stars "We named the dog Indiana"
Da da da da, da da da. Yes silly I know, but you know it too it's the theme song. Which is now playing in your head lol. Read more
Published 4 months ago by bourne077
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
The last film is nowhere near as good as the first three but this collection is worth buying at this price just for the first three films alone. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sparkle
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
This is a great adventure that Harrison Ford embarks on, love every minute of it. The action is breathtaking and intriguing.
Published 4 months ago by Sanjay Kaushik
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