DVD
REVIEW: Indiana Jones The Adventure Collection
05/12/08
When it comes to action
adventure icons in films the first one that comes to mind is
Indiana Jones. Since the released of the first film "Indiana
Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark" back in 1981, follow by
"Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom" in 1984 and
completing the trilogy in 1989 with "Indiana Jones The Last
Crusade". The Indiana Jones franchise has manage to build a
strong fans base around the globe, earning six Academy
Awards® and nearly $1.2 billion worldwide. All three films
created and produced by George Lucas, under the direction of
Steven Spielberg with screenplay by Phillip Kaufman
Just before the release of
the new film "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull" Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing "Indiana
Jones The Adventure Collection Box Set" on DVD on May
13, 2008. This new collection it is very similar or may be
the same as 2003 restored and remastered edition "The
Adventures of Indiana Jones". The only differences is
in the bonus features. The new "Adventure Collection"
includes all new special features not seeing before
including never-before-seen explorations of the making of
these classic movies and showcase the characters, action and
extraordinary visual effects for this classics films
The feel and look of this films is exceptional in this
"Adventure Edition". With an extraordinary sound and quality
picture this edition is a must have or must see before the
release of the new film "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of
the Crystal Skull". The bonus feature in this edition are
very intuitive giving true fans a total look on how this
cinema classics were created.
There is not dough that
Paramount Home Entertainment is making the last DVD push for
this franchise. before focusing in the Blu-Ray release,
however this "Adventure Collection" it is a must have for
Indiana Jones fans if you are missing this title in your
personal collection.
Just in case you don't want
to get the Box set, for the first time on DVD you will be
able to get individual DVDs and add your
favorite Indiana Jones film to your collection.
VIDEO:
16x9 Anamorphic Widescreen
AUDIO:
English
5.1 (Dolby Digital). Spanish and French 2.0 (Dolby Digital).
Subtitles - English Spanish French - Optional
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Indiana
Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark:
Raiders of the Lost Ark: An Introduction by
Steven Spielberg & George Lucas (7:48)
Indiana Jones: An
Appreciation—The cast and crew of Indiana Jones and
the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull pay tribute to the original
trilogy. (11:40)
The Melting Face—A
recreation of the amazing physical effect of the villain’s
melting face in Raiders of the Lost Ark, including Steven
Spielberg and George Lucas commenting on the evolution of
visual effects and CGI. (8:49)
Storyboard Sequence—The
Well of Souls (4:16)
Galleries
Illustrations & Props
Production Photographs
& Portraits
Effects/ILM
Marketing
Lego Indiana Jones: The
Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer
Indiana
Jones and the Temple of Doom:
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: An
Introduction by Steven Spielberg & George Lucas (5:59)
Creepy Crawlies—Steven Spielberg, George Lucas
and Frank Marshall reminisce about snakes, bugs and rats.
(11:59)
Locations—Travel across the world to discover
where the films take place and where they were shot.
(10:30)
Storyboard Sequence—The
Mine Cart Chase (2:31)
Galleries
Illustrations & Props
Production Photographs
& Portraits
Effects/ILM
Marketing
Lego Indiana Jones: The
Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer
Indiana
Jones and the Last Crusade:
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: An Introduction
by
Steven Spielberg & George Lucas (6:13)
The Women: The American Film Institute
Tribute—The three
Indiana Jones women (Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw and Alison
Doody) reunite for a discussion. (9:13)
Friends and Enemies—Steven Spielberg, George
Lucas and
Indiana Jones writers discuss how they created the most
iconic characters in film history, including a look at new
faces in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
(10:46)
Storyboard Sequence—The Opening Sequence
(3:40)
Galleries
Illustrations & Props
Production Photographs
& Portraits
Effects/ILM
Marketing
Lego Indiana Jones: The
Original Adventures Game Demo and Trailer
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