Reviews

The Adventures Of Indiana Jones: The Complete DVD Movie Collection

5

We've had ET. We've had Jaws. Hell, we've even had The Color Purple. But for many it was a case of Indiana Jones And The Invisible DVDs. When would Steven Spielberg finally sate fans' craving to see his rip-roaring Indy trilogy on silver-spinner format? Well, all good things come to those who wait and, with Indy 4 hovering on the horizon, beardy moguls Spielberg and George Lucas have finally got their act together. But how do the fedora-sporting archaeologist's adventures hold up?

Better than ever. Indy 1 may have been clumsily retitled Indiana Jones And The Raiders Of The Lost Ark (why?), but it remains a unique, thrilling joyride with more memorable scenes, stunts and gags than you can flick a whip at. Last Crusade is almost as fine, boasting a tank chase to die for and a movie-pilfering turn from Sean Connery, his Indy Senior supplying a dashing streak of humour. And even if Temple Of Doom remains the weakest of the three, it still throws up some (whip) cracking adventure and expert set-pieces.

DVD Extras:

Think you know all there is to know about Indiana Jones? Think again. Three full-length Making The Trilogy docs fill a fourth disc crammed to the brim with goodies. Want to see Tom Selleck's first screen test? Vintage behind-the-scenes footage? Ford clowning around on set? It's all here - - plus interviews with everyone (even Denholm Elliott and River Phoenix get a look-in, and they've been dead for years). Shorter featurettes on the sound, FX, music and stunts plug the gaps, while Spielberg's detailed dissection of the end of Crusade is a tantalising taste of the commentary he may one day provide. One thing's for sure: this package is worth the wait. As Indy says, ""It's not the age, honey. It's the mileage"."

Film Details

Try This...

Watch the trailer

Leave a comment or submit your review and rating

Most Popular

  • News

    1. Reviews

      1. Features

        1. Video

          Close

          Log In to Total Film

          Forgotten your password?

          Close

          Join Total Film

          Registration is quick and easy

          Hint: The film starred Michael J Fox as accidental time traveller Marty McFly.

          As you are registering with Total Film, we would like to think that you'd enjoy receiving the following emails. If you'd rather not receive them, please untick the boxes:

          * Mandatory fields