Just in time for The Crystal Skull comes a re-release of the original Indiana Jones trilogy...
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With the release of the first Indiana Jones movie in nearly twenty years
comes the inevitable re-release of the original trilogy on DVD. Indiana
Jones - The Adventure Collection is a three disc set containing Indiana Jones
and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Each disc also includes a set of
special features focused on the movie on the same disc. The features
included here are different than those that appeared on the previous Special
Edition release set, so if you're a collector you may be tempted to purchase
this latest release. However, none of the bonus features are anything
superior to those found on the previous release. The most interesting of
these features are current day interviews with the cast and crew that worked on
the original films. Also included are some behind the scenes pieces on
location scouting for the films and a look at the melting faces effects from
Raiders of the Lost Ark. Some photo and storyboard galleries round out the
special features set.
The movies themselves give the set a five-star rating, as the adventures are
well worth repeat viewings at home. The sound and picture transfer are
excellent, with full 5.1 THX support. Are you getting anything better than
the original release? No, not really, so it's hard to recommend to those
who already have the trilogy in their collection. If you haven't purchased
the Indiana Jones movies yet, then compare the special feature set and get the
one that is most appealing to you. If it's still a toss up, then this
set's packaging will occupy less space on your shelf. There are only three
DVDs compared to four with the other set, and this set features slim-line
packaging.
