Indiana Jones Trilogy (Box Set) [1984]

But that's just the subtext. Along the way, this knight-errant archaeologist undertakes improbable adventures (featuring spiders, snakes, rats, insects and Nazis galore), rescues damsels in distress (even when they don't want to be rescued, like Kate Capshaw in Temple of Doom) and still finds time to bond with his dad (Sean Connery, in one of cinema's great cameo roles as Dr Jones Sr.). Steven Spielberg revels in Lucas' recreation of 1930s cliffhanger serials, infusing every scene with kinetic energy and infectious enthusiasm, and creating any number of iconic sequences that have become touchstones of cinematic history (the opening of Raiders has been parodied innumerable times in everything from chocolate commercials to The Simpsons). Director and producer are more than ably assisted by regular composer John Williams, whose swashbuckling Korngold-inspired "Raiders" theme casts Harrison Ford as a modern-day Errol Flynn. Although a fourth movie has long been promised, this trilogy plays like a self-contained whole that leaves nothing wanting: from the witty dialogue and breathtaking action choreography to the near-perfect casting and lovingly detailed period production design, this is popular movie-making at its very peak. --Mark Walker

Harrison Ford was perfectly cast as the action hero with a smile! He is far better than James Bond as IJ humour is much funnier than JB, his action sequences are more exciting and plus, IJ does have fears! He hates snakes! Very rarely do we see a hero with a phobia!

These are classic action/comdey/romance films that are pure class.

My favourite is Last Crusade as it stars Sean Connery in one of the best cameos EVER! We also get to see the late great River Phoenix as a young Indiana and we see how it all started!

Idiana dodges Nazi's, snakes, bullets, huge rolling rocks, cult mind control, treaturous women, bombs, spiders, demons from the Ark of the Covonet, and ancient curses from the Holy Grail!

It's all rip-roaring stuff with a instantly recognisable musical score (better than star wars!)some real belly laughs, great action, and some dark and spooky spells and curses!

Perfect for the winter nights with a nice mug of hot chocolate, for you to curl up with on the sofa!

A must have for every video collection. One thing I will say is, it should be brought out on DVD! Even so, 5 stars just doesn't do it justice!

(have you noticed that Harrison Ford is in the two greatest trilogy's of all time! Star Wars and Indiana Jones! Hmmm...bizarre!)


Absolutely Brilliant   March 23, 2000
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Being a huge Harrison Ford fan, I feel that these three films are his best. Pure delight from start to finish.

While watching Raiders of the Lost Ark I totally forgot that it was made in the early 80's. Without already knowing the truth, you could have told me that they were filmed last year and I would have believed you.

The storys are original and fantastic, the script is well writen, and they are well directed.

Harrison Ford bonds perfectly with his character giving just the right blend of looks, muscles, brains and humour.

Sean Connary acts very well in the final film 'The Last Crusade' even if his character is an annoying old fart.

Overall, the three films are faultless. Perfection in a box.

Having seen these three films again, I am hoping that the rumours of a forth Indiana Jones film is true.

In short, Buy It !


Classic viewing - The original Lara Croft!   June 7, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is why we have Bank Holiday's. Classic viewing with humor, suspense, the good guy, the bad guys and of course...... the obligatory girl falling for Indie every time.
All you have to do to enjoy these films, is switch off your negative chip Stop denying that you have ever pretended you were Indiana Jones with the whip and everything and enjoy them the way they should be enjoyed:- A cup of coffee/Tea a packet of digestives, feet on the sofa and away you go.
One negative point..... Put them onto DVD!


buy this set   January 1, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

this has got to be one of the best sequences of movies ever made. i have got all of the james bond movies an i decided i'd get a new lot of movies. i saw this set and thought yeah i'll get it. and i havent been dissapointed. i'm now just hoping that there is going to be a fourth, i reckon probably set after the war would be good with indy a little bit older and a little bit wiser. anyway these videos have definitely got it all-adventure, romance, suspense and comedy in parts.definitely classics, i mean how many people have heard of or seen the start of raiders with the huge ball. everyone just about.brilliant.


indy jones the greatest hero of all time   June 20, 2001
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

the indiana jones movies are the greatest thrill ride movies ever put on the screen.indiana jones has probably influenced more people to become archeologists than any other figure in reality or fiction. 1)raiders:a absolute kicka$$ of a movie i have seen this film a thousand times and it never gets boring no matter how many times i see it. 2)temple of doom:i am sick of hearing people put this this film down. its true it does bog down in the middle , but the start and the ending makes your money worth. 3)last crusade:a great,great,great film this is another film i have seen a thousand times. the film reinvents the best parts of raiders .harrison ford and sean connery are brilliant together. in conclusion i just want to say rollllllll on indy 4,5,6.......