| ![Indiana Jones: The Adventure Collection (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom & Last Crusade) [1981]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51-7EM6TELL._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Steven Spielberg
Actors: Harrison Ford, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, Alfred Molina, Anthony Higgins
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
New (1) Used (1) from £24.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 4728
Format: Box Set, Pal, Special Edition
Rating: Parental Guidance
Number Of Items: 3
Running Time: 344
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.9
EAN: 5014437956132
ASIN: B0014CDVF4
Theatrical Release Date: 1981
Release Date: May 12, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 Still 3 x Great Films - But Pointless IF You Bought The 4 Disc Set Already... May 27, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The original trilogy all together in a new box set - however MINUS the 4th, stand alone, special features Bonus DVD! Basically, the special features are spread out over the 3 discs this time and don't appear to add anything really new.
I have the (2003) 4 disc set and if you already have that, there looks little reason to buy this (the films are not any longer & do not have any extra scenes etc). The packaging is really good on the 4 disc edition & is much better than when I looked at this set the other day in Tesco! If you own neither box set, my advice may be to hunt for the 4 discs....
3 x Great movies; Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) - still the best! Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984) - dark & moody! and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (1989) - closer in tone to the first film but perhaps slightly too comedic??
Great plots, memorable characters, fantastic action setpieces (some of the very best gun fights, fist fights & car chases ever filmed), stunning locations, stunning cinematography/editing & some truly awesome visual effects ( All 3 movies have supernatural elements, most prevalent in Raiders Of The Lost Ark).
Also a stunning set of scores by genius film composer, John Williams (Star Wars, Jaws, CE3K).
And all this under the masterful direction of a Spielberg firing on ALL cylinders, and with a career defining performance from Harrison Ford that makes for one of the most engaging heroic characters ever created!
These are perfect films for all generations, although it should be pointed out that Raiders & Temple Of Doom are quite bloody in places, with some farly violent scenes - for all the old fashioned feel, there's no shortage of blood & bullets at times!
Absoluteley no sexual content or any bad language whatsoever, so safe for the grandkids (who all love a bit of blood & guts!)
I've reviewed the new movie & I thought it was good, better than I expected!
5 STARS ARE FOR THE MOVIES THEMSELVES - up to you, if you want the 3 discs or 4.....
Perfect Entry for the New Indy May 22, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This may not be the perfect choice for Indiana Jones afficionados but there is quite a few billion people around who never had the chance to see the movies before. These three film rank among the best adventure movies of the last half century (OK - they ARE the best ;) so don't think too long but grab at the opportunity to be really prepared for the last part of Indiana Jones' adventures.
You get a handful of new (and not so new) extra material thrown in but it is the movies that really matter. And they are so fresh and full of live that it is hard to believe it has been a while since Indiana Jones seemed to have retired for good.
NO GEEK ARGUMENTS HERE, THEY'RE GREAT! May 21, 2008
3 out of 9 found this review helpful
WHATEVER IS SAID ABOUT ' OH THAT 2 SECONDS IS CUT' OR 'THERE IS 3.2 MINUSTES LESS EXTRA'S ON THIS VERSION.' WHO CARES? THEY ARE THREE ICONIC FILMS - THREE FILMS THAT I LOVED AS A KID, THREE FILMS THAT I HAVE NEVER GOT ROUND TO PURCHASING UNTIL NOW (THANKS FOR THEM BEING IN THE MEDIA AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE NEW FILM) AND THREE FILMS THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED NO MATTER WHAT THE POXY FORMAT! YOU NOT SEEN THEM, THEN BUY IT - YOU HAVE SEEN THEM AND YOU'RE A FAN LIKE ME THEN STILL BUY IT! WORTH EVERY PENNY, AWESOME FILMS.
 Paramount Pictures... May 15, 2008
16 out of 22 found this review helpful
...must be having a laugh!
Temple of Doom is still the rubbish cut version!
The runtime on the actual case of this release lists this film at 114 minutes, the 2003 case lists it at 112 minutes. Closer inspection of the films themselves by placing the discs in the player show they run for EXACTLY the same amount of time. If you are looking for the uncut version of this film, DO NOT be fooled by the listed run time of this DVD. It does NOT clock in at 118 mins.
This film was originally attacked by the BBFC waaaaaay back in 1984 and trimmed by 66 secs for excessive violence.
As it is now 24 years down the line one would assume this film would get a 12 certificate. After all, that's why the Motion Picture Association of America created the PG-13 rating in the wake of Temple, as barely got it's PG cert over there. In the US, the film is uncut and STILL rated PG. Whatever has happened we consumers have been left high and dry again!
It appears either Paramount have made a mistake, or are trying to pull a fast one and get completists like myself to purchase this film in GOOD faith based on the extended run time. I for one am very disappointed and intend to take this as far as I can to get some answers from Paramount Home Entertainment UK Ltd.
That said, the films themselves are cracking. But in agreement with the post below this is another example of double dipping - just like the farce with the 3 and 4 disc Star Wars sets.
And let's not forget, one man is responsible for both...
I say no more, except I'm making it up as I go and will be in the queue for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull!
 Don't bother.... May 7, 2008
27 out of 32 found this review helpful
If you already own the 4 disc boxset released a few years ago, there really is no point in getting this. Yes, the extras are different but not as extensive or interesting as those on the 4 disc set. Even if you don't own the films, I would advise either getting the earlier 4 disc box set, or maybe waiting till later in the year when they're bound to release another boxset containing the new film.
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