Blu-ray Release: Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures

Blu-ray Release Date: Sept. 18, 2012
Price: Blu-ray $99.99
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment


Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

Our favorite archaeologist got a full restoration for his Blu-ray debut. As announced in February, the Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures set includes all four of the movies in the franchise, Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008).

The fourth film was released on Blu-ray in 2008, but for all the others, the Complete Adventures collection is their high-definition debut.

Raiders of the Lost Ark was meticulously restored for the set, supervised by director Steven Spielberg (War Horse) and sound designers Ben Burtt. They reportedly paid attention to preserving the original look and sound of the iconic film from the original negative.

Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures Blu-ray boxThe sound was preserved using Burtt’s original master mix. New stereo surrounds were created and the sub bass was redone with modern specifications, improving dialog and correcting technical flaws. On Blu-ray, the sound is presented in 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio.

As well as the four movies starring Harrison Ford (Cowboys & Aliens) as Indy, the Blu-ray also contains documentaries, interviews, featurettes and new bonus features.

The award-winning franchise, which combined took home seven Oscars, also stars Sean Connery (Dr. No), Cate Blanchett (Hanna), Shia LaBeouf (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps), John Hurt (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Jim Broadbent (The Iron Lady), Ray Winstone (London Boulevard) and Karen Allen (White Irish Drinkers).

A DVD Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures set was released in 2008.

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About S. Clark

Sam Clark is the former Managing Editor/Online Editor of Video Business magazine. With 19 years experience in journalism, 12 in the home entertainment industry, Sam has been hooked on movies on since she saw E.T. then stared into the sky waiting to meet her own friendly alien. Thanks to her husband’s shared love of movies, Sam reviews Blu-ray discs in a true home theater, with a 118-inch screen, projector and cushy recliners with cup holders.