Indiana Jones is one of film histories greatest characters. Played by Harrison Ford in the 4 films (and with the release of Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull on May 22nd), well back in the 90’s George Lucas brought the adventures of Indiana Jones to the small screen (sort of) this time choosing to focus on the early years Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr. The series was called The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles but when it came time to release the episodes on DVD the folks at Lucasfilm decided to take the hour long episodes and combine 2 of them into feature length “movies”. This is the final volume of this series, but is it worth your money? Read on and check out our review
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles was based on the Indiana Jones series of films. The series follows the Indiana Jones character (as a young boy and as a young man) as he was growing up and experiencing his early adventures where he gets into trouble learns life lessons and encounters various historical figures along the way. The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles was filmed on location all over the world. Volume three is subtitled The Years of Change and covers Indy’s time at the end of World War 1 Italy to 1920’s Hollywood.
To say these sets are packed is an understatement, featuring historical documentaries on the people and events that happen in the life of Indiana Jones in the various episodes, the features give you profiles on people like Western Cinema legend John Ford, Ho Chi Minh as well as interactive historical timelines. These sets have really set the bar as a entertaining teaching tool!
- Rating: 5 out of 5
Presented in its original broadcast 1.33:1 aspect ratio these episodes look good for a 10+ year old series can look. Most of the special effects still hold up, but I just cant help but imagine what it couldve looked like if Lucas had filmed it in Widescreen.
The same limitations that hold the video transfer back does the same with the audio, because this is a 10+ year old series we only get a 2.0 Dolby Stereo track here wich is serviceable but is far from the best thing anyone will have ever heard.
- Rating: 3.5 out of 5
For those completeist (like me) out there this is a must have! It is not only entertaining but the documentaries are very informative and educational!
- Overall Rating: out of 5
Series and Features: 5
Technical Specs: 3.5
Overall Review: 4.5
Studio: Paramount/CBS Video/Lucas Film
Genre: Action/Adventure
Aspect: 1.33:1 Fullscreen
Audio: 2.0 Dolby Stereo
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