The week of June 7th is a big one for Paramount Home Media Distribution, as they are bringing the Indiana Jones: 4-Movie Collection to 4K UHD, along with new releases like The Lovebirds and Assault on VA-33 on Blu-ray. Other new releases include City of Lies and ... Indiana Jones: 4-Movie Collection 4K Blu-ray delivers stunningly beautiful video and superb audio in this exceptional Blu-ray release

Now this is more like it. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is not only a better film than Temple of Doom, it’s arguably the second best film in this franchise to date. It seems that you just can’t have a great Indy film without a Nazi menace, so they do indeed return to keep up with (and torment) the Joneses. Once more, the story features an iconic relic of antiquity imbued with divine power. And two of the franchise’s best supporting characters, Sallah and Brody, are along for the ride this time to add to the fun. But the highlight of this film is unquestionably Sean Connery, who serves as the perfect comic foil for Harrison Ford’s deadpan delivery and accidental action hero performance. The two actors play off one another beautifully, with Connery stealing scene after scene. The film’s set pieces—including a boat chase, a zeppelin escape, and a struggle abroad a World War I tank—are thrilling. Spielberg’s direction and pacing are far more brisk, and composer John Williams delivers a score that’s at once brassy, but also more personal. The Last Crusade is not quite on the same level as the original film, but it’s definitely a welcome return to form for the series. The image itself is sometimes very, very soft and it does not look like 4K. There are a few scenes that are great but nothing that wowed me. That's not the disc itself though...it's just how the original film was shot. Still, forgiving all that, it's an unsurprisingly very detailed image, which laps up the lines and wrinkles on Indy's face, revelling most in his textured, lived-in feel even if there's little of the same in some of the caricature villains. Environments too - again despite looking less authentic this time around - enjoy some veritable nuance, and brief spurts of atmosphere, with softness relegated to Allen's visage and an otherwise largely crystal clear image that wields a fine layer of textured grain intentionally applied to keep this production in line with its predecessors, as far as could be achieved at least. Tanis, supposed final resting place of the Ark and long ago buried in a yearlong sand storm. Indy accepts the Army's challenge to locate the ArkExtending its life further is a subtly boosted but nonetheless more vibrant palette that energizes the action with a wider range of colors. The Dolby Vision HDR presentation displays a fuller, more spirited selection of primaries, from the deep crimson reds of the swastika flags to the cheerfully animated greens and lovely cerulean blues in the Austrian scenes. Better still is a sumptuous array of deep caramel browns, golden yellows and sandy tans during the film's second half in the desert, and scenes with fire and torches brighten the screen in a vibrant tiger orange glow. An improved contrast balance also adds a rejuvenated appeal to the visuals with crunchier, invigorated whites while specular highlights provide a tighter, crisp brilliance along the edge of the clouds and a vivid, realistic sheen to metallic surfaces. At the same time, facial complexions appear natural and more accurate to the climate with rosy peachiness and lifelike textures, exposing every pore, wrinkle and trivial blemish. (Video Rating: 92/100) The box doesn't seem particularly robust; it's not as bas the CBS/Paramount Mission: Impossible box but it's a wonder why Paramount didn't offer There's no denying the fun in having more Indy adventures, even lesser ones, and Crystal Skull at least meets this criteria Ring & Reserve Can't wait to get your hands on this? Ring to reserve at your local store, subject to availability: Indy's 4K SteelBook collection ships in a rather flimsy outer slip box measuring approximately 7" tall, 5.5" wide, and just a shade over 3"

series' most iconic moments to life as never heard before. In the moments before, as Indy approaches the idol in the final few feet, a single arrow release and nothing more. Each individual UHD disc includes two or three trailers and a bonus Blu-ray disc houses all of the legacy supplements from After leaving his mark in the world of horror with Jawsand elevating B-quality sci-fi to that of awarding-winning drama while pushing visual effects wizardry in Close Encounters, Steven Spielberg forged ahead to breathe new life in yet another movie genre with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Partnering with writer and producer George Lucas, the legendary filmmaker cooked up the perfect recipe for the action-adventure film. The first feature in the Indiana Jones saga is where Spielberg began demonstrating his unique style and distinct spirited tone that eventually grew into its own definition — the Spielbergian. From the opening moments of the Paramount logo seamlessly fading into a wide establishing shot of a South American mountain peak, we become witness to the imaginative creativity of a true virtuoso, a genuine filmmaker in complete control of the camera.Starring: Harrison Ford , Pat Roach , Denholm Elliott , Karen Allen , John Rhys-Davies , Ted Grossman

outdoor marketplace scenes around the 38-minute mark. The newfound life and vitality almost defy description. Sharpness amplifications abound, So many elements came together seamlessly to make this a landmark film. The direction is deft and efficient, with all of Spielberg’s trademark style and flair in evidence, but with little in the way of overindulgence. The pacing is brisk, but not too brisk—not modern, but definitely a new gear for action-adventure films of the period. The cast is perfect across the board, with Harrison Ford coming fully into his own here. He carries the story with an effortlessness that belays how hard he’s actually working. The stunt work is superb, the set pieces are satisfying, the costuming and period production design are pitch perfect. The script is wry, funny, and honest by turns, and always engaging. There are certainly some cultural depictions of their time, but then that’s how creative works are. Still the film has aged beautifully. And John Williams’ iconic score—arguably his best work apart from Star Wars—lends everything a certain kind of magic, gravitas, and energy... and even a bit of whimsy. This is an unquestionably great film, and one that’s withstood the test of time.Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) followed five years later. While the plot (involving Nazis and the hunt for the Holy Grail) can feel like a retread of Raiders… at times, the arrival of Sean Connery as Indy’s father not only serves to add some more depth to Harrison’s character, but also results in some terrific comedic moments. As you can see, that’s a lot of missing content. So unfortunately, if you want to keep everything, you literally can’t part with any of your previous editions. And that’s a bummer. improved even along gray and earthy accents inside. The gold statue is newly alive with tremendous brilliance that is comparatively flat and yellow on

artifact. The Nazis make a house call to her bar, too, and they're not quite as forgiving as Indy or willing to leave empty-handed. The ruthless The SteelBooks all share a common aesthetic and it's better to just provide a simple visual breakdown and allow the photographs to fill in the After leaving his mark in the world of horror with Jawsand elevating B-quality sci-fi to that of awarding-winning drama while pushing visual effects wizardry in Close Encounters, Steven Spielberg forged ahead to breathe new life in yet another movie genre with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Partnering with writer and producer George Lucas, the legendary filmmaker cooked up the perfect recipe for the action-adventure film. The first feature in the Indiana Jones saga is also where Spielberg began really demonstrating his unique style and distinct spirited tone that eventually grew into its own definition — the Spielbergian. From the opening moments of the Paramount logo seamlessly fading into a wide establishing shot of a South American mountain peak, we become witness to the imaginative creativity of a true virtuoso, a genuine filmmaker in complete control of the camera. whooshes out from the side and the barrage to follow seems to extend from the sides and zip through to the center with remarkable, immersiveFor the third installment in the Indiana Jones adventures, Spielberg and Lucas change the mood once more but with far better results, effectively rinsing away the awkward aftertaste of the previous entry. For The Last Crusade, they revisit many of the same ingredients that made the first feature a beloved classic, particularly the return of the Nazis and Hitler's pursuit of occult-related artifacts. And on top of that, they add a welcomed twist to the series with Sean Connery joining the adventures as Indy's father, bringing a great deal of comedy to the mix and making the movie almost equal to Raiders. This father-son element is made all the more memorable with a prologue that shows an early adventure, possibly the first, with a young Indiana Jones (River Phoenix) battling treasure hunters. In this pseudo origin story, of sorts, we essentially learn of Indy's inspiration for archeology, the scar on his chin, his phobia of snakes and the fedora hat that has become the character's iconic signature style. primary color scheme is orange on (off) white. The front of the box depicts Indy in an orange forward facing silhouette with the unmistakable fedora intelligence with news that the Nazis have ramped up their efforts to discover the legendary Ark of the Covenant, home to the original Ten