Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)
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Actor: Allison Doody, Harrison Ford, Sean ConneryBrand: PARAMOUNT HOME VIDEO
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; German (Original Language); Greek (Original Language); French (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround; Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 127 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-05-13
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Reviews of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)
DVD Review: The Man With the Hat is Back, This Time With His Dad...
Summary: 4 Stars
After preventing the Nazis from gaining control of the all-powerful Ark of the Covenant, and freeing slave children from an oppressive cult, Indiana Jones is back once again for yet another thrilling adventure. Series star Harrison Ford returns as the title character, along with John Rhys-Davies reprising his role of Sallah from "Raiders of the Lost Ark", and new to the series we have the original James Bond himself, Sean Connery ("007: Goldfinger") as Indy's long lost archaeologist father. With two highly successful films already established in the series, the third one would no doubt enthrall fans to some degree, but would the quality of the first two films remain intact all the way through the third; or has Indiana Jones finally met his match?
Upon receiving disturbing news that his father, Professor Henry Jones, Sr. (Sean Connery) has gone missing while on his lifelong quest to discover the Holy Grail; Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) embarks upon a search to save his estranged father from the clutches of some familiar enemies... the Nazis. Assisted by his loyal friends Sallah (John Rhys-Davies) and Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott), Indy will do everything within his power to save his father, stop the Nazis once again, and maybe even discover the resting place of the mystical Holy Grail in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".
After the success of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", I'm somewhat surprised, when looking back, by the five year gap between the second and third movies. Especially when in numerous interviews, director Steven Spielberg has stated that he felt that "Temple of Doom" was kind of a letdown to audiences and was far too dark of a picture, and that he wanted to make another adventure to sort of redeem the character and himself. I guess one could make the argument that by not rushing into a third film, Spielberg and co-creator/producer George Lucas could avoid making another movie that would be viewed as a disappointment in at least their eyes, and perhaps even in the eyes of fans and critics. I just thought Spielberg would have pushed for a little faster turnaround in regards to the supposed redemption of the series; instead of waiting five years to do so, but that's me and I'm not in charge.
Apparently throughout the five year lull between sequels, both Spielberg and Lucas, along with writer Jeffrey Boam ("Lethal Weapon 2"), took advantage of the time and were able to create what I believe to be the absolute best Indiana Jones adventure yet. The concept of linking the quest for the Holy Grail to Indy's quest to prove himself to his father was a very strong backbone with which to base this newest adventure. This approach allowed for some really interesting, and at times incredibly fun, moments within the film for the actors, and the team behind the camera, to mine for cinematic gold.
One of the major strong points this film has working in its favor is the smartly written banter between Indy and his father, with both of them constantly trying to get the last word in on any topic. Plus, it's intriguing to see that everything Indiana has done, his father has most likely done, and in his own opinion, has done it better; so for Indy, we get a sense that he feels as if he's constantly living in his father's shadow, which becomes a major source of contention for the father/son duo. I also enjoyed the return of the Nazis as a villain for the series, the Thuggee cult in the second film was good, but the Nazis were a much more lethal threat, and given the time in which the films are set, they seemed an appropriate choice for Indy to tackle. Lastly, the tease at the beginning of the film that introduced us to a young, inexperienced Indiana Jones was very refreshing, and provided some neat bits of exposition regarding Indy's fear of snakes, his code of honor in regards to tomb raiding, and even went so far as to explain the scar on his chin. All of these little moments early on in the film, coupled with several more that were sprinkled throughout, just added to the overall enjoyment I had with this movie experience.
Harrison Ford really surprised me by his ability to bring even more depth to a character that he's already played twice. With this being the third time Harrison played this role, I would have thought that he had done all he could with this character, and if his father hadn't been introduced into the series, then perhaps there would have been no new ground to cover. Thanks to that addition, Harrison was given some new areas of Indy's life and personality to explore, allowing for the character to not only remain fresh for him, but also for the audience that has followed him throughout all his adventures. Just to clarify, even if Harrison was unable to really cover any new ground with the character; that would have been fine too, so long as this movie was to be intended as the final chapter in the character's franchise. Because once a character quits growing/evolving, the audience will quickly lose interest, due to it being more of the same old thing, and the actor playing the part will most likely feel the exact same way; therefore resulting in a sub-par performance and inferior sequel.
Joining Harrison Ford on his quest we find a few familiar faces, such as John Rhys-Davies as Sallah, Indiana's trusted ally in Cairo. I was pleased to see Sallah's return to the series, after feeling like there was much more that could have been done with the character in "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Also returning was actor Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody, Indy's close friend and associate; actually he seems more like a manager when it comes to his various archaeological adventures, but let's not split hairs. Joining the cast is screen legend Sean Connery, who brings Indy's father to life in all his cantankerous, scene chewing glory. As terrific as the dynamic between father and son proved to be in this film, Sean never ceased to steal every scene he was in, even when Harrison was at the top of his game matching Sean quip for quip. As great as Sean was in the role, one thing did bug me about his casting. Although he did attempt to hide it, his accent was still apparent in several scenes. Yet for some reason, no one ever made note of it. I guess we were just supposed to ignore it, but I for one would have liked some form of explanation for why he has an accent that his son clearly has no hint of. This doesn't seem like too far-fetched of a request, especially when the writer was going so far as to explain why Indy has a scar on his chin and even where he got the nickname Indiana from in the first place. Maybe I'm the only one that's had this thought; and if so, I guess that's fine, but it just struck me as odd was all.
If director Steven Spielberg was hoping to redeem himself with "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", for what he felt was a failure with his previous effort in the series; then, I would have to say he has succeeded brilliantly. I agree that the darker tone of "Temple of Doom" did feel different from "Raiders of the Lost Ark", but I also felt that it was a natural progression for the character and the series (generally the middle chapter is the darkest); that being said, I was happy that this movie was more in line with the tone of the original film. Even though the tone for this movie was similar to that of the first, there is one major difference between this film and its predecessors; this one seemed like it was done much better, and felt more polished than either of the previous two ever came close to being.
Overall, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is a great sequel, and for me, it is the best the series has ever been. Loaded with great storytelling, terrific acting, some truly touching moments, and even some hilarious ones, this is one movie that is definitely worth watching.
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" is rated PG-13 for violence and brief language.
Description of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)
The third installment in the widely beloved Spielberg/Lucas Indiana Jones saga begins with an introduction to a younger Indy (played by the late River Phoenix), who, through a fast-paced prologue, gives the audience insight into the roots of his taste for adventure, fear of snakes, and dogged determination to take historical artifacts out of the hands of bad guys and into the museums in which they belong. A grown-up Indy (Harrison Ford) reveals himself shortly afterward in a familiar classroom scene, teaching archeology to a disproportionate number of starry-eyed female college students in 1938. Once again, however, Mr. Jones is drawn away from his day job after an art collector (Julian Glover) approaches him with a proposition to find the much sought after Holy Grail. Circumstances reveal that there was another avid archeologist in search of the famed cup ? Indiana Jones' father, Dr. Henry Jones (Sean Connery) ? who had recently disappeared during his efforts. The junior and senior members of the Jones family find themselves in a series of tough situations in locales ranging from Venice to the most treacherous spots in the Middle East. Complicating the situation further is the presence of Elsa (Alison Doody), a beautiful and intelligent woman with one fatal flaw: she's an undercover Nazi agent. The search for the grail is a dangerous quest, and its discovery may prove fatal to those who seek it for personal gain. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade earned a then record-breaking $50 million in its first week of release.Not as good as the first one, but better than the second. That?s been the consensus opinion regarding Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the final installment in Steven Spielberg and George Lucas? original adventure trilogy, throughout the nearly two decades since its 1989 theatrical release. It?s a fair assessment. After the relatively dark and disturbing Temple of Doom (1984), The Last Crusade (1989) recalls the sheer fun of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981). With its variety of colorful locations, multiple chase scenes (the opening sequence on a circus train, with River Phoenix as the young Indy, is one of the best of the series, as is the boat chase through the canals of Venice), and cloak-and-dagger vibe, it?s the closest in tone to a James Bond outing, which director Spielberg has noted was the inspiration for the trilogy in the first place; what?s more, it harkens back to Raiders in its choice of villains (i.e., the Nazis--Indy even comes face to face with Hitler at a rally in Berlin) and its quest for an antiquity of incalculable value and significance (the Holy Grail, the chalice said to have been the receptacle of Christ's blood as he hung on the cross). Add to that the presence of Sean Connery, playing Indy?s father and having a field day opposite Harrison Ford, and you?ve got a most welcome return to form.
Special features include a six-minute introduction by Spielberg and Lucas, who discuss the grail as a metaphor for bringing Indy and his estranged father together and agree that Crusade is the funniest of the three films; "Indy?s Women," an American Film Institute tribute with leading ladies Karen Allen, Kate Capshaw, and Alison Doody each discussing her character (Capshaw candidly describes Temple of Doom?s Willie Scott as "whiny, petulant, and annoying"); "Indy?s Friends and Enemies," a look at the films? various villains and sidekicks; plus storyboards and photo galleries. --Sam Graham
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