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Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade [THX Digitally Mastered] Widescreen

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Ok so it is not "blue-ray" and I am sure there will be a re-release of this set when they decide to convert the movies to that format, but as it stands this is a great way to get these movies in 1 package.

If Raiders was action-packed and Temple of Doom was scary, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is hilarious. It takes the original Indiana Jones formula and treats it irreverently. That's the genius of this film. Sean Connery as Indy's dad was brilliant casting. Having the former James Bond try to overshadow and outdo the son makes for both funny and emotionally touching moments.

The other characters stand out as well. The new Indy girl, Dr. Elsa Schneider (Allison Doody) is both gorgeous and very complex. One is never sure of her loyalties, making her one of my favorite Indy girls of the entire series. Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliot) was briefly seen in the first movie but now has a more prominent part as almost a source of comedic relief. Some of the best moments are his attempts to cope with Indy's adventure. Only Walter Donovan (Julian Glover), the expedition's funder, comes off as boring or less than meets the eye.

Aside from the humor, it's the moving father-son relationship that between Henry and Indiana Jones that really makes this fun to watch. Unlike Crystal Skull, which overdid the "lost son" angle, Last Crusade pulled just the right amount on the emotional chords. The two have a competitive relationship, but it never becomes melodramatic. The end is particularly poignant.

Aside from Raiders, this is easily the best of the Indiana Jones series, and definitely the funniest.

I think this was the best movie of all the Indianas. Great movie ,great buy.

Why read a review on this movie...its the greatest adventure of all time. just watch it and enjoy