Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		5.0
Video		0.0
Audio		4.5
Extras		0.5
Overall		4.0

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Paramount has released Director Steven Spielberg's 1989 classic sequel film 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade' to the UHD format. New specifications include 2160p/Dolby Vision video and Dolby Atmos audio. No new supplements are included. At the time of publication, this release is only available in a four-film, five-disc boxed set with the other films in the franchise (as of 2021).

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The included screenshots are sourced from the legacy 1080p Blu-ray disc.

Paramount keeps the momentum going with its 4K UHD presentation of 1989's Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, another glorious 2160p/Dolby Vision-graded enchanter that's every bit as good as both Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Temple of Doom. The same review for those titles essentially applies here. Grain management is very good, spiking a bit at times but generally holding to a firm and only slightly more aggressive-than-fine appearance. Resultantly, with the lack of digital scrubbing and grain removal, a very sharp, filmic image appears on the screen. Textures are to die for; the image is resplendently clear and intimate, with facial features and clothing fabrics the obvious standouts. Pores, hairs, and wrinkles are visible to a finely intricate level. Location details are relentlessly complex; whether the sun-drenched Venice exteriors or the dark rat infested catacombs below the library, the transfer excels in bringing full detail to the screen with effortless clarity and complexity, remarkable particularly in the latter location and others like it (including the climax) for the relative lack of good lighting. The picture is steady in excellence beginning to end. There are absolutely no concerns for the material's organic film-like presentation and high yield definition, both of which are vastly improved over the old Blu-ray.

Color presentation is likewise flawless. The Dolby Vision grading is a sight to see. The added depth and tonal definition leave the old Blu-ray in the dust, so to speak. The presentation here is more than simply solidified. It's wholly natural and affirming of the finest color reproduction possible for the film, bringing the best out of bold blue skies, resplendent natural greenery, even red Nazi armbands, flags, and banners. Earthy clothing colors even excel for newfound depth and lifelike vivid contrast. Whites are very bold and bright and pure. Likewise, black level depth is perfect with no evidence of crush. Skin tones are perfect. The UHD is free from source and encode blemishes which all add up to a perfect video score.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The Dolby Atmos soundtrack delivers a first-class listen. The rousing musical score plays in full force and detail. It's perfectly spaced with front end dominance and both surround wrap and subwoofer engagement balance. The overhead channels add quite a bit, perhaps nothing so obviously discrete as the boulder roll in Raiders but the early scene in stormy weather off the Portuguese coat features violent wind and rain and thunder and crashing ocean waves working every layer around and above the listener. Some tank shells zip overhead later in the film as the grail pursuit intensifies. Action is delightfully detailed and aggressive; there's no want for major improvements to gunfire and explosion depth or other elements. The track offers some positive airiness, roominess, and spatial awareness in the climactic location as Indy traverses the trials. Dialogue is clear and center positioned for the duration.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade's UHD disc only includes a pair of trailers (the same included on the Blu-ray discs released in 2012), but the four-film set in which this release is included does house a bonus Blu-ray special features bonus disc. Please click here for a listing of what's included on that disc. As it ships in that boxed set, a digital copy voucher is included with purchase.

• Teaser Trailer (1080p, 1:28).
• Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:13).

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Paramount's new Indiana Jones UHD discs delight. The Last Crusade looks amazing, sounds great, and the film is legendary. The four-film set in which this disc is found earns my highest recommendation.