Adventures of Young Indiana Jones - Volume 1

Pros: Great production values, good acting, writing, and cast. Interesting concept.

Cons: Not the original series as seen on TV.

The Bottom Line: Like the Civilization PC game series, Lucas' Young Indiana Jones entertains and educates in a fun way. This is not, though, a box set of the original series.

Review: In March of 1992, Lucasfilm Ltd., Paramount Television, and ABC Television gave viewers the first episode of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, a series which explored the formative years of Henry Jones, Jr. a few decades before the events...

Pros: Excellent production value, good educational content for kids, delightful locations & period settings, family friendly

Cons: Geared more toward children than adults but still entertaining, unusual editing choices, no Old Indy

The Bottom Line: An enjoyable extension of the Indiana Jones saga loaded with easy-to-swallow educational tidbits, supplemental documentary featurettes, and cinema-quality production. Great for kids and adults alike.

Review: For those old enough to recall the short-lived Young Indiana Jones television series, you will most likely remember a charismatic Sean Patrick Flanery filling the title role. This first installment of the series, however, focuses mostly upon the...