Raiders of the Lost Ark
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 12, 1981
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mikesgold2KAug 22, 2023
Klasyk nad klasykami. Przygoda, egzotyczne miejsca, szalona przygoda, Harrison Ford, naziści i złote pudło - czego chcieć więcej
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JacktronicsJul 15, 2023
This is better than Temple of Doom, by a mile, but it falls very short of the perfect Last Crusade.

It's an interesting start. It's a shame that Temple of Doom had to ruin it. The series would be fine without the second film.
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ElliottHeutelJul 9, 2023
One of the best movies ever made. Maybe like the fifth best speilberg movie ig
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moviefanicJul 5, 2023
Raiders of the Lost Ark and the other two films of this trilogy should have been left alone as one PERFECT series.
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Craftnight405Jun 28, 2023
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) ist ein Archäologieprofessor und ständig auf Reisen und verschiedenste Schätze zu sammeln und ins Museum zu bringen. Die Geschichte findet im Jahr 1936 statt und Dr Jones soll eine Bundeslade besorgen, bevor esIndiana Jones (Harrison Ford) ist ein Archäologieprofessor und ständig auf Reisen und verschiedenste Schätze zu sammeln und ins Museum zu bringen. Die Geschichte findet im Jahr 1936 statt und Dr Jones soll eine Bundeslade besorgen, bevor es die Nazis haben. Die Bundeslade soll nähmlich die Menschen unbesiegbar machen. Bei seiner Reise begleitet ihn die junge Frau Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), seine ehemalige Geliebte.

Indiana Jones ist eine Kultfigur und hat das Abenteuergenre neu erfunden und hat viele andere bekannte Filme inspiriert, z.b. Fluch der Karibik.
Die Anfangsszene ist die bekannteste Szene aus dem Film und diese kennt wirklich jeder. Diese ist auch meine Lieblingsszene im gesamten Film und zeigt uns wie Indy tickt und was er drauf hat. Indy ist ein intelligenter Abenteurer, welcher die Situationen genau analysiert und versucht nicht in Gefahr zu geraten, was nicht immer gelingt. Es wird uns ebenfalls gezeigt, wovor er Angst hat und das sind Schlangen. Harrison Ford spielt die Rolle sehr gut und er passt perfekt in die Rolle. Einen anderen Schauspieler kann man sich für diese Rolle nicht vorstellen. Es gibt viele Actionszenen und Kampfszenen. Immer mit dabei ist der Humor. Sei es, dass er einen Gegner einfach erschießt, als mit ihm in den Nahkampf zu gehen oder eine Hakenkreuzfahne als Seil benutzt wird. Die Kampfszenen sind gut gefilmt und sind gut gealtert. Die Orte im Film passen perfekt und sehen sehr schön aus. Das Gleiche gilt für die Requisite, für die fantastischen Schätze, die mit glänzendem Gold versehen sind. Die Bösewichte sind dafür da, damit Indy es nicht einfach hat die Schätze zu bekommen und dass er auch andauert in Gefahr ist. Viel Tiefgang bekommen die Bösewichte nicht und einen Hauptbösewicht gibt es meiner Meinung nach nicht zu sehen. Fast alle Actionszenen sind super und der Film geht ziemlich schnell vorbei. Am Ende wurde mir der Film ein bisschen zu lange.


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Kann ich den Kultstatus nachvollziehen? Auf jeden Fall, die Figur Indiana Jones ist sehr interessant und einer der besten Abenteurerfilme, die es gibt. Die Bösewichte haben nicht viel Tiefgang bekommen und sind nur als Gefahr da. Der Film ist ziemlich blutig, womit ich nicht gerechnet habe. Die Kampfszenen sind super, außer die Verfolgungsjagd mit den Autos, die fand ich eher langweilig und viel zu lange. Indiana Jones: Jäger des verlorenen Schatzes ist ein super erster Teil eines Franchise und ist kurzweilig und ein spannender Abenteuerfilm.

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10
royalguy07Jun 26, 2023
Just a perfect action adventure masterpiece, nothing more needs to be said, its all in there.
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nikTerryMay 26, 2023
a masterclass in film making, great acting, great characters, fun from beginning to end. Simply put a perfect film.
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TheSHChroniclesApr 25, 2023
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a fun and exciting adventure movie with a great cast and impressive visuals. However, it is not without its flaws, and it may not appeal to everyone. Nevertheless, it remains a classic of the adventure genre and isRaiders of the Lost Ark is a fun and exciting adventure movie with a great cast and impressive visuals. However, it is not without its flaws, and it may not appeal to everyone. Nevertheless, it remains a classic of the adventure genre and is worth watching for anyone who loves action-packed movies.

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alerikandersonApr 24, 2023
True cinema that is directed by a genius and along side by the person who made the Star Wars Saga. All adds up to one of the greatest movies of all time. Oh, and Indy is AMAZING in this film .
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Maxisgoat1717Apr 9, 2023
Why it rocks: The action is rotla is memorable, not dated and exciting, and features Indiana Jones, a memorable, funny character who is known for having a sick sense of humour, and of course having a fear of snakes. Overall, one of the mostWhy it rocks: The action is rotla is memorable, not dated and exciting, and features Indiana Jones, a memorable, funny character who is known for having a sick sense of humour, and of course having a fear of snakes. Overall, one of the most enjoyable films ever made because of the dry humour, awesome, non stop action and memorable scenes and characters.… Expand
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BradleySDec 3, 2022
My favorite movie of all-time. Well-acted, exciting, funny, scary, great practical effects, and a sense of adventure throughout the entire film.
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DunkaccinoSep 17, 2022
Refreshing to both the 80s and nowadays. It is a long exhilarating adventure that never really stops. What makes our hero influential and different from other adventurers is that he is enthusiastic about his adventures. He is maybe theRefreshing to both the 80s and nowadays. It is a long exhilarating adventure that never really stops. What makes our hero influential and different from other adventurers is that he is enthusiastic about his adventures. He is maybe the coolest nerd ever.… Expand
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AJ_13Sep 8, 2022
THE GOOD: Raiders of the Lost Ark resulted to be lighter than expected, turning out to be a hilarious adventure.
Perfectly performed by charismatic Harrison Ford and Karen Allen. Cinematography and BSO are among the best ever made..
THE BAD:THE GOOD: Raiders of the Lost Ark resulted to be lighter than expected, turning out to be a hilarious adventure.
Perfectly performed by charismatic Harrison Ford and Karen Allen. Cinematography and BSO are among the best ever made..

THE BAD: Somehow one-dimensional characters and usual plot holes in films of this genre (dumb enemies or deus ex machina appearances).… Expand
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FionanMurphyAug 14, 2022
The quintessential action adventure film with an engaging story, likeable Charachters, and timeless special effects
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liamexeJun 14, 2022
'Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)' is a near-perfect film, entertaining as well as famous. It's so deeply ingrained in popular culture that it's easy to overlook exactly how incredible it is. Spielberg's direction is brilliant and incredibly'Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)' is a near-perfect film, entertaining as well as famous. It's so deeply ingrained in popular culture that it's easy to overlook exactly how incredible it is. Spielberg's direction is brilliant and incredibly effective. Several outstanding, delicate long-takes in the film demonstrate his mastery of blocking, seamlessly shifting from shot-type to short-type choreography in a dance of understated choreography. There isn't a single frame in the movie that isn't required. The action sequences are thrilling, fast-paced, and visceral; they're among the best of their sort.… Expand
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Voodoo123May 25, 2022
Seminal action adventure film from Spielberg and Lucas. Absolutely prime example of when style and production quality meet with the kind of artistry that tells a compelling cinematic story so well. The cast, screenplay, original soundtrackSeminal action adventure film from Spielberg and Lucas. Absolutely prime example of when style and production quality meet with the kind of artistry that tells a compelling cinematic story so well. The cast, screenplay, original soundtrack and action set pieces are extremely well captured on celluloid. This truly is a best in class example of top tier filmmaking.… Expand
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kyle20ellisApr 30, 2022
For me it is not only the best of the series but one of the greatest adventure films ever made. It is breathless excitement from start to finish, and to be honest I cannot fault it really. The production values are wonderfully evocative, andFor me it is not only the best of the series but one of the greatest adventure films ever made. It is breathless excitement from start to finish, and to be honest I cannot fault it really. The production values are wonderfully evocative, and John Williams's score is outstanding. The script is filled with wit and invention, and the story is slickly paced and exciting. The action is spine-tingling, with booby-trapped caves, snake chambers, Nazi spies, religious demons, damsels in distress and romance, and the special effects are dazzling especially in the superb climax. The direction is effortless, and there is little to complain about the acting either. The part of the unorthodox archaeologist fits Harrison Ford like a glove and Paul Freeman brilliantly plays a smooth villain. Karen Allen, Denholm Elliot and John Rhys-Davies are excellent as well. In conclusion, brilliant and if you haven't seen it do. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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9
CoreGamer1408Jul 25, 2021
Cheesy and corny, but in a good way. Simple fun action about good guys vs bad guys.
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10
NerdGamingJul 14, 2021
Jäger des verlorenen Schatzes ist mein absoluter Lieblings Film und ich habe in meinem Leben wirklich sehr viele Filme gesehen, sehr, sehr viele.
Aber diesen Film gucke ich ungelogen jeden ersten Sonntag im Monat und ich habe nicht einJäger des verlorenen Schatzes ist mein absoluter Lieblings Film und ich habe in meinem Leben wirklich sehr viele Filme gesehen, sehr, sehr viele.
Aber diesen Film gucke ich ungelogen jeden ersten Sonntag im Monat und ich habe nicht ein bisschen der Faszination verloren, Indiana Jones ist nicht ohne Grund einer der ikonischsten Filmhelden die es jemals gab, von einem der ikonischsten Schauspieler verkörpert, die es jemals gab.
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HabibiehakimJun 22, 2021
Raiders Of The Lost Ark is incredibly a fun adventure, the movie fills with a lot of amazing action, with Harrison Ford and Karen Allen dazzling perfomance, and last but not least John Williams perfect score, Raiders Of The Lost Ark is simplyRaiders Of The Lost Ark is incredibly a fun adventure, the movie fills with a lot of amazing action, with Harrison Ford and Karen Allen dazzling perfomance, and last but not least John Williams perfect score, Raiders Of The Lost Ark is simply one of the most entertaining adventure movie ever, i highly recommended.… Expand
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7
MaddoxWhiteApr 25, 2021
A really good action movie with mystery elements. A great start to the trilogy.
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8
TropicalNayrMar 31, 2021
I would give this a 78%
This is amazing thrilling and action movie with suspense, it has amazing scenery and just a great story in total there is some parts that can use some fixe up but besides that it is a great movie!
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10
TheTimeProjectMar 24, 2021
Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the greatest action films ever made. The constant adventure and the incredible action sequences take up the majority of its run time, and they never get tiring or repetitive.
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adverbFeb 4, 2021
I've seen thousands of movies and this one stands up. Maybe the best movie ever made.
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d27sJan 21, 2021
This was a classic movie, but it just isn`t as good as a lot of others. I would rate this a 7.8/10
Metascore: 85
Myscore: 78
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johnboonDec 18, 2020
This is an action movie with a hero who can't be killed. There are frequent inexplicable events. The plot is relentless. Ultimately boring.
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Kai82Nov 23, 2020
An all time classic and Harrison Fords signature role. Also a masterful collaboration from director Steven Spielberg and writer George Lucas. All together they created a movie (and franchise) that entered pop culture history and is asAn all time classic and Harrison Fords signature role. Also a masterful collaboration from director Steven Spielberg and writer George Lucas. All together they created a movie (and franchise) that entered pop culture history and is as appalling today as it was back then. Just think about how many times scenes from the movie were used in other media as homage or parody or even both. Even people that never have seen the movie know Indianan Jones. For those who don't know Indianan Jones. He is an archaeologist, adventurer and teaches archaeology at a university. He is a homage to classic heroes while also being a bit of a scoundrel. Because of his character and likeness he became one of the most beloved movie characters of all times. Back to the movie. After one of the best introductions in movie history (wont spoil). Indiana Jones is asked by the American intelligence service agents for help. The Nazis are putting huge efforts into searching an old artifact. He deduces from the clues that it could be the mystical arc of the covenant. According to legends an army carrying it will be unbeatable. So he is on a journey to get more information and stop them from archiving their goals. This is a start of a great story filled with action, humor and remarkable characters. Lets start with the actors. Harrison Ford created his signature role as Indianan Jones and a character that will always be remembered. Karen Allen plays Marion Ravenwood who is Indiana Jones former lover. She is though, smart and an enrichment for the movie. Ronald Lacey as Mayor Toht is such a great diabolical looking and enjoyable villain. He was perfect for the role. Paul Freeman as Rene Belloq is the arch-rival of Indiana Jones. Basically a more ruthless version with no qualms. Then there is John Rhys Davies who I think is a great actor and underappreciated. All together we have an awesome cast. Then we have Steven Spielberg and George Lucas. Their ideas, concepts and visions for the movie are remarkable. There are only a few movies that are so wholesome as this one. Everything fits together like the actors, characters, sets, soundtrack, dialogue, humor and story arcs. The special effects were impressive and still deliver. Then we have another legend that is also underappreciated. John Williams who is a legendary film music composer. He created so many memorable and legendary soundtracks. Here he created a masterpiece including the Indiana Jones theme everyone knows. Like I said everything fits well together. Overall this is a timeless classic, a must see movie and easily a contender for the most influential movies of all times list. Bonus knowledge: There is an interesting proposal to evaluate. It says that Indianan Jones has no effect for the outcomes of the movie (except of a possible timely delay). I thought this was a silly idea and want to disprove it. After a lot of thoughts and analyzing I must admit it is correct. All events will happen with or without him. Only what happens with the lost arc after the conclusion is maybe different (but even this is just a speculation).… Expand
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lofu_agfyNov 11, 2020
This adventure flick, which mixes the Western movie formula and special effects in their infant days, represents the American mainstream cinema in the early 80s in many ways. The protagonist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is a scholar and anThis adventure flick, which mixes the Western movie formula and special effects in their infant days, represents the American mainstream cinema in the early 80s in many ways. The protagonist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is a scholar and an action hero; this combination is unique but the uniqueness has nothing to do with the character development and seems to be the result of the filmmakers' thoughtless decision. The portrayal of the heroine Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) is also inconsistent; sometimes she is tough and independent, while frail and dependent on Indiana Jones in the other times. Along with a dragging optimistic story, overly stretched action scenes may be beyond the audience's attention span. The Reaganomix overshadows the plot, where the Americans can do whatever they want in foreign places (South America, Nepal, and Cairo). The sets of Nepal and Cairo look nothing but sets, while John Williams' score, with a catchy melody line by brilliant brass in the Late Romanticism taste, annoyingly accentuates every single action.… Expand
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sdumersSep 18, 2020
Iconic action masterpiece that has one scene in it that it my personal favorite action film: A man whose face melts!
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Davrosdaleks1Jun 30, 2020
Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the best adventure films and blockbusters ever made.

This 1930's set film is so excellently shot by Stephen Spielberg. All the sets and scenes look great. There is a plethora of wonderful and at times reallyRaiders of the Lost Ark is one of the best adventure films and blockbusters ever made.

This 1930's set film is so excellently shot by Stephen Spielberg. All the sets and scenes look great. There is a plethora of wonderful and at times really creative action scenes.

John Williams produces another fine score that really works in tandem with the action. The main theme is one of his best pieces.

The script sets up an intriguing treasure hunt as archaeologist Indiana Jones goes to all sorts of exotic places looking for the lost Ark of the Covenant. The script can also be pretty funny.

Really good cast. Harrison Ford is the epitome of fun as Indiana Jones. He's smart and tough, but also a likable grump. Karen Allen does a good job as Indy's love interest who manages to go toe-to-toe with him personality-wise. Villains in this are good, too, especially Belloq (Paul Freeman) as Indy's cocky rival and Ronald Lacey as an appropriately slimy Nazi.

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RobwinzJun 28, 2020
I'm just going to put this out there right, this movie is a PG and there's so many bloody scenes and I've got nothing wrong with this. I just honestly found it mental how a PG movie would include this many bloody scenes throughout, it's aI'm just going to put this out there right, this movie is a PG and there's so many bloody scenes and I've got nothing wrong with this. I just honestly found it mental how a PG movie would include this many bloody scenes throughout, it's a masterpiece of a movie don't get me wrong but it's just mad. Anyways, it's a great movie with a really good story and really great characters which the cast do an amazing job on playing the roles of these characters throughout. Also, the movie's got some brilliant and clever fight scenes throughout which I thought were really good and there's some funny moments throughout the movie which I thought was also quite good due to it adding that little bit of comedy throughout. Finally, the movie's got a beautiful score from John Williams and it works very well with the scenes it's been added in with. Overall, it's a masterpiece of a movie and it's always fun to come back to this one, it's honestly worth the watch.… Expand
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superbatJun 22, 2020
Raiders of the Lost Ark is certainly one of the greatest, if not the greatest, adventure movies. Set in the 1930s, it centers on the quest of a daring archaeologist, Indiana Jones, to obtain the titular Ark of the Covenant. There are plentyRaiders of the Lost Ark is certainly one of the greatest, if not the greatest, adventure movies. Set in the 1930s, it centers on the quest of a daring archaeologist, Indiana Jones, to obtain the titular Ark of the Covenant. There are plenty of entertaining action sequences and humorous moments. The story is compelling, and the settings fit the time period. Raiders is definitely an iconic movie.… Expand
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alejandro970Jun 19, 2020
This is a reminder of what an adventure cliffhanger movie is for: action, exotic locations, endearing characters, comedy, and poisonous vermins. You can see it as many times as you want because the years do not affect it.
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zNeverSleepingJun 13, 2020
Uma ótima aventura. Marcante não só pela direção de Steven Spielberg, como pelo casting com Harrison Ford, que dá alma ao personagem.

O filme prende nossa atenção até o fim. Acredito que poderia haver um trabalho mais interessante no que seUma ótima aventura. Marcante não só pela direção de Steven Spielberg, como pelo casting com Harrison Ford, que dá alma ao personagem.

O filme prende nossa atenção até o fim. Acredito que poderia haver um trabalho mais interessante no que se diz respeito ao mistério, porém, ainda sim funciona. A trama flui muito bem, que ganha vida muito por conta de toma atmosfera criada, que gira em torno do cenário, da OST, dos personagens, e que consequentemente nos proporciona momentos "Indiana Jones". Este é um ótimo filme para assistir em família ou distrair a mente com algo sem muito peso. Altamente recomendado!… Expand
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Moviereviewer12Jan 17, 2020
The best Spielberg movie ever in my opinion with the most original storyline best, acting & oh how I adored Karen Allen. None of the sequels could even approach the original without her
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MahmusAug 22, 2019
A fun action adventure with fun set pieces, charming characters annd great direction.
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JPKJun 29, 2019
A Classic Adventure
Raiders Of The Lost Ark is another classic movie that helped shape the modern film industry as we know it today.
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MPReviewsMay 26, 2019
Raiders of the Lost Ark is the brain child of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg and launched what is probably the only major franchise Lucasfilm has tied to their name outside of Star Wars. This was my first time watching the movie fromRaiders of the Lost Ark is the brain child of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg and launched what is probably the only major franchise Lucasfilm has tied to their name outside of Star Wars. This was my first time watching the movie from beginning to end and overall I liked it. It had good characters, great acting (especially from Harrison Ford), fun action, and a great score from John Williams. It does drag a bit in a few areas and, I admit this is just a me issue, but it is a bit too gory in some parts for my taste so if that sort of thing makes you squeamish there’s your advance warning, but I still enjoyed it and am interested in checking out the sequels and seeing the 5th film whenever it gets out of production hell. 7/10 - Recommended.… Expand
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TyranianApr 13, 2019
Up there with the greatest adventure films, Raiders is a heck of a lotta fun with great humour, action and drama. Brilliant.
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Wolfenstein51Mar 14, 2019
Best movie of all time. Nothing comes close. I remember seeing Raiders in the theater 14 times when I was a kid. It was great to take my son to see it a couple of years ago when it was playing as a limited theater run. What can I say?Best movie of all time. Nothing comes close. I remember seeing Raiders in the theater 14 times when I was a kid. It was great to take my son to see it a couple of years ago when it was playing as a limited theater run. What can I say? Indiana Jones IS adventure. Everything about this movie is perfection. There is an amazing action scene within the first 10 minutes which I think a lot of movies can learn from. That scene was the hook. Indiana and all the players were interesting and multi-layered. I have seen this movie over 200 times and it is the best movie ever created. If you haven't seen it, you haven't seen perfection on film.… Expand
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BenaudMar 9, 2019
Damn near perfect adventure movie that sparked two great sequels and one decidedly average one. Having said that, I hear they are working on another one. Please make it less ridiculous than Kingdom...
You know who the good guys are, you knowDamn near perfect adventure movie that sparked two great sequels and one decidedly average one. Having said that, I hear they are working on another one. Please make it less ridiculous than Kingdom...
You know who the good guys are, you know who the bad guys are, and they go at each other all out, in this, the pinnacle of what an adventure movie can be.… Expand
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DarmesisJan 27, 2019
If you’re one of the folks that gave this movie a “0” then you are a person whose opinion should not be taken seriously. There have been darn few movies that have thrilled like it before or since, therefore, it’s a “10”, baby!
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LoletinAlexisJan 18, 2019
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a great movie.
It brings us one of the best characters in the movies and a very funny movie, although the story is quite simple (and unoriginal), which is the only drawback of this movie if you are a purist of the stories.
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J-MNov 7, 2018
Extremely exciting and fun to watch, this is truly one of the greatest films of all time. It's not very historically based, but it's still quite fun and ludicrously entertaining.
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MartyMcFlyOct 2, 2018
My score 99
Metascore / User score 85 / 89
Tomatometer / Audience score 95 / 96
IMDB 85
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eva3si0nSep 18, 2018
One of the best adventure movies. Perhaps the first movie is one of the best in a series on a row with the 3rd part. Just the best role of Harrison Ford in his career. Standard of adventure cinema.
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carlcunninghamJun 9, 2018
The most perfect Action-Adventure picture ever made, Raiders of The Lost ark is a timeless film that only gets better with age.
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FairbottomMay 24, 2018
This is the sort of film you can't make anymore in this politically correct climate. Used to be we could all go and have a bit of fun raiding tombs and graves, bribing officials, killing and maiming the locals, and what-not. Nowadays theThis is the sort of film you can't make anymore in this politically correct climate. Used to be we could all go and have a bit of fun raiding tombs and graves, bribing officials, killing and maiming the locals, and what-not. Nowadays the American Anthropological Association, with its 'code of ethics', frowns upon such things. Gods forfend if we do a little bit of plundering now and then! It's political correctness gone mad. Yet there still remains a little bit of Indiana Jones in all of us.… Expand
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BenTheBeastMay 21, 2018
Raiders of the Lost Ark is the greatest Adventure, one of the greatest action, and one of the greatest movies of all time. It is my personal favorite movie ever, and it's just so good, it's incredible.
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FilipeNetoFeb 22, 2018
This film marks the start of the Indiana Jones franchise. This film shows the adventures of an archaeologist/explorer, seeking valuable artifacts throughout the world. Directed by Steven Spielberg, has a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan on anThis film marks the start of the Indiana Jones franchise. This film shows the adventures of an archaeologist/explorer, seeking valuable artifacts throughout the world. Directed by Steven Spielberg, has a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan on an original concept by George Lucas, and with the participation of Harrison Ford in the title role.

This film is based on reports on how the German Nazis sought ancient relics, considered magical, and pillaged works of art. The script proved to be functional and able to tell a story quite logically, vivid and interesting, but of course it has flaws, beginning with the complete absence of historical truth. Although the plot is situated temporally in the period immediately before the Second World War, this film had no major concerns with historical accuracy. The film also marked the collective imagination about how it may have been the Ark of the Covenant, a Judeo-Christian relic about which abound the legends and myths. Harrison Ford was fully up to the challenge and honored the audience with a strong and impressive interpretation. The sets and shooting locations make our imagination go beyond the film itself, the action scenes were good and the soundtrack, written by John Williams, quickly became one of the most famous in the movies.

This film gave rise to a true cinematic and cultural icon that now everyone knows, even those who are not regular lovers of cinema.… Expand
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daviddelnorte23Jan 18, 2018
Lo mismo que 'Encuentro en la tercera fase' esta película es el Spielberg que me gusta ver. Una muy buena película, muy mítica que es de lo mejor que he visto en el género de aventuras, por no decir, lo mejor.
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spacebear1Dec 8, 2017
Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark is THE best adventure/action movie ever made. Harrison Ford is and will always be THE true Indiana Jones. The story for the film is not a mess and is very good. Spielberg once again proves that he isSteven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark is THE best adventure/action movie ever made. Harrison Ford is and will always be THE true Indiana Jones. The story for the film is not a mess and is very good. Spielberg once again proves that he is one of the best film directors of all time.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsJun 16, 2017
A great classic. The fight scenes were fantastic, even if you could see the fake punches easily. The characters were acted great, and the scenes looked almost realistic. The story could use work, but no matter what it was enjoyable.
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CineAutoctonoMay 20, 2017
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was an incredible film, where the adventure began with the iconic character of the film, Indiana Jones, the action scenes, and the story was very good, although in the title was not named at the beginning "Indiana"Raiders of the Lost Ark" was an incredible film, where the adventure began with the iconic character of the film, Indiana Jones, the action scenes, and the story was very good, although in the title was not named at the beginning "Indiana Jones "The story and the characters would keep us on track throughout the franchise.… Expand
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EpsilonSigmaMuMay 12, 2017
Arguabl-....no, you know what? INarguably the greatest action adventure film ever made. Charm, mystery, action, and an untamable sense of fun. Quite genuinely a timeless classic.
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SpangleApr 22, 2017
Beloved by many, Raiders of the Lost Ark is only one of two Indiana Jones films I had seen, having watched it many years ago. It was so long ago, I rented it with my family from Blockbuster. Considering all of the Indiana Jones movies are,Beloved by many, Raiders of the Lost Ark is only one of two Indiana Jones films I had seen, having watched it many years ago. It was so long ago, I rented it with my family from Blockbuster. Considering all of the Indiana Jones movies are, for the moment, on Amazon Prime, I figured I would rewatch this one to be able to actually recall the events of the film before watching Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade for the first time (yes, the only other Indiana Jones film I had seen was Kingdom of the Crystal Skull). A fun action-adventure romp, both Indiana Jones and Suicide Squad are similar in one thing: they make me really wish somebody just made a straight archaeological film without the action, but all of the tombs and chambers remaining a part of the film. Now that would be a lot more fun, but maybe I am alone in that belief. That said, Raiders of the Lost Ark is nice entertainment with some cool action set pieces.

Possessing a nice child-like sense of adventure that only Spielberg can conjure up, Indiana Jones is a fun action romp through Egypt. Showing great attention to detail in every sequence, especially the opening one where Indiana steals the golden idol from a booby-trapped Peruvian temple, every inch of this film feels iconic. It is not a classic for no reason as Spielberg knows how to capture a viewer with imaginative action scenes with great peril, suspense, and thrills. The film later does this again when they find the Well of Souls and Indiana must avoid the snakes in the pit to find the Ark of the Covenant. These sequences show the potential thrills and rush to find the secrets buried beneath the Earth of a potential straight-forward archaeology film. That said, as the action-adventure scenes that they are, Spielberg makes the most of them, capturing them with typically beautiful camera work and attention to detail in the chambers.

That said, the film has unfortunately been treated quite poorly by time. The opening of the Ark and even the scenes in the Well of Souls are clearly done in some old set akin to those found in Legends of the Hidden Temple. While still fun and contributing to the cartoonish feeling instilled by the film and by its hero, it is definitely unfortunate to see so many great scenes impacted so harshly by time and advances in technology. This cartoony feeling is really what makes this film so enjoyable though, so no complaints there whatsoever. It may prevent it from being a great film, as too much silliness is never a good thing, but Raiders of the Lost Ark has just the right amount and is a fun romp as a result.

My major complaints with this film are a few things. From cliche over-the-top Nazi bad guys who are comically and unconvincingly evil to some predictable elements in the action scenes (Marion bumping right into a bunch of skeletons plays out too predictably and fails to gel), it often feels as though Indiana Jones is going beat-to-beat instead of properly flowing. Perhaps this is an issue in the editing or just the general cliches and tropes at work in the film that make it feel so halted at times, but it is the main issue that I have with Indiana Jones. While the film is still enjoyable and makes good use of its cliches, the film too often tries to surprise via its cliches and it rarely works. The film also has a few moments that make really no sense. For example, them breaking out of the Well of Souls by going through just two walls. The latter of two having a brick that was already disjarred. Evidently, it was not as impossible to get out of as previously imagined. Second, the one the that really threw me for a loop was when Indiana is on the U-Boat. How the hell does one stowaway on a submarine? But, even more egregious, the Nazis literally see him on the U-Boat and exclaim, "There he is!" before they just shove off back to the base and do not search for him. He is just hiding in the base with no explanation of how he evaded detection. It really made me wonder if I had missed something. Though more egregious than most situations, the film relies upon so many conveniences where characters pop up somewhere they should never be at just because they need to be for the movie to advance, that it really sucks some of the enjoyment out of the film as a whole. Finally, I know this is probably sacrilege, but I still do not like John Williams. Yes, the score sounds good, but it is annoying. It reaches astronomical volume levels at random points in the film and keeps popping up like the laugh track in Big Bang Theory. While it may sound good, it feels as though Williams constantly screams out the musical notes instead of just playing the music at an acceptable volume. This overuse of music showcases how the film tries to use its music to manipulate the audience into feeling tension or emotion and it is a well that Spielberg returns to far too often. The film is tense and thrilling without the music, yet he relies upon this crutch.… Expand
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SHEPARD2001Apr 3, 2017
A true classic of cinema. The best adventure movie I've ever seen, is fun and awesome. For me it is more than a movie and thanks to Harryson Ford we have one of the most popular characters.
Who did not want to be Indiana Jones when he was young?
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Jk9785Mar 31, 2017
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a wonderful film from director Steven Spielberg and writer Lawrence Kasdan. You have not lived if you haven't seen this film, same with Star Wars. Harrison Ford, as always, gives a convincing performance as theRaiders of the Lost Ark is a wonderful film from director Steven Spielberg and writer Lawrence Kasdan. You have not lived if you haven't seen this film, same with Star Wars. Harrison Ford, as always, gives a convincing performance as the title character, and the rest of the cast does a damn fine job as well.… Expand
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Cameronius_113Jan 15, 2017
Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981 and was directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the combined efforts of Spielberg and George Lucas about an archaeologist determined to claim the long-lost Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do.Raiders of the Lost Ark was released in 1981 and was directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the combined efforts of Spielberg and George Lucas about an archaeologist determined to claim the long-lost Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do.
Indiana Jones was a great main character; he was charismatic, intelligent and quite a daredevil but also feels like a regular human and you do feel a sense of danger when he is doing dangerous things- you can clearly see that he gets quite wounded in multiple situations and he is in fact vulnerable and not like a supehero or anything.
The action is amazing and incredibly well done and well shot. You can see how everything flows and the amount of tension is great as it is displayed clearly that every character is very vulnerable and can easily get hurt. All of the environments feel real and it really does feel like you're on the adventure with Indy.
The practical effects are also amazing, examples include the ancient relics and also the infamous face-melting scene. Some of the special effects do look dated however (for example some of the green-screen isn't particularly great) but this was 35 years ago so I guess I can kind of forgive it and it's not too distracting but I guess if they were unable to use this technology that well then maybe they shouldn't have used it as much.
This movie is rated PG and is pretty violent for a movie of that rating- there's quite a bit of blood and also the face-melting scene. They took it even further with the next instalment which resulted in a new rating needing to be created, PG-13.
I can't make a review on this without mentioning the soundtrack; John Williams is just amazing.
Overall, a great adventure movie with amazing action and a great main protagonist and a very fun ride.
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Muskrat147Jul 26, 2016
The film that secured Harrison Ford as Hollywood's best, Raiders of the Lost Ark is a brilliantly crafted adventure flick, and is filled with charming performances, unique set pieces, and a thrilling story-line.
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MasterRileyJul 23, 2016
Raiders of the Lost Ark is awesome. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is amazing. But its also the direction, the performances, the action, the production design, and the music that sets this film apart. It is a classic that all should watch.
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DanBurritoJun 12, 2016
Although slightly overrated, Raiders of the Lost Ark is a fun, action-packed adventure, and a great start to the franchise. Harrison Ford does a great job in the lead role, giving him loads of wit and Han Solo-ish charm. The set pieces areAlthough slightly overrated, Raiders of the Lost Ark is a fun, action-packed adventure, and a great start to the franchise. Harrison Ford does a great job in the lead role, giving him loads of wit and Han Solo-ish charm. The set pieces are pretty impressive, as is the action, and the characters are good. Overall, "Raiders" isn't a deep, philosophical masterpiece that leaves you contemplating life, but it's a purely entertaining adventure picture that stands the test of time pretty well. Definitely recommended for action-adventure fans.… Expand
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Aaron_WassermanMay 30, 2016
Harrison Ford takes on another iconic role led by Speilberg and Lucas. Raiders is another movie that is pure magic. It is a timeless classic. Indiana Jones has become one of the great icons in pop culture.
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TokyochuchuMay 26, 2016
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a classic adventure movie. It stands up well today because of it's canny use of practical effects and breakneck pace. It still has some shock value too... That face melting sequence still seems crazy gory to this day!
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aadityamudharApr 18, 2016
Indiana Jones, the character responsible for making archaeology the most exciting and sought for career ever is at best found in his first and inarguably greatest classic. Raider's of the lost Ark was one of a number of classic brought to theIndiana Jones, the character responsible for making archaeology the most exciting and sought for career ever is at best found in his first and inarguably greatest classic. Raider's of the lost Ark was one of a number of classic brought to the screen in the 1980's, other notable masterpieces were time travel saga the Back to the Future trilogy, the original Terminator and the Empire Strikes Back, and Spielberg's action adventure near enough trumps them all.
Set in the backdrop of mid 1930's, where the second world war is on the verge, the film begins in a middle eastern jungle, Indy is venturing for a golden idol, he begins with three mercenaries, the whip crashes and five minutes later, he's running from a boulder having just set off the booby trap that would encave the entire temple. Five minutes in and one of the film's, of not one of cinema's most iconic scenes has rolled its way on to the screen, surely it can't get better?
It does, watch on.
Steven Spielberg is on top form in this department, providing camera work and action set pieces galore, scripted wonderfully by 80's superman Lawrence Kasdan (Empire Strikes Back.) But it's Harrison Ford who takes the cake as arguably the greatest (super)hero in cinema history, running from set piece to set piece whilst driving his story with impossibly cool suave and underlying moral dilemma. It's a film that, when first thought about ($20m globe trotting actioner starring Han Solo?) should not be good, bar even watchable, but the dream team of Lucas, Spielberg, Kasdan and Ford make it some of the most exciting, visually arresting adventure pics in creation. A must watch.… Expand
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MovieMasterEdMar 22, 2016
Action movies were a different breed in the pre-1981 years than they are today, and one of the reasons for their transformation had to do with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Before this movie, James Bond ruled the roost and the Bond formula was theAction movies were a different breed in the pre-1981 years than they are today, and one of the reasons for their transformation had to do with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Before this movie, James Bond ruled the roost and the Bond formula was the accepted path that any self-respecting action movie would follow. The first Indiana Jones outing changed that. The film was constructed as a series of cliffhangers with narrow, death-defying escapes. Not since the era of serials have audiences so often asked the question, "How's he going to get out of this one?" It's unfair to claim that the 007 outings were unexciting, but, compared to Raiders of the Lost Ark, they come across as sedate. Raiders transformed the action movie landscape. In the years that followed, nearly every action movie would try to generate the same sense of suspense and tension. Even the Bond movies would catch on.

As played by Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones represents a different kind of action hero. By hearkening back to the protagonist from those black-and-white serials, Lucas and Spielberg created the model for the future. Jones is as close to an "everyman" as you're likely to find in an action movie. He's tough, but not that tough; he has women problems; he wears natty, "lived-in" clothing; he doesn't drink martinis, regardless of whether they're shaken or stirred; he frequently gets bumped, beaten, and bruised; and he doesn't have biceps like a Mr. Universe. One has to wonder if someone like John McClane (Die Hard's fly in the ointment) could have existed if Ford hadn't trailblazed this road. Certainly, there wouldn't have been any Jack T. Colton (Michael Douglas' character in the best of the Raiders re-treads, Romancing the Stone) or Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser in The Mummy).

The film, which transpires in the late 1930s, opens with a wonderfully tense, pulp-inspired sequence inside a ruined temple as archeologist adventurer Indiana Jones seeks to avoid a number of pitfalls and traps on his way to recovering a priceless artifact. Tarantulas, gaping pits, lethal spikes, arrows, and a huge rolling boulder are a few of the dangers he overcomes, only to lose possession of the statuette to his arch-rival, Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman), once he emerges. Indy escapes relatively unscathed, but returns home with his tail between his legs, disappointed at being unable to retrieve the prize. His consolation, however, is that the U.S. government would like him to track down the Ark of the Covenant, and they are willing to pay handsomely for him to do so.

Indy's journey in search of the Ark reunites him with an old flame, Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), who holds a key piece of the puzzle necessary to pinpoint the artifact's location. Then it's on to Cairo, where he teams up with an old friend, Sallah (John Rhys-Davies), who gives him information on the Nazi dig site, supervised by none other than Belloq. It becomes a race between Indy and Belloq for the prize - a race that Indy wins before Belloq steals away the spoils, leaving Marion and him trapped in near-darkness surrounded by thousands of hissing snakes. But Indy isn't finished, and, after escaping from Belloq's trap, a chase ensues involving planes, trucks, ships, and a submarine. In the end, the Nazis get the Ark, but learn that sometimes it's better to lose than to win.

Certainly, Raiders of the Lost Ark is a breathless, white-knuckle experience of a movie. It is also perfectly paced. There's enough time in between the frequent action scenes to provide the minimum of exposition and character development for us to understand what's going on and to appreciate the relationships between the individuals who populate the screen. There's none of the frantic quick-cutting that has since become a staple of action movies (thank you, editor Michael Kahn!), and the production does not seem frenzied and out-of-control. This isn't a case of cardboard figures running around in circles and blowing things up. We care about Indy and Marion in ways that we rarely care about protagonists in this genre. When Marion "dies," it stings.

Which brings us to one of Raiders' great strengths: the performances. No Oscar nominations were awarded, but it's hard to imagine any group of actors doing a better job. By the time Raiders of the Lost Ark was made, Harrison Ford had filed off the rough edges that were apparent in his first outing as Han Solo.

The deserved popularity of Raiders of the Lost Ark resulted in a huge box office bonanza for Paramount Pictures. This is the kind of movie that, even today, audiences immediately fall in love with. It has all the right ingredients: a smart script, a likable hero, a dash of romance, more than a touch of comedy, and a lot of fast-paced action.… Expand
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gameguardian21Mar 20, 2016
One of the best movies of all time, steven Spielberg has made a absolute masterpiece. It has amazing action, humor, and harrison Ford as jones is the perfect pick for such a adventurous character.
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JurassicParkFanMar 13, 2016
One of the best movies of all time. This is a classic. It did everything right. When it was released it was new and different. It was action-packed and suspenseful right from the beginning and has lots of humorous parts thrown in, lots ofOne of the best movies of all time. This is a classic. It did everything right. When it was released it was new and different. It was action-packed and suspenseful right from the beginning and has lots of humorous parts thrown in, lots of scary parts too. Another movie with an amazing musical score by John Williams, the music is amazing in this movie! I love the style of the way it was filmed,… Expand
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moviemaniacsMar 6, 2016
Released in 1981, Raiders Of The Lost Ark puts Ford in search of the Ark of the Covenant, racing against Nazis who would use it for their own purposes, and bulldozing through one action-packed episode after another. Much of the blame for theReleased in 1981, Raiders Of The Lost Ark puts Ford in search of the Ark of the Covenant, racing against Nazis who would use it for their own purposes, and bulldozing through one action-packed episode after another. Much of the blame for the all-action-all-the-time approach of current summer blockbusters can be placed on Raiders, but if any of the copycats had Spielberg's command of storytelling and visual gags, it wouldn't matter. Raiders finds the right balance between reverence and wit, and the sight of Ford outrunning that giant boulder thrills as much on the 14th viewing as the first.… Expand
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UrbanlistenerJan 18, 2016
Man, as archeology ever been this interesting? I don't think so! An iconic masterpiece by Spielberg with a sense of mystery and adventure like any other film and also an unforgettable performance by Ford.
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EpicLadySpongeJan 17, 2016
Such an amazing film and no one can be a perfect Indiana Jones than Harrison Ford himself. An adventure of progress is waiting for you to experience with or without anyone near you.
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smiyamotNov 29, 2015
Just like the old movies from the early days, this adventure moves from one improbable event to the next. If you are a realist, you won't like this. But if you can just let go and enjoy the ride, what a ride. This was the first of theJust like the old movies from the early days, this adventure moves from one improbable event to the next. If you are a realist, you won't like this. But if you can just let go and enjoy the ride, what a ride. This was the first of the Indiana Jones films, and the best. I don't have many DVDs but this one is in my collection.… Expand
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Duke_NukemOct 9, 2015
When I first saw this movie in the cinema i immediately fell in love, this movie has everything you could wish for: a cool hero, action, adventure, mystery, humor and fantastic music (by John Williams). Who could ever forget the main themeWhen I first saw this movie in the cinema i immediately fell in love, this movie has everything you could wish for: a cool hero, action, adventure, mystery, humor and fantastic music (by John Williams). Who could ever forget the main theme song of this movie? (ta tata taaaaaaaa, ta ta taaa! ta tata taaaaaaa, ta tata ta ta!)

Raiders of the Lost Ark is a classic, the best movie directed by Spielberg and one of the most enjoyable movies ever made. I think I have seen this movie more than 10 times.

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smartmartAug 24, 2015
It is possibly the greatest action/adventure films of all time! The action scenes are intense, the lead characters, both male and female, are charming and strong, the music is iconic, and the story is engaging! Steven Spielberg is one of myIt is possibly the greatest action/adventure films of all time! The action scenes are intense, the lead characters, both male and female, are charming and strong, the music is iconic, and the story is engaging! Steven Spielberg is one of my favorite filmmakers, and he proves his excellence further with this awesome classic.… Expand
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beingryanjudeJul 3, 2015
Raiders of the Lost Ark successfully blends archaeology with history and becomes a lively and fascinating action adventure around the globe. The collaboration involved on this first Indiana Jones flick is staggering - even for then. It's noRaiders of the Lost Ark successfully blends archaeology with history and becomes a lively and fascinating action adventure around the globe. The collaboration involved on this first Indiana Jones flick is staggering - even for then. It's no doubt it has become an epic classic.… Expand
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Greg2Jun 26, 2015
Indiana Jones : Raider of the lost Ark is a excellente movie. The screenplay is perfect. Actors play very well their roles. the music ismagnificent . Action, adventure , humor are there.
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TrilobiteGJun 13, 2015
This movie is now very dated, I will give it credit for a lot of the action scenes that still make me smile today (airplane fight) but towards the end of the movie, the formula is not interesting or fast, it is just a bit too slow which isThis movie is now very dated, I will give it credit for a lot of the action scenes that still make me smile today (airplane fight) but towards the end of the movie, the formula is not interesting or fast, it is just a bit too slow which is disappointing. All in all, a decent adventure that would appeal to a lot of the older movie fans, just not me.… Expand
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moslegend34Jun 10, 2015
Delightful! Starting off with a rip roaring splash across a South American jungle before venturing through the pitfalls of the Egyptian desert, Han Solo sparkles as the daring and streetwise Indiana Jones. Supported brilliantly by his loveDelightful! Starting off with a rip roaring splash across a South American jungle before venturing through the pitfalls of the Egyptian desert, Han Solo sparkles as the daring and streetwise Indiana Jones. Supported brilliantly by his love interest, he uses all his intelligence and strength to try and evade the Nazis amidst some breathtaking scenery,
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TheApplegnomeJun 6, 2015
It might not be as awesome as what everyone thinks, but I still understand why this movie is so popular.

The adventure in this movie is fantastic. The theme and the music is very fun and it's a hell of a ride! Harrison Ford is one awesomeIt might not be as awesome as what everyone thinks, but I still understand why this movie is so popular.

The adventure in this movie is fantastic. The theme and the music is very fun and it's a hell of a ride!
Harrison Ford is one awesome actor! The tempo is however not as high as I expected. It might just be the new generation, but the action is not unique in the way I expected. The amount of action is however extremely high. Karen Allen as Marion is not a great actor, she made the movie so annoying. But the movie is still very good and I really recommend it. But it's too overrated, even though it got some Spielberg, Lucas and Kasdan!

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ZawMineMay 12, 2015
Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the best movies of all time. Everybody agree that. And it is one of my favourite movies of all time. So it gets 10 out of 10. An A+.
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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015
Despite what the DVD marketeers are currently claiming, the title of this movie was, is, and always shall be Raiders of the Lost Ark, not Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. There are times when revisionism can be taken too far,Despite what the DVD marketeers are currently claiming, the title of this movie was, is, and always shall be Raiders of the Lost Ark, not Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. There are times when revisionism can be taken too far, and this is one of those instances. I don't need all of my Indiana Jones titles next to each other in my DVD library. I'm perfectly capable of going to the "R" section for Raiders rather than having it alongside the sequels, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

You have to love a movie that is so devilishly clever as to make the hero's every effort, no matter how Herculean, irrelevant to the conclusion. Had Dr. Jones elected to go on an extended vacation to Mozambique and never have anything to do with the Ark of the Covenant, nothing would have changed. Jones doesn't save the day. In fact, he doesn't come close to rescuing it, unless one considers his having failed as being the key to success. (Although he does get the girl.) Yes, the movie ends with melting faces, but, underneath all of that liquefying flesh and exploding heads, there's an abundance of irony just waiting for the attentive movie-goer to unearth. When was the last time that an action hero has been so utterly, completely inconsequential as Indiana Jones?

But, in discussing the ending, I'm getting ahead of myself. Better, instead, to go back to the beginning. Where that is, is anyone's guess. It could be back in the late '40s, when a young George Lucas was enthralled by the cliffhanger serials that would inspire this film. It could be in 1975, when Steven Spielberg made a little movie about a not-so-little shark and suddenly became a big name in Hollywood. It could be in 1977 when Lucas' Star Wars singlehandedly revived science fiction and solidified the concept of the summer blockbuster. Or it could be later in that same year, when Lucas and Spielberg, while both vacationing in Hawaii, decided that they had to work together on a project. That project would become Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Action movies were a different breed in the pre-1981 years than they are today, and one of the reasons for their transformation had to do with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Before this movie, James Bond ruled the roost and the Bond formula was the accepted path that any self-respecting action movie would follow. The first Indiana Jones outing changed that. The film was constructed as a series of cliffhangers with narrow, death-defying escapes. Not since the era of serials have audiences so often asked the question, "How's he going to get out of this one?" It's unfair to claim that the 007 outings were unexciting, but, compared to Raiders of the Lost Ark, they come across as sedate. Raiders transformed the action movie landscape. In the years that followed, nearly every action movie would try to generate the same sense of suspense and tension. Even the Bond movies would catch on.

Certainly, Raiders of the Lost Ark is a breathless, white-knuckle experience of a movie. It is also perfectly paced. There's enough time in between the frequent action scenes to provide the minimum of exposition and character development for us to understand what's going on and to appreciate the relationships between the individuals who populate the screen. There's none of the frantic quick-cutting that has since become a staple of action movies (thank you, editor Michael Kahn!), and the production does not seem frenzied and out-of-control. This isn't a case of cardboard figures running around in circles and blowing things up. We care about Indy and Marion in ways that we rarely care about protagonists in this genre. When Marion "dies," it stings.

For composer John Williams, who has long been favored by both Spielberg and Lucas, the chance to work on Raiders of the Lost Ark offered him an opportunity to collaborate with them both, and to add another memorable theme song to his list of credits. In the five-year period from 1977 to 1982, Williams created five of movie-dom's most popular title tracks: Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Superman, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T.

The deserved popularity of Raiders of the Lost Ark resulted in a huge box office bonanza for Paramount Pictures. This is the kind of movie that, even today, audiences immediately fall in love with. It has all the right ingredients: a smart script, a likable hero, a dash of romance, more than a touch of comedy, and a lot of fast-paced action. The two sequels are vastly inferior - Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is too ponderous and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is unforgivably fatuous. Yet, because the first entry of the series leaves such an indelible imprint, the existence of lesser chapters to the Indiana Jones saga does nothing to dilute its impact. Raiders of the Lost Ark is a movie to be savored by viewers of all ages and all persuasions.… Expand
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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015
A fun adventure/action story from the days before CGI when the story had to be the driving force behind a good action film. A true classic that should not be missed.
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SkyrimGuy935Feb 26, 2015
Raiders of the Lost Ark may just be the movie that defined the term 'classic'. With a timeless story, unforgettable characters, an iconic score, and some of the best action scenes ever made, Raiders solidifies itself as one of cinema's greatRaiders of the Lost Ark may just be the movie that defined the term 'classic'. With a timeless story, unforgettable characters, an iconic score, and some of the best action scenes ever made, Raiders solidifies itself as one of cinema's great achievements. This is in my personal top five best films ever made. Although in my honest opinion, it is not fully deserving of a perfect score, even though it comes incredibly close.

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borderlinefilmsFeb 4, 2015
Trailblazers of a Lost Art

Little wonder James Cameron and Joss Whelon movies are the biggest box-office earners. They are masters of cinematic rhetoric. The unfolding dramatic situations and controlled dialogue are meticulously contrived.Trailblazers of a Lost Art

Little wonder James Cameron and Joss Whelon movies are the biggest box-office earners. They are masters of cinematic rhetoric. The unfolding dramatic situations and controlled dialogue are meticulously contrived. Cameron could probably have potted more if it wasn't for his earnest, simplistic messages (rich bad; nature good). All three movies (Titanic, Avatar, Avengers) plot along comfortably then suddenly spike spectacularly.
But no one has ever laid on the cinematic charm and cajolery like Stephen Spielberg. He was by far the craftiest manipulator of action and melodrama there ever was. He was the progenitor of summer blockbusters and all-ages, all-nations spectacles. At his best he had a gift for re-living and realizing that ethereal and irresistible childhood awe.
If Raiders of the Lost Ark (NOT the sequels... NO, not even the father- son one) was made today, exactly the same way, okay maybe in 3D with updated CGI, it would surely land at the top of the box-office heap. It is essentially the first comic book movie that wasn't a comic book (bespectacled mild-mannered Archaeology prof by day and globe-trotting whip-wielding action hero on sabbatical). Raiders of the Lost Ark (the first and only) is arguably the greatest adventure movie ever cooked up. And we, the abject audience, servile participants of the artifice, were licking its boots. We wanted Spielberg and his Indy to rope us in, reel us into the action, and completely have their way with us. We overlooked the emotional manipulation and contrived trappings because it was a pure freaking joy to watch, a Lucas produced godsend. Harrison Ford was born to play it just as Steven was born to direct it. It's really too bad they had to brand and knock off inferior sequels that, while making oodles of money, tarnished the shine of the unsurpassed prototype.
Indiana Jones was the perfect reluctant action hero on a selfless mission. A whip-snapping, truck-wrangling, swordster-gunning, Nazi- brawling adventurer who was matched only by his headstrong and sassy love interest, one pistol of a gal who could drink any man under the table. Not enough credit has been given to the great Lawrence Kasdan as the writer of this marvellous adventure. The script is as close to perfect as anybody could scribe. Even a dialogue-heavy expository scene (poisoned dates) was infused with a tense element of suspense. Yes, the story was hyper-fictional, completely contrived, shamelessly far-fetched... and altogether delightful. I wasn't expecting much when I went in to watch it back in 1981, but it had me wanting to do do back-flips on the way out. America's own Fab Four, Larry, Steve, Harrison and George, put on an action-adventure clinic.
Possibly the only weak spot in the movie is the climax which had our hero and heroine tied to a stake while God, the almighty Mcguffin from the Old Testament, magically wrapped things up for them. "Don't look" Indy warns, with his patented crooked grin. Are you kidding? We can't possibly take out eyes off of this. With respect to lost Teddy Bears from space and anti-Nazi machinators, Raiders is Spielbergs greatest achievement. It is one of the finest films ever made, of its or any kind. It is, hands down, my desert island movie.… Expand
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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015
Yet another masterpiece starring Harrison Ford. Though he gained fame from Han Solo, in this film he is the true star! Raiders of the Lost Ark is thrilling and action-packed with an amazing soundtrack to match!
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diogomendesDec 20, 2014
No wonder why is this movie considered one of the best motion pictures of all time. I simply love this. Every scene was entertaining as f*ck, and I will explain why in a brief review:

With a classically powerful story, beautifulNo wonder why is this movie considered one of the best motion pictures of all time. I simply love this. Every scene was entertaining as f*ck, and I will explain why in a brief review:

With a classically powerful story, beautiful set-pieces, crafty sense of humor and action sequences that open your mouth once they're executed, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is one of my favorite action movies of all time. If you haven't seen it yet, go check it out and don't worry because it's the first installment in Indiana Jones' franchise.… Expand
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JipaDec 7, 2014
Every person who i know has seen this movie and has liked it! It is a fantastic movie and my second favorite Indiana Jones movie. This is definitely better than the 4th movie >,
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DenisManuOct 12, 2014
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a fantastic movie about an archaeologist hired by the U.S. government to find an antiquity before the Nazis.Harrison Ford in his most iconic role of his career as Indiana Jones, entertains you in this adventurous classic.
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iCronicJul 11, 2014
Childhood memories up in here. Not my favorite Indiana Jones Movie, but still better than most Action/Adventure movies that i know.
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PvtJacksonJun 16, 2014
An amazing, wonderful tale of a man's quest for a holy yet cursed chest in the mythology, Raiders of the Lost Ark boasts strong, heroic from Harrison Ford, and undeniably greatly benefits from a fantastic storytelling.
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benarcherJun 1, 2014
My favorite movie by far. Indiana Jones is the most interesting/awesome/amazing character ever put to film. 90 doesn't do it justice. It should have won best picture.
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RedRyan18May 22, 2014
Raiders is one of the most entertaining movies ever made. The action is great, the writing is smart, the acting is great, and Spielberg's direction is brilliant.
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AaronWasserman2May 5, 2014
A fun slick adventure staring Harrison Ford. This movie is so fun and so imaginitive. Indy has a movie that just never gets old. Harrison Ford never seizes to amaze me
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ilikesuperman23Mar 15, 2014
This movie is amazing don't for for the big words that others use such as ''monotonous'' or ''linear'' these people are complaining that this movie isn't complex or sophisticated Indiana Jones isn't supposed to be either it is basic andThis movie is amazing don't for for the big words that others use such as ''monotonous'' or ''linear'' these people are complaining that this movie isn't complex or sophisticated Indiana Jones isn't supposed to be either it is basic and simple finding nemo was supposed to be finding nemo not the godfather this movie has all the great things a movie needs a great story, action and of course characters the characters in this movie are just so easy to fall in love with and you do care for them when they are harmed overall indiana Jones and the raiders of the lost ark is a must see… Expand
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OfficialMar 8, 2014
It's a fun adventure. It's creepy and dark in places where it needs to be, it's humorous when it needs to be - the film, in general, knows when to deliver successful thrills.
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marcmyworksDec 10, 2013
Probably one of the best action films ever made. Raiders re-invents the adventure genre and made a generation of people want to be archaeologists. Too bad "Big bang theory" ruined the film for us in 2013.
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SwatiDec 8, 2013
This is primarily an action movie, and it does its job of thrilling us with brilliant action sequences one after the other more than satisfactorily. Harrison Ford plays Dr. Indiana Jones, a professor of archaeology at an unnamed university.This is primarily an action movie, and it does its job of thrilling us with brilliant action sequences one after the other more than satisfactorily. Harrison Ford plays Dr. Indiana Jones, a professor of archaeology at an unnamed university. Don't let his profession fool you. In his spare time, he likes to go on prolonged hunts for antiquities. This hobby of his takes him from South America to Nepal to Egypt.

He finds trouble everywhere he goes, or trouble finds him. Indy is not interested in riches, but seeks to hand over each discovery he can to the museum. But Belloq, his nemesis, seems always to be one step ahead of him, and he has powerful friends who then have more friends of themselves, always among the local population. Shooting frequently breaks out wherever Indy goes, buildings explode, henchmen die and so on.

The main plot follows Indiana Jones on the search for the lost Ark, which the Nazis are digging for with the help of Belloq. An object that is a key toward finding it is with Marion, Indy's past love interest. Circumstances force them to go on the search together, but they must do this before the Nazis, who would stop at nothing to bring the Ark to Berlin for the Fuhrer, to use as a weapon.

The pacing was too fast at times and little time was left to develop the mythology and the importance of the Ark. We were expected to come into the film with a crash course on it. What the movie excels at is not making us Ark enthusiasts, but letting us glimpse what most treasure hunts must feel like to the people who pursue this course of action.

All the action might have bored an average viewer if not for the quirky lines that crack you up, uttered by the characters in the face of impending death. Indy doesn't seem to believe for one moment that all those bullets flying over his head could really hit him. Often times, he uses his whip to slash at opponents and as a fulcrum to propel himself forward or lower himself or hold onto something. It serves nearly unlimited purposes.

Set in 1936, the movie captures the look of the time as well as any other movie could. We have the cars, motorcycles, planes; and the dresses and uniforms and weapons. All this combines to create a very convincing world in which we absorb instantly.

The movie has more than its share of explosions, car chases, shooting, fist-fighting and all that. You hardly ever pause to reflect, or become bored for that matter. You never learn how the Nazis find out which ship was Indiana travelling in. All this is good, and I thoroughly enjoyed the movie, but what I couldn't digest was the ending. It isn't necessarily bad in any way. Actually it failed to make any kind of impact on me. It kind of fizzled out. I feel like it should have held true to the joyride which came before it. Go out with a blast, not with a fizzle. Surely greats like George Lucas and Steven Spielberg could have done better. It was too deus ex machina. I found it anticlimactic, and it lessened the effect the movie had on me until then.

Hailed as a great movie by many critics and audience alike, I cannot deny that I enjoyed the ride. But I can't concur in good conscience that this movie was great in light of the ending of the movie, though I will be fair and rate it as it deserves.… Expand
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PhilboBagginsesNov 5, 2013
A great movie which certainly showed potential for a series of films. Shamefully the Temple of Doom wasn't very exciting film but that does not take away the greatness of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Overall it was a very good film with anA great movie which certainly showed potential for a series of films. Shamefully the Temple of Doom wasn't very exciting film but that does not take away the greatness of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Overall it was a very good film with an interesting plot and solid characters. I just wish their would be more Indy films but i do not want the series to be extended so much that the storyline becomes boring and not worth watching.… Expand
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MovieGuysSep 15, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Spielberg can never top this. Period." Luke Y. Thompson, Dallas Observer Luke is right. This is the best Spielberg film as of yet. I don't believe he can top this. The movie's charm and adventure just captivate you and fully engage you in the movie. It works like clockwork.

This film combines adventure, greed, power, love, Nazis, Harrison Ford at his best, and many other things to make the best adventure film ever made.

All the actors seem to enjoy their roles, and I especially love Paul Freeman's crazy French archaeologist character, Belloq.

There are many iconic scenes here; the boulder chase scene, the plane explosion, the U-boat scene, the "kidnapped Marion" scene, the "Indy-shoots-the-guy-with-the-sword" scene, and of course the melting faces scene. I could go on and on. You will like every moment of this movie, and will want more. Since you want more, you have 3 almost-as-good sequels to watch!… Expand
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alexthegreatSep 6, 2013
Raiders of the Lost Ark is by far one of the best, unforgettable films of the 80s. To the great leaders George Lucas and Steven Spielberg brings adventure to life.
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