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Plot: Archeologist and university proffesor Indiana Jones must retrieve the mythic Lost Ark of the Covenant before the it gets into the hands of Adolf Hitler who plans on using its power to guarantee his gl...( read more read more... )

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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 13, 2008
    The adventure has a name.And the name is Indiana Jones.

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    In 1981,a legend is born.His name is immortal.So his hat and whip.Raiders of Lost Ark is very funny,entertaning and full of great action sequences(the boulder chase and the fight between Indy and the swordsman).Harrison Ford is the perfect personification of the adventure.I mean,can you imagine Raiders without Harrison?Fuck no.Indiana Jones is a immortal character that will always take us to a fun ride for many many years.

    My all time favorite movie,Raiders of the Lost Ark is an oustanding masterpiece,courtesy of Steven Spielberg
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 12, 2008
    Archeologist and university proffesor Indiana Jones must retrieve the mythic Lost Ark of the Covenant before the it gets into the hands of Adolf Hitler who plans on using its power to guarantee his global conquest.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 10, 2008
    It wasn't half bad. I mean, they at least did their research as to how the Bible describes the Ark, but they hardly ever discussed that God was its power source, mainly in Biblical times. This film has amazing effects for its time, especially near the end. I think we all know what I'm referring to.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 9, 2008
    A good action movie that shows what you can do without the need for a huge budget or modern computer elements. The story holds up well to this day and the characters are well fleshed out through the portrayals of Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, & co. A good movie to watch, especially for the melting face gag.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 5, 2008
    This is where i fear a backlash as Raiders of The Lost Ark has let me down, after watching it for the first time in almost 10 years i reliased mot much actually happens there are long gaps between the action scenes and then when they do happen im left questioning why the 10 men around him cant see Indy creeping or attacking sumone. A good adventure movie but not the classic i rememeber.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 5, 2008
    The movie that started it all. Death traps, and snakes, and medallion scars. Bullwhips, and beautiful women and Nazis. Oh and don't forget the hat. Harrison Ford at the peak of the rugged good-lookingness. This is the movie that shows you what really happens when you back into the propellor of an airplane or open the Ark of the Covenant. Both result in much messiness.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 5, 2008
    this show is rather cool
    i've triend watching it a few times but couldn't maintain my interest as it looked kinda old fashion but once u get through the initial part ir's great
    just watched i tjust now'tho thumbs up people!!!!
    it's one classic adventure
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 4, 2008
    Great show! My only complaint, besides spiders and snakes, is the gore factor, which I know for others is nothing, but I wish there weren't quite as much blood.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 4, 2008
    I quite liked this movie. And its a good thing because I generally don;t like action movies from the 70's or the 80's because with the change in technology and with so many advanced weapons, old school action looks quite bland. Although this is a treasure hunt movie, even as compared to 'National Treasure' its not as exciting but still quite an interesting affair to watch :)
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    August 1, 2008
    The second-best in the first three-as far as im concerned. I love the boulder dash and when he just pulls out his gun and shoots the fancy swordsman.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    August 1, 2008
    The best of the 4 films... nothing can beat classic Indy!!!!! This film is very amzing and introduces a whole new genre of Action Adventure. Whoa, my favorite movie of all time. Great Team and great Cast! I say if you are looking to entertain yourself with a classic adventure, this would be it!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 31, 2008
    Without the time and effort Lucas and Spielberg put into this, then this would've been nothing more than a cheesy action-packed guilty pleasure for anyone under the age of 12 years old. I could sit here and type words and do nothning more than repeat what everyone else has said about it over the past 27 years but simply put this is one of the greatest movies - and franchises - ever made.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 29, 2008
    Adventure with Harrison Ford. Just the right amount of adventure, mystery, magic and jokes to make it the perfect family-flick.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 29, 2008
    Here's the first installment of the "Indiana Jones" movie series: Set in the 1930s, archeologist Indiana Jones must retrieve the mythic Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis get it first. In a memorable moment of movie history, which surprised me when I saw it, Jones is chased by a rolling boulder in one sequence. What a great memorable role for Harrison Ford!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 23, 2008
    One of the best Action movie of all time. Indiana Jones has become more than just a movie character, and that is thanks to the genius of Spielberg, and well, Harrison Ford, of course.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 22, 2008
    One-Sentence Review:

    "Coming off the epic Star wars trilogy, Harrison Ford and George Lucas teamed up with Steven Spielberg to create an adventure masterpiece in this Oscar winning action adventure"

    (A landmark of it's genre.Harrison Ford quite literally created one of cinema's most loved and popular characters of all time, Dr. Henry 'Indiana' Jones or more intimately Indy.)
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 12, 2008
    A classic for our times, they had me at "Throw me the Idol, I give you the whip", inspired casting, perfect tribute to serial adventure filmmaking.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 12, 2008
    juz watch it last week on dvd... well, the starting is quite not bad. i like Marion Ravenwood as d 'Jones Girl' n see Indy teaching... but i really din expect d ending, d miserable ark... at lis now i know where comes "Indy'...
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 11, 2008
    One of my favorite movies, the definitive adventure film. It's got Harrison Ford, action, adventure, Nazis - what more do you want?
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 7, 2008
    Raiders of the Lost Ark was easily my favorite Indiana Jones movie. It had lots of great parts especially the big pit of snakes, and it had loads of action.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    July 7, 2008
    This movie is a classic action movie, the first of a great action series. I love the action in this movie and the humor it has here and there. A great movie that never gets old.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 6, 2008
    The one and the only Raiders! The best and the original - the most amazing thing about this film is how Lucas and Spielberg managed to get a face melting scene left in a PG rated movie!

Comments

  • thedoctor2k7
    this film is the best film harrison ever did it's so gd i'm going to see the foruth when it comes out
    posted 99 days ago
  • yona71
    What a brilliant film and character! I've been a die hard fan since I was nine.
    Cheers
    posted 101 days ago
  • SkywalkerJones
    Indiana Jones is my idol forever.
    posted 317 days ago
  • SkywalkerJones
    īthe background is awesome.
    posted 420 days ago
  • artisticboy92
    it was...okay, i liked the plot and some of the action sequences were good but i didnt feel that impressed by it and the acting kinda sucked plus there was nv a moment watching the movie that i felt totally into the world of indiana jones plus his girlfriend or w/e was REALLY annoying..hoping the 2nd 1 will b a little better
    posted 489 days ago
  • therealkurtflurt
    A GOOD MOVIE HEY YOU SEXY GIRL'S CAN I RAID YOUR VICTORIA'S SECRET DRAW LOL !
    posted 541 days ago
  • TheMess
    Easily one of the best films ever made!
    posted 620 days ago
  • SkywalkerJones
    my all time favorite movie.
    posted 655 days ago
  • Emzi07
    i love harrison ford wen he waz younger he is soooooooooo fit, this in one of my 3 fav movies as well as Empire strikes back n Titanic
    posted 669 days ago
  • kbh1993
    Any one hoo loves harrison ford out there????
    posted 690 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (PG)
  • Directed by: Steven Spielberg
  • Genres: Action & Adventure
  • Released: June 1, 1981
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