Raiders of the Lost Ark

 (1981)

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  • Critics Rating 73 critics
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User Reviews

round two Indie.
Jan 12, 2009
mrfreeze90044 - yahoo.com
Indiana Jones gets it done as only he can with his fist and whip along with his girl and gun. His mind is a welth of knowledge a great scientist and good at finding things that no one else can find.... Full review
Absolutley Great
Dec 17, 2008
metsfan4ever86 - yahoo.com
Thsi movie is a defintie classic. It is one of the best movies of all time. It has plenty of adventure and it throws in some comedy. A definite must see movie.... Full review
WOW great movie
Dec 15, 2008
lego_man13860 - yahoo.com
wow can you get any better then this? this is one of the best movies ive seen ever. ford was perfect for the roll of Indiana jones.... Full review
AWESOME
Dec 08, 2008
evanajacobson - yahoo.com
This movie has you on the tips of your toes waiting for some real action. And if your into visuals, wait till you see the opening of the Ark of the Covenet.... Full review
Totally Awsome!!!
Oct 13, 2008
futureolympicswmr - yahoo.com
I expected some boring movie (partly because it was made in 1981) that my dad was forcing me to watch but I was really surprised-and amazed!!! It was awsome, and not too innapropriate, and really brings you up in your seat.... Full review
WHERE HAS THIS MOVIE BEEN????
Oct 10, 2008
paknoepfels - yahoo.com
Raiders of the Lost Ark a terrific movie. It stars Harrison Ford a grat actor, Karan Allen, Paul Newman and, is directed by Steven Spielberg. This movie introduces Indiana Jones a archeoligist who looks for anchient artifacts. This movie is great... Full review
Have on VHS
Oct 04, 2008
debwinonamn - yahoo.com
I have all but newest on VHS. I love all of them. The adventure is intense. The acting is great and again has all characteristics of a great movie.... Full review
b rated movie
Sep 21, 2008
seanwolfington - yahoo.com
this movie has ametuer effects even with an abnormally big budget. i know it was made years ago but the mellow dramatic scenes take away from the old and average special effects. maybe it is because i am older but i... Full review
One Of The Greatest Adventure Films Ever
Sep 16, 2008
dashrendaar - yahoo.com
The adventure streaks across the screen, and the entertainment is in classic form. Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford have created a legendary film here. One of my favorites. Harrison Ford in legendary in his first portrayal of the globe trotting adventurer.... Full review
I love it!
Sep 11, 2008
peaceloveandconverse - yahoo.com
My dad has owned this movie for years and I had never watched it until he took me to see the new one. When I loved that, I went right home and started watching the other 3. I love them all!... Full review

Critics Reviews

| Mar 19, 2009
associatedcontent.com
A Classic Eighties Movie Reviewed....The story is both fun and dramatic with all kinds of little twists around the edges....The special effects in "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" are really fantastic especially considering....Steven Spielberg has proven his directing talents once again with this one.....Overall, I would say this movie is a must-see for the adventure type enthusiasts..... ... Full Review
| Mar 12, 2009
associatedcontent.com
That's right, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" has a lot going for it.....Raiders of the Lost Ark", more commonly referred to as "Raiders" (and more modernly titled, "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" on many DVD covers) is quite possibly the perfect adventure film.....Second, the plot of the film is highly entertaining and unpredictable for those who haven't seen it..... ... Full Review
| Mar 07, 2009
associatedcontent.com
Awesome Actor Trio Some of the best movies of the 1980's star either Harrison Ford ( Raiders of the Lost Ark,1981; Witness, 1985) ;....The 1980's made up for its lack of good music by turning out good movies.....Some of the best movies of the 1980's star either Harrison Ford ( Raiders of the Lost Ark,1981; Witness, 1985) ;....Together their three performances have created a classic..... ... Full Review
| Mar 05, 2009
associatedcontent.com
This classic eighties movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark is packed with non stop adventure sure to please the entire family.....From the wild opening sequence to the rip roaring conclusion this classic eighties movie Raiders of the Lost Ark is a must see for the entire family..... ... Full Review
| Mar 02, 2009
Just Press Play
comic book films have been going that it's almost shocking.....Meanwhile, the voice actors are convincing enough in these roles without ever being distracting (with the possible exception of Fillion, who can't help but channel Captain Hammer throughout the while movie)..... ... Full Review

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