Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Vince W — 18 Oct 2016

Raiders of the Lost Ark is cinematic perfection! That is all.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Vince W on 18 Oct 2016.

Raiders of the Lost Ark has generally received very positive reviews.

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