Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Jonah G — 22 Jul 2016

This is an amazing, all around perfect film.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Jonah G on 22 Jul 2016.

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

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