Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Simone O — 08 Apr 2015

Best Indiana Jones movie ever, if not the best Movie ever. Never mind, totally best movie ever!!!

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Simone O on 08 Apr 2015.

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

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