Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Kevin B — 23 Mar 2013

This was a Masterpiece to end all Masterpieces. Perfect!

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Kevin B on 23 Mar 2013.

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

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