Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Sam M — 02 Dec 2012

Lots of thrills and Indiana being a bad arse. Well done script.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Sam M on 02 Dec 2012.

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

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