Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Joao M — 22 Jul 2016

Quite possibly the best action film ever made.

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

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

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