Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Nathan A — 25 May 2016

Still the greatest action adventure film of all time!

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Nathan A on 25 May 2016.

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

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