Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Midlands M — 10 May 2014
Lucas wanted an archaeological James Bond and got it in this adventure serial which sees Harrison Ford as the eponymous hero battling Nazis for the secrets that lie within a sacred religious artefact. As he searches for the biblical relic, Indy crosses his nemesis Balloq, armed henchmen, snake-infested pits and ancient sites whist trying to stay one step ahead of the evil Nazis who would like to use the Ark for their own nefarious ends.
The (now-infamous) stunts, cinematography and John Williams' iconic score are difficult to find fault with and one can only guess what could have been if it had been Magnum P.I. & The Lost Ark? Shit, probably.
This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Midlands M on 10 May 2014.
Raiders of the Lost Ark has generally received very positive reviews.
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