Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Ben M — 07 Apr 2014

The aesthetic high of the truck chase is something to behold.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Ben M on 07 Apr 2014.

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

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