Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Tim E — 14 Nov 2013

A landmark movie that brought cinema and relentless adventure to a whole new level.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Tim E on 14 Nov 2013.

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

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