Review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) by Michael K — 27 Nov 2012

Best of the series, and one of the best movies Speilberg has ever made.

This review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) was written by Michael K on 27 Nov 2012.

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

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