Raiders of the Lost Ark (also known as Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark) which was released in 1981 is still highly regarded as one of the finest action adventure movies that is still exciting over 40 years later. Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie would be the first time audiences would be introduced to the iconic action hero Indiana Jones played by Harrison Ford which would also kickstart an amazing franchise. It would also introduce audiences to the iconic theme song known as the "Raiders March" by John Williams. I still regard Raiders of the Lost Ark as one of the most exciting and fun filled action adventure movies.
Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) is a globe-trotting archaeology professor who teaches at Marshall College but also searches for treasure and artifacts. Indiana Jones is hired by US Intelligence officers to recover the long-lost Ark of the Covenant, a biblical relic said to make an army invincible. His loyal friend and museum curator Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) makes a deal to have the Ark displayed in a museum after it has been captured. Indiana Jones joins forces with his tough and spirited former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), and his fellow ally and friend Sallah (John Rhys-Davies) to race against time to prevent rival archaeologist Dr. René Belloq (Paul Freeman) and Gestapo Major Arnold Ernst Toht (Ronald Lacey) from obtaining the Ark to give to Adolf Hitler's Nazis to make them more powerful.
Harrison Ford is a perfect fit as Indiana Jones with his trademark fedora and whip. Harrison Ford would show us that Indiana Jones is tough, intelligent, vulnerable and a hero the audiences can and always will cheer for. Indiana Jones would make the list as one of the most memorable action heroes of all time.
Steven Spielberg has done an amazing job recreating the excitement and thrills of the classic adventure serials of yesteryear.
Raiders of the Lost Ark would become the number 1 box office hit of 1981 and leave a lasting impact on popular culture. It also won 5 Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Editing and a Special Achievement Award for Sound Effects Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Score.
Not content with a quadrilogy, Harrison Ford has decided to don the fedora again for an untitled fifth movie is set for release in 2023.
Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Indiana Jones franchise is still popular amongst many fans and audiences. 40 years on, Raiders of the Lost Ark is still a classic action adventure.
9/10.
Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones (Harrison Ford) is a globe-trotting archaeology professor who teaches at Marshall College but also searches for treasure and artifacts. Indiana Jones is hired by US Intelligence officers to recover the long-lost Ark of the Covenant, a biblical relic said to make an army invincible. His loyal friend and museum curator Marcus Brody (Denholm Elliott) makes a deal to have the Ark displayed in a museum after it has been captured. Indiana Jones joins forces with his tough and spirited former lover Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), and his fellow ally and friend Sallah (John Rhys-Davies) to race against time to prevent rival archaeologist Dr. René Belloq (Paul Freeman) and Gestapo Major Arnold Ernst Toht (Ronald Lacey) from obtaining the Ark to give to Adolf Hitler's Nazis to make them more powerful.
Harrison Ford is a perfect fit as Indiana Jones with his trademark fedora and whip. Harrison Ford would show us that Indiana Jones is tough, intelligent, vulnerable and a hero the audiences can and always will cheer for. Indiana Jones would make the list as one of the most memorable action heroes of all time.
Steven Spielberg has done an amazing job recreating the excitement and thrills of the classic adventure serials of yesteryear.
Raiders of the Lost Ark would become the number 1 box office hit of 1981 and leave a lasting impact on popular culture. It also won 5 Academy Awards for Best Art Direction, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects, Best Editing and a Special Achievement Award for Sound Effects Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Score.
Not content with a quadrilogy, Harrison Ford has decided to don the fedora again for an untitled fifth movie is set for release in 2023.
Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Indiana Jones franchise is still popular amongst many fans and audiences. 40 years on, Raiders of the Lost Ark is still a classic action adventure.
9/10.