Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
You're in for thrills as Indiana Jones (Ford) confronts snakes, Nazis and one astonishing cliffhanger after another -- all topped off by the discovery and opening of the mystical Ark of the Covenant. (Paramount)
Cast and Information
Directed By: Steven Spielberg
Written By: George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan, Philip Kaufman
Starring: Alfred Molina, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, George Harris, William Hootkins, Wolf Kahler, Don Fellows, Vic Tablian
Franchise: Indiana Jones
AKA: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Country: USA
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MartinTeller | 96 98th |
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One of the greats. Sometimes I hate to admit liking Spielberg, but this is perhaps the most perfect action/adventure film ever made. I saw it at least three times in the theater, and in my recollection it seems more like 7 or 8. Classic characters, snappy dialogue, and above all, non-stop thrills. It's unbelievable how much stuff happens in under two hours. Barely a second is wasted.
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BillyShears | 100 98th |
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Does this thing go higher than 100?
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SirStuckey | 95 97th |
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This movie is undoubtedly one of the most awesome action films on celluloid. Sure he single-handedly has skewed the public's mental image of an archaeologist probably forever, but at least he did it by taking the Nazi's down a couple pegs. It's hard to find movies as fun as this one. You get one of the most awesome heroes, team him up with a heroine who can out drink a Nepalese man, add the awesome music of John Williams and you have yourself a god-damned winner.
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BattleToad | 97 98th |
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Possibly the greatest adventure film to date. Indiana Jones is one of America's favorite fictional heroes, and Harrison Ford is at his best as the swash-buckling, whip-cracking archeologist. It defines the action/adventure genre of film, and it's a blast every time you see it. A true classic! Awesome!
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doctor7 | 94 97th |
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Most certainly this is action/adventure movie perfection. Harrison Ford's best role, in my opinion, is that of Indiana Jones, the capable but fallible intelligent adventurer and archeologist. Not a single moment in Raiders of the Lost Ark is dull; from start to finish the film is pure entertainment. It's humorous, it's exciting and it's fun. No other film manages to perfectly mesh all these elements together with such finesse as Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Fantastic movie.
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grimsooth | 95 99th |
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This is probably one of the greatest adventure films ever. It may even be the high water mark against which all other adventure films can be judged. If you haven't seen this film, you're cheating yourself.
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BeeDub | 100 97th |
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The ultimate adventure movie. Perfect in almost every way.
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Magb | 100 98th |
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So much fun that it's almost too much (not really, though). Action/adventure movies don't get any better than this.
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mrandersen10 | 90 96th |
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A true classic that instills the sense of awe and wonder with just a touch of whimsy to create the perfect action/adventure movie. Top that off with Harrison Ford who is the absolute perfect fit for the role of Indy. His unique blend of charisma, deadpan skill for comedy, a penchant for trouble and his everyman qualities elevates this film to another level. The first and best in the series.
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recklessmess | 91 98th |
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Holy. crap. How did Indy know that looking at the spirits would be bad? I didn't. I would have melted.
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hellboy76 | 98 99th |
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Ford at his most charming, a perfect action movie.
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glumpy_99 | 97 93rd |
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Outstanding, rip-roaring adventure still feels fresh and contemporary 30+ years later, anchored by Ford's authoritative, iconic performance as a kind of messy, capable but clumsy everyman spin on Bond, and the directorial smarts of Spielberg who keeps things moving at a break-neck speed while stopping just shy of exhausting his audience. Atmospheric photography and vivid location shooting also a definite plus. If the plotting is a little thin at times, it would seem foolish to complain.
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terrymac | 92 98th |
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I'm struggling to think of an adventure film which I enjoyed more. Absolutely relentlessly exciting and thoroughly entertaining; I really don't think that the film puts a foot wrong.
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sdr782 | 95 94th |
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This is THE action film: endlessly rewatchable, excellent action sequences, a badass main character, and an epic soundtrack to boot.
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easydiff | 94 98th |
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High adventure, great comedy and pure internal logic; classic Spielberg.
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| 6 | Bene | 52 19th |
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Man, did I destroy a piece of my youth when I tried to re-watch this...dull, dumb and actually racist....one of the Arabs speaks Monkey, chrissake!
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KasperL | 90 97th |
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Ford's "Indy" Jones is the coolest movie hero of all time. Fact. I mean, who didn't want to grow up to be this guy? Williams' sweet adventure tunes. Spielberg's elaborate setpieces and his lighthearted many-gags-a-minute approach. Awesome, iconic, brilliant, nostalgia-cueing. A classic.
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Jeb | 100 98th |
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The greatest adventure film ever made. It's filled with millions of memorable scenes and is an exciting, dramatic, tense and comedic thrill-ride from the famous opening scene to the chilling climax.
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INDYATMN | 100 99th |
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Greatest action flick of all time!!!!
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AgentSnipe | 91 98th |
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Indiana Jones is an iconic character of American cinema. This movie defines the Adventure genre and includes some of the most classic scenes ever put to film.
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Ytadel | 9 98th |
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They set out to make the ultimate adventure movie and they succeeded. It's got a rousing John Williams theme song, a man getting shredded to death by an airplane propellor, snakes, chases, a bullwhip, Nazi villains, a hilarious, lighthearted touch, a monkey, Karen Allen being fiery and feisty and too goddamn hot for words, and Harrison Ford, the most charismatic and engaging lead of all time. What more does a growing boy need?
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Alex Watkins | 5 91st |
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The definitive adventure movie - absolutely perfect, exciting and entertaining from start to finish, funny, dramatic, tense...so many superlatives. Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is one of the greatest heroes in movie history, and the movie as a whole is just a series of awesome action and chase sequences. Thrilling. "What truck?"
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hellsditch | 95 99th |
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So fun, I'm going to embarrass myself and call it a "fun-filled romp", molded and shaped by some expert craftsmen. Harrison Ford really had his fastball working in this one. Man, do I feel bad for kids today. I got to grow up on the Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, and all they have is bad Pirates of the Caribbean sequels and Transformers. Blech.
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Optimus_mike | 100 98th |
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I have loved this movie every time I have seen it, no matter how old I am or what mood I am in.
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Eric WK | 90 89th |
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The biopic that launched Tommy Lee "Indiana" Jones to superstardom. Playing himself, he exhibits all manner of badassery and even burns a bunch of snakes. I hate snakes too, Indy. But why did that little monkey have to die? All he wanted to do was eat some dates.
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Ocelot | 80 89th |
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It's just called Raiders of the Lost Ark. Fuck you. EDIT: I fixed it!
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| 4 | Spitfire | 100 99th |
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What do you get when you combine one of the best directors with one of the best producer/creators, with one of the best actors in Hollywood? You get one of the greatest movies ever made. Raider's is the epitome of how something Lucas envisions can come alive. A personal all-time favourite.
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| 4 | triffid | 90 85th |
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Is there anyone out there who doesn't like Indy? The opening sequence alone is one of the best adventures ever put on film. Awesome.
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| 4 | svicciarelli | 100 99th |
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Adventure, comedy and great writing and direction. Man is this a good movie.
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CCLZA | 90 95th |
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Spielberg catches the action B-movies atmosphere perfectly and turns it into one of the best adventure movies of all time.
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CinematicESP | 96 97th |
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Classic Spielberg adventure. As much fun at a movie as you can have. It captures that 1930s feel perfectly. Great humor. Ultimately the best of the series.
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Farzan | 91 90th |
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is a hilarious, action packed film filled with memorable scenes, especially the guy who shows off with the swords and just ended up getting shot. Spielberg started a great series with Raiders of the Lost Ark. Harrison Ford was definitely one of the greatest action stars of that time with Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
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| 4 | Skenkere | 92 97th |
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This just has everything you could possibly want in a movie. Action, comedy, adventure, cool characters, magical artifacts and Nazis.
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MonsterGear | 99 98th |
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I loved it. Years later, I watched the DVD extras where they explain how they tried to go for a graphic-novel look and feel to the movie. Now, I love it more.
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saucyjack | 94 97th |
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Sure, it's entertainment. But it's some of the best entertainment ever produced. Spielberg and all parties involved were hitting on all cylinders here. Perfect for anyone, at any age.
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| 4 | Matthias99 | 99 98th |
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A classic piece of modern American cinema.
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Luna6ix | 92 98th |
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Indiana Jones movies somehow have 20 minute action sequences that feel like they last only 20 seconds. This movie really captures you for a great ride. Simply put, Indy is one of the most iconic characters ever created, and this is the best adventure movie ever made.
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omgfridge | 9 92nd |
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A complete thrill ride. Ford has some great screen presence and what this film does best is entertains you from start to finish. Definitely a must watch by any standard but more directed at the action/adventure genre for doing things right.
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DavidBlast | 100 98th |
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The movie that started it all. Easily as influential as, say, the Godfather, Raiders entertained a generation, and it's brilliance echoes through every adventure film made since. "It's important, Marion".
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CMonster | 82 74th |
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Fuckin' John Williams. That mother fucker can't go two years without putting down some iconic fuckin' music.
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Leonardis | 98 98th |
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If you haven't watched this movie, are you really living? It's insanely entertaining. The action sequences are extremely well done, the directing and cinematography and crisp, and the writing is original and fun and everything it needs to be. Ford plays one of perhaps the best movie characters ever written. I could go on and on about this film. It's essential cinema and a classic for a reason!
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Paxton | 95 99th |
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If there is action and adventure better than this, I don't know about it. The "chase" scene involving trucks full of Nazis and relics and Indiana on a horse is the definition of awesome. Indy's reaction to being shot is one of the most brilliant moments in action movie history.
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| 4 | brandons | 93 96th |
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Featuring bravura set pieces, sly humor, and white-knuckle action, Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the most consummately entertaining adventure pictures of all time.
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boomdiddly | 50 31st |
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Perfectly mediocre.
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SlrSoapbox | 90 92nd |
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Wonderfully entertaining, and surprisingly original (considering its derivative inspiration). Some great laugh-out-loud moments. Harrison Ford's never been better, but Karen Allen is the one who really makes this film special.
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Kavu | 90 94th |
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The movie that basically defines the adventure genre and is still it's reigning champion.
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lachapelle | 93 92nd |
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This is one of my all time favorite movies. This is another movie that defines a generation. Between this and Star Wars, Ford deserved his $10 million a picture. Don't read this - go watch the movie.
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Kojiless | 99 99th |
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Holds up so unbelievably well it kind of makes you forget it was written by the same guy who brought us Jar-Jar Binks.
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sully32 | 100 99th |
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Under "action movie," see Raiders of the Lost Arc. If there's any one role that could make people forget Harrison Ford as Han Solo, this is it. Just non-stop fun and adventure, start to finish. Most underrated moment is the discussion of the arc at the college--the calm before the storm.
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| 3 | Sapphire | 95 95th |
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A great wild ride that just doesn't stop...
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TedDedon | 93 90th |
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is the paramount example of adventure movies. Though it falls slightly short compared to Star Wars it's really quite different in its own way and offers a lot of comical depth that most adventure movies don't have. It's just one of those movies that no matter who you are, you'll enjoy it.
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Grit | 90 96th |
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The first and best Indiana Jones film. Grasps your attention right until the very end.
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stoickov | 50 13th |
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Entertainment for 12-year-olds, max.
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msprague | 95 99th |
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What is not to like about Indy? Loads of action, a clever story, and twists and turns along the way. Good fun!
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nandorizzi | 100 99th |
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When the name adventure is quoted, is impossible not to remember of Indiana Jones.
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| 3 | IHateMovies | 100 96th |
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Every summer blockbuster should aspire to be this movie.
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purgatos | 90 91st |
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If you don't love this movie, I don't want to meet you.
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TangVampire | 97 84th |
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Total brilliance. A classic.
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XakkMaster | 100 99th |
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The perfect adventure film! Harrison Ford is unforgettable as the intelligent and charming archaeologist who will stop at nothing to protect the ancient relics of the world. It takes cues from classic 1940s westerns and treasure-hunting movies and combines their best traits with electric humor, rowdy excitement and a compelling story. Add a notoriously brilliant soundtrack, flawlessly executed action sequences and a stellar cast? You get this gem. Dr. Jones never lets up and never lets you down.
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AshWilliams | 100 99th |
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Absolutely perfect movie in every pertinent sense. One of the few movies that seems like actual magic, not even cinema. I'm not sure if it was Spielberg's adventurous vision, Lucas's story ideas (in his infinitely better days), Williams's riveting score, Ford's best performance, or even Kasdan's script. Without doubt, and I am always sure of it, the truck chase toward the end is the best action sequence in film history. This film should be mandatory viewing!
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spleen | 100 99th |
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Probably the best action adventure movie ever. My only criticism is that Lucas and Spielberg chose to build it into a franchise and then sequelize it into the ground to cash in on it(see also "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Gale"). Still constantly entertaining even after probably hundreds of viewings (i'm pretty sure I saw it 32 times in the theater when it came out).
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| 3 | RedLegBebop | 99 98th |
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Perhaps the best pure adventure movie ever made.
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freqflyer | 85 83rd |
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Epic movie, excellent adventure. Story, action, and F/X great. A classic.
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Tds4a | 4 96th |
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One of my favourite action-adventure movies. Harrison Ford's character (forget his name) isn't particularly heroic, he's simply very talented and rugged. The sword vs. gun scene sends me into hysterics every time I see it (and apparently it wasn't in the script!). It's just excellent, fast-paced fun for the entire film.
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pewbeng | 95 96th |
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I make it a point to repeatedly punch people who don't like this movie in the face.
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| 3 | lukey86 | 100 93rd |
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One of my few perfect movies. It has everything, action, adventure, romance, evil British guy. The perfect complement to a lazy saturday afternoon.
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GreatScott85 | 100 98th |
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A classic in action cinema.
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Calabria | 97 99th |
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The best action movie ever made. One of the best MOVIES ever made. This is the type of film that is Worth the 10 bucks you have to drop at theaters nowadays.
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LookJabba... | 10 98th |
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The Raiders of the Lost Ark is probably my favourite childhood film and I love it still. For complete escapism and adventure this is arguably Steven Spielberg's best film. Harrison Ford is perfect and the supporting cast is strong too. The edge of of your seat action and set pieces are some the finest to ever be put on screen and the timeless score rousingly thumps. The Indiana Jones films never fail to excite me and I can't wait to watch them time and time again with my own children.
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qwershady | 45 11th |
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what a childish movie. all i got is fuckin disappointment
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| 2 | lmzjunior | 90 93rd |
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Still the best of the four.
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mrbeck | 90 97th |
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I shouldn't have to keep saying this, but Indiana Jones is the l337 yo. Watch 'em! They're awesome.
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| 2 | jpdoumeyrou | 90 97th |
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That is what cinema has been invented for. Mythic, deservedly
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| 2 | Punchinello | 95 95th |
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I was wondering when this movie would show up in the cycle. What needs to be said? Just look at the man, he doesn't need your score to know how good he is.
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Filligan | 94 90th |
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Non-stop classic action (if you believe in that sort of thing).
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| 2 |  |
Gareth Watkins (FilmRot.com) | 90 94th |
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First movie outing for Indiana Jones & still the best of the lot
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| 2 | CatScandal | 95 99th |
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A classic that really defines adventure films to me, though it wouldn't work a bit without Harrison Ford's sarcasm.
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| 2 | hank | 90 92nd |
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One of the best adventure movies ever made.
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| 2 | Chili | 90 81st |
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Albeit, a campy film with fantastic one-liners, Raiders is a fantastic adventure film.
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| 2 | voidblue | 95 93rd |
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What, you haven't seen this yet? Go. Rent. Now.
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| 2 | otterman | 100 99th |
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May well be my favorite movie all time(but who can pick just one).
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| 2 | rashbam | 30 15th |
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plot is intriguing, but its not funny or realistic
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Pickpocket | 9 93rd |
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The best Indiana Jones movie and the quintessential popcorn flick.
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| 2 |  |
krytonix | 100 99th |
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Best Adventure Movie. Ever.
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| 2 |  |
Vince Leo (Qwipster's Movie Reviews) | 100 99th |
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the most essential films to watch in your lifetime, regardless of your age, sex, race, or walk of life. There's something for everyone in this great classic: thrills, chills, action, adventure, romance and comedy, all of which is top-notch in every department, and all in one dense, exhilarating two hour experience. [Full Review]
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| 2 | Projekt | 99 97th |
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Nazis? Check. Giant boulder chase? Check. John Rhys-Davies? Check. Cannot go wrong.
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weirdyoda | 95 94th |
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What can I say? It's Raiders, pretty much the greatest adventure film of all time.
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| 2 | Murravener | 93 94th |
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The original Indianna Jones film, and arguably the best of the series, this film is full of mystery and action, and Ford creates one of the most memorable characters of our time.
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MJVmovieMan | 91 95th |
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A Spielberg classic. Great entertainment.
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| 2 | absentis | 89 92nd |
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The best of the series (well not not seen the crystal skull). This is a classic b movie and just a lot of fun.
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Stain | 99 91st |
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Like the serials, but much better done. A fair bit on the juvenile side if you see it as a grownup, but too much fun for that to matter much... and let us not forget that, whatever its pulp origins, this is a much more original film than most of the stuff that was around at the time
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| 2 |  |
frederic_g54 | 8 77th |
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(2nd viewing) At first (opening scene aside), the film/its humour are tedious and silly (truck exploding for no apparent reason, getting hit over the head with a frying pan,...), John Williams seems to recycle bits from Star Wars, and watching an archaeologist stick it to the bad guy left me oddly indifferent. A shame you have to await the 50 minute mark for the story and characters to become really absorbing. A lot of fun as a whole, doesn't hold a candle to the original Star Wars though.
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Mentaculus | 90 89th |
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One of the all-time best constructed and most iconic films ever made. Also Williams' best soundtrack.
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| 2 | jetjaguar | 95 89th |
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Despite the fact that the hero really doesn't accomplish much in the end, this remains one of the most exciting and extraordinary action films ever made.
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| 2 | DiscGrace | 100 99th |
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It don't get much better than this, folks
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| 2 | patrickva | 99 98th |
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One of the greatest movies ever made.
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| 2 | Drewlephant | 90 89th |
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My favorite of the Indy movies.
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Mohko | 90 97th |
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Maybe the best adventure movie ever made. Mixes comedy and action perfectly. Lots of classic scenes with John Williams's amzing score in the background.
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| 2 | Nekaal | 95 97th |
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What can I say that hasnt been said before? Its Indy, that is all.
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| 2 | Dustyd | 90 98th |
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Classic adventure.
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| 2 | kdevine | 90 82nd |
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Set the bar for Action Adventure and few have come close.
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| 2 | nocturna | 100 96th |
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Classic must-see film. And then see it again!
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| 2 | jerryork | 95 95th |
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The quintessential action film.
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jcullinane | 100 99th |
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One of the greatest movies of all time, and the start of my lifelong crush on Harrison Ford.
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| 2 | blearyspecs | 100 98th |
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This is the greatest movie ever made. It blends story with action and doesn't skimp on either. This is probably the one movie I never get tired of watching again.
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muutanet | 89 95th |
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Classic. Somewhere 1983 I recorded this movie to the VHS. One of my first movies along with Blade Runner and Poltergeist. I watched at least one of them once a week during an half of year! Still remeber lines from this one.
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bellamyr | 89 92nd |
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Fast paced, whitty and downright fun. An imaginative plot and strong acting from all concerned result in a fun family film that has stood the test of the past 20 years and is still as good today as it was in the 80's.
If you (or your kids) haven't seen it then give it a go.
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| 2 | lucky7 | 95 89th |
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another great classic! what a difference from those stupid "star wars" movies! as good as action adventures get.
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| 2 | Warchild | 95 96th |
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I went to this movie with my Ex-Sister-In-Law. That would be the only low point. :) I didn't even know what this movie was about when we went, and was blown away. One of the greatest films. (I was 13 when I saw it in Theater)
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| 2 | raiders2000 | 99 99th |
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As close to perfect as possible.
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| 2 | Q31 | 94 75th |
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Great fun, and very exciting with lots of action, humor, and exotic locales--I hadn't ever seen an Indiana Jones movie before, but now I know why they're action classics!
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cselston | 92 92nd |
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Leave it to George Lucas and Steven Spielberg to put together one of the greatest adventure movies of all time. With writers like Lawrence Kasdan and Philip Kaufman, plus a cast that includes not only Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, but also Alfred Molina and John Rhys-Davies, you can't go wrong. But, even still, this movie is special. It's exceptional. No wonder it spawned three sequels (and counting...)
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| 2 |  |
Barthalen | 93 99th |
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The perfect adventure movie. Nothing more to be said!
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| 2 | Jeff Fries | 100 95th |
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Favorite movie of all-time. If you want to know how Americans think, see this movie.
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| 2 |  |
Attached Eon | 86 91st |
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I think I wanted to take a anthropology minor in college because of this movie and this movie alone. I was a bit delusional back then...
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| 2 | cestmoi | 100 92nd |
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A classic -- perfect in every way.
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| 2 | Plovis | 90 87th |
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By far the best of a classic series, despite what certain designers of certain movie web sites might claim....
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| 2 | ahartsig | 96 89th |
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Amazing!! Ford is perfect in this role, can't imagine anyone else!
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| 2 | Marc DiPaolo | 100 90th |
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God vs. Nazis. How cool is that?
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| 2 |  |
Gr8Googly | 88 89th |
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A better action movie you will not find without the hokey sex or cool violence of today's action fluff. Great back in 1981. Still great now. Jones is the anti-hero everyone wants to be.
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| 2 | bhansen | 90 93rd |
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The classic indy. He actually uses his whip in this one, extra points.
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DeepThought | 100 93rd |
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Best. Action. Movie. Ever. Period. (Need I explain more?)
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| 2 |  |
Obdurate | 85 80th |
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Exciting from beginning to end, a great performance by Ford, funny, excellent soundtrack, some really inspired action sequences and a bravery to show some pretty messed up stuff that mainstream action/adventure movies today don't generally do out of fear of a more adult rating.
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| 2 |  |
amade | 96 89th |
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recently re-watched. classic wit and whizz-bang plot.
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| 2 |  |
tathiel | 92 98th |
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Simply a great movie with awesome action! I still always get humble towards the end, it really affected me as a child.
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| 2 | x0krista79x0 | 100 92nd |
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Best action/adventure film ever made!! One of my favorites!! Ford and Allen are awesome!
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| 2 | lawsmar | 95 84th |
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My favorite of the indiana jones movie.
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| 2 |  |
UniqueName | 93 96th |
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The Definition of Adventure.
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| 2 | piradical | 100 99th |
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One of the best movies ever.
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wccarroll | 92 96th |
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Oh hell yes.
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| 2 | Kalmah7 | 86 86th |
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Highly enjoyable adventure movie deservedly spawned many imitators and a few sequels. Most things in this movie are a good time, and it's very entertaining.
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| 2 | thesleepwalk | 88 88th |
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Defined modern adventurer films. Still the best of the bunch.
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| 2 | MsIndpndnt | 89 80th |
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Best of the series. Love Karen Allen, the only really strong women in the entire series of films
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liltxgal98 | 100 92nd |
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Do I have to say why this movie kicks major ass!
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| 2 | LPhovercraft | 100 93rd |
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For sheer spirit-lifting entertainment, you can't do better than this film. Ford stars as Indiana Jones, the roughest, toughest, and most unpredictable hero to grace the silver screen, who risks life and limb against a set of the nastiest villains you've ever seen. It's all to save the world -- what else?
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| 2 | Haha | 98 97th |
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The Adventure Classic. I know a lot of people are a fan of the ending, but I'm not.
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| 2 |  |
nmstevens | 89 86th |
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A top action adventure from a time when Spielberg and Lucas were at their best. By far the best of all the Indiana Jones movies.
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| 2 |  |
ivyt | 100 97th |
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Classic scene after classic scene shows perfectly why this deserves a perfect score, plus being horribly baised towards Harrison Ford doesn't help.
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| 2 |  |
carnageace | 92 92nd |
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Engaging adventure film that knows it's not serious, grab some popcorn and snuggle down, it's a real ride.
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| 2 |  |
JacoIII | 50 97th |
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Could only be more entertaining if it came packaged with rubber tubing and needles. What else needs to be said?
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| 2 |  |
brandt64 | 95 94th |
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The adventure movie that spawned countless imitators. It stars Harrison Ford as a wiseass professor-turned-adventurer who kills Nazis and loots tombs, how could you not like that?!
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| 2 |  |
FunkyAstro | 90 93rd |
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Best Indiana Jones film there is.
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| 2 |  |
oldgoat | 88 95th |
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The best Indiana Jones movie.
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| 2 | vincentvega | 95 93rd |
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Probably the definitive adventure movie.
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| 2 |  |
yesistasty | 78 38th |
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Really cool set pieces and a childish sensibility.
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| 2 | Launch | 93 96th |
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Is and probably always will be the greatest adventure movie ever made.
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| 2 |  |
Okkervil | 87 93rd |
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One of the greatest action adventures of all time. It genuinely has an almost magical quality! People will be watching it in 100 years time and enjoying it just as much.
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| 2 |  |
nevejas | 30 3rd |
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I always thought there must be a Twilight equivalent for boys, and there you go. With a main character, who has nothing to say, so you can substitute himself easily with yourself, a damsel in distress in risqué out of place dressing whose main purpose is to be saved, and over the top nonsensical adventure scenes, swinging ropes and climbing submarines, it feeds the monkey brain. And the worst thing is - it does that deliberately. A purposefully dumbed down idea built in the lab for consumption.
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| 2 |  |
CaptTesticle | 95 98th |
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Archaeologists: get in their way and you're fuckin history. S & M ftw.
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| 2 | lsbf | 100 95th |
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Probably the best Raiders flick ever. OK maybe tied with *Crystal Skul.* Fast paced action, great locations, humor, a hero to cry for. I could watch it a million times.
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| 2 | dclyde09 | 100 93rd |
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Perfect. Lucas/Spielberg's best collaboration
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| 2 | Kruz01 | 95 85th |
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How do you say no to Indie? You can't I dare you not to love this movie.
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| 2 |  |
leekenn | 89 90th |
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You have got to love Indiana Jones films don't you? Perfectly involving, cheeky, action packed, and so damn exciting. It would be hard to think of a set of films that better capture the excitement of a round the world treasure hunt against Nazis! This must be the most emulated format for a film in history, but nothing has come anywhere close to this masterpiece. I mean if Lara Croft saw this film, she would be hit by a massive and instant existential crisis. She'd need years of therapy.
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| 2 | movieboy | 61 17th |
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Saw this movie for the first time very recently. It's a standard B-Grade movie. And it's too bloody long. If it had ended after the truck chase, it would have been much better. Don't see what the fuss is all about.
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| 2 |  |
FrederikA | 100 99th |
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My childhood hero and the reason why Spielberg and Lucas can do basically anything short of murder, and I will remain a fan...
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| 2 |  |
Hanky Panky | 90 96th |
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Much better than Star Wars in my opinion!
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| 2 |  |
McHale | 100 99th |
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One of the greatest movies ever made. My personal favorite.
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| 2 |  |
Bunken | 95 99th |
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One of the films that kickstarted a new way of telling a story on the big screen. You're never bored with one of my biggest childhood heroes and it is THE action-adventure film of all time!
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ehk2 | 16 20th |
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what a pity. should be warned not to watch after a certain age --- nazi troops in de facto british egypt, uninterrupted terrible music, stupid jokes, endless silly adventures helped by coincidences or more silliness, childish intelligence, oriental arabs, moron germans --- epitome of everything spielberg is good at sucking
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| 2 |  |
Obidy | 10 92nd |
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I didn't see Raiders until I was almost in high school, but I wish I had seen it much earlier. It's a classic, the bar by which all action adventure movies must be measured. It's a perfect blend of humor, emotion, excitement, and a little bit of horror. Yes, the characters are archetypes, but in a good way; we know and understand a great deal more about them than the movie has time to tell us. It's not the weightiest movie ever made, but it's definitely the most fun.
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| 2 |  |
Rufam | 65 42nd |
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"Raiders of the Lost Ark" is a large-scale, big-budget cheesefest. It has snakes, spiders, ancient tombs and mysterious arks. It even has evil, exploding Nazis. If it had been made in 2010 by Michael Bay with better FX and Shia LaBeouf as Jones, it would have been appreciated for the trashy guilty pleasure that it is. It's a ridiculous, unnecessarily bloody, hilariously over-the-top camp adventure. Is it the best of its kind? Yes, it is. Is it entertaining as hell? For the most part, yes, it is.
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| 2 |  |
Noblet | 92 96th |
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Flawlessly strings amazing action sequences together with a lighthearted touch. Just pure fun.
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| 2 |  |
mattorama12 | 90 97th |
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True adventure films (particularly live action) are hard to pull off well. But when they hit, they really hit. One of the all-time greats thanks largely to Ford's charisma and Williams' iconic score.
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| 2 | EntertainMe | 100 99th |
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Pretty much the archetypal flawless adventure movie.
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| 2 |  |
lex | 95 91st |
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The more action films I watch, the more I appreciate the absolutely masterful structure of Raiders. Pure and simple: You can't find a more genuine and exhilarating action-adventure in the world of cinema.
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Mist600 | 85 67th |
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Ludicrous, Square Jawed B-Movie WW2 Era Heroics (exactly as dir/producer intended). Is ridiculous wish fulfillment & knows it is. Great humor. A real movie star at prime, V cute & gutsy co-star, Hammy joke Nazis. Guess it is 4 USA what a R Moore Bond is 4 UK. Only the slightly ropey CGI (to a 2018 eye) occ bugged me (but when U consider Lucas ReDo/Desecrate alternative, better 2 tolerate few Obv backdrops) Forgot just how FUN it is. ONLY (!) 85% as is not MY type of film but 95+ on its own terms
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eveelun | 88 96th |
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A grand adventure filled with vibrant characters, gripping perils, sharp dialogue, and excellent pacing. Easily the best in the series and quite rewatchable.
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| 1 | UKSubs | 84 85th |
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Just a great action film, something I think there are far too few of.
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TheDenizen | 99 99th |
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The very first film I ever saw in the movie theaters way back as a wee Denizen. I've seen it dozens of times since, and its ability to completely entertain has never diminished. Stellar action, some fun comedy and high adventure. A classic.
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djross | 45 34th |
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This movie represents the moment of convergence of the two emerging Hollywood behemoths Spielberg and Lucas, resulting in unprecedented marketing hysteria and commercial success, then subsequently surpassed by E.T. Film is passable, if extremely formulaic, mindless entertainment.
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irvinejump | 40 25th |
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I know people love these fillums, but I'm not one of them. Slavishly recreating 1940's serials was never my idea of fun though this is a good attempt if you like this sort of thing
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| 1 | drunkengoat | 90 80th |
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Definitely one of the best adventure movies to date.
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| 1 | FlorVdE | 4 87th |
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The prototype of the adventure movie.
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| 1 | easymac742 | 88 85th |
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Bum-ba-dum-BAH! Bum-ba-dah...
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th_mertens | 65 37th |
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I know I shouldn't take this all too seriously. But in general mehhh. I should have had some nostalgic backslash when I saw this, but it didn't happen.
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| 1 | mlightle3 | 35 4th |
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I don't like corny action adventure flicks.
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| 1 |  |
Derekstar | 100 96th |
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Snakes? I hate snakes.
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| 1 |  |
Cowman | 80 89th |
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The ultimate adventure movie, ever.
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| 1 | Gandalf17 | 86 85th |
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You don't get much better than Indiana Jones flicks if you just want a fun adventure
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| 1 |  |
martryn | 93 95th |
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Original Indy. This movie set the standards for an entire genre of film.
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| 1 |  |
JooJoo | 5 80th |
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Ridiculous in most every aspect, but I can't deny the entertainment/nostalgic value.
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| 1 |  |
mistersplice | 85 91st |
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9- excellent, awesome
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| 1 | budcort | 90 79th |
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Best opening ever.
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Shmendrek | 4 83rd |
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A lot of fun. Who didn't want to be Indiana Jones when they grew up?
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| 1 | bluelinesue | 100 98th |
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On my top 10 all time.
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| 1 | st_fly | 95 98th |
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Excellent
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| 1 | lapierre520 | 90 73rd |
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If you haven't seen this you need to stop what you're doing and watch it. Excellent film.
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| 1 | webdw | 80 84th |
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Best Indy Jones picture - it set a high bar that proved to be tough to beat. It was fun, had action, some plot and some comedy. A good one.
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| 1 | mojopin | 98 69th |
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The energy is unstoppable
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| 1 | jonquill | 96 99th |
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The standard in action movies, that all others must be compared to.
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darkman | 83 90th |
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A great adventure.
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| 1 | Ism | 100 98th |
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Perfect.
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| 1 |  |
critickerkaw | 94 76th |
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This is a real classic! Action, adventure, drama, romance, comedy--an engaging, handsome, swashbuckling hero that still goofs sometimes--this movie has it all.
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AnnMovie | 92 71st |
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It's obviously a true classic! Indiana Jones is such an iconic character, and it's great to see how it all started. Well acted, well produced, well written, great film! Fun, funny, intriguing, adventurous, romance, all in one delightful movie! Jones is a great hero, and the plot makes for a great story. I was a tad confused by the PG rating... it didn't really strike me as PG (more of a PG-13, but closer to the PG side than the R side). Highly entertaining, and a must-see movie classic!
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| 1 | fantasma | 95 98th |
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95
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sophie | 90 95th |
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Classic but not my favorite in the series.
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Elfflame | 89 91st |
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The best of the series, really. Because it hadn't all been done before, and it was new and exciting, and different from anything that had come before. Even those things it was based on.
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| 1 | Wolf 300 | 77 84th |
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Original in the series and the best
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sork | 78 78th |
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Wow, archaeology is sexy.
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Vandelay1 | 95 99th |
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Very Great
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edkrak | 50 29th |
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I can't quite name it, but there's something really annoying about the way it's directed. Overrated like most of Spielberg's films.
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| 1 | Reelman | 95 96th |
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Great adventue
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| 1 | tiny lady | 100 72nd |
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Fantastic Harrison Ford in a great action adventure film
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Garlonuss | 85 75th |
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This is a classical piece of cinema that launched one of the most famous movie franchises in history.
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DougCollins | 100 93rd |
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30 years and this movie still holds up.
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chemical404 | 75 90th |
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One more childhood movie revisited. First thing - in my memories it wasn't that gruesome. I mean melting faces in mass entertainment flick deserves some kudos. Other thing - I think it's overrated. Yes, it is great entertainment, not overridden with clichés (at that time). But it's not much more than a straightforward movie with good guys winning against bad guys.
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snakey | 100 81st |
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We all wondered how he could follow up Han Solo, and lo and behold Harrison Ford handed us Indy! The rest of the franchise went rapidly downhill, but this first one is a permanent classic in action/adventure.
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| 1 | Marco_Polo | 83 86th |
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Superb edge of the seat, "and in one leap he was free" at it's best !
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graveyardtan | 95 93rd |
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The climax of this movie is so amazing. I can't believe I forgot how awesome it was.
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stanthecaddy | 100 99th |
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A perfect movie, if there ever was one. There are no pretentious undertones, no "big message", and nothing else to drag down the pure joy of the experience. The action and humor blend flawlessly, and there isn't a weak link amongst the cast. The best praise I can give "Raiders of the Lost Ark" is that watching it makes me feel like I'm nine years old again, with a smile still on my face even after the end credits roll.
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begoniabol | 90 95th |
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I never get tired of watching this awesome movie
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Melvin Smif | 95 96th |
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Is "Raider's" the best Indiana Jones film? Yes.
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nauru | 70 77th |
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Great adventure. Solid film overall. Good music and very entertaining action.
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Myszatek | 80 74th |
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Adventure classic
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JordanDcFc | 89 91st |
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Non stop entertainment, action and fun. Technically fantastic, tense, funny, dramatic. Sit back and enjoy the greatest adventure movie of all time.
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| 1 | Honestliar | 86 80th |
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Another movie benefiting from childhood memories associated with it.
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| 1 | Rufus | 90 73rd |
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Great start to the franchise.
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| 1 | HawktheRock | 100 77th |
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The first in an amazing axtion series. You cannot go wrong with this film, it has action, adventure and just a sliver of romance.
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Bown | 81 58th |
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Saw this for the first time since I was ten years old with a live orchestra. It was incredible. It's really funny how the movie would have worked out exactly the same way had they never done anything though. Not my kind of flick, and I've probably been spoiled a bit by modern moviemaking techniques (like I found Tintin way more exciting, sorry everyone), but Jones is an excellent protagonist who, with both the script and performance, elevates the entire movie.
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| 1 | netmonk | 85 58th |
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Fun, spirited romp (although it's a cliche to even use such a word). You shouldn't think too deeply about what's going on (how can hundreds of snakes survive in a thousand year old chamber deep in the desert? Is it really feasible to be a stowaway on the OUTSIDE of a submarine? Etc.) On the other hand - everything is so quick and smooth you don't have time to think much ;-) And there are som truly outstanding kick-ass action sequences!
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mwgerb | 89 98th |
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The ultimate adventure film and fun movie experience. Despite offering practically nothing of discernible substance (the closest thing this comes to making a statement is that Nazis fucking suck), this may be impossible not to love. Well directed, well acted, well scored, well written, this is everything a blockbuster should aspire to be.
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| 1 | ratinenj | 86 58th |
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This adventure film is basically a B -film filmed by A -list professionals and budget. Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were influenced by adventure series from the 30's with hair-rising cliffhangers and fantastic villains. It's succesfull and Indiana Jones as a character played by Harrison Ford is original and charismatic. One critique though: is it really necessary to present the violence on an adventure film in such a sadistic and brutal way...I think not.
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| 1 | toffte | 19 19th |
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I wish they had gone through the script a few times, instead of shooting the movie based on a sloppy draft.
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| 1 | antrock101 | 80 86th |
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One of the best movie of all time
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| 1 | Beej | 99 97th |
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The genre benchmark for action/adventure, Raiders is perhaps the best of the Indiana Jones series, although Last Crusade remains my personal favourite. Awesome, inspiring action sequences- particularly the truck chase and the amazing opening scene.
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| 1 | Sh33pidity | 91 88th |
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It's Indy. What more do I need to say, if you're old enough to read then you will have already seen this yourself.
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jamesdepaolo | 100 97th |
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what can be said about this movie..its a classic. It is the next generations saturday afternoon movie on tv that they will view like Spielberg did before going into this...this is not a movie, its a treasure
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| 1 | visadar | 100 93rd |
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My Hero!
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Talvitie | 100 98th |
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One of the best adventure movies ever. It's done so well that it haven't aged at all. I bet that even you watch it after 50 years from now it still is as fresh as it was back in 1981 and now.
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St. Berna | 65 45th |
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imdb top 250'de neden o kadar ust siralarda olduguna hicbir mana veremedigim bir suru film var tamam da.. bu filmin ne isi var yahu oralarda! overrated'in allahi.
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Nick C. | 100 92nd |
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Nobody can resist Raiders of the Lost Ark, it's ever-lasting, Harrison Ford nailed it, I just love to loathe Nazis, lol, plus the visual FX still looks nice today. CLASSIC!
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misterlizard | 85 92nd |
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Non-stop fun from start to finish. Ford's anti-hero archaeologist is a classic character, and the scope of the story and the big action set-pieces make for a hugely enjoyable ride. It doesn't just pay homage to the 1930s serials it's based on, it takes the best elements of those tales and turns them into something that will be enjoyable for generations to come.
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| 1 | Cern | 100 96th |
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Arguably the best in the series
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Matthew Parkinson (CineMarter) | 90 97th |
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is a very enjoyable movie. It has plenty of action, adventure and comedy, set to a brisk pace and with enough interesting characters to keep us engaged. It brings us a villain we can easily rally against, a MacGuffin that everyone will go to the ends of the for, and enough creative action scenes to make you say "wow," a couple of times every half hour. You owe it to yourself to see this movie so that you can have a very fun two hours of escapism.
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Ununnilium | 65 48th |
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This movie makes very little sense in terms of plot; has very flat characterization; contains a 1930s level of fucked-up-ness about race, nationality, gender, animal welfare, and how okay it is to kill people if they're in your way; and ends with a literal deus ex machina - but is also *incredibly* good at creating a sense of sheer giddy fun. Modern filmmakers could learn a lot from this about making adventure movies compelling - and about what happens if you don't critique what you homage.
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afx237vi | 55 43rd |
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Aspires to be nothing more than brainless entertainment, which is fine, but considering its reputation I was expecting a little more substance. The action sequences are top notch, but the story is paper-thin (Hunt the MacGuffin) and the characters are all incredibly one-dimensional. Also find it a bit strange that the 4th film gets mauled for being unrealistic when this has the ending it does.
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| 1 | cmpax | 100 99th |
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Pure entertainment! I watch it every week. Okay, that's a lie. Every month. :)
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Lord Moe | 90 86th |
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Whoo, boy. This movie exceeded my already high expectations when I first watched it. I was expecting nods to the old adventure serials, but I didn't expect it to be so clever and funny. A true classic.
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natebarrios | 90 97th |
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An excellent adventure! Birth of an icon.
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guy piranha | 85 95th |
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aside from all the obvious lovable stuff, there's things that always outright bothered me. why is there no score whatsoever in the barfight? the scene's whole sound design, complimented by dry as fuck editing, is so weird, it seems unfinished. why is the intro journey executed so layered and arduously, when indy runs back to the plane in mere seconds? how the hell did he attach himself to a fully submerged submarine? i really love this, but there are so many avoidable incoherencies.
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El Pedro | 84 87th |
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a classic adventure
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goremeat | 80 76th |
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Amusing dialogue, creepy crawlies, well choreographed action, and flawless timing.
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| 1 | braddad68 | 100 97th |
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This has officially been my favorite movie since it came out! Ask anyone who knows me. It's everything a movie should be, and then some!
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TheDailyNathan | 84 72nd |
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Solid, timeless adventure classic. Choreography and pacing holds up really well, and it's as close to "nonstop action" as one can get. Temple of Doom has a sort of grander scope but fails with its overboard campiness, IMO. And Karen Allen as Marion is a much more appealing characther than any other supporting cast that's shown up in the series.
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Trooth | 86 93rd |
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This is pretty much the definitive action-adventure movie. Great action, exotic locations, really evil villains, and the most badass depiction of archaeology ever.
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| 1 | JPTremors | 93 93rd |
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Fantastic, great cast, great story, great timing. The pinnacle of action adventure films. Ford is the perfect fit for a character who can fight off the worst of evil while still being confused when it comes to women.
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jnsoneji | 95 84th |
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Its fun
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| 1 | retorrent | 100 95th |
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Loved this movie from beginning to end this was back when George Lucas was at his prime.
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| 1 | jlworld | 95 89th |
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If Quinten Tarantino directed this film, the Nazis would have brought the arc back to Germany, and it would have been Hitler who would have ended up with the melty face. That ending kicks ass.
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| 1 | Insti | 87 91st |
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Great Adventure film, pretty good pacing
although some of the set-pieces do drag a bit in the second half.
The music is more noticeable than in more modern films.
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The Pirate | 87 86th |
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Probably the best adventure movie ever! Spielberg, Lucas, Ford! Way to go boys!
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hsncrspywl | 89 87th |
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So much fun it can be quite hard to find faults with this homage to 30s adventure serials - although I'd argue there are a few dips in the otherwise breakneck pacing which kind of take you out of the film, but it's very inventive and fast and every action scene is iconic in it's own right. Great characters, an excellent score, and some fantastic art direction. I mean what can you say differently? It's glorious!
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| 1 | Merv_Taylor | 100 98th |
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Awesome
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| 1 | Ritteh | 43 22nd |
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When I saw this movie as a kid I found it boring. But I know it's a classic. I even saw someone buy a VHS copy of the movie for $99 (This is back in VHS infancy and movies cost that much). I probably like it a little better now, but I still found it boring. Comically cheesy 80s movie. I suppose I just don't like these kind of movies. I also didn't like Mad Max which everyone gushed over.
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talonmalon | 91 84th |
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Not since Star Wars has the spirit of the serial adventures of old been so well captured as Raiders of the Lost Arc. The character of Indiana Jones perfectly embodies the dreams of many youths, who love the idea of being a hero and having a life of adventure. That's what this movie is: classic adventure. It's exciting, and the action sequences are a thrill and are executed well. On top of that, it's also very witty and surprisingly funny, and Harrison Ford is perfect and iconic in the lead role.
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| 1 | meleander | 92 93rd |
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Fairly good. If you are looking for classic adventure movie, then this is your pick.
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| 1 | mic_crispy | 100 96th |
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Probably my most favorite film of all time. Perfection.
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VengefulKBM | 90 92nd |
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Raiders of the Lost Ark is the defining masterpiece of the adventure genre. The series itself is troubled, at best, but the first entry is an incredible standalone film. Forget Han Solo, Indiana Jones is Harrison Ford's defining role.
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| 1 | Moviefan1997 | 99 94th |
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'Raiders of the Lost Ark' can best be described as an iconic masterpiece that adds everything a classic needs. Back in 1981, this movie startled audiences with amazing action sequences and still do today, in one of the all time greatest films. Everything in this movie is iconic from the name of Indiana Jones to the iconic truck chase towards the end of the movie. A magical, adventurous and timeless classic that has easily stood the test of time----Speilberg's best!
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| 1 | BramSterling | 50 34th |
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Raiders of the Lost Ark may please fans of the genre, but I just couldn't get past the bad script, directing, and editing. I know I'm in the minority here, but I just wouldn't recommend this movie to anybody who isn't a die-hard action fan.
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Matija D | 89 93rd |
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Has everything what one adventure film should have. Fantastic work has been done on this movie.
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Nick Hamden (Gorgon Reviews) | 80 77th |
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So here is a secret. I have only seen this Indiana Jones movie. I am afraid to watch more. Sorry Mr. Ford.
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| 1 | Chaplin | 97 91st |
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Greatest adventure film of all time and one of the most intriguing characters ever imagined.
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| 1 | SLionsCric | 100 92nd |
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The greatest adventure film ever put on the big screen features the world's greatest protagonist. John Williams' score, Ford's performance, Spielberg's direction, Kasdern's screenplay and fantastic supporting performances (Freeman, Allen and John Rhys Davies) make up for the most entertaining and definitive blockbuster.
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Chronicler | 100 95th |
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The film started it all, Raiders of the Lost Ark is non-stop action/adventure reminiscent of the adventure serials of the 1930's and 1940's and we loved every minute of it. This film became a pop culture icon(not unlike another film Ford starred in known as Star Wars) that captured the imaginations of moviegoers even 30+ years after being released in 81. It's a classic film no film aficionado should go without seeing and is well worth it.
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| 1 | Zeronova | 95 89th |
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This is a truly great adventure movie.
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MacSwell | 90 92nd |
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Spielberg's most complete summer blockbuster is an original, exciting adventure movie that introduced the world to one of cinema's most iconic protagonists in Indiana Jones, who, thanks to the sensational performance of Harrison Ford, perfectly embodies the ultimate American hero. The tone is well-balanced between fantastical and authentic, the action sequences are thrilling and Williams' score is unforgettable.
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| 1 | moose_man | 95 96th |
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I just re-watched it for the first time in a few years, and it is just a well made movie from beginning to end. It isn't high art, but it is made masterfully and is a genuinely fun and exciting film. Among popcorn movies, it is king.
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| 1 | Zipster | 95 92nd |
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The dieselpunk successor to The 39 Steps, Saboteur and North By Northwest, relentlessly putting the action in adventure.
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| 1 | TBW | 90 97th |
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Again, the original is the best of the bunch by far
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le mami | 25 17th |
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I really did not like this movie.
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joel-w-m | 8 81st |
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With Ford's idealistic hero Indiana Jones at the helm here comes loads of life-or-death globetrotting adventure-action that's able to flow smoothly from gun fights in burning-down bars in Nepal to frantic car chases in the deserts of Egypt (only the supernatural-tinged climax feels a little out of place). There's nothing else terribly compelling here (only a few funny one-liners) but it's so jam-packed full of exotic excitement (even when you think it's over) that it doesn't really matter.
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Dullshimmer | 100 95th |
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I always worry about going back to movies I grew up enjoying. Will they be as good as I remembered or fall short? I'm happy to say that I found this just as enjoyable as I remember. So many iconic scenes, great characters, great score, just a lot of fun all around. Sure it may be a little cheesy and be terrible at theology, but I'm not sure that they really cared about these things. It does have some pretty disturbing imagery though so be warned if you're not into that.
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Corbad | 60 32nd |
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Duly iconic and full of great moments, but racism and sexism soured the punch for me. The men-with-sexy-white-dresses-stored-away-for-just-this-eventuality to actual-women ratio was shocking (I mean, 2:1, but still), and I guess it was the Hebrew god at the end there? Who can say. Undeniably influential and still enjoyable, but not great.
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Boxcars | 9 89th |
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This homage to the film serials of the 30's and 40's remains one of the best and most quintessential examples of the action-adventure genre to this day; its iconic set pieces, score, and thrills meld into the explosive flick beloved by many.
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SageSledge | 100 91st |
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I don't know if "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" is a technically perfect film. I don't know if it could be considered a masterclass of cinema or anything along those lines. But what I do know is that the reason Indiana Jones has stayed with moviegoers for so long is because his debut adventure is a whirlwind of a film, a wonderfully campy and unforgettably composed send up to the action-adventure serials of days gone by, and an immediately iconic and joyously simple romp. Why did it have to be snakes?
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