easily one of my favourite films of all time

Rating: 10/10 (18 September 2014)

In my opinion this film was revolutionary and changed the landscape for action films and forced directors to up their game with new franchises. This film sees adventurer Indiana Jones hired by the us government to find the ark of the covenant with help from his ex love Marion and his Egyptian ally salah before the Nazis led by Renee belloq an opposing archaeologist. Now Harrison ford as Indiana Jones is one of the most iconic roles ever and I love him in this role because of his charisma but also roughness that allow him to feel relatable to the audience. Also the supporting cast was really good as well with Karen Allen shining as Marion and her chemistry with Jones is superb and really helps the film feel natural. John Rhys Davies is also great as salah and he brings a sense of every day man and also a good comedic character that brings a lot of heart to the film. Another performance like that is the character of Marcus Brody Indies uni ally as he provides good comedic timing and a good chemistry with Jones and I'm glad he gets more to do in future films. Belloq was also a really good villain and was a good mirror for Jones in this already fantastic film. The story is great as well with the different strands of storytelling from the religious links to the ark, the relationship between Marion and Jones and also the Nazis vs Jones for the first time. It just works in ever way and this story gives me two of my favourite film moments ever with the rolling ball scene and also the black vailed ninja scene. The script is great with everybody having great dialogue and really making out a sense of realism within this sort of unrealistic story. Now the style of Indiana Jones is always positive with that awesomely iconic theme song to the iconic hat and whip, plus the unique opponent of the Nazis I think it really works. This is an epic film that really changed cinema and helped the industry