A definitive film of action and adventure.

Rating: 10/10 (5 January 2006)

From the heavily booby-trapped South American temple to the violent gun fight in Marion's bar, from the confusing chase through the streets of Cairo to the painful fist fight with the Nazi strongman, from the exciting horse/car/truck/motorcycle chase to get control of the Ark to the Mexican stand-off with a rocket launcher to the final confrontation between good and evil, Raiders seems to have it all. It blends action and adventure with comedy, drama, romance, and horror seamlessly. The hero, Indiana Jones, is a man's man. Tough and rugged, he keeps going no matter what the odds, be it countless opposition or catching a ride on a sub or even (gasp!) facing hundreds of deadly snakes. The directing, acting, script, and story are all right on target. The theme is one of the most memorable in film history. All this and more make Raiders a timeless classic!