Strong action/adventure/fantasy is memorable thanks to Ford's performance and some neat stunts.

Rating: 8/10 (24 September 2008)

A two-fisted famous archaeologist by the name of Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford). He embarks on a fantastic journey along with his ex-independent minded girlfriend Marin Ravenwood (Karen Allen) to locate the mystical Ark of the Covenant. But Indiana and Marion are in danger, when the Nazi and Indiana's rival (Paul Freeman) are searching for the lost ark as well. Indiana and Marion find themselves in plenty of complications such as poison, traps, snakes and treachery.
Directed by three-time Oscar Winner:Steven Spielberg (Amistad, Empire of the Sun, Schindler's List) made an entertaining, old-fashioned B Movie adventure that somehow made itself fresh by adding an terrific lead performance by Ford, some amazing stunt work, great action sequences and memorable special effects by Oscar-Winning F/X house company:Industrial, Light & Magic. It was the highest grossing film of 1981. It was so popular that it got re-release in time for the prequel of Indiana Jones. Which is "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom".
DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an strong Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Which this DVD is digitally remastered for THX in Superior Sound and Picture Quality. This DVD has no special features expect for the re-issue DVD... just recently. The Box Set from the Bonus DVD does have an documentary about the film, four featurettes and trailers. "Raiders of the Lost Art" went on to be an instant classic thanks to the critics, especially audiences around the world. Although "Raiders of the Lost Art" is not my favorite of the four movies. For me, it is "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom". I always thought unlike the prequel and the two sequels. "Raiders of the Lost Art" does take itself a bit too seriously at times. Still... there's plenty of enjoy, watch it if you haven't seen it yet. Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan (The Big Chill, Body Heat, Dreamcatcher). From a Story by George Lucas (Star Wars Series) and Philip Kaufman (Invasion of the Body Snatchers "1978", The Right Stuff, Twisted). Panavision. (****/*****).