One thing stopped me from giving it a '10'.

Rating: 9/10 (13 March 2000)

One of the best movies ever made. But then I'm not saying anything new. Hasn't everybody in America seen this movie already?
This film is the best example of 40's adventure-style movies. In fact, it was the first revival of this style. Movies like The Mummy could never have been even considered without this movie.
I did have one problem with it, but I hesitate to say it. Criticizing the Raiders of the Lost Ark is like saying that Mother Theresa had really bad breath. But it does prevent me from giving it a '10'. And here it is:
When Indiana Jones is face-to-face with a cobra in the Well of the Souls, you can see his reflection on a pane of glass seperating him and the snake.
I know! I know! It's a stupid thing to complain about, with such a fantastic movie, but it bugs me every time I see it.
Well, hopefully now that it has been digitally remastered (finally) that small glitch has been fixed.
Final word: one of the best movies of all time.