The Birth of an Icon!

Rating: 9/10 (26 May 2008)

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981, Dir. Steven Spielberg)
It's 1936, and the Nazi's are on the hunt for the powerful and mysterious Ark of the Covenant. A museum also wants hold of this artefact and sends a brave archaeologist Indiana Jones (Ford) on the hunt for it. Joining with Sallah (Rhys-Davies) and his ex Marion Ravenwood (Allen), Indy travels around the world to Egypt, avoiding Nazi's on the way, only to gain a mysterious box.
In 1981, an Icon was born. An icon which is still going strong today, because of the fantastic film-making talent of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have created a character which doesn't represent any other character in film but is also both funny and exciting. Everything of this film is crafted so well that everyone will enjoy it without pointing any flaws. Although the story might not be scientifically accurate, it still packs in enough action, humour and romance to please everyone. Harrison Ford is able to bring an amazing performance with Indiana Jones, with a performance which outshines his performance as Han Solo. The visual effects aren't the best compared to today's but is still a joy to watch. If you haven't seen this film yet, or any of the series, where have you been?
Do we need the monkey?  Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford)
I'm surprised at you. Talking that way about our baby. He's got your looks, too.  Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen)
And your brains.  Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford)