The greatest action/adventure movie every made.

Rating: 10/10 (22 January 1999)

The exciting saga of an archaeologist who is sought upon by the United States Government to find The Ark of the Covenant before the Germans do. The future of the free world depends on Jones finding the relic, because "he who marches with the ark before him is believed to be invincible". The film mixes fantasy with an actual circumstance that could develop, which keeps the viewer on the edge of his. Jones is faced against his arch enemy Renee Belloq, a French archieologist, who heads the expedition that takes place in random abstract locations around the globe. Jones is joined with Marion Ravenwood, his former teacher's daughter, on this great quest to save mankind. Ronald Lacey is excellent as Toht, Belloq's allie and a sinister villain who will kill anyone who stands in his way. Some great scenes include the infamous "boulder chasing Indy scene" and the "pit full of snakes". The film also contains the greatest action sequence in the history of filmaking-The Desert Chase. To tell any more would ruin the movie. A film everyone should see, and a film one can watch over and over again. My favorite movie of all time, it is #60 on the AFI's top 100 list. A 4 star wonder and a classic of its age. Spielberg's greatest accomplishment. The definition of a true adventure. -Jake Klim (jklim007@yahoo.com)