Classic escapist adventure that's stood the test of time

Rating: Null/10 (5 August 2008)

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" is as entertaining now as it was back in 1981. In fact, it makes today's adventure films with their smörgåsbord of CGI effects look rather lack lustre in comparison.
With a breathtaking pace, splendid script and some of the best lines you'll ever hear in a movie of this nature, Spielberg's movie is a riot.
Harrison Ford was born to play this character - it's difficult to imagine anyone else in the role of Dr. Jones. The cast includes a wonderfully feisty Karen Allen, the always dependable Denholm Elliott and a larger-than-life and instantly likable John Rhys-Davies. The baddies include Indy's nemesis Belloq (Paul Freeman) and Toht (a fantastically slippery performance from Ronald Lacey.
With a memorable score by John Williams and enough set pieces to keep any action fan entertained, this is the creme de la creme of the genre.
10 out of 10.