Harrison Ford Raids the Ark!

Rating: 10/10 (30 June 2015)

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981): Dir: Steven Spielberg / Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Ronald Lacey, John Rhys-Davies: A masterpiece in craftsmanship and skill by a director who delivers adventure like no other. It regards intrusion into the realms of evil and the dangers in fleeing it. Set in 1930's, archaeologist Indiana Jones is sent by the United States government to locate the Ark of the covenant before it falls under Nazi possession. He seeks out a past girlfriend who possesses a key element needed. Tremendous film filled with adventure, romance, suspense, massive chase sequences, a pit of snakes, and an opening where Jones flees from a large rock. This film contains more excitement and energy within its first ten minutes than most films of its nature. Director Steven Spielberg delivers in all its comic book glory. Harrison Ford plays Jones with wit and humour while Karen Allen plays the gutsy Marion Ravenwood. Strong supporting work by Paul Freeman as the villain Rene Belloq out to possess the Ark and ultimately pays the price for his greed. Ronald Lacey steals scenes as the sinister Major Arnold Toht who attempts interrogation on Ravenwood until ultimately reaching the same fate as Belloq. John Rhys-Davies plays a digger hired by the Nazis but he is also an old acquaintance of Jones and therefore assists him. An exciting film about history and adventure. Score: 10 / 10