Whip cracking, hat donned, fist fighting fun

Rating: Null/10 (7 October 2010)

Archaeologist and adventurer, Indiana Jones must find the Ark of the Convent before Hitler's Army can use its powers to destroy their enemies.
George Lucas' story is extraordinary (now) set between Temple and Last Crusade, Raiders is a fantastic piece of cinema, a perfect mix of action, adventure and humour, wonderfully directed by Steven Spielberg. It's perfectly written by Lawrence Kasdan.
Shot on many locations and painstakingly created sets it has a grittiness and grounded feel that adds to the believability. The cast are also excellent and John Williams infamous theme is used a just the right times and the score is very stirring. Harrison Ford is ideal as whip cracking, hat donned, fist fighting, Indiana Jones who is aided on his adventure by feisty ex-girl friend Marion Ravenwood play by Karen Allen. The cast include John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Alfred Molina and Paul Freeman gives a memorable performance as Dr. René Belloq.
It has an abundance of great characters and scenes, notably the opening where Indie must flee with an idol, the truck chase, a fight around a moving plane and navigating his way through a room full of snakes.
It's a true adventure film that has been often imitated but never surpassed. A must see.