A classic. A nonstop action adventure thrill ride!

Rating: 8/10 (21 May 2008)

After many years I just once again viewed the start of the "Indiana Jones" saga that being the first film made in the series 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" watching it as a kid was more enjoyable, but still the film is a joy ride to watch due to it's nonstop action and thrills it provides. In a way this is a classic B type movie that pays tribute to something you would see just for outright fun with it's action and thrills. And hand it to the master of adventure and escape that being Steven Spielberg who with his direction just sweeps a viewer up off their feet. Plus combined with his teamwork of George Lucas who produced and helped add facts into the story the two maybe made the best adventure series of memory.
Set in 1936 Harrison Ford as archaeologist and part time adventurer Indiana Jones decides to part out from his college to meet up with his feisty ex Marion Ravenwood(Karen Allen)and they plan a search for the powerful and mystical Ark of the Covenant. Along the way their biggest challenge will be fighting the religious crazed Nazis plus add in dodging booby-traps, and staring down deadly snakes. This film scene after scene is a thrill ride a true cliffhanger of adventure and joyful excitement. This would clearly be the icon role that Harrison Ford is most remembered for as his "Indy" role is more respected than his "Han Solo" role in the "Star Wars" films. Overall great action adventure film one of the best made of all-time.