A perfect start to a legendary trilogy

Rating: 10/10 (1 September 2005)

You've all heard the name Indina Jones and we all have hummed the theme tune at some point (I know I have). This movie (As well as the rest of the trilogy) is just unmissable. Sure, if you're looking for something that will tax your brain to the limits, like a crime drama for example, don't look here. But that does not mean to say that this film is stupid. It's an action/adventure movie with great lines, unforgettable scenes and an all-round fantastic atmosphere.
The plot for this one and 'The Last Crusade' are alike as they share the same common villain in both: The Nazi's! I have to say, that Nazi's always make the best villain for any film because: - 1. They are recognised (and despised) as being an evil organisation of people that tried to conquer the world, as well as a number of other atrocities.
2. They aren't un-PC. There is no fear of making the Nazi's the villain in films as no one would be offended (well, apart from the modern Nazi's, but who cares).
Harrison Ford leading the role as Indiana couldn't have been far better (I don't fancy Tom Selleck strutting round with a bull whip, do you?), he's calm, rugged and naturally lets go of his calm behaviour and panics whenever a normal person would. He is only a College Proffesor remember.
The film is never too dull throughout. between action scenes, there will always be a good bit of dialogue and nothing to pointless that you'll be egging the character to hurry up. It's near perfection.
Unlike a lot of films I've seen today, 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' (as well as the rest of the Indiana Jones Trilogy, has that fantastic feeling of viewer satisfaction of suspense followed by relieve. Yes, you KNOW for a fact that Indy will "whip" (sory about the bad pun) his way out of any obstacle placed before him, but you're never too sure. it seems that whoever planned out the action scenes (Whether is was Spielberg, Lucas or some other guy), knew exactly how to make us slide further and further to the edge of our seats just because we were almost certain that our be-hatted hero was going to fall to a sticky demise. But no. ALWAYS, and I repeat, ALWAYS, AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE, The theme will blare up, Indy will turn around and completely turn things to his advantage. This has never grown old on me and even when i watch it again I still feel that he won't make it.
Anyway, I'd better stop otherwise I'd be going on for a few pages. In short: It's got Spielberg, Lucas, Harrison Ford and it's probably on second to the Star Wars Trilogy.
NEED I SAY MORE?