One of the Best Ever

Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2007)

This is right up at the top of my list for one of the best movies ever. Okay, so maybe I'm shallow compared to some of you but for me this movie has it all! It is one of those films that comes along rarely it is flawless! The casting for each and every character is perfect! Harrison Ford was born to play this character; seldom have I seem such an amazing performance by an actor Alec Guinness and Peter O'Toole included. His every expression and reaction is a joy to watch. He embodies Indiana Jones so well that this character will be what he is remembered for most - even over Han Solo.
Steven Spielberg was at his height when he directed this movie. If this movie wasn't so much fun it would have been showered with the awards that it deserved.
Though this movie looked back to the films of the past it will be one of the films that embodies the 1980s.
For years I just had a VHS fullscreen copy and when I got a widescreen laserdisc copy it was like watching a whole different film! It's so much fun and so well made that if you have never watched this movie - do. the excitement and adventure doesn't let up until the end. It never bogs down and it is really hard not to enjoy this movie... even if you don't think it is your cup of tea.
I could go on and on about this movie! Harrison Ford has never equaled his acting as Indiana Jones and Raiders of the Lost Ark is the best of the trilogy. Enjoy.