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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark [1981] | ![Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark [1981]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/510336PADHL._SL75_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Steven Spielberg
Actor: Harrison Ford|kate Capshaw|amrish Puri
Studio: Paramount Home Entertainment
Category: Video
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 3371
Format: Closed-captioned, Pal
Languages: Arabic (Original Language), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), German (Original Language), Hebrew (Original Language), Nepali (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: Parental Guidance
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 111
Discs: 1
EAN: 5014437438928
ASIN: B00004D388
Theatrical Release Date: June 12, 1981
Release Date: March 6, 2000
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas' 1981 resurrection of the Saturday-matinee adventure genre was deservedly popular, and kicked off a successful trilogy. Set in 1936, this first feature introduces Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones, an archaeologist and adventurer whose quests for rare antiquities frequently find him running from one menace or another. Raiders finds Dr Jones in the middle of a Nazi plot to use the mysterious powers of the Ark of the Covenant to win the war. Karen Allen plays the love interest with an old-fashioned "man's woman" appeal (she can drink anybody under the table and is free with her fists). The constant, cliff-hanger appeal of the movie is great fun--one is always wondering how Indy will get out of one scrape after another--and Ford's career got a big boost with his self-effacing but masculine portrayal of the hero. --Tom Keogh
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A fast paced action-adventure flick from the creators of Jaws and Star Wars which is surely one of the greatest films ever made. January 27, 2008
The search for famous lost treasure is something that really gets people excited. If you combine that with gunfights, chase scenes through the desert, mysterious underground vaults, a legendary director and an iconic bullwhip, then you have all the ingredients for capturing the imagination of generations to come.
Harrison Ford really nails the role of protagonist Dr. Jones, with his quirky humour, charismatic presence and sense of adventure instantly capturing the attention of the viewer. His charming performance made him an idol for millions of kids (and I suspect a large number of adults too).
Thrown into the mix is a suitably sinister villain, Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman) out to thwart our hero at every turn. The stunts in the film are incredible; one particularly memorable set piece takes place in the desert with Indy clinging to the side of a truck in an attempt to reclaim the Ark from the Nazis, this has the audience on the edge of their seats!
This movie quite literally grabs you and throws you through a twisting and turning story, demanding that you enjoy it. It will leave you energized, with an urge to start rummaging through your basement for any old biblical manuscripts that might lead to buried treasure under your neighbour's lawn!
This action packed blockbuster will no doubt endure for decades to come and go down as one of the all-time greatest films.
Who Knew All You Could do with a Bull Whip October 19, 2007
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) doesn't just teach about archeology. When the right opportunity comes up, he goes in search of the lost ancient treasures of the world. And he specializes in the supernatural and occult.
That's why he gets approached by the US government to go in search of the ancient Ark of the Covenant. They have received intelligence that the Nazis have located its probably burial place. And, while we aren't at war with them yet (it is 1936), we don't want that power to fall into their hands.
And so, Jones is off to Egypt to beat them to the ark. But first, he has to stop in Nepal to get a needed item from Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), his ex-girlfriend and the daughter of his mentor. When the Nazis show up at the same time, Marion decides to go with Jones.
But the danger has just begun. Can Indiana Jones find the ark before the Nazis? If so, can he steal it away under their very noses?
This is a wonderful pop corn flick. It's got lots of action to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Yet the story is decent and holds together well. And the characters, brought to life by great acting, are more then the cardboard cut outs you normally associate with the genre. The special effects at times to betray the movie's age, but they are minor.
What surprises me more is the film's rating. While originally rated PG, I think it belongs in the PG-13 category. Some of those images are rather gruesome and the violence can get graphic. Of course, back when this film was releases, PG-13 wasn't an option. Still, parents will definitely want to preview this movie before they let their kids see it.
This movie has many imitators, and some of them are very fun. But it's hard to top the original if you are looking for a great action flick.
Harrison Ford makes history come to life March 29, 2005
This is the first in a series of fun to watch action packed movies based on what an archeologist should be. Being a first you will not notice the pattern of the film unless you are used to Saturday matinees.
We hit the deck running on this one as we see Indiana Jones making a John Wayne type of entrance. So much that you do not notice the dubious looking character next to him Statipo (Alfred Molina). Until he says "Give me the Idle and I will give you the whip."
Now settled down, after his near miss with the natives, Harrison Ford is a professor (Indiana Jones) teaching the fact that archeology is a search for facts not some thrill ride.
That very afternoon he is confronted by some government agents. It seems that his old professor Abner Ravenwood has disappeared. They picked up some radio transmissions that contained the name of Abner and a city Tannis. Immediately Indiana Jones knows that the Nazis (natural bad buys) are looking for the Ark of the Covenant (which can be used as a weapon of unspeakable power) and somehow he must bet them to it for the sake of the world.
He is helped by an old love interest Marion (Karen Allen) and rivaled by an old nemesis Dr. Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman).
Does it really exist?
How can he beat them to it?
Why is he on the outs with Abner?
Hold on for a thrill a minute and don't eat any bad dates.
Harrison Ford makes history come to life March 29, 2005
This is the first in a series of fun to watch action packed movies based on what an archeologist should be. Being a first you will not notice the pattern of the film unless you are used to Saturday matinees.We hit the deck running on this one as we see Indiana Jones making a John Wayne type of entrance. So much that you do not notice the dubious looking character next to him Statipo (Alfred Molina). Until he says "Give me the Idle and I will give you the whip." Now settled down, after his near miss with the natives, Harrison Ford is a professor (Indiana Jones) teaching the fact that archeology is a search for facts not some thrill ride. That very afternoon he is confronted by some government agents. It seems that his old professor Abner Ravenwood has disappeared. They picked up some radio transmissions that contained the name of Abner and a city Tannis. Immediately Indiana Jones knows that the Nazis (natural bad buys) are looking for the Ark of the Covenant (which can be used as a weapon of unspeakable power) and somehow he must bet them to it for the sake of the world. He is helped by an old love interest Marion (Karen Allen) and rivaled by an old nemesis Dr. Rene Belloq (Paul Freeman). Does it really exist?
How can he beat them to it?
Why is he on the outs with Abner? Hold on for a thrill a minute and don't eat any bad dates.
Indiana Jones and the best adventure film! March 28, 2004
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Indiana Jones and the raiders of the lost ark is simply one of the best films I've ever seen! It's A huge successful action adventure, and I think it is amazing!
All the action and fun is great, all the adventure is entertaining, and the graphics are spectacular!
I saw this film when I was very young, and I've watched it a lot of times ever since then. It's just A film, which I think, I experience A brand new adventure every time I watch it.
I think it is the best Indiana Jones film, and the storyline for the film is perfect. The story is basically about Indiana Jones going around the world, from England to Egypt, trying to find the lost ark itself!
But that's not: there are A large amount of action scenes as Jones tries to uncover the ark mystery!
I think the best bits are at the end, when the nazis open the ark and they are all destroyed, or when Indiana Jones somehow climbs underneath the truck and climbs back on it again, and beats the bad guys up again.
But I think the most unforgettable bit is when Indiana Jones shot A man with a sword- that was hilarious!
So over all, I think the film is fantastic, and I love watching it each time. It is absolutely worth getting on DVD/video. Once you've seen this film, you'll just want to keep on watching it over and over again. Harrison Ford gives an excellent performance as the adventurer legend himself!
There is nothing wrong with this film at all: everything about it is amazing, and its one of the best adventure films of all time!
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