Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark is an exciting action packed thrill ride, with a hard to follow plot. The movie takes you through Indiana Jone's quest for the last Ark that the Nazis also seek. While also engaging in these shenanigans he finds lost love, his recent ex girlfriend Marion. While succeeding in both obtaining the Ark he also manages to obtain his lover's heart.

                                                                      Raiders of the Lost Ark movie cover



With vibrant characters portrayed by some influential and others not so influential actors. I found the role of Indiana Jones played by the Fantastic Harrison Ford was very well done, frankly I don't think the Fantastic Ford could have done a better job. While on the other hand, you have Karen Allen who plays Marion. Allen did not do such a great job, and provided little to the plot. A better Raiders of the Lost Ark movie would be less love and more face melting.

                                          Face melting scene with the Nazis after the ark had released it's power


While viewing this film I felt connected to the actors, mainly Indiana Jones. His victories were my victories, and when in trouble I even felt defeated as he did. The special effects were nothing compared to the films today. But when viewing an older film one must take into consideration that 1981 special effects, were limited due to the lack of today's technology.