1981 - Rated PG - 1 hr 55 min
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davies, Alfred Molina
Just what I needed to break things up: an Indiana Jones marathon!
It's nice to watch movies again as an adult that you were familiar with in your childhood. It's like watching them with a new set of eyes - more jokes make sense, more actors are familiar, and obviously, the plot lines make more sense. This movie used to be "that movie where Han Solo has a whip" and as I've grown up, I've developed a new appreciation for this classic.
There's not much to say about this, just that it's a classic for a reason. It's the perfect action/adventure movie, with a touch of romance for our main character. Lots of witty lines, iconic moments, etc. The only thing that bothers me is how easily Karen Allen gets herself in trouble. You could play a drinking game: every time she gets trapped somewhere, drink. Every time she gets kidnapped, drink. Every time she yells "Indy!", drink. Those are the only rules you need to get hammered.
In any case, I love this one. It's the first of a great trilogy and a good, strong introduction to our favorite adventuring professor!
Marion was a bit damsel in distress at times but at least she fought back now and then. More than can be said for Willie in "Temple of Doom." on a totally geeky note it bugs me that this has been retitled from "Raiders of the Lost Ark" to "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark." I know it's to fit with the other titles but Indiana Jones IS a raider of the damn thing.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! I know. I wasn't even sure what to put as the title, because the new name is weird. Should be "Indiana Jones & Other Raiders of the Lost Ark." LOL
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