While it's not a bad action / adventure movie, I just don't get why a lot of people think this is one of best movies of this genres! For me it is a mediocre action flick!

The movie that single handedly showed us what happens when you bring a knife to a gunfight

Holds up after all these years. Indy!

Are we supposed to ignore the fact that Indiana Jones was 25/26 when he had an affair with Marion when she was 15/16? And she had a falling out with her dad afterwards?

She even says that in movie during her introduction scene in Nepal "I was a child, I was in love. It was wrong and you knew it"
And Jones doesn't even admit that he was WRONG for doing that. "I never meant to hurt you" and "YOU KNEW WHAT YOU WERE DOING" SERIOUSLY?! (After a little research, I actually found out there was a transcript between Lucas and Spielberg where they wanted her to be 12 and Jones 25. They changed her age to 15 later. Wow, so this was VERY intentional.)

Indiana Jones is a creep, nothing more than that. I don't care if this movie is the best adventure, treasure hunter movie or whatever. He is a pedo and nothing is gonna fix that.

You don't believe me? I recommend reading this:
https://www.polygon.com/2015/8/3/9089181/indiana-jones-abusive-creep

This is easily one of the most disappointing movies I've seen in my life. Best adventure movie? REALLY?

I'm always amazed at how well "Raiders of the Lost Ark" has aged in almost every way. The pacing is excellent, the humor is effective, and the effects are timeless. Harrison Ford is perfect as Indy, and his chemistry with Karen Allen here is also the best with a love interest in the entire series. ARaiders also does not disappoint when it comes to villains. Both the Nazis and Indy's personal antagonist, Belloq, are extremely effective. The Indiana Jones formula was also already perfected in the first installment. There are some great changes of scenery in the hunt for the Macguffin of the Week; Indy has to take a good beating himself, and things get a bit supernatural at the end. The whole thing is accompanied by John Williams' iconic score; what more could you want?

It’s really iconic moment after iconic moment with this one. Spielberg’s direction is god tier (the pacing is relentless, the visual choices are all very strong, the lighting and shot composition are exceptional, the B-movie/serial influence adds some unique artistic spice, it’s surprisingly horrifying/violent and not as toothless as a lot of action movies now), the characters are very likeable with the script taking its time to develop everyone and the set pieces are well staged, imaginative and memorable. Even the acting is well above average for what is needed for a film like this, and while there are some moments of cheese, I think it works perfectly fine in this context. John Williams delivers one of his best scores. My only real complaint comes with Marion’s death being a fake-out, which you see coming from a mile away because the movie just spent 10 minutes setting up that character. Besides that cheap narrative device, this is pretty much flawless.

8.5/10

Lucas and Spielberg's first ode to the serial adventure is still a densely atmospheric, loaded thrill ride. Indy is such a fascinating, larger-than-life personality that he outright demands our attention when he's on the screen (which is something like 95% of the time) and, even when we think we've got him figured out, still manages to surprise us. Casting Harrison Ford was absolutely crucial, though, because without his off-the-chart levels of confidence and charisma, the character wouldn't have been able to get away with half the things he does or says.

Although it trots the globe, seemingly without rest, the plot is actually very well-paced and wisely gives the cold shoulder to any hint of overwrought back-story or origin. We're having enough fun in the present, so why get caught up in anything more complicated than "He's a professor who moonlights as a tomb raider"?

Quick-witted and funny when appropriate, exciting and unpredictable the rest of the time, it manages a near-perfect blend of realism and fantasy. The dark, dated cinematography is probably the only aspect of the film that hasn't aged gracefully.

Can't believe that this Steven Spielberg film came in the year 1981 as it still feels fresh. The amount of action and adventure put into the film along with the pure evil intentions of the antagonist makes it a must watch.
I would say that this might be the greatest Steven Spielberg outing.
credit also to be given to the living legend Harrison Ford.

Excellent movie and brilliantly crafted entertainment with a superb casting.

Having just attended a John Williams celebration with the Boston Pops that was hosted by Karen Allen, I was excited to watch Raiders again and be reminded of how incredible a film it was. Unfortunately, upon re-watching I found myself disappointed that the film didn't hold up to my childhood esteem. Of course John Williams's music is still incredible, and I did enjoy the performances of John Rhys-Davies and Paul Freeman, but I found the plot dull, the thrills hokey, and Indy to be more of a clumsy, arrogant misogynist and less of the gifted, erudite romantic I had thought he was. I had forgotten how much of the film was mindless fist-fighting, explosions, and long overview shots of a world map.

This is a perfect movie. There's really not a whole lot to say about it because it doesn't need a description. The direction, casting, acting, music, action and story are all spot on. Simply one of the greatest films of all time.

The one that started it all… I watched this movie years ago and always remember really enjoying it. The music alone can put me in a great mood but it's the sense of adventure and the characters that make it a great, classic adventure movie. However, I did enjoy it better as a kid / young teen than watching it again now years later.

Power of Nostalgia: the movie. When looked at objectively it has to be said that the plot makes no sense, culminating in a literal Deus ex machina that does not connect to anything set up earlier in the movie, the action not only makes no sense (the bar shootout gives you no sense where anyone is in the room, and the constantly changing environments during the truck chase had me laughing more than anything designed to do so in the movie) but also in every scene goes on for far too long, 90% of the soundtrack consists of spamming the main theme ad nauseam, like it's Mandalorian S3 or Pirates 4, and pretty much the entire Marion character is reduced to shrieking "Indyyy" all the time.

There is some fun to be had, but "best of its genre"? Only massive amounts of nostalgia can excuse such rating.

Deserves an extra point for the Nazi monkey, though – best part of the movie.

This didn't age well at all! While I do love the many adventures Indiana goes through in this movie, the amazing music, the acting, the sets, the direction and Harrison Ford is awesome. The fight choreographies are laughable, some questionnable decision making and the action sequences are just so underwhelming and give off B-movie vibes. That kinda ruined the adventure for me and I don't possess any nostalgia for this so I just don't see or comprehend the love. I believe i'm one of those that will appreciate the sequels a lot more. Also, I'll take *The Mummy* over this any day of the week. Favorite moment was the guy with the huge sword getting shot, that was hilarious.

An obvious iconic classic, doesn’t hold as high regard to me as most as I’m a Doom boy and proud of it. The violence is top notch and Harrison Ford used to not be an old piece of shit. The 4k transfer is glorious, looking forward to digging into the other movies

Indiana Jones
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) https://trakt.tv/movies/raiders-of-the-lost-ark-1981
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) https://trakt.tv/movies/indiana-jones-and-the-temple-of-doom-1984
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) https://trakt.tv/movies/indiana-jones-and-the-last-crusade-1989
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) https://trakt.tv/movies/indiana-jones-and-the-kingdom-of-the-crystal-skull-2008

I watched this at first when I was 8 years old. I was a major tomboy and 8 so I didn’t understand how problematic Indiana Jones was but he remains a big part of my growing up. His overt masculinity is probably what made me start questioning my gender and his sweaty bare-chested self is one of the few instances where I have been attracted to men. Spielberg made a great movie and it’s obviously outdated but basically Indiana Jones gives me gender envy. He is fucking cool I actually wanted to be an archaeologist because of him.

way ahead of is time

_9 - Superb_

Indiana Jones punching nazi's to find the Ark of the Covenant is such a great movie.

The hero kill nazis in this movie. That’s cool.

Ah, the 80s. When blockbusters were made with real artistry and craftsmanship. Remember?

This is a perfect movie. There's really not a whole lot to say about it because it doesn't need a description. The direction, casting, acting, music, action and story are all spot on. Simply one of the greatest films of all time.

This is what happens when a director knows how to have fun

Has not held up well. While the famous classic scenes are still cool, many elements like the outdated fight choreography, the problematic love interest and the cartoonish main antagonist no longer work.