I (Hamlette) am here today to discuss one of the coolest soundtracks ever. Ever. It's one of those soundtracks that is delicious to listen to by itself, but when paired with its movie, it's just sublime. I am, of course, talking about John Williams' insta-classic score for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1982).
The first track I'll share with you is "A Thought for Marion/To Nepal." I love how expectant it is, beginning with some soft, sweet ponderings, then a little mystery creeping in. And from there, a jolt of excitement, that wonderfully playful Indy theme popping in for a moment. Then it finishes up with a little Oriental flourish to bring in the idea we're going somewhere Foreign and Exotic. So cool!
My next selection is "The Basket Game," which balances playful and fearful so niftily. We're worried cuz Marion gets chased and then abducted, but there's a lot of comedy going on during the chase scene too, so the whole song feels like juggling, doesn't it?
This might be my favorite moment in the whole movie -- when Indy's in the Map Room and the medallion on top of the staff actually shows him the location of the Ark. "The Map Room: Dawn" perfectly captures Indy's expressions there, going from hopeful to awestruck.
"Washington Ending & Raiders March" starts off all sentimental. Indiana Jones has lost his prize. But he's got Marion still, so that's something. The song doesn't waste too much time on his annoyance -- he gets one minute to grouse, and then here comes the most glorious theme song in action movie history (IMHO). Really, the Raiders March feels to me like eating a giant Snickers bar while riding on a roller coaster with my best friend -- like being surrounded with joy, in other words. I'm sitting here with a big, goofy grin on my face, bobbing my head along with it as I type, and fully intending to hit "replay" as soon as it ends. How about you?
That's all I've got for you today, but if you want to listen to more, the entire album is available on YouTube here.
Indiana Jones 5 is Officially Announced! Harrison Ford and Steven Spielberg will return and the film opens on July 19th, 2019. Wow, this is exciting news! Of course, Walt Disney Studios now own the rights to Indiana Jones in the deal for Lucasfilm, and honestly, the fact that the new film is neither a reboot is surprising. Even more surprising is that Spielberg is returning to direct. In the past, he indicated that he was finished with action adventure flicks after Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, but hey, Disney probably waved a wad of cash in his face and a lot of creative freedom, so he is back!
If you are somehow unaware, the Indiana Jones franchise is one of my all-time favorites, right behind Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. However, due to Kingdom of the Crystal Skull being the most disappointing film in cinematic history, or at least from my perspective, I used to think that leaving the Indiana Jones franchise finished was the best idea. Now, with The Force Awakens bringing back Star Wars to its former glory, my faith and confidence in Disney to do the same for Indiana Jones is rather high. Spielberg is one of the greatest film directors of all-time, and some of his best work lies within the Indiana Jones trilogy, particularly Raiders of the Lost Ark. Considering The Force Awakens’ return to practical effects, it should be no question that Indiana Jones does the same with practical stun work. My only concern is that Ford is 73, and who knows how long he can keep being an action hero. Hopefully, he can give Indiana Jones a strong sendoff and pass the torch to the next generation, much like he did in The Force Awakens.
Other information released is that Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall will produce the film, and David Koepp, who has worked on Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Mission: Impossible, and Spider-Man, will write the script.
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What film fan doesn't want some Movie Memorabilia to hang on their wall or display in their geek-den? And today I made my dream wish-list of movie memorabilia! My only rule in making this list is the prop can't be huge, like the Millennium Falcon, but of a practical display size, such as the size of a full body costume or smaller. Otherwise, anything goes!
The topic of today's article is definitely thanks to Invaluable.com, who contacted me with the idea for this post. Invaluable.com is the place to find must-have collectibles and one of a kind pieces; new memorabilia and movie props is being added almost daily to their website, and they boast an entire section dedicated to Star Wars! If you want to check out some movie memorabilia, as well as various others things, definitely check them out.
Now, let's get this list started! And the list is not in any order.
Darth Vader Costume
At the top of my most-wanted Movie Memorabilia list is the Darth Vader costume worn by David Prowse in Star Wars (1977). While finding a place to display it would not be easy, it is the costume of one of my favorite characters in all film, and one of the most imposing and iconic costumes in the history of film.
The One Ring
There were various props of differing sizes that were used for the One Ring during the Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, the one I would want is the version that is used during the close up shots with the actors. Even more specifically, the one dropped into Mount Doom.
Indiana Jones' Hat and Whip
Ever since I was a kid watching the Indiana Jones films, I have wanted the hat and whip used by Harrison Ford during Raiders of the Lost Ark. Other than Lightsabers, no other movie prop defines my childhood like Indy’s Hat and Whip!
Neo's Sunglasses from the Matrix
Aside from the trench coats and guns, there are few props directly associated with the Matrix except one thing: the sunglasses. The Matrix's sunglasses might be impractical in the real world, but Neo's sunglasses would make an excellent display piece!
Iron Man's Arc Reactor
Iron Man is not a film with many smaller recognizable props. However, the first Arc Reactor created by Tony Stark to escape from the terrorists is unforgettable piece from the film that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
R2-D2 and BB-8
With the exception of Lightsabers, there are few things in Star Wars more iconic than the droids! And R2-D2 is easily the most iconic droid from the film. Who doesn't love this plucky-willed droid? And now BB-8 from The Force Awakens is sure to become yet another iconic droid in the Star Wars franchise. Both of the props used for the droids would make excellent pieces in any collection.
Captain America's Shield
Captain America has been my favorite superhero since childhood, and what superhero movie prop is more recognizable than his Shield? While many props are made for the shield, the heavier one used during close ups, held by Chris Evans, is the one I'm sure anyone would prefer.
Han's DL-44 Blaster
A classic weapon from my favorite character of all-time, Han's DL-44 Blaster is a must for a Star Wars fan like myself. In fact, you can read more about it from Invaluable.com, specifically the one used in the Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
The Tenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver
While the TARDIS from any of the seasons would be cool, who has room for a large blue box? Instead, David Tennant's Sonic Screwdriver, my favorite one from the franchise, is the ultimate piece of Whovian memorabilia!
Anakin and Luke's Lightsaber
Lightsabers are one of, if not, the most iconic props in the Star Wars franchise. And no other Lightsaber would make a better collector's item than the very first Lightsaber seen during the original Star Wars. But of course, any of the Lightsabers from the Original Trilogy, or Kylo Ren's Lightsaber from the Force Awakens, are at the top of my list.
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Today is Father's Day, and to celebrate, it is time to rank the Best Dads in movies! My rankings are based on how memorable the character is, and less on how "good" a father they are. The qualification for the list is that the father in question is the biological father of characters in a story, which means no father figures, and the character's children must play a part in the film's story.
5: Bryan Mills (Taken)
One of Liam Neeson's most iconic roles, Bryan Mills is a man with a "very particular set of skills," and if he was not included on the list, you might never hear from me again. Aside from number one on the list, no other father has a more memorable quote (watch it above). With that said, the actual Taken films have not impressed me all that much. Sure, the first one is fun to watch with Neeson being all kinds of awesome, but it is an otherwise typical action flick. Regardless, Mills and his "particular skills" deserve a place on this list.
4: Clark Griswold (National Lampoon's Vacation)
Easily the funniest father on the list, Clark Griswold just wants to have a fun vacation with family, and somehow, something, often times himself, just screws everything up! Clark is at his best towards the end of each film as he reaches the limits of his mental endurance and goes off on some of the most memorable comedic rants in cinema. My favorite being his rant at the end of Christmas Vacation, my favorite of the franchise.
3: Vito Corleone (The Godfather)
When constructing a list of film fathers, how could the Godfather not make the list!? If not, who knows, I might wake up with a horse’s head in my bed. All jokes aside, Vito Corleone, played by the brilliant Marlon Brando, is most definitely an unforgettable film father. Sure, you could make a case that his son should be on the list, but Michael rarely interacted with his children, whereas the entire plot of The Godfather revolves around Vito and his family.
2: Professor Henry Jones
"Junior? It is you Junior!" Played by Sir Sean Connery, Professor Henry Jones Senior has been one of my favorite film fathers for many, many years. Of all the fathers on the list, no other is featured so prominently with his child than Henry Jones Senior. His banter with son is always entertaining to watch no matter how many times you watch it. The character added another layer of humanity to Indy's character, which made The Last Crusade almost as iconic as the original.
1: Darth Vader
How could there be any other? If, for some absurd reason, you do not already know the most well known spoiler in the history of cinema, aka The Empire Strikes, do not continue reading. With that out of the way, Vader is easily the most iconic father in cinematic history. No other film father comes even close to Vader, or almost any character. Sure, Vader might not have exactly been the greatest father in the galaxy considering that he chopped off his son's hand, but we all make mistakes, right? In the end, Vader sacrificed his own life for that of his son, and despite all of the pain he caused; he brought Balance to the Force.
Who are your favorite cinema dads? Please comment below and let me know!
Honorable Mention: Michael Corleone (The Godfather), Howard Stark, Jor El, Pa Kent, Joseph "Coop" Cooper (Interstellar),
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The Expendables 3, yet another entry in Sylvester Stallone's attempt to take a bunch of old action heroes and throw them all into one movie to cash in on the viewers' nostalgia.
The Expendables franchise has always had an identity crisis. Sometimes it wants to be a serious action film, while other times it tries to be a self-aware parody that makes jokes about the cast. For me, the parody route of the second film is what worked the best in my opinion, while the more serious moments always suffered from poor writing. The Expendables needs to be a fun nostalgic romp with plenty of humor, blood, and absurd action sequences. Unfortunately, The Expendables 3 tries yet again try to make a serious film, and the results are mixed.
Directed by: Patrick Hughes
Genre: Action,
Release Date: August 15, 2014
Running Time: 126 minutes
MMPA rating: PG-13
The Good: Epic final action set piece, Mel Gibson is the best part of the movie, Harrison Ford (nuff said), A few fun references to previous films, Antonio Banderas is not that bad,
The Bad: Novelty is wearing off, Why do you need the young cast?, Lacks the fun factor of previous films, Incredibly dumb plot, No one aside from Mel Gibson actually acts, Tonally conflicted,
Plot: 2.9/10- The Expendables 3 continues to have a completely pointless and incredibly stupid plot. It is the typical takedown the evil War Lord plot. There are a ton of plot holes and just dumb moments. None of the Expendables films have had competent plots, but since the director is trying to portray a serious movie, the dumb moments are blatantly evident and distract from the overall enjoyment. Another negative plot point is that the movie focuses on a new crew of young characters. The reason in the story for introducing the younger cast is fine, but why would you want to?
Characterization: 5.0/10- As before, most of the characters are thinly defined charactertures with little to no development. However, Mel Gibson's villain, Conrad Stonebanks, is the highlight of the film, although that is mostly due to Gibson's acting.
Action: 8.1/10- The Expendables 3 features two notable action sequences. The first action scene is decent, but rarely impressive, especially by current hollywood standards. However, the final action sequence is mostly top notch. Of course, you have to completely disregard physics and logic, but that is more or less expected from the franchise.
One controversial aspect of the film is that this third entry is rated PG-13 and not R. While there are a few moments where there could have been more blood, the PG-13 rating did little to affect the film in a negative way.
Acting: 4.7/10- Most of the old cast like Statham and Kelsey Grammer phone in their performances. Stallone seems be trying, albeit unsuccessfully, to act, and even Harrison Ford is clearly phoning it in. As for the young members of the cast, they range from mediocre to bad, and their lack of acting experience is clearly seen. Thankfully, the film is saved by Mel Gibson as he relishes the evilness of his role. He often seems like the only guy actually acting, which makes the rest of the cast look even worse, and it is almost as though he knows it. Antonio Banderas is often cited as being the "Jar Jar Binks" of the film, and while he is occasionally annoying, he provided a great sense of fun and humor that the film was sorely lacking.
Special effects: 7.1/10- Generally, the special effects looked alright. However, some of the CGI looked cheap at times.
Soundtrack: 7.5/10- Brian Tyler's score adds a degree of fun and energy to the action sequences, even when the action itself is not the best.
Humor: 7.8/10- The Expendables 3's humor works when they try to be funny, especially the references to the off-the-camera problems and jokes about the actors' iconic films. Antonio Banderas' jokes manage to be another high point in the humor. With that said, the film could have definitely used more humor.
Entertainment Value: 7.3/10- Due several factors, including the novelty wearing off, the unnecessarily serious tone, and a terribly dumb plot, The Expendables 3 is not nearly as entertaining as the previous entry, although it is still more fun than the first film.
Overall: 6.2/10- Overall, The Expendables 3 is a fun, albeit dumb, action film. Unfortunately, there is not enough humor to be an action comedy, but it is not well written enough to be a competent action film, so it ultimately falls somewhere in limbo.
Closing comments: Despite my problems with the movie, it is still worth watching if you enjoyed the previous movies, and it is at least better than the first Expendables.
Recommended for: Action fans, If you watched the previous films,
Thoughts: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, one of the best sequels ever
made. Because less people have actually seen The Last Crusade compared to
Raiders of the Lost Ark, this will be a spoiler free review.
The Last Crusade is one of my all-time favorite movies, it is enjoyable to
watch with so much nostalgia and pure fun throughout. Featuring my two favorite
actors of all-time, Harrison Ford and Sean Connery, in the same movie is pure
brilliance. They play off each other perfectly with spot on comedic timing and
you really believe they are father and son. Their father-son relationship is
really the core of the film and it is easily the best I have seen in a movie
(other than Empire Strikes Back but they kind of hated each other). It humanizes
Indy even more and I was have liked good father-son relationships in film. Something
that I noticed this viewing of the film, is how suspenseful the Last Crusade
is, it makes me gasp everything during some scenes.
While the opening does not match Raiders of the Lost Ark's, it is excellent.
It gives Indiana a backstory, which was never really talked about before,
starting with a flash back to one of earliest adventures. You see how he
obtains his iconic hat, whip and fear of snakes all in the first 10 minutes.
Plus it is a great action set piece as well.
The story and characters are so involving you
almost feel like you are with them in their adventure. An interesting
aspect of The Last Crusade is that the film has very slightly less action than
the previous two installments in the franchise and focus more the characters
being in peril, which does create great suspense. But the humorous tone can be absolutely
hilarious at times, yet the humor never feels out of place.
Directed by: Steven Spielberg.
Genre: Action Adventure.
Release date: June 12, 1981 (1981-06-12)
Running Time: 127mins
MMPA rating: PG-13
The Good: Ford and Connery in the same movie, Perfect use of humor, Great father-son relationship, Spot on pacing, Sharp dialogue, Impressive chase scene, Surprisingly suspenseful, Hilarious at times, Great action scenes, Amazing John Williams score, Excellent editing, Perfect way to end the trilogy,
Plot: The following plot summary is copied from Wikipedia.com.
1912, 12-year-old Indiana Jones is horseback riding with his Boy Scout troop in Utah. He discovers grave robbers in a cave who find an ornamental cross which belonged to Coronado and steals the cross from them. As they give chase, Indiana hides in a circus train. Although he escapes, the grave robbers bring the sheriff, and Indiana is forced to return it. Meanwhile, his oblivious father, Henry Jones, Sr., is working on his research into the Holy Grail, keeping meticulous notes in a diary. The leader of the hired robbers, dressed very similarly to the future Indiana and impressed by the young Indiana's tenacity, gives him his fedora and some encouraging words.
In 1938, after recovering the cross and donating it to Marcus Brody's museum, Indiana is introduced to Walter Donovan, who informs him that Indiana's estranged father has vanished while searching for the Holy Grail, using an incomplete inscription as his guide. Indiana receives a package which turns out to be his father's Grail diary, containing his father's research. Understanding that his father would not have sent the diary unless he was in trouble, Indiana and Marcus travel to Venice, where they meet Henry's colleague, Dr. Elsa Schneider. Beneath the library where Henry was last seen, Indiana and Elsa discover catacombs and the tomb of a knight of the First Crusade, with a complete version of the inscription that Henry used. They flee when the catacombs are set aflame by The Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword, a secret society. Indiana and Elsa are pursued and escape on a speedboat, and a chase through Venice ensues in which they capture the secret society's leader, Kazim. After Indiana convinces him of their legitimate intentions, Kazim explains that The Brotherhood are protecting the Grail from those with evil intentions, and that Henry was abducted to Brunwald Castle on the Austrian-German border. Watch the movie to see what happens next.
Plot: 9.9/10- The stakes have never been higher for Jones than in The Last Crusade, which makes the film even more involving. With the fate of his father and even the fate of world from the Nazi menace, everything is more intense, yet the tone is still extremely fun. Surprisingly, there is less action than the previous Indiana Jones movies with more focus on story, discovery, peril and Indy's relationship with his father, which all worked perfectly.
Action: 9.8/10- While there is not quite as much action as the previous Indiana Jones films, the quality of the action is there, with some very impressive action set pieces. The motorcycle chase is excellent, its intense and fast paced, but not on par with the amazing "Chase for the Ark" in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Also *Spoiler* The tank battle at the end is great, its filled with tension and fun action. *End of Spoiler*
Acting: 10/10- You really cannot get much better than Harrison Ford and Sean Connery in the same film. Easily the best duo of actors to be put on screen and they play off each other so well, it almost seems natural. Alison Doody as Dr. Elsa Schneider, and Julian Glover as Walter Donovan are both great in their roles. The return of Denholm Elliott as Dr. Marcus Brody, who was hilarious, and John Rhys-Davies as Sallah were great to see in the final installment.
Special effects: 8.6/10- With the exception of excellent stunt work, The Last Crusade has the least amount of special effects of the Indiana Jones films. However, the effects that are present hold up well today.
Soundtrack: 10/10- John Williams' score is more dynamic in this movie than the previous films with more subtle themes that compliment the Last Crusade brilliantly.
Comedy: 9.5/10- Definitely the funniest of the franchise, the Last Crusade hits all the right comedic notes. The humor is always well timed and placed throughout the film, mostly from the dialogue and situational humor.
Would I Watch This Again: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is one of the few films that give me pure pleasure every time I watch it from beginning to end. As with Raiders, I have seen it too many times to count.
Overall: 9.9/10- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is perfect way to end the franchise, its fun, exciting, and involving throughout, easily one of the best sequels ever made.
Closing comments: Although some might say that the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the last movie in the Indiana Jones franchise, I refuse to admit that disgrace to the franchise was the last installment because the Last Crusade ended the series perfectly. The Last Crusade is my literally my 10th favorite of all-time, few even come close.
Recommended for: Anyone, If you watched the previous Indy films, Action fans, Action Adventure fans, Fantasy fans, Harrison Ford fans, Sean Connery fans,
Today the Indiana Jones complete collection Blu-Ray has been released, so I decided to write an in-depth review of Raiders of the Lost Ark, and if you have not seen yesterday's post with my big Big Announcements please click on the link to check it out. Also the new Hobbit trailer be release tomorrow according to sources and I will post it tomorrow.
Thoughts: Raiders of the Lost Ark, also known as, Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark, is the definition of the perfect action adventure film.
As anyone reading this blog should know, I love the Indiana Jones trilogy and I have been a fan for as long as I can remember. It was created by two of the greatest film makers of all-time, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas (before Indy 4). Raiders of the Lost Ark is inspired by weekly serials of the 30s and 40s that would be played before movies. However, Raiders of the Lost Ark's concept is one of the most original ever conceived. Never before or since has any movie been able to emulate the tone of the film, there is nothing that even compares. Everything is spot on perfect in the film, from the pacing to the acting to the action, it is nearly flawless. Raiders of the Lost Ark contains possibly the greatest opening scene of all-time with the iconic "Boulder Chase" scene. That scene perfectly sets the tone of the entire film, full of adventure and escapism and the scene introduces the character Indiana Jones perfectly. From his iconic hat to his bull whip, Harrison Ford was Indiana Jones. In a way, he had the scruffy Han Solo type personality yet less scoundrel like and overall very unique. Basically, Indiana Jones was the first action hero outside of Robin Hood and westerns heroes. Unlike many of his counter parts, he was very human and fought dirty. The main love interest, Marion Ravenwood, was a great character. She had an almost Princess Leia type personality to her character except rougher. Undoubtedly Jones' best love interest and one of my favorite characters from the franchise. The romance in the movie is one of the most well done romances in any movie, it really does not make the film drag, especially for the guy audience, and it is hilarious at times. Another groundbreaking aspect of Raiders of the Lost Ark was the action, only Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back had its quality and level of action but more on the action later. It made archaeology fun and exciting to watch, which might sound absurd but it works so well.
Note: The following will contain spoilers, however if you are one of the very few people who have not seen this movie, continue below the "Thoughts" section of this review to the "The Good" ect. part of the review for completely spoiler free.
The central plot point is the discovery and obtaining of the Ark of the Covenant. The only very minor flaw in the film is the handling of the Ark. Since the Ark of the Covenant is a real object with the power of God, no one can actually touch the Ark without suffering instant death, however in the movie a few of the character actually touch the ark and other aspects of the Ark were unrealistic. But other than that, it is basically flawless. Raiders of the Lost Ark is very loosely influenced by the real fact that Adolf Hitler did have a special division to search for holy relics like Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail during World War II.
Now who can forget the iconic opening boulder chase scene, possibly the best opening scene for a movie in film history. Also it is one of the best introductions to a character in film.
Of all the Indiana Jones films, Raiders of the Lost Ark is probably the most realistic in terms of stunts and believability, yet has the best action in the series by far. With the opening of the Ark, Raiders seamlessly adds a fantasy movie type spin to the film, which is unexpected if you have not seen the movie before, but it works without feeling at all out of place. Another fascinating fact is that Raiders of the Lost Ark was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 1982, including Best Picture, which is a rare feat for an action, and won four (Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Sound, Best Visual Effects) as well as winning a fifth Special Achievement Academy Award in Sound Effects Editing. This shows that even the Academy saw the brilliance of the film.
There is a surprising amount of emotion weight in the film, especially after *Major Spoiler* Marion's assumed death. *End of Spoiler* Ford's performance genuinely conveys his character emotional attachment to Marion and for a first time viewer this is a shocking plot twist.
While the movie does have a lot of action scenes throughout the film, there is always enough breathing room between action scenes to develop the characters and progress the plot with sharp, often humorous dialogue. Also there is a surprising amount of suspense throughout the film during the action scenes that you rarely feel in other action films.
Another truly brilliant scene is the Indy vs. Swordsman scene. Even now there are far too many times in movies were the character should have just shot the opponent and not have a pointless fist fight but in Raiders of the Lost Ark Indiana just shot the sucker.
The Good: Everything, Amazing action set pieces throughout, Original concept, One of the best scores ever composed, Perfect pacing, Best opening scene ever, Star Wars reference, Incredible chase scene, Perfect use of humor, Excellent directing, Outrageously entertaining,
Plot: 10/10- One of the most well executed and original ideas ever put to screen with the perfect balance of action and story. The dialogue is sharp, well written, and witty, delivered expertly by the great cast. While Raiders of the Lost Ark is action packed, it never sacrifices plot for action scenes. The pacing is spot on throughout, and the characters are well developed.
Action: 10/10- Spielberg is one of the best at filming action scenes, and puts most modern directors to shame with his perfectly framed action scenes. It proves that action dies have to be flashy to be well choreographed and impressive. Featuring many of the greatest action set pieces ever filmed. The final chase for the Ark is possibly the best chase scene ever filmed, the stunt work in that scene is amazing, and especially considering that it was made before CGI. There is a ridiculous amount of memorable action scenes throughout the movie that is only rivaled by The Avengers.
Acting: 10/10- Harrison Ford gives one of his many fantastic performance and he completely owns the character of Indiana Jones, he is Indiana Jones. Karen Allen as Marion had great on screen chemistry with Ford, which made them a believable couple. John Rhys-Davies, who would later play Gimli in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, played Sallah, a very likable side kick type character to Indiana. His performance was very good as well. The entire cast gave top notch performances throughout the film.
Special effects: 9.2/10- While there is only one true effect shot in the whole film, which occurs near the end of the film. The stunt work and the opening boulder chase scene in incredible, easily better than many CGI enhanced stunts film today. On a side note, the cinematography was excellent, featuring Lawrence of Arabia type cinematography.
Soundtrack: 10/10- Easily the second best soundtrack of all-time, John Williams' masterpiece of music, only Star Wars has a better score. From the iconic adventure theme to the eerie track of the discovery of the Ark, the score masterfully sets the perfect tone throughout. It evokes the correct the emotion and atmosphere perfectly throughout the film, it is hard to imagine what the film would be like if Williams' music was not present.
Comedy: 9.3/10- There were many humorous lines throughout the film, mostly through the well written dialogue. However, it is definitely not an action comedy, although the humor never feels out of place.
Would I Watch This Again: Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of those movies that I just over and over again without getting bored. It is one of the classics that succeeds in every aspect, and there is never a dull moment. I have seen it at least 15 or more times.
Overall: 10/10- Overall Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the best films ever made, nearly flawless in every aspect, packed with action, adventure story and all around entertainment. It is one of the most influential films ever made, very few action movies today even compare.
Closing comments: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is an absolute must see film; it is pure entertainment and excellent film making.
Recommended for: Anyone, Action fans, Action Adventure fans, Harrison Ford fans, Fantasy fans, Adventure fans, Film fans, Steven Spielberg fans,
It is a cool video I found that changes the music and adds Kyle Reese talking the Terminators in the first Terminator movie. It is amazing how a change in music and a few edited scenes completely changes the tone of the scene.
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