Customer Ratings & Reviews

Back in the day my Mother & I went to a Sunday matinee, a film called "Raiders Of The Lost Ark" both of us were not expecting much, I knew Harrison Ford was in it from "Star Wars" fame other than that I knew very little about the premise. To our surprise we were about to take a nail biting on the edge of your seat adventure the likes we had never seen & after the film we both agreed it was a great action & adventure film with style & a flair that was rare for its time in the decade that saw the death of the drive-in theater & an industry slowly leaving American shores in search of cheaper locales. What we saw was the culmination of 50 years since sound came about with Hollywood understanding & formulating great film making.. par excellence! Director Steven Spielberg really took the reins and directed one of his best films and it didn't hurt having George Lucas in the background ensuring the storyline stayed tight this was the best of the series because this is a film that did not rely on its FX or it's elaborate set pieces it had a real script that was engaging, full of energy and moved with a purpose without the need to side-plot due to lack of material it stayed on track from beginning to end. The sequels that came after showed sparks yet fell short to the superior original.. I know, that's what they all say yet in this case it is the undisputed truth that ROTLA is far superior to what came after, sequel after sequel that became FX extravaganza's with substandard scripts & actors that relied more & more on set piece after set piece with plots that were not on par with the original. Video - Very good Blu-ray image but not great.. Blacks are not inky and at times look dark gray. Flesh tones look unnatural at times with an orange tinge yet in daylight everything looks natural. Not the type of video you will say is demo material but it looks darn nice and it appears the grain is intact with no filtering or digital manipulating yet you will see very little film damage it's a clean presentation. Sound - Very strong soundtrack in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 does this great film justice A very well rounded aural experience is to be had with nice rear field channel usage, when the action begins you will be immersed in sound. I stayed away from the film series set since I feel the others do not even come close to this highly original film, they were just riding off the fame of a truly great production.. a moment in American film making that will never come again!.... I highly recommend this Blu-ray! 5 star film...3 1/2 star Blu-ray

Harrison Ford First (Solo) Movie After Star Wars. Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas Did It Again One of My Favorite Movies of all Time.

Temple of Doom? Boring by comparison once you get past the opening scene. Last Crusade? Great performances but not as memorable as it was politicized all throughout which distracted from the raw story telling. Crystal Skull? What's that?! Har har. No, but seriously, it was a much needed update but it just went too "out there" if you know what I mean. Raiders has the action, the Romance and leaves out all of the more complex elements which are really just a distraction for this kind of stuff. It is raw and compelling story telling. Sadly though, the copy Best Buy sells has an irredeemable digital copy so I returned mine. If you want digital, look elsewhere.

I love this movie! I saw it when it came out- I must have seen that movie in the theater at least 15-20 times on the weekends in the theater! Brings it all back- still on the edge of my seat, even today!!!!! “Snakes why’d it have to be snakes?”- classic line!

Indiana Jones, is by far, one of my most loved franchise. I believe i got this movie on sale and i grabbed it. Raiders of the Lost Ark is definitely one of the best in the series.

A excellent movie, with a lot of turns. Harrison Ford does a wonderful job in this movie. Will always be a classic.

The original and never duplicated. An almost perfect movie. The transfer looks good for a film from 1981

I don’t like Harrison Ford but I enjoy his work what I heard about him his very rude to his fan.

This movie still hopes and is a lot of fun even decades after first seeing it. This blu-ray is the best this film has looked and noticeably better than an old DVD copy I have. Glad I picked it up.

Director Steven Spielberg reinvented the action genre in 1981 with Raiders of the Lost Ark: a fun adventure the whole family can enjoy. Endless jokes and crafty set pieces lead you on a journey around the world. Raiders of the Lost Ark was written with a sarcastic and clever tone by Lawrence Kasdan. Spielberg makes good use of miniatures, practical effects, special effects, close ups, wide shots, and tracking panning shots throughout Raiders. You will be hard pressed to find a more fast-paced adventure film than Raiders of the Lost Ark. John Williams composed perhaps the most uplifting score of his career: you are swept off your feet when you hear the Indiana Jones theme kick in. The music accompanies the tense moments and thrilling action sequences alike with an apt sonic swirl. I love the Indiana Jones soundtrack to this day. Harrison Ford is so likable and relatable as the bumbling yet intelligent Indiana Jones. You believe he can fight with some prowess, while also believing in his archaeological talents. Likewise, Karen Allen is deft and cool as Marion Ravenwood, Indiana Jones' love interest and romantic foil. Allen is excellent as adventurer, rough house fighter, as well as the romantic leading lady. She is funny and sweet, while always giving Raiders of the Lost Ark some much appreciated verbal thrashing. I think Karen Allen was well suited as Indiana's opposite. In conclusion, Raiders of the Lost Ark holds up today with a swift adventure feel. You always believe in Indiana Jones from his lectures, to his home, to his action sequences. It is as much fun as when I first saw it in the theater.

This movie is amazing! It's one of those movies that sucks you in and makes you forget about everyday life. I love this movie and would highly recommend the blu-ray!

All the Indiana Jones movies are awesome. This one starts off the saga with action around every corner. Harrison Ford is such a good actor. I recommend us to all ages

Got his blu ray copy of the original Indiana Jones on a great sale. It looks fabulous on the 4K TV. Very smooth, colorful, and brilliant. Excellent deal.

In my opinion Indiana Jones Collection is a must own for any movie buff!! I watch this movie every year and am very happy to own them all.

I love this movie with all my heart a great hero awesome action and an interesting story all which lead to an amazing experience A+

Got this for $10 and is a favorite from my childhood. Just wish it offered digital code for other platforms.

Great movie, full of action! Haven’t seen it in years and it was just as good, when viewed again on Blueray!

I have to put Indiana Jones into my top ten favorites, and on blu-ray it's better than its ever been.

What can I say. All of the movies in this series were great but the first was always my favorite.

This was always my favorite out of the Indiana series. Great story line and lots of action.