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Random Birb-Classic Edition: Raiders of the Lost Ark

Raiders of the Lost Ark
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, and John Rhys-Davies
Directed By: Steven Speilberg
Original Release Date: June 12th, 1981
My First Viewing: January 3rd, 2018
Image Credit: Cinematerial.com

 There are many films that are considered classics that, up until now, I have failed to see. For someone who is a film and media studies major, there are gaps in my viewing filmography that I want to fill, and what better way to begin filling those gaps than with the original Indiana Jones trilogy, beginning where it all started with 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark.

 Harrison Ford, last seen frozen in carbonite in The Empire Strikes Back takes the mantle of the title character. In the film, archeologist, and professor Indiana Jones goes on an adventure seeking the Ark of the Covenant trying to keep it out of the hands of Nazi soldiers. Steven Spielberg directs a masterwork in action and adventure, and the John Williams score is a character in and of itself, adding tension, romance, and fun to this amazing film. 

 What are your thoughts on Raiders? Do you have any memories of your first viewing? Please comment below and as always, keep it cordial. I will have my top men on it. 

 Raiders of the Lost Ark is rated PG, but by today's standards is closer to a PG-13. It contains violence and mild language. 

 -birb

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