Raiders of The Lost Ark Critic Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites

Plays like an anthology of the best parts from all the Saturday matinee serials ever made.Read the full review

The New York Times | Vincent CanbyAdd Critic to Favorites

One of the most deliriously funny, ingenious and stylish American adventure movies ever made.Read the full review

ReelViews | James BerardinelliAdd Critic to Favorites

Has all the right ingredients: a smart script, a likable hero, a dash of romance, more than a touch of comedy, and a lot of fast-paced action.Read the full review

Variety | Staff (Not Credited)Add Critic to Favorites

Spielberg has deftly veiled proceedings in a sense of mystical wonder that makes it all the more easy for viewers to suspend disbelief and settle back for the fun.Read the full review

The Onion (A.V. Club) | Keith PhippsAdd Critic to Favorites

Finds the right balance between reverence and wit.Read the full review

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