Raiders of the Lost Ark - Movie Review

[@blondeboi22]

You can tell Chris didn’t need notes for this, literally just points and thoughts he’s had from the decades of rewatches. It’s great

[@carscoffeeandcannabis-634]

@Alien Alien Lol out of left field there buddy. Wearing your racism right on your sleeve I see. That's cool. PS Following a racist statement with "That's not a racist statement" doesn't change anything

[@bambubambubambu1194]

It's so much fun to watch Chris talk about these movies 'cause I share his joy in watching them.

[@Kolumaic]

@Alien Alien Alien Alien hates humans, and everyone knows it. His comments are trash, and so is he. That's not an anti-Alien statement. That's just how it is. (And no, Alien Alien isn't human. He's alien. Aliens are not humans.)

[@StayFractalesque]

@Alien Alien so you're not a racist, you're only obsessed with race... got it.

[@innergutz5338]

Wow troll 100%

[@FabiW88]

George Lucas said in an interview that this project was "just for fun". I think that's the crucial point why it turned out so great... They had the knowledge and craftsmanship, but they did NOT try hard or set a goal to desperatly create a perfect movie. In my opinion that's something we should consider for all our projects...

[@ElectricBikeReview]

Well said

[@forrestthroughdatrees]

Seems like movies are ruined cause of market testing. Like suicide squad.

[@davidgalinat4257]

They weren't obsessed about building a trilogy or a toy line either.

[@Captain-Cosmo]

Variety Magazine noted at the time that the film averaged a paltry 4 takes per scene, came in under budget and wrapped several days earlier than scheduled.

[@wrestlinganime4life288]

That's the problem with Man of Steel and Bvs. Those movies were made by a guy desperately want to make a masterpiece as opposed to a good movie first.

[@SkillUp]

This is my favourite youtube vid of 2020. So good seeing Chris this excited and passionate.

[@nettlecider]

My top 5 fav but if you want passion and excitement, invest some time in YMS Kimba's video, undefeated champion of 2020 uploads .D

[@mmaScholar99]

Hey my man, loved your review of tlou 2

[@Brantlins]

I don’t understand anything you said

[@judsongaiden9878]

PASSIONATE and ANALYTICAL at 100% MAXIMUM POWER!

[@-hasamastersdegreeinwumbol8565]

I just watched your review of Ghost of Tsushima.

[@Avofan]

Movies like Back to the Future and Indiana Jones do not need a remake.

[@christophersouza3159]

Finally! A messenger sent by God to speak the honest truth!! :)

[@Den.Vos.Reynaerde]

Please no.

[@daveman5933]

yes they do

[@EdgyZiggy]

@@daveman5933 Heresy

[@theshadowman1398]

Luckily for Back to the Future there is a massive sign slapped on it by the makers that says: don’t you dare to remake it.

[@HAL-cp4mt]

You know what guys, I think Chris really likes this movie.

[@savagenoob1016]

No shit Sherlock

[@AzrialAlaria]

@@savagenoob1016 whooooosh

[@BarberJ95]

Little bit, I have a feeling he owns it on psychical media too.

[@savagenoob1016]

Azrial Alaria gg bruh i was too tired to realize the joke behind it

[@palmtrees89]

@@savagenoob1016 I think he will be burried with a thumb drive copy of the movie on a necklace.

[@ah-xt2uc]

Watching Chris passionately gush over a masterpiece of a film never gets old.

[@-hasamastersdegreeinwumbol8565]

Its really inspiring, especially if you've basically grown up watching his KZbin videos.

[@tommitchell4570]

Definitely one of the best films of the 80's --- I was prepared to send Chris death threats if he didn't like it LOL

[@mrteacher359]

@@tommitchell4570 bro wtf

[@Nanu67-e9j]

Yeah this movie is indeed great.. I love every minute of it..

[@aliwright1016]

Iconic xxxxxxx

[@gtaman2152]

This is one of the greatest movies ever made. A 10/10

[@God-xw1nu]

You know what, I agree

[@curlyemperor7639]

10/10

[@patricklarsen182]

My friend: Indiana Jones is a side character in his own movie. The Nazis would've found the Ark anyway. Me: You don't know what you're talking about.

[@georgemorley1029]

It’s so great when something is this amazing and it’s clear for all to see.

[@jackticsinc.8848]

My Fourth favourite but it’s brilliant! Incase anyone was wondering my fave is empire strikes back!

[@ClifHaley]

I love how when Toht's "torture device" is revealed to just be a coat hanger even Belloq is relieved.

[@AzrialAlaria]

That was a clever scene for sure!

[@jakek1735]

Fun fact: this was actually Spielberg plagiarizing himself, he had previously used the same gag in his movie "1941". After that movie ended up being a huge flop, I guess he liked that particular joke so much that he didn't want to see it go to waste, and recycled it for Raiders.

[@brown22sugar25]

Jake K cool, didn’t know that

[@Rmlohner]

@@jakek1735 He actually promised himself he'd try to put it in all his films until it stuck. Now just imagine it didn't happen in Raiders, and how he would have tried to put it into certain other films of his...

[@shrapnel77]

Even Belloq knew he was one wrong word or action from being beaten to a pulp himself.

[@SmartDave60]

I was 12 when this was released. I went reluctantly because it’s looked old fashioned, and I wanted Star Wars. Was totally blown away.

[@omnipop4936]

Oh my gosh, I was _precisely_ the same age, and I saw it reluctantly too! My problem was, the phrase "lost ark" gave me the impression it was about looking for Noah's ark or something. There had been a recent documentary about that subject (narrated by Orson Welles), which I had been dragged to, and which bored me to tears. My mom (bless her!), in trying to persuade me to go see 'Raiders' with her, told me "Aww, come on. Han Solo's in it". So I, an only child, half-heartedly went off to see this movie, accompanied only by my mom (and my low expectations). Well... *MIND BLOWN. LIFE CHANGED.* Thanks, Mom!

[@shrapnel77]

Kind of funny, but I was 12 myself when I saw it in theaters. I did have the advantage of hearing a review from my friend. He went on and on how great it was. I distinctly remember him recounting the sword guy scene where he was shot by Harrison. I had a general idea of the movie, but did not regret one minute of it. To this day, the most groundbreaking film I have seen. The sequels were not even close.

[@JorgeGomez-hx5uu]

@@shrapnel77 what about Temple of Doom? I mean that movie is fucking dark as shit

[@Pietje_Piraat]

@@JorgeGomez-hx5uu That shit is pure satanic crap all the way.

[@JorgeGomez-hx5uu]

@@Pietje_Piraat I mean yeah, but still.

[@willbutler2850]

If Chris doesn’t give this an A+ then 2020 is even worse than I imagined

[@tylerhackner9731]

He does

[@brucelau2023]

He does don’t worry

[@emilengen7825]

He does don't worry

[@ColmK83]

He gave it a b+

[@sharilshahed6106]

@@ColmK83 f off Jar Jar.

[@siddhantbanerjee3328]

When I was like 11, my dad bought a box set of Indy movies and put Raiders on. I wasn't the least bit interested, but he insisted I sit in with him....and I fckin loved it. To this day, its my go to father-son movie, except now we usually get beers while watching :D

[@mail123619]

Sounds lovely

[@joshflo8736]

Very wholesome

[@DrDolan2000]

That's beautiful

[@mixflip]

This is my #1 favorite movie of all time. When it comes on tv....my wife and kids get to watch a man in his 40s turn into a kid again....i recite the whole movie 😆

[@tommitchell4570]

I still think "Aliens" and "Predator" are more engaging but I do put Indiana Jones into my Top 5 for the 80's flicks

[@avalonjustin]

Indy was just so damn COOL. Brave, rough and manly.

[@aliwright1016]

Gwan daddee! X

[@enigmaskull3495]

Indiana Jones Movies Ranked: 1. Raiders of The Lost Ark 2. The Last Crusade 3. Temple of Doom 4. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

I like Temple of Doom, it’s super creepy!

[@spaceace4387]

1. Raiders Of The Lost Ark (A+) 2. Temple Of Doom (B) 3. Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (D) 4. The Last Crusade (F) - One of the worst movies I've ever seen, I have no idea what people see in this one

[@holden6104]

@@KatieLHall-fy1hw unfortunately, the gratuitous scenes only covered up for poor plotting and writing. It was a poor sequel overall compared to the original.

[@jadedemotions9891]

@@spaceace4387 I choked on my drink when I saw Last Crusade with an F. I mean out of pure production, acting and spectacle at least boost it up a little. Anyway, my ranking goes like 1. Raiders Of The Lost Ark: A+ 2. Last Crusade: A- 3. Temple Of Doom: C 4. Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull: D+

[@toamatau8785]

Crusade is far and away not only my favorite Jones film but my favorite film of all time.

[@jacktreble7356]

It’s very rare when every single scene is iconic, quoted and probably parodied

[@johnjsal]

I can never decide if I like Raiders or Last Crusade more. Raiders is probably the better movie, but Ford and Connery together is priceless and just elevates that movie so much.

[@Nova-fh2et]

Says every Indy fan ever

[@georgemorley1029]

Raiders by a mile.

[@santiagohunson6173]

They're both great as a double feature

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Raiders is objectively a better movie, I’d say; but, much of it depends on when saw which movies. For me, I was 7 when Last Crusade came out, and I easily watched our old vhs copy of it dooooozens of times, if not up to or even over 100 times. At 41 now, while I do like the entire trilogy, I do see Raiders as the superior movie, and I see why it was nominated for Best Picture.

[@linkfan160]

I love how happy Chris is in this review. You can tell he's wanted to do this for a long time.

[@TheShuckmeister]

I've watched this movie so many times too and I just noticed on my most recent watch that Jock's snake Reggie is named after Reggie Jackson of the Yankees given away from his baseball cap. I love little details like that!

[@mattcoughlin9398]

Raiders is set in the year 1936. Reggie Jackson was born in 1946. Unless this is a deliberate anachronism, that's not what the name Reggie means.

[@Drdoncombs]

The film was shot to take place in the 30’s, but it wouldn’t stop a writer or director from inserting an Easter Egg, or giving a small nod to a favorite athlete. (Especially Since it was filmed in 81’, well after Jackson was a pro)... the real question is.. What ever happened to Jacques?

[@Amber_xo_133]

Most of the "body blow" sounds were created by hitting a pile of leather jackets with a baseball bat. Alfred Molina's first credited screen role. His first scene on his first day of filming involved being covered with tarantulas. To create the sound of the heavy lid of the Ark being slid open, sound designer Ben Burtt simply recorded him moving the lid of his toilet cistern at home. The Well of Souls scene required 7,000 snakes. The only venomous snakes were the cobras, but one crew member was bitten on-set by a python. Steven Spielberg was quoted as saying: "I made it as a B-movie. I didn't see the film as anything more than a better made version of the Republic serials." To achieve the sound of thousands of snakes slithering, Ben Burtt stuck his fingers into a cheese casserole. This was augmented by applying wet sponges to the grip tape on a skateboard. Indiana Jones never kills the lead villain in any of the films. It is always the treasure itself / greed for said treasure or its powers that accounts for their deaths.

[@amroge8703]

Didn’t he kick Mola Ram off the bridge in the Temple of Doom?

[@Mrenderboyo2]

@@amroge8703 no, he says the sacred words and the sankara stones set on fire, mola ram grabs one and burns his hand which causes him to fall off

[@SnailHatan]

I think that “b-movie” thing is important. If it was filmed like an a-movie, it really wouldn’t have the same sort of homey and gritty texture that it does. It would have gone _too big_ with the action scenes and the comedy would be over-the-top. And Marion probably would’ve been a cliché damsel.

[@EllisBailey458]

I love the use of the Amazon Trivia

[@bullymaguire1087]

I feel bad for the crew member who got bit

[@elfboy29]

This movie should be referenced under the definition of: They don't make 'em like this anymore.

[@bjrmagic1]

So so true

[@lukeschroter9276]

@Grendel _ oh god please don't remake this movie

[@jstarwars360]

What about Fury Road?

[@bryondevine4224]

Yep ☮️

[@MrMrsurek]

@@jstarwars360 Made by a 70 year old doing his own production.

[@robforrest2069]

11:22 I was 9 years old in 1981, watching this in the theater opening weekend with my parents for the 1st time. During this scene where they are opening the tomb with the thunder & lightening....there was an actual thunder and lightening storm going on outside of the theater at the time. You could hear it building up from outside before this scene, getting louder with each clap of thunder. And the rain was coming down so hard, you could hear it hitting the roof of the theater. Then, when they get the tomb open and Indy says, "Snakes, why did it have to be snakes". Boom! The power went out from the storm and everything went dark! Everyone screamed! it was amazing! Something I'll never forget! The power luckily was only out for a few moments, and everything came back on & the movie continued...still with the sounds of thunder coming from outside. It was probably the coolest movie experiences of my life. And I'm so grateful that it happened during a movie I love and cherish to this day!

[@cwell510]

Awesome story! I was 7 in 1981 when my dad took me to see it; saw it two more times that summer because I loved it so much and it remains my all-time favorite film.

[@friedrice7876]

r/thathappened

[@bproElwin]

that's some 4D cinema shit right there! Awesome anekdote

[@gabriellunoch6346]

Rob Forrest I was also 9 yrs. old when it came out. My dad and I stood in a line that went around the block and felt like it took forever but holy cow was it ever worth it. I could not sit still in my seat, all my jumping up and down and excited claps and squeals of delight would normally get me shushed but seeing as I wasn’t the only one nobody minded. I will always be grateful I grew up in the age of Indiana Jones and Star Wars.

[@robforrest2069]

@@gabriellunoch6346 It's like we had the same experience! Minus the Thunderstorm, LOL! I felt the same way watching it.

[@LegionOfEclaires]

Raiders is one of the only films I actually consider being perfect. Masterpiece gets thrown out at a lot of films but here, it genuinely fits!

[@KJ-je9pm]

I consider The Last Crusade perfect too

[@derekbroughton218]

One thing you didn’t point out during the “slowest scene in the movie”, is that Marion was trying to outdrink Belloq like she did in the first scene she was in. But Belloq explains that his family owned the winery that brewed the alcohol they’re drinking! I thought that was really cool.

[@_funsizedcrisis_]

Seeing you talk about movies you straight up love is a breath of fresh air. There is so much passion and excitement! Keep up the great work Chris!

[@TorontoJon]

Like you, Chris Stuckmann, I've watched 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' countless times (as was the case with 'Star Wars', 'The Empire Strikes Back', and 'Return of the Jedi') and it reached a point where i knew every single note of music, every single piece of dialogue, and every single sound effect off by heart. :)

[@Bartman1989-i2z]

Have you watched Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as many times as Raiders of the Lost Ark?

[@markparkinson6947]

Your passion for movies is what got me interested in filmmaking, and I am glad that you are showcasing your passion with your recent Steven Spielberg movie reviews, like you did with Back to the Future. You can feel the passion oozing from Chris when he talks about movies that he actually enjoys talking about, as opposed to a movie like Citizen Kane. And yeah, he gave the aforementioned movies an A+, but he likes to beat around the bush with them, almost like he is afraid of what others might think of his opinion of Citizen Kane as opposed to a movie he actually grew up watching, like Spielberg movies. Like Rian Johnson with Knives Out, as Chris Stuckmann said in his review of the 2019 film, "he feels more at home." Keep up the passion, Chris, and I hope you continue to inspire many others like myself.

[@NostalgiaBrit]

This is a man who sometimes truly LOVES his job, just as much as we love him, and as much as we love Raiders ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@briantwiss9078]

I get the “Chariots of Fire” score is iconic, but no way in hell did it deserve the Oscar over the Raiders score

[@theoriginalthinker9199]

Or best picture, for that matter.

[@Bartman1989-i2z]

Apparently, more people were interested in seeing Superman II than Raiders of the Lost Ark.

[@kevindudley9617]

"Raiders of the Lost Ark" is my all time favorite movie. I saw it in a theater when I was 6 in 1981 and it was the first movie that I ever saw in a theater. It is a perfect movie in my eyes.

[@cwell510]

I was 7 in '81 and Raiders is my all-time favorite film as well; side note The Oakland Raiders is my favorite football team and they won the Superbowl XV in 1981.

[@DunkelheitVZ]

I'd like to have a word with your parents to let you see this movie at 6.

[@davidsears5176]

Same age. Also remember seeing it in the theater.

[@bluemartian9642]

@@DunkelheitVZ my mom let me watch the Indy movies on tv when I was 8. I loved them.

[@Schush]

I was 9 when dad took my brother and I opening weekend. We saw it a couple of more times when it was re released in '82.

[@brucewayne3958]

One of the greatest films ever made, everything about is perfect.

[@randomnerd3402]

This and back to the future are nearly perfect movies

[@ultimatecontagion]

@@randomnerd3402 I never watched Indiana Jones but I LOVE Back To The Future.

[@markparkinson6947]

@@ultimatecontagion Unpopular opinion, but I enjoyed Kingdom of the Crystal Skull more than the other Indiana Jones movies.

[@randomnerd3402]

@@ultimatecontagion you should definitely watch Indiana Jones while in quarantine, all 3 movies are very entertaining

[@ultimatecontagion]

@@randomnerd3402 ok I'll give it a try when I can.

[@bradhend]

The Indiana Jones movies were a childhood staple of mine as well. They hold a special place.

[@AdvancedLiving]

“These two guys” - one of them is Porkins from Star Wars.

[@IndianaJoe0321]

Good catchment! Most people don't know that.

[@hancock63]

William Hootkins, the actor in question, would have been 72 today. He died in 2005.

[@mixolydian9102]

The other guy is Donovan who betrays Indy in the last crusade, as well as the Imperial Officer that says to Darth Vader ‘You may start your landing’.

[@DoctorXander]

@@mixolydian9102 You're thinking of Julian Glover, who was also Grand Maester Pycelle in GoT. That guy in Raiders was played by Don Fellows

[@ddc2957]

You say Porkins, I say Eckhardt 😎

[@greatbigredtank5122]

Hes literally just talking about Raiders as if we have never seen it... and I'm loving it. And I can tell how happy he is doing it because he swears more and more as the video goes on, lol.

[@jamesbowen2088]

Weird but ok

[@coredumperror]

I haven't.... in like 25 years. So this is a nice recap for me.

[@OakenTome]

I've honestly never seen it, so that's nice. I could count the amount of movies that I've seen before watching Chris' review on one hand.

[@laurenm5896]

It's so pleasant watching someone talk about something they truly love

[@Nova-fh2et]

More movie youtubers need to do this. So tired of "movie lovers" just bitch about movies

[@zoeygreen6426]

Pretty sure Chris didn't write a single thing for this film and just spoke how awesome this film is...

[@gyrosphere914]

My second favorite Indy movie after The Last Crusade

[@tylerhackner9731]

Agreed love both those movies

[@kratos.8151]

Oh come on now. Kingdom of the crystal skull is clearly the best.

[@jubbeisamuro]

Alex James Wow easy now

[@LuisHerrera-ld2ur]

Agreed

[@maurom03]

Mine is temple of doom tbh

[@alicia.blkpopkdramageekgra3088]

Let me tell you, listening to you talk about this movie made me wanna go and watch it again today. It’s one of my most favorite movies of all time!!! I just love Indiana Jones period! You described it like no one else! Thanks for reigniting my love for this franchise!!!

[@jackcowden2651]

Feel like this review’s been a long time coming. It’s clear how much passion you have for these movies, and how much they’ve inspired you. Still remember discovering your channel so many years ago through your review on them with the SchmoesKnow and JeremyJahns

[@38MBH]

I wasn't even 5 minutes into this review when I had to break off to go watch the film again!

[@jamaalcrawford8585]

Raiders of the lost Ark is a masterpiece

[@duniagiana]

This is the most passionate movie review you've ever done LoL!

[@moviesmademanny5774]

IKR! I got hyped just listening to him talk about it.

[@TorontoJon]

'Raiders of the Lost Ark' was the first movie I ever bought, but unfortunately...........I bought it on Beta...........a year before Beta lost the home video format war to VHS. Still, I used to love holding the movie in my hand revelling at the amazing artwork on the box and knowing that I could watch the movie at any time because I no longer had to rent it at a video store or hope it would one day air on TV since now I OWNED IT FOR ALL TIME. Bwahahahahahaha! I still have that Beta tape which was later replaced with a widescreen VHS tape replaced later with a DVD later replaced with a Blu-ray and I've always loved John Williams' fantastic score which I bought on cassette tape then on CD then on LP then on an expanded CD followed by two versions of an expanded 2-LP set. It's still the perfect movie unlike the subsequent sequels. :)

[@anakinskywalker4325]

Dude I saw this movie with a live orchestra as well in Dallas Texas and it was absolutely awesome. It felt like such an immersive experience getting to watch the movie with the music being played right in front of me, and the orchestra did a phenomenal job they were always on cue with the music every single time and didn't miss a beat

[@eugeneimbangyorteza]

Han Solo talking about the Force in The Force Awakens reminded me so much of Indiana Jones saying fire thunder or whatever hahahahah

[@abramsullivan7764]

Uh-uh

[@darksidemachining]

My girlfriend noticed that I was smiling throughout the video at Chris' enthusiasm and reverence for this film.

[@brentsimard977]

we get it, you have a girlfriend. ....jk,lol.

[@HurricaneDDragon]

Brent Simard Aww, you beat me to it! 🤣

[@EsthledoKid97]

We all love Chris. No need to be ashamed 😉😂

[@bigbabysld]

@@brentsimard977 ...lol

[@sng3939]

Before Nathan Drake and Lara Croft, there was INDIANA JONES

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

And before Indiana Jones there was Reginald “The Knickknack” Weatherby, a UK chess player who once cut the crust off his PB&J at school. He retired early with a comfortable nest egg after investing in medium-risk stocks over thirty years of solid work as an account in Winnipeg, and he kept his daughter, Penny, out of trouble by refusing to co-sign in a credit card application. She learned to never spend money she didn’t have. Restless after turning in his calculator and floppy drive, he worked ten hours a week at his local Piggly Wiggly. Good man. Good life.

[@lukeschroter9276]

@@ChadMichaelSimon No One cares

[@ChadMichaelSimon]

@@lukeschroter9276 Not a huge Weatherby fan, eh? Not everybody understood his genius. But come on. Penny? How could you not love Penny? Is it the mole? Some call it a beauty mark, but I can see how it would be distracting to you. Still, to say No One cares about this franchise is tantamount.

[@lukeschroter9276]

@@ChadMichaelSimon I have know Idea who you are talking about

[@devindalton4688]

@@ChadMichaelSimon I don't know what you're referencing or if it's even a reference, but I found it pretty entertaining.

[@EsthledoKid97]

I think one thing quarantine has taught us is that Chris doesn't need to only review the newer, latest, shittier movies of our time lol. He can more than occasionally go back to those older films that he loves, and it necessarily doesn't mean he has to work hard at it cause it seems here that he was more than prepared than if he had a script or plan on what to say.

[@andsoitgoes42]

See that’s a bit of a crappy take. I get that there were great movies in the past. I grew up in the 70s and 80s, a LOT of my favorite movies were from that time and before, but to dismiss some of the absolute amazing films from the 2000s isn’t fair. Movies like Grand Budapest, Into the Spider Verse, There will be blood, no country for old men (which both came out the SAME year!), Mad Max: Fury Road, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Her, Blade Runner 2049, most of the marvel movies, Moonlight, Call be by your name.... the list is very long and encompasses many genres. Are they they same, no. Are they worse? No. There’s still top quality film being made today, and will continue to be made. We just also see in the macro along with all the crap. All these great old movies are hand picked for us, but for every Godfather or Seven Samurai, there were countless dogs that just crapped the bed in being terrible films, but we don’t talk about them

[@EsthledoKid97]

@@andsoitgoes42 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@katyt7470]

There are great and awful movies from every decade. But I'd like to see Chris review more older movies like this- ones he loves- as it's just enjoyable to watch! Reviews of older anime would be cool too.

[@JorgeGomez-hx5uu]

@@katyt7470 same! I would love to hear his thoughts on Akira

[@CaptainShepard09]

Raiders of the lost ark is TRULY my favorite movie of all time

[@tornadochaser2457]

Spectacular news dude! 🙂

[@Starfals]

They really dont make movies like they used to anymore.

[@visualsforyou7120]

I think Raiders of the Lost Ark is just a one-of-a-kind movie. The only other movie that can compare to it in terms of style is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in my opinion. There are still great movies coming out today and I don't think anything from "back then" compares to it either because of how unique it is in the action genre. It's not as much "they don't make movies like this anymore" as it is "they won't be able to make a movie like that again."

[@SnailHatan]

@@visualsforyou7120 Name three great action movies from the last ten years that use this much filming on-location, real stunts, basically no CGI or green screen, no damsel-in-distress clichés, a humanized but tough and smart main hero, humor this good, a unique story and, of course, music this iconic. They really don’t make movies like this one was made anymore.

[@visualsforyou7120]

@@SnailHatan You completely ignored my idea of Raiders of the Lost Ark just being a one-of-a-kind movie. Yeah, I agree that few movies will ever reach the high level of craft that Raiders of the Lost Ark did. Does that mean action movies have become worse today just because they can't reach the highest level of filmmaking expertise possible? It's not like movies in the 80s, or any decade, were reaching that level of status every day. Anyways, a few examples of recent action movies I could think of that sort of fit your criteria are Mad Max: Fury Road, John Wick, Inception, and Mission Impossible: Fallout.

[@skiehigh6969]

@@visualsforyou7120 mission impossible ghost protocol made me want to jump from buildings, seriously 😂... I enjoyed it so much. Ur right with ur words👍

[@neilhutchinson4545]

One of the finest movie's ever made. The music by John Williams is a masterpiece on it's own. If you don't get goosebumps while listening to The Map Room: Dawn music, you might want to consult a physician, because you could be dead.

[@kashoot4782]

No country for old men would be an interesting review, Chris

[@yohanespaskal9352]

And there will be blood.

[@jack-wk8po]

@@yohanespaskal9352 Yeah but I think no country for old men is more up chris's alley

[@lukabeast1150]

Great thriller.. didn’t like the ending though.

[@jack-wk8po]

@@lukabeast1150Its a cohen brothers movie what did you expect a wood chipper xd no hard feelings tho

[@fruitsy3020]

​@@jack-wk8po I know it's an adaptation but he's right the ending was extremely anticlimactic,i loved the final shot though

[@t.m.83]

Last Crusade is my favorite, but Raiders of the Lost Ark is still one hell of an awesome movie.

[@lionstigersbearsohmyanimal6741]

Ever time I watch this movie I can’t believe Gimli from Lord of the rings is Sallah in this movie. Blows my mind.

[@milanklaui5158]

Hold on😅

[@adewight5667]

He was the professor in the tv series Sliders as well.

[@utisti4976]

I'm sorry WHAT?!

[@shanebarker3131]

Loved him in Prince Vultan in FLASH GORDON

[@johnjsal]

Actually, Sallah in this movie is also Gimli from Lord of the Rings ;-)

[@sealionstudios8597]

"you know it's true. How nice. Look at this. ⌚ It's worthless. $10 from a vendor in the street. But I take it, I bury it in the sand for a thousand years it becomes priceless! Like the Ark. Men will kill for it. Men like you...and me" Why does no one use this quote more? I use it on an almost regular basis.

[@colinthedogfromspaced9365]

@Skungi lol

[@ForceMaximus84]

People are too focused on the “Snakes” quote.

[@Guigley]

One of the things I most love about "Raiders" that isn't talked about too much is the Ark itself. We are told that it is an incredibly dangerous object that mankind should not mess with. Which is what happens. Which makes the film so much more suspenseful. That's another thing I love. People forget how utterly suspenseful this movie is.

[@foofighter8895]

I watched this movie recently with my 18 year old daughter. She had never seen any of the Indiana Jones movies. We would up watching them all. she loved it!

[@the7percentsolution]

This and Back to the Future are some of the best examples of a perfect movie, where it seems the stars aligned and everything just worked. Acting, directing, writing, cinematography, editing, etc etc. I just can't find anything wrong with it. It's so fun from beginning to end!

[@wingchundragon]

Watched this classic in theaters opening weekend and the room was packed! The scene where he shoots the swordsman had everyone dying. I'll never forget that as a kid .

[@Geekdom101]

Best of the four films IMO.

[@jakfan09]

Last Crusade is my favorite.

[@mathiyanz]

DADDY GEEKDOM! How u been bro?

[@SolidPain6624]

All of them are equal to me. But the Last Crusade touches me so much because of his relationship with his father and the ending where he “let’s go”. Perfect ending to a trilogy.

[@bigchungus7050]

Its tied with the last crusade for me

[@ForceMaximus84]

Easily

[@atticusmcfly]

As far as I'm concerned, Raiders of the Lost Ark is Spielberg's magnum opus. Sure you could say Schindler's List or Jaws but at the end of the day this film has everything that makes cinema so endearing and awe-inspiring. The thrills, the humor, the action, the sets, the characters, Spielberg's directing choices, the fact it appeals to such a broad audience. Everything about this film just screams moviegoing perfection. An all time great if there ever was one. A+++++ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Elmgren76]

Spielberg was 34 years old when he shot Raiders 😳

[@MrWilliamson9411]

🐐

[@TanmanC]

I never realized that Alfred Molina was in this movie even though I’ve seen it like 20 times😂😂🤣

[@KaineHero]

Giuseppe Shmo Yeah, first movie. He was a theatre actor beforehand. A pretty good one, I hear.

[@WH250398]

WHAT.

[@MissFlow]

@Giuseppe Shmo not only that, one of the first things they let the guy do on set was covering his back with tarantulas. the spiders didn't really move enough so they put a female there as well, spicing them up a bit. Alfred has some balls man, I'd shit my pants :(

[@MissFlow]

@Giuseppe Shmo ooh yeah! people give her so much shit for screeming all the time but honestly tough guys, if you had to stick your hand in a bug invested wall, almost getting dipfryed in a lavapit, falling out of a crashing helicopter and drop from a bridge you'd all shit rainbows XD

[@Harri927]

One of my favorite movies of all time. But The Last Crusade is my personal favorite.

[@jen3604]

Sean Connery and Harrison Ford is one of the best on camera father son duals to ever do it Love the last crusade wish they would have ended the story there

[@ExoticDreams]

@@jen3604 yes yes yes.I also have a bad memory watching Crystal Skull in theaters... I threw up during the spaceship scene. XD

[@jaimelannister1797]

For me the last crusade has a little too much comic relief but then ending is my favorite of all the Indiana Jones movies

[@David-se5ph]

When I was a kid I only saw the beginning and the end where the Nazis got fried. It is terrifying 😱😱😱😱💀💀💀💀💀😬

[@joshflo8736]

Yeah. I feel like the dynamic between Indy and his dad either makes it or breaks it for you. I personally really enjoy it but I can see why people would like Raiders more. They’re both incredible films.

[@Captain-Cosmo]

Inside the industry, the hot movie of the summer of 1981 was not anticipated to be by Steven Spielberg but rather a zany comedy featuring the Chevy Chase and Carrie Fisher called Under the Rainbow. If you don't know it, don't feel bad. The film was rotten and bombed at the box office while Raiders became one of the biggest hits of all time. The two films screened for exhibitors on the same day, and a traffic jam ended up determining which one I attended. Like many industry screenings at the time, the film was not yet completely finished, and the version I saw still had the since-deleted "periscope" scene, which I have never seen again. It went by quickly, just a few seconds as part of the multiple-exposure montage but it was good that it was deleted, as it did generate some chuckles of disbelief. I still regard it as one of the very best action films of all time. Thanks for the retrospective.

[@WilliamHaywardPainter]

1:05 I've had that experience with A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, but also Titanic and Nightmare Before Christmas, hopefully more in the future when the theatres open back up, and its amazing - if anyone gets the chance to see a music from the movie concert, you take it, it's so worth it

[@jamlym4974]

That last scene where they’re tucking it away, the music gives me epic chills.

[@jherrenor]

The Belloq and Marion scene is good for character development. We see how cunning and resourceful is but we already know that. What the scene also establishes is Belloq's obsession with Indy. He's not trying it on with Marion because he particularly likes her; he's doing it because she was with Indy before. Belloq's 'what was once briefly yours is now mine' is what he's really going for. He just wants to win over his rival in every way. Which makes him even more of an A-hole when you realize when he had a chat with Indy earlier, he already knew Marion was still alive as his prisoner and was trying to get Indy to forget about her or goad him into getting himself killed.

[@zerostozeros]

Yes, the Belloq and Marion scene works on multiple levels. And is necessary to help Indy realize what is most important in his life. Remember Belloq tells him he is a shadowy reflection of himself. It would only take a nudge to make you like me. The conflict inside Indy is not resolved until the final two scenes. Not to mention all the characters in the film are raiders. No one is innocent really. This scene reaffirms that fact.

[@OfficialNataly]

FYI: this is a movie “spoiler” review for anyone who hasn’t seen it.....lol

[@sameerhafeez7029]

OfficialNataly thanks though I have seen it

[@BoredandDumb]

Never heard of this movie, I'll have to watch it someday.

[@syamsyamansyur6280]

Rewatching list!

[@majortom8540]

@Parker jones shit it's been out for like almost 40 years now lol

[@NostalgiNorden]

@Parker jones New people are born everyday that have not seen the film and that hasn't been alive for 30-40 years.

[@BloodyFlowerFilms]

0:47 “Says it’s amateur” *but doesn’t look amateur whatsoever and actually looks epic.* Where can I find your short Indiana Jones fan films? My theater, which is still open, has the Indiana Jones trilogy playing. Got to watch Raiders and Last Crusade on the big screen... seen the movies thousands of times on DVD or small screen... but nothing compares to watching them in a cinema.

[@SH19922x]

just had a fuckin stroke reading that.

[@TweakMalik]

S H You alright? Doesn't seem that hard to understand to me

[@capitalv8062]

He did a reviews of his Indiana short films.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

Are you asking where you can find chris's homemade indy movies?

[@BloodyFlowerFilms]

Big K Yeah, I re-edited my comment. That’s what I meant. Where can I find the short films?

[@nathanross7448]

I've always loved how, barely a third of the way into the film, you already recognize indy from his shadow. Speaking of which, what they do with the shadows in the film is nothing short of perfection

[@kingbyouchoob2488]

80's movies are the most classic. Just like the music. Long live the 80's!!!

[@MustardSeedish]

I saw this movie when it was released when I was 13 years old. I literally saw it 13 times in the theater. It's my favorite movie of all time. I'm very excited to watch your review!

[@mroctober3657]

Best Action movie ever, along with Aliens and Die Hard.

[@davidwilliams4837]

I would add Casino Royale and The Man From Nowhere

[@davidjackson393]

Those are indeed 3 perfect choices... Predator too, so underrated...

[@william9170]

What about T2: Judgement Day

[@historianofmanythings4294]

Andrew Voltz thank you for the correct answer

[@ravensthorne4631]

80s and 90s best decades for *proper* action movies

[@fatine88]

I always loved how shadows were used in Marion’s bar. Beautiful cinematography.

[@JamesGilbert_]

You can tell how much Chris loves this movie just by how he's talking.

[@maximumoccupancy]

I really enjoyed how he just explained every scene in the movie.

[@XENOS_Indie_Game_Dev]

Plus it's a 20 minute video. Most of his reviews are less than 10 minutes, lol.

[@dominic4072]

Didnt see that A+ coming lol

[@gaspusapaperworks1532]

Indiana Jones is one of those movies that I think can't be remade or rebooted. It's unthinkable for anyone to play this character other than Harrison Ford. I will rewatch these movies again and again to relive the timeless adventures of this iconic character👍👍👍

[@Bartman1989-i2z]

I Hate Everything said in I Hate Movie Remakes "How long's it gonna be until we see a remake or a reboot of Starship Troopers, Die Hard, Indiana Jones, Blade Runner, Aliens, The Big Lebowski, Fight Club or how long do you think it will be until they reboot something like Lord of the Rings? Just to milk the teets of the movie cow a little more."

[@mainstreetsaint36]

"You Americans. Always dressed for the wrong occasion." I love that line so much.

[@lukeschroter9276]

we do we do in deed

[@necroplastful]

Last Crusade is so incredible. Best chemistry and duo I have ever seen on screen. It screams 80s cop movie (even though its not) to no end!

[@BeatleRubbish]

The guy Chris said dies twice actually dies three times in this movie. He played the swordsman Indy shoots. Because that was supposed to be a long fight scene that was cut short by just having Ind shoot him, they decided to give him a long fight scene with Indy later in the movie. That’s how the plane scene came to be.

[@officialthomasjames]

Nah the swordsman looks like a totally different dude.

[@rockymountaingypsy]

I thought that too for I long time but a quick google reveals terry richards plays the Cairo swordman not pat roach

[@bplusstudios9031]

"The power inside the ark turns evil" *Proceeds to fry every Nazi in the scene* I see no evil here.

[@Spindler2007]

I wouldn't say the power of the ark turns evil. I would say no mortal should ever see what is inside the ark as it's like staring into the face of God and doing so would mean instant death.

[@meidell123]

Jonathan Spindler Exactly

[@maddockemerson4603]

No, it’s evil. Remember, the nazis and Belloch were killed because they looked at it, and Indy and Marion were spared because they didn’t, which is a gesture of submission, not morality. The power that governs the ark did nothing perceptible to stop the holocaust but has the time and effort to mass murder people for looking at a pile of sand. That’s not how good guys act. And if it is all-powerful Capital G, why does he/she/it/they care so much if you look at it that it warrants such a disproportionate response? Evil.

[@gregsmith1392]

@@maddockemerson4603 Your world view is blurring your interpretation of the movie. I agree that Stuckman is mistaken when he says "turns evil" this statement does not ring true when you analyze the story. During the final scene Indy (our good hero) has failed to save the Ark from the Nazis (evil). Then the ultimate Good (God) saves the Ark and its power from use by the Nazis (evil). This completes Indiana's journey from skeptic to believer. This is the arc of the story as told in the movie.

[@nicowolf8780]

Hey Chris, can you do a review of the Netflix show "Dark"? I'd love to hear your thoughts on that

[@jbearclowater]

That scene of the snake crawling out of the skull's mouth is a big factor of why I'm terrified of snakes now

[@Corn_Pone_Flicks]

I always liked snakes, but that same scene is a big part of why I was terrified of skeletons for ages.

[@yessplease6293]

"I defy you to find a story problem. Here is my jaw, drop it" "Indiana Jones plays no role in the outcome of the story. If he weren't in the film, it would turn out exactly the same" D: 10/10 could watch it every day

[@rickylovesyou]

Wheres the logic in that. Then it would be a shit movie.

[@skiburnski7543]

As far as the plot is concerned he does make a difference in the outcome of the movie. The Nazis were digging for the ark in the wrong place, they never would have found it.

[@MadameTamma]

Look at it this way, The movie ends with Yahweh himself and the souls of lost Jews destroying Nazi's in the most iconic, intense and epic Nazi killing scene in all of cinema history, and I am including Tarantino movies in that. More films should end that way.

[@red-stapler574]

True except for one thing. Marion would be dead.

[@claytoncourtney1309]

@@skiburnski7543 If Indy was not involved they would have acquired the medallion that Marion had, they would have seen both sides of it an dug in the correct place.

[@mistdyna]

Imagine if movies were made with this much passion and story today.

[@a.t.3192]

That's not fair. Chris Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Edgar Wright... All fantastic, passionate auteurs.

[@teppeiando]

You obviously haven't seen Monster Trucks

[@visualsforyou7120]

They are still. Raiders of the Lost Ark is just a one of a kind movie.

[@calvinnguyen7325]

PLEASE review for Steven Spielberg's, "Empire of the Sun". It's one of his underrated films.

[@JimmyBoots1986]

Holy Crap! I've seen this movie hundreds of times, and I never noticed that Indy was hanging on to the sub in that shot.

[@jewen07]

Almost a Perfect Movie. This movie change the "life" of many people who always be grateful to Mr. Spielberg & Co. Especially to Master John Williams.

[@zerostozeros]

In my opinion, this is Chris' best review ever. He is 100% spot on with everything he said. I was in the theater during the initial release of Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Magic is the correct word for what we all felt. It was really like nothing the audience had ever experienced before. Who would have imagined you could make a movie about archeology and it be exciting? This movie along with Jaws and Star Wars provided the blueprint for every blockbuster that has been produced ever since. Unfortunately, most blockbusters could not capture the lightning in a bottle that was Raiders. The perfect script. The perfect director. The perfect score. The perfect movie.

[@BioNichole1]

I love how he randomly interrupts his own review to passionately quote the movie, lol.

[@thewatcher8573]

14:56 I feel like George Miller was like, we'll do this, but the entire movie! Enter Fury Road.

[@CuhShark]

I'm pretty sure the original three Mad Max films came out before Raiders.

[@thewatcher8573]

@@CuhShark I think only the first one did, but I was more referring to Fury Road. I'm sure they inspired each other.

[@devindalton4688]

But like, The Road Warrior though

[@thewatcher8573]

@@devindalton4688 That too, but Fury road I feel is more just constant road chase pretty much the whole movie

[@devindalton4688]

@@thewatcher8573 You're absolutely correct, and I agree wholeheartedly. Was just throwing out the classic for the sake of recognition, ha

[@ozymanwriter6131]

Raiders is one of those movies you forget just how amazing it is, on every level, until you rewatch it. And you realise just what is missing from most, if not all, modern action movies.

[@thomaskittock2866]

Recently rewatched this film after several years, and it's such a masterpiece. A staple in anyone's collection.

[@kingusernamelxixthemagnificent]

17:29 Fun fact: The scene when they are sacrificing a guy in Temple of Doom was unscripted. At first they intended to just put the poor dude into the fire, but Mola Ram's actor surprised eveyrone when he additionally took the guy's heart out. You can see everyone's shocked reaction in the finished product.

[@WH250398]

My favorite unscripted scene is the scene where the actors had to fight to the death in an arena in Gladiator

[@youtubeced9100]

Btw, in case you didn't know, his nemesis is Ivan Ooze from the 1995 Power Rangers movie :)

[@Xphantomgamer]

Do a review on of all Martin Scorsese’s movies

[@lukeschroter9276]

Steven Spielberg > Christopher Nolan > Martin Scorsese > Quentin Tarantino>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Micheal Bay

[@Xphantomgamer]

Luke Schroter agree Nolan is my favorite director

[@JaydevRaol]

Easily one of the best thing that has come out of this otherwise Terrible Pandemic is us getting to see Chris talk about more films that he loves and is passionate for since a long time. ♥️

[@rockdrummersrock]

Dude this is like all the ideas I've had about this movie ripped out of my head and put into a video. I will agree that the Marion & Belloch scene is a bit slow compared to the rest of the movie but I liked that it established further that Marion isn't the damsel in distress. She doesn't NEED Indy to rescue her, she can take care of herself more or less. All in all an amazing review man, I just gave the trilogy (there is no 4th, change my mind) a rewatch and it was awesome seeing this review hit on so many points and feelings I had while watching it. Cheers!

[@jayanths1221]

It's a shame that George Lucas only confined himself to Star Wars movies. We never really got to see more unique and innovative projects like Indiana Jones or Lucas' collaboration with more legendary directors. What a waste of potential..

[@purefoldnz3070]

Ahem Howard the Duck, Willow, Radioland Murders...

[@bluemartian9642]

@@purefoldnz3070 Howard the duck, what a cinematic masterpiece.

[@NeoConnor1]

Red tails. Strange magic. He executive produced land before time.

[@Anaksunamen999]

I love your X-Men Animated series T-Shirt.

[@Casedilla73]

It’s amazing how one character can make me 90% confident that they’re gonna live, while still being worried for them, while still having them be realistic and human. I think that’s why Indy is so great. He does these insane things, but he still feels human enough. He seems just like us but still does crazy things, which makes you think, “how does he do that?”

[@TheFlygonproductions]

Such a classic! Will never get old. Great review Chris as always, you rock man!

[@runnerhigh]

He posted this 20 minute review 1 minute ago lmao

[@TheFlygonproductions]

@@runnerhigh Nah I just know it's gonna be good ;)