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Besties: Raiders of the Lost Ark

We dig through the catacombs of the Hall of Besties to find this Indiana Jones classic dangerously awaiting.

Video posted by JoeyF on July 21, 2011

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An homage to 1930's adventure serials, Indiana Jones, adventurer-archaeologist, is hired by the United States to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in this 1981 classic from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg.

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TheThirdManon July 21, 2011 at 12:10 p.m.

Young Harrison Ford is awesome. Not like cranky old Harrison Ford.

Also, I have so far refused to watch The Crystal Skull and this reinforces my desire to avoid it.

Jay_Rayon July 21, 2011 at 12:22 p.m.

My favorite movie of all time, period.

Mushiron July 21, 2011 at 12:23 p.m.
TOP MEN!
Sveppion July 21, 2011 at 12:24 p.m.
I love this movie, so much. Just watched it this morning actually.
litrockon July 21, 2011 at 12:29 p.m.

The best Indy movie, probably my favorite Spielberg movie, just totally amazing. There was that thing about Soderbergh saying that he regularly watched the movie in black and white and it's really an amazing experience if you ever want to revisit the film. See for reference on why it's awesome this video:

SSullyon July 21, 2011 at 12:37 p.m.

Great addition. This just makes me want a blu ray collection even more now.

AlwaysBeClothingon July 21, 2011 at 12:42 p.m.

Kind of crazy that I saw more parodies of the Indy movies before I actually saw them. Knew many plot points and jokes.

CrimsonAvengeron July 21, 2011 at 1:07 p.m.
I love all four Indiana Jones films but my favorite isn't Raiders but instead Temple of Doom. Though I'll admit these films are my inspiration to become an Archaeologist.
Deathpookyon July 21, 2011 at 1:33 p.m.

I might agree that Raiders is the better movie, but I've always liked Last Crusade more. I'm a sucker for Marcus, old Jones and John Rhys-Davies' character.

Artieon July 21, 2011 at 1:33 p.m.
I've yet to see Temple of Doom, I don't know if I ever will. 
 
I enjoyed the mentioning of the film using practical special effects and set designs which is something that's been lost in recent years of filmmaking. Extra enjoyed mentioning Christopher Nolan as someone who's trying to keep it alive (Spinning hallway Inception and etc.)
MasterSwannyon July 21, 2011 at 1:35 p.m.
Classic
goumutgoon July 21, 2011 at 2:03 p.m.

Seriously,No thanks.

sdornan staff on July 21, 2011 at 2:07 p.m.

Seems like a great addition to me.

Dallas_Raineson July 21, 2011 at 2:08 p.m.

@Artie: Temple isn't as good as Raiders or Crusade, but it's still fun as hell and probably contains the best action in the series.

LoktarOgaron July 21, 2011 at 2:09 p.m.
Still think Crusade is better on all fronts. Connery adds so much. Also, Hitler and River Phoenix.
Dylabalooon July 21, 2011 at 2:13 p.m.

I've recently been filling my huge Indiana Jones blindspot and really enjoyed Raiders but found the sequel the Temple of Doom to be a bit lackluster compared, i'm just about to watch The last Crusade and have high hopes.

Spiritofon July 21, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.

@Jay_Ray said:

My favorite movie of all time, period.

Yep.

One of a very few movies that I can find zero flaw in.

HT101on July 21, 2011 at 2:27 p.m.

I love this movie. It's so great. Also, Sallah is one of the greatest supporting characters of all time. John Rhys Davies makes him great.

VicRattleheadon July 21, 2011 at 2:49 p.m.

The Last Crusade is my favorite Indy movie but i don't dispute Raider's inclusion into the Besties, its pretty great as well

wreckson July 21, 2011 at 3:08 p.m.

Yep. It rocks.

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