While it's not a bad action / adventure movie, I just don't get why a lot of people think this is one of best movies of this genres! For me it is a mediocre action flick!

Are we supposed to ignore the fact that Indiana Jones was 25/26 when he had an affair with Marion when she was 15/16? And she had a falling out with her dad afterwards? She even says that in movie during her introduction scene in Nepal "I was a child, I was in love. It was wrong and you knew it" And Jones doesn't even admit that he was WRONG for doing that. "I never meant to hurt you" and "YOU KNEW WHAT YOU WERE DOING" SERIOUSLY?! (After a little research, I actually found out there was a transcript between Lucas and Spielberg where they wanted her to be 12 and Jones 25. They changed her age to 15 later. Wow, so this was VERY intentional.) Indiana Jones is a creep, nothing more than that. I don't care if this movie is the best adventure, treasure hunter movie or whatever. He is a pedo and nothing is gonna fix that. You don't believe me? I recommend reading this: https://www.polygon.com/2015/8/3/9089181/indiana-jones-abusive-creep

The movie that single handedly showed us what happens when you bring a knife to a gunfight

Over 30 years since its release, this is still the high watermark of the series and, indeed pretty much any adventure film. Ford is the lynchpin of the series, and unlike James Bond, it is difficult to imagine anyone else taking on this role in the future. What makes Indiana Jones works so well as a character and instantly connect with an audience (apart from being Han Solo in disguise) is his world-weariness and that he does indeed seem to be "making it up as he goes along." He makes mistakes and gets himself into trouble more often than not. The sheer pace, the reliance on practical stunts and Ford's performance here sets this film apart from some of the more ridiculous elements that mar the sequels and Karen Allen is a great foil. Every film of course has a great score from Williams, but the theme created for the Ark of the Covenant elevates the music to another level. But it is Ford that embodies Indiana Jones - the looks of relief, panic and determination that cross his face, sometimes all in one shot, is often priceless and he is the key to making this character work so well.

I'm always amazed at how well "Raiders of the Lost Ark" has aged in almost every way. The pacing is excellent, the humor is effective, and the effects are timeless. Harrison Ford is perfect as Indy, and his chemistry with Karen Allen here is also the best with a love interest in the entire series. ARaiders also does not disappoint when it comes to villains. Both the Nazis and Indy's personal antagonist, Belloq, are extremely effective. The Indiana Jones formula was also already perfected in the first installment. There are some great changes of scenery in the hunt for the Macguffin of the Week; Indy has to take a good beating himself, and things get a bit supernatural at the end. The whole thing is accompanied by John Williams' iconic score; what more could you want?