Creating an icon, the film Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced Indiana Jones a professor of archeology who stops at nothing to get valuable museum objects. The film and its 3 sequels also added big scores for Harrison Ford who was already rising from the Star Wars. Even though Han Solo did put a notch in his belt, I feel this action adventure is his most memorable.
It’s 1936 with Hitler and his Nazi party entrenched in a Germany. All over Europe they are starting to feel his push for power. In the jungles of South America we find Archeologist Indiana Jones trying to avoid hostile natives as he reaches a cave where a golden idol is hidden. It’s the introduction to the man’s determination and agility to bring importance to the museum he collects for.
Hearing about an even bigger treasure, The Ark of the Covenant that supposedly holds the Ten Commandments, he becomes obsessed at finding the most elusive prize of all. But to do it he must fly to North Africa that is now occupied by the Nazis. They also want the Covenant because of its powers that will make the German Fuhrer invincible. So begins an exciting action packed film that moves at a fast pace like the up and downs of a roller-coaster ride.
First time released individually in 4k Ultra HD SteelBook, it’s like owning the Holy Grail of movies. Well almost. For fans and those who have not seen the movie in theaters, the 4K release is the next best thing.
Specifications and additional video information:
Cast: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, John Rhys-Davis, Denholm Elliot, Paul Freeman
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Written by: George Lucus
Genre: Action, Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG, contains violence, gore, and disturbing images
Running Time: 1 hr. 55 min.
Video Release Date: June 14, 2022
Language: English
Reviewed Format: 4K Ultra HD
Audio: Dolby Atmos
Video: Dolby Vision
Subtitles: English SDH, English, French
Distributed by: Paramount Home Entertainment
Released on: 4k Ultra HD and Digital Code in a “SteelBook”.
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Writer, critic, film editor John Delia, Sr. has been on all sides of the movie business from publications to film making. He has worked as a film critic with ACED Magazine for more than 20 years and other publications for a total of 40 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Florida. John is a member of the Southeastern Film Critics Association and Critics Association of Central Florida Send John a message at jdelia@acedmagazine.com
