9 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching Raiders Of The Lost Ark, 42 Years Later

Revisiting cinematic classics can be a revelatory experience, and Raiders of the Lost Ark is no exception, as a modern rewatch exposes some harsh realities about the first Indiana Jones movie. A cornerstone of action filmmaking that has enthralled audiences for over four decades, the 1981 movie introduced the world to Indiana Jones, an intrepid archaeologist with a penchant for adventure and a fear of snakes. Its pulse-pounding action sequences and whip-smart humor left a lasting mark on cinema history. However, with the passage of time comes a fresh perspective, revealing elements of Raiders of the Lost Ark that have aged less gracefully.