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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation

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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation (1989)

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Reviews Counted:9

Fresh:9

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Story: Philip Kaufman

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The Adaptation is the least cynical movie I’ve ever seen. Each shot is a moment of wonder and discovery.

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05/13/09
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"Adaptation" is a treasure of comedy, marvel, and accomplishment that fails to surface much these days, and I cheer Zala, Strompolos, and Lamb's determination to keep their efforts afloat

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05/13/09
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
DVDTalk.com

The pic's real delight is its sheer resourcefulness, as stunts and FX are re-created on a shoestring in one of the most elaborate amateur features ever made.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
05/13/09
Dennis Harvey
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This extraordinarily faithful cover version quickly became the stuff of fanboy legend.

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05/13/09
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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation is a loving tribute to the original film.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
05/13/09
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
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Given that copyright wrangles mean it may never get released, Adaptation is a covetable, Indy-worthy treasure in its own right.

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05/13/09
Chris Tilly
Chris Tilly
IGN Movies UK

[T]he unintentionally hilarious moments are the real gold, such as when a pudgy teen Strompolos says, "It's not the years, honey...it's the mileage."

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
05/14/08
Pete Vonder Haar
Pete Vonder Haar
Film Threat

The Adaptation the sort of film, like the one which inspired it, that easily worms it’s way into your heart. The love isn’t just on the screen, it’s all around.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
02/19/08
Sara Schieron
Sara Schieron
Boxoffice Magazine

You forget you're watching a skillful teenage re-enactment and start seeing it simply as Raiders of the Lost Ark, with different faces, and seen through fresh eyes.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
07/23/07
Rob Gonsalves
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