Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark was nominated for 6 Oscars in 1982! Here is where we find the substance of Raiders that makes it a worthy Best Picture nominee.

🎼Iconic musical score provided by the one and only John Williams (who was nominated for a Best Musical Score Oscar for this movie)

It takes six notes to get you up off the couch and ready for an adventure with Indy. It doesn’t matter if it is during the movie or on the ride at Disneyland, this is one of the best character themes in movie history. Look how happy John is conducting this song!

🎥The cinematography is dynamic and gorgeous

This movie goes from basic action flick to another level when you have amazing shots like these…it’s not just car chases, explosions, and punching (though there are lots of that). The cinematography creates adds additional layers of emotional depth and character development.

🤜🏼The quality, scale, and unique experience of the stunts

It’s an action film, yes. But the stunts are not just for stunt sake. Again, they offer important storytelling. And they are unique! The boulder chasing him? Dodging through booby traps? This is stuff that was so cool they had to put it in the ride at Disneyland. Plus the fight scene coordination of the explosions and actors fighting and running around and in the big airplane. Top notch.

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