Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation

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Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation

1989

1h 40m

Action

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Teenagers in Mississippi do a shot-by-shot remake of Steven Spielberg's 1981 feature film.

Chicago Reader

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

May 13, 2009

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

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.

May 13, 2009

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Time Out

This extraordinarily faithful cover version quickly became the stuff of fanboy legend.

May 13, 2009

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Brian Orndorf

DVDTalk.com

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

Rated: A

May 13, 2009

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

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

May 13, 2009

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Chris Tilly

IGN Movies UK

Given that copyright wrangles mean it may never get released, Adaptation is a covetable, Indy-worthy treasure in its own right.

Rated: 4/5

May 13, 2009

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Fred T

Sorry I thought I was reviewing the actual movie lol.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Audience Member

Better than the original!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Audience Member

I don't even know where to see it, so...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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gerald h

wonderful. what a gem. pure dedication.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

"Raiders of the Lost Ark: The Adaptation" is truly one of those fan films that has to be seen to be believe. Its really remarkable on how these filmmakers were able to remake this movie for the course of seven years. I give highly praise for Eric Zala, Chris Strompolos, and Jayson Lamb for all their hard work and effort to get this movie made. Steven Spielberg is really pleased for this movie too. I love this fan film, and it is definitely a whole lot of fun! One more thing, this is one hundred times better than that stupid shot for shot remake of Gus Van Saint's "Psycho." That movie was a cash grab, but this fan film wasn't made for Hollywood, it was made for their love of one of the greatest adventure films ever made. Nuf Said!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

PLEASE NOTE! Artwork above by artist: Adam McDaniel http://www.adammcdaniel.com

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Synopsis

Teenagers in Mississippi do a shot-by-shot remake of Steven Spielberg's 1981 feature film.

Director: Eric Zala
Producer: Chris Strompolos
Screenwriter: Lawrence Kasdan, Philip Kaufman, George Lucas
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 40m