PRO: It's infused with classic style but adjusted for the intensity of the modern age. Harrison Ford as Indy - human, smart, charming, and a bit of a goof, centering the audience's attention even when he's off screen. Terrific score from Williams (the main theme, yes, but the Ark theme too, so frightening, powerful, and, well, Hebrew!) Paul Freeman as Belloq, a nasty but fascinated central villain that acts as a great foil for Indy, with this undercurrent of almost friendly, respecting competition, even as they try to kill each other. Great chemistry between Indy and Marion. No CGI. Dashes of humour and sadism throughout. That 'swordfight'. A relentlessly charged, relevant, well paced second half that doesn't let up one bit: setpiece after setpiece. The 'bad dates' scene. Toht - a perfect blend of bottomless slime and pure evil. A gritty visual image that lends the flick some edge. Most of all: a tremendous and spiritually frightening finale that sees God's angels making an appearance of palpable dread.
CON: A slow first half with one scene too much exposition, but necessary to get the film going.
OVERALL: Everything that has been said about this is true. A-.
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