Raiders Of The Lost Ark: “Indy Did Nothing” Criticism Explained & Debunked
A well-known theory about Raiders of the Lost Ark is that Indiana Jones actually did nothing to affect its plot, but this criticism simply isn't true. A 1981 classic of the action-adventure genre, Raiders of the Lost Ark introduced the world to Indiana Jones. Not only was Raiders a colossal success, but it spawned one of the most beloved franchises in all of cinema, creating an iconic hero in the process. The character of Indiana Jones has become a legend in his own right, with a story currently spanning four movies (and Indiana Jones 5 on the way) and a spin-off TV series chronicling the adventures of the archaeologist's younger days.
The plot of Raiders of the Lost Ark sees Indy catapulted across the globe on the trail of the long-lost Ark of the Covenant. Nazi troops are also seeking the Ark, which is said to give the army that wields it unimaginable power, and Indiana Jones is tasked with retrieving the Ark first in order to prevent it from falling into the hands of Adolf Hitler during the run-up to World War II. The film ends with the Nazis opening the Ark in the desert, and its supernatural power killing them all in Raiders of the Lost Ark's unforgettable face-melting scene.
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However, there is a well-known theory, popularized in recent years by an episode of The Big Bang Theory, that Indiana Jones actually did nothing to affect the plot of Raiders of the Lost Ark. It's an enduring theory that seems to point out a narrative misstep, but the truth is that it's got the film all wrong. Upon close inspection, Jones does indeed affect Raiders of the Lost Ark's story, proving the popular plot hole to be entirely untrue.
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