4 Mistakes Indiana Jones Made That Made Raiders of the Lost Ark Perfect
Although " Raiders of the Lost Ark" is praised as a cinematic masterpiece, even the most painstakingly produced Movies can have little flaws. Four errors like these crept into the movie's final cut.
One: The Missing Ark Lid
Q: Why does the film show the Ark of the Covenant lid absent?
The lack of the lid of the Ark of the Covenant stands among the most obvious differences in the movie. Though the Ark itself is a major story point, the lid—which would have been necessary to confine the Ark's power—is never seen. One could ascribe this to a few elements:
First, the lid's existence might have convoluted the narrative. Including the lid would have given Indiana Jones another thing to locate and safeguard, therefore perhaps shifting attention from the main mission. Second, the lid may have been left off for just pragmatic considerations. Maybe the directors just lacked the means or time to design a reasonable lid for the Ark.
For whatever the cause, the missing lid has not lessened the general influence of the film. It's still an amazing journey, and the power of the Ark is eloquantly shown without a physical lid.
2. The Changing Dagzag
Q: Why does the dagger change throughout Indiana Jones's scene selecting the right cup?
In the famous scene where Indy must make a fatal decision between two golden cups, a minute element could grab the attention of careful spectators. Between several shots, the dagger kept by the trap mechanism seems to change form. One could justify this contradiction by a few elements.
The movie was probably shot over a long period, and the prop crew might have utilized different daggers for several takes. On the other hand, the editors of the movie might have decided to employ several views including several dagger forms for visual effect. Dedicated viewers have started debating this apparently small aspect, which fuels their passion of the film's minute features even more.
3. The Vanishing Blade
Q: Why did Indy's weapon vanish without notice during his battle with the Nazi wielding swords?
Indy is seen raising his sword to defend himself against a Nazi swordsman in the climax fight scene on the ship. But the blade vanishes in next views, leaving Indy to fight bare-handed. Fans have been debating the sword's disappearance; some believe it was just lost in the tumult of the fight.
Others believe the sword vanished on purpose, indicating Indy's dependence on his agility and cleverness above might. Whatever the justification, the absence of the sword surprises the already exciting battle sequence and increases its appeal to spectators.
4. The Unidentified Bag
Q: Why did the bag vanish off Marion's back?
Marion is carrying a backpack on her back in a scenario when the Nazis are after her. But the bag has disappeared when she at last gets to Indy! There are several reasons for this apparently little information.
Perhaps the directors chose to cut off the bag for pragmatic concerns. During the pursuit, the bag might have been blocking her path or generating visual clutter. The absence of the bag also brings some humor to the otherwise tense scenario by stressing the disorder of the circumstances. The scenario reminds us that the small elements sometimes go overlooked even in the middle of high-stakes exploits.
