Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2001
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Kai82Jun 13, 2020
It is a good video game adaptation and an enjoyable movie. Don't know what the critics expected or even criticized. The Tomb Raider video games are not Shakespearean tales or had a dialogue heavy deep story. They used the blue print of theIt is a good video game adaptation and an enjoyable movie. Don't know what the critics expected or even criticized. The Tomb Raider video games are not Shakespearean tales or had a dialogue heavy deep story. They used the blue print of the video games and made an entertaining movie. We got Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft. She is really good and nails her role. Manfred Powell also improves this movie with his role that I cant spoil. The adversaries are as they should. Powerful and hiding in the shadows. The rest of the cast does the best they can in their respected roles. I think there is no miscast here. Bonus: There is Daniel Craig in a minor role. Unbelievable that he would be James Bond later. The story is really good video game inspired material. It is a chase around the world in sets like Hongkong, Angkor Wat and Island where the ultimate price awaits at the end. The characters stories and developments are well integrated into the story. The action sequences and fights are interesting and feel intense. The soundtrack is also really good but not high up enough to be in my top 30. Overall I must say again that I don't know the reason for many peoples criticism. The movie adapts what it can well and is enjoyable.… Expand
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perkjlJan 8, 2016
The film is a guilty pleasure for someone like myself who enjoyed the games growing up. While the film is flawed it's still rather enjoyable and features beautiful scenery from Cambodia, Iceland, Venice, and England. Some of the set piecesThe film is a guilty pleasure for someone like myself who enjoyed the games growing up. While the film is flawed it's still rather enjoyable and features beautiful scenery from Cambodia, Iceland, Venice, and England. Some of the set pieces are spectacular as well! At times some of the scenes feel ripped from Raiders of the Lost Ark, Die Hard or a 007 film, but the clichés work because the viewers eyes will always be on Angelina Jolie and her portrayal of Lara Croft. True fans will notice some similarities between the film & the games on Sony's PlayStation.… Expand
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KingofdanerdsNov 22, 2016
This is one of the best video game movies that have watched so far. This gets us to know more about Lara than what we know already. I honestly have no complaints about this movie at all. 10/10
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10
MoriquendiNov 20, 2021
Me gusto en su día me sigue gustando la mejor lara croft que salió nunca.
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9
Ryo91Apr 17, 2020
Tombraider das waren Zeiten. :-D Ich liebe es. 4/5 * Schöner ,spannender Film.
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10
Dostoyevsky3May 9, 2020
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider stars a spectacular performance from Angelina Jolie while showcasing an intriguing adventure story for the formidable and fearless titular character.
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8
HeavenskiesMar 21, 2021
This film is much better than the new one from 2018. The casting isn't perfect but Angelina Jolie make the perfect lara!
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FINGERSZO11Jan 5, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really good movie,with an absolute banger and beautiful;) Lara croft! Angelina rulez!… Expand
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dahurtbiznessMay 14, 2022
20 years later, this movie is based on core design's original tomb raider iconic classic game series 1996 - 2003
this movie series loosely adapts from the games with zero returning characters, and unnecessary changes by removing zip and20 years later, this movie is based on core design's original tomb raider iconic classic game series 1996 - 2003
this movie series loosely adapts from the games with zero returning characters, and unnecessary changes by removing zip and Alister fletcher by replacing them with brace and making winston smith - lara's butler young and dumb while in the games he's always been depicted as old and wised. the story is bland and super safe no real threat to the protagonist he's ur very average cookie cutter generic, basic villain, kinda funny that they cast this guy later for resident evil movies later but that's a whole another story for a different review. random ally characters that's made for this film version has no backstory and underdeveloped motivations and would just appear without not giving any type of reason to care at all on what's going on and about them. welp it was good enough for core design to stamp their approval by advertising this movie on Tomb Raider: Chronicles and then later on core's Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Angel Of Darkness game for this movie sequel :" TR: the cradle of life

cons: there's no mentioned of Lara's mentor: warner von Croy no references or anything and its disappointing, it just feel like alot of lost potential, including lara's origin story from tomb raider: the last revelations alot of her allies are just plot devices to get the story moving forward and everything is conviant. none of that ever happens in the games the story is super safe and basic as u can get for a action adventure story with a weak script and plot armor.

pros: young Angelina Jolie embodies lara croft in every way: she's strong, independent, confident, and etc.
the atmosphere perfectly recaptures the dark tone that it had in the games, the intro of the movie with the robot was good and the soundtrack is awesome. the locations was decent and rememberable and its not like current movies that were getting these days with sjw woke agenda driven storylines so i grew more appreciation but still disappointed with the story's direction and characters… Expand
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MostFairCriticOct 9, 2015
Best movie game ever made. Lara is amazing, she's badass, she's rich, she's beautiful and most importantly, she's portrayed by Angelina Jolie, who fits the role perfectly. If you're a fan of classic movies, Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider,Best movie game ever made. Lara is amazing, she's badass, she's rich, she's beautiful and most importantly, she's portrayed by Angelina Jolie, who fits the role perfectly. If you're a fan of classic movies, Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider, you'll definitely enjoy this ;) Away with them haters!… Expand
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KadeemluvmusicAug 9, 2012
I love Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Now that's what a good video game movie is all about. I know critics are still feeling the hatred of video game movies affecting Hollywood. Take a look at Tomb Raider: a good, successful, film franchise that'sI love Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Now that's what a good video game movie is all about. I know critics are still feeling the hatred of video game movies affecting Hollywood. Take a look at Tomb Raider: a good, successful, film franchise that's still holding on after all these years and now a reboot is in the works. Although the sequel look a little decent, but I gotta give it up to Ms. Angelina Jolie. She is a phenomenal action star in her own right, marries with Brad Pitt, and of course, she still has the look of a role model. Playing Lara Croft in the movie is just too easy for me to say, but she definitely nailed it. I played all of the Tomb Raider video games, and the original game on PS1 may sorta a lot different than the movie. I really don't trust movie critics and I don't even care what those metascores might say, but can't they get a good and positive reaction, already.… Expand
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DavidHoltzerJun 1, 2019
This movie trueley represent what were the old Tomb Raider games about:A sexy and very confident protagonist wondering around the world and try being funny with her partners.It is obviously very underrated by "chritics" who are not even ableThis movie trueley represent what were the old Tomb Raider games about:A sexy and very confident protagonist wondering around the world and try being funny with her partners.It is obviously very underrated by "chritics" who are not even able to express why they gave low score for the movie.There should be really a bad plot, acting and quality in any other aspects for example music or photography.It's not a ten in my book but i am compelled to give it a 10 because of the unfair reviews.… Expand
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christiansAug 8, 2009
Angelina Jolie is a perfect Lara Croft and the film is a lot of fun. as for it's sequel, skip it.
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JaredC.Jul 29, 2007
A fun-thrilled short flick, the ending is stylishly fantasized. The drama is engaging and explains enough character build-up to have an actual action-packed movie with cool stunts. And thats it, finally a movie worth it, only on rental A fun-thrilled short flick, the ending is stylishly fantasized. The drama is engaging and explains enough character build-up to have an actual action-packed movie with cool stunts. And thats it, finally a movie worth it, only on rental though, its not a theatre movie.… Expand
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PennyK.Oct 14, 2001
This movie was the best. I am the biggest Angelina Jolie fan. I give the movie two thumps up. Angelina Jolie rocks as Lara Croft. She shood make a second. I will certainly go see it.
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JJReyesSep 22, 2005
This is a very intersting movie. It is aprearant that much work was put into it and the results are phenomenal. Angelina Jolie fits the part for Lara Croft quite nicely. It is as if she was born to play the roll of Lara.
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RMC.Jul 19, 2001
Hey, what were you expecting? Its got solid FX, action, and enough story to keep you engaged.
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JavierF.Nov 25, 2008
I swear, most of the "professional" critics that watched this movie are completely messed up in the head and should be "taken out back and shot," as one of the ignorant critics puts it. This movie was actually pretty good and probably the I swear, most of the "professional" critics that watched this movie are completely messed up in the head and should be "taken out back and shot," as one of the ignorant critics puts it. This movie was actually pretty good and probably the best game to movie production yet. You critics no NOTHING about movies. Get a life. Please.… Expand
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monthlyplaystatJun 18, 2022
I know the sequel and the reboot received better reviews from critics. To me, this one is the best Tomb Raider movie.
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Por64Jul 20, 2023
I love this movie it hurts me it's rated the worst one.
It's a movie that can empower women to be who they want to be,
It is better than the Hunger games!
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