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SigmaOmega23Feb 27, 2019

I was interested in seeing this movie when i saw it it was slightly disappointing some parts of the movie didn't make sense at all and there were some cool scenes but it was a mediocre move for me atleast

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LoletinAlexisMay 19, 2019

Tomb Raider is a good attempt to adapt the videogame, but in the end it's just a movie that Alicia Vikander takes behind her back to save her.

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mrdr4gonMar 18, 2018

Mediocre film that never tries to be anything more than passable, Vikander tries her best but can't do much to help the film rise above bog standard direction and a mediocre script. The film is OK for the first hour and slowly loses the plotMediocre film that never tries to be anything more than passable, Vikander tries her best but can't do much to help the film rise above bog standard direction and a mediocre script. The film is OK for the first hour and slowly loses the plot in the second hour, but even in that first hour it wastes a lot of time on pointless diversions and elements that have nothing to do with the story as a whole, with a better director and more focused script this could have been genuinely good, but as it is it's vaguely watchable at best.… Expand

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Creeper3455Mar 18, 2018

There's always a quote behind these videogame movies:"This is what you want,this is what you get."
This is the kind of thing that also tends to happen in here,and maybe a bit worse than I thought. That's not to say that it wasn't bad,but it'sThere's always a quote behind these videogame movies:"This is what you want,this is what you get."
This is the kind of thing that also tends to happen in here,and maybe a bit worse than I thought. That's not to say that it wasn't bad,but it's also not a good movie.
Yes,Tomb Raider is one of those...
Let's get the positives out of the way so I'll make room for the cons.
Alicia Vikander steals this movie big time,she tries to be a good lead character,and I admire that. The action (just like Justice League) is probably the only thing you'll remember with its excellent set pieces.
As for the cons....Yeah,there are a ton of those...
You know that I love movie soundtracks,but Junkie XL's score felt like a way to annoy people during the action and the calm moments. (maybe he wanted to finish Justice League,RIGHT WARNER?).
Sometimes,the story can feel a little Indiana Jones-y,aand I admire directors (Independent or not) that love stuff like this,but when you love that stuff,you don't need to make a 1000 references during the scenes. And yes,i'm one of those guys that thinks the first 20 Mins could've easily been cut from this movie. To be honest,I had little expectations for this movie,but overall,it was what I expected,and suprisingly,as a 2 Hour movie,it feels like a quick seat with its execution,but in the end,Tomb Raider is another one of those Videogame Movies,and again,that doesn't mean it's completely bad. It's the right kind of Videogame Movie where you can have a Friday Night with your friends,but not in a theater. Still,i'm not stopping you on paying those 10 Dollars for curiosity.
In two words: Strongly mediocre.… Expand

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JoeCoolApr 6, 2018

For a "video-game movie" it's not all that bad, but it's mostly just Lara jumping, running and fighting. It starts out ok, but towards the end you start wondering why you thought this would be a pretty decent movie. Should have waited for itFor a "video-game movie" it's not all that bad, but it's mostly just Lara jumping, running and fighting. It starts out ok, but towards the end you start wondering why you thought this would be a pretty decent movie. Should have waited for it to be aired on TV. I'm pretty sure I'd have been rather pleasantly surprised then. It just misses that A-movie feeling. (typo corrected)… Expand

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parallax_84Aug 18, 2018

Dont get me wrong i like Alicia Vikander but i dont she is for this kind of movies, Do yourself a favor and play the Tomb Raider reboot of 2013, is a great game , it has a better story and is far better acted...

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AcaciaMar 17, 2018

Alicia Vikander, Oscar winner, stars as Lara Croft who goes to a island off the coast of Japan, following the clues left by her father. He has been gone, and presumed dead, for seven years after going to try to find the hidden tomb of anAlicia Vikander, Oscar winner, stars as Lara Croft who goes to a island off the coast of Japan, following the clues left by her father. He has been gone, and presumed dead, for seven years after going to try to find the hidden tomb of an evil queen. Lots of action and adventure follows as Lara follows the clues and finds herself in peril time and again. The movie is not bad. My main complaint is that Lara seems more like a super hero, constantly using physical strength, luck her intelligence to get out of life threatening situations. It doesn’t matter if she is falling off a cliff, falling into a raging river, pulling herself up with one arm. She never gets more than a scratch. It was a little much, in my opinion. However, I did enjoy the movie and the adventure.… Expand

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LatinCritic13Mar 16, 2018

Back in the 2000s, I used to remember how hilariously awful that the original Tomb Raider was when it had its insanely flawed comedic material being implemented into it, but don’t be afraid though, because the reboot actually clicks! (wellBack in the 2000s, I used to remember how hilariously awful that the original Tomb Raider was when it had its insanely flawed comedic material being implemented into it, but don’t be afraid though, because the reboot actually clicks! (well sort of…) What made this reboot good for this video game adaptation is that our leading lady Alicia Vikander actually makes things pretty darn entertaining to watch when you see her giving one hell of a kickass performance as Lara Croft. Don’t expect any sexual innuendo in this film because Vikander’s Lara Croft is not like Angelina Jolie’s Croft at all, she literally kicks ass all over in this reboot. To be honest, this film did a good job on maintaining its R-rated-like feeling to this adaptation since the latest Tomb Raider video games are mature as a PG-13 rated movie. It would have been better if Tomb Raider was R-rated so the direction and script would be even better in this movie. The stunts and the camera work are very well timed like any action/adventure film you see, but not everything clicks when this film is having trouble trying to develop its characters and story and the direction is extremely cliché. To be honest, this Tomb Raider reboot is actually pretty decent to watch and way better than most video game adaptation movies that you will ever see in theaters. Sadly, this film does not break that video game adaptation movie curse. [I'm still waiting for Shawn Levy’s so-called Uncharted movie to drop though….]… Expand

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YouMark_Mar 19, 2018

Its Ok, But not good by any means. If your expectations were low to start with then it will be no different afterwards. But It is the best out of all the **** movie adaptations of video games. I give it that.

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Rebecca31Mar 16, 2018

Although Tomb Raider 2018 doesn’t exactly break the bad video game to movie adaptation it’s a step in the right direction. Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft and she spends every second on screen kicking ass and jumping and jumping in slow motion,Although Tomb Raider 2018 doesn’t exactly break the bad video game to movie adaptation it’s a step in the right direction. Alicia Vikander is Lara Croft and she spends every second on screen kicking ass and jumping and jumping in slow motion, falling with style and jumping some more. Much better than I was expecting, it’s entertaining and enjoyable in the moment so if you’re looking for this weeks popcorn movie then Tomb Raider should be your choice.

Lara Croft goes searching for her father who has been missing since she was a teenager. Unable to accept that after seven years his death is a real possibility and it’s time to move on she decides to search for him in his last known destination. A scary island off the coast of Japan. Also featuring a scary mythical tomb and Walton Goggins playing your stereotypical bad guy. A decent and simple story packed full of action. It’s a stream of clichés and ideas you’ve seen before only in better films. By the way Imax 3D and a shaky cam boxing match is perhaps the worst use of 3D I’ve seen in a while. That opening scene was enough to make me sick, there is no reason for this to be in 3D. If you’re one of those people who love seeing 3D movies to have random objects fly out of the screen and into your face well you won’t even get that. It’s a waste of time and money so make sure to see it in 2D. A definite improvement from the older Tomb Raider movies. Vikander has clearly put the effort in to become Lara Croft, dedicated to the role and she looks the part. A strong female lead who has no problem carrying the weight of this film on her shoulders. Recommended.… Expand

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JLuis_001Mar 28, 2018

I suppose that if there are so many so called "action heroes" in which the story is the least important thing, then action heroines should also deserve their place under the spotlight.

Tomb Raider was never a videogame that caught myI suppose that if there are so many so called "action heroes" in which the story is the least important thing, then action heroines should also deserve their place under the spotlight.

Tomb Raider was never a videogame that caught my attention and the movies starring Angelina Jolie never interested me, I'm 100% sure that I never saw them again after the first time.

Now with this reboot starring Oscar winner Alicia Vikander, the studio comes to offer another generic, simplistic and barely entertaining enough story

We have to say things as they are, the film offers a ridiculous story that is only meant for visual entertainment. There's nothing wrong with that, obviously the movie put its bet on that and it offers just that. It doesn't deceive you, if you expected some kind of narrative depth, you deceived yourself.

Vikander certainly committed to the role, if the hope of the studio is to get a new franchise at least it's clear they have a willing protagonist.
From the rest of the cast there's nothing to say, no one stands out, they're just there to support her.

Good visual effects, well done but brutally implausible sequences accompanied by a completely forgettable score by Junkie XL.
This is a movie that any action actor would have signed at any time, there is no more, it's just entertainment under the most basic class.… Expand

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018

Tomb Raider is a reboot of a franchise from the early 2000s that was based on a series of video games. This reboot also comes out not long after the video game series was rebooted, and it clearly is meant to emulate the newer games. It'sTomb Raider is a reboot of a franchise from the early 2000s that was based on a series of video games. This reboot also comes out not long after the video game series was rebooted, and it clearly is meant to emulate the newer games. It's directed by Roar Uthaug and stars Alicia Vikander, Dominic West, and Walton Goggins. Story: The story is loosely based on the story of the newer video games, but it's a lot less interesting as they had to water it down quite a bit to fit it into a two-hour movie. The gist of it is that Lara has not been able to accept that her father is dead, and therefore refuses to sign the papers certifying that he's dead. Eventually, though, she is convinced to sign them by her dad's friend and the lawyer who is walking her through the process gives her a puzzle, that she then solves and finds her dad's secret lair. Based on what she finds in his lair, a bunch of research about an island that was supposedly cursed, she decides to set out to the island and find out what happened to her father. Lots of action and craziness ensues. I don't think it'll surprise any of you when I say that the story of this movie is nothing spectacular. They definitely could have cut down on the early movie set up (there's a bike sequence that goes on entirely too long) and given us more of what we actually want: watching her have an adventure on the island. Also, beckoning back to my earlier statement that it was watered down, I'm serious when I said that. The story of this movie is similar to that of the newer video games, but it is very, very loosely connected. Even the way that it ends isn't the same as the video games. In the end, it felt like that I watched a summarized version of the story I wanted to see. I still enjoyed myself for most of the movie, but it definitely had a lot more potential.

Script: Yeah, this is by far the weakest part of the movie. The dialogue is extremely weak, and because of that there are some cringe-worthy moments. Luckily, this movie doesn't rely on dialogue too much. Acting: All of the actors involved with this movie give solid performances, but when the script they have to work with isn't super awesome, they don't shine as bright as they could. Cinematography: For the most part, the cinematography was pretty unmemorable. There are no shots that are particularly impressive or outside of the norm for this kind of movie. I will say that there are a couple of action sequences where there is entirely too much cutting, though. Overall: Tomb Raider is an alright popcorn flick to watch and enjoy yourself. Just don't expect strong dialogue and don't expect too much out of the story.… Expand

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TheMetacritiqerMar 17, 2018

Most of it sadly didn't rivet me but with my deep connection with her forged by becoming her in the games and admiration for certain women, I of course have a positive light on it. With mostly any movie of this type I always so appreciate theMost of it sadly didn't rivet me but with my deep connection with her forged by becoming her in the games and admiration for certain women, I of course have a positive light on it. With mostly any movie of this type I always so appreciate the work of it and can't deny the seriousness and convincing effort of vikander and the the rest of the crew. It's my fault I could't really like it. When you've seen and played so much, stories and experiences have to really stand out. Don't think there was nothing I liked about the post London scenes it just didn't have the full effect. I was thinking it was gonna be more like the un-apologetically surreal rated R violence I imagined(I've written my own stories:)Flat violence doesn't seem real and leaves a mindset of war being acceptable and maybe even one-sided fun(Note I know how enjoyable experiencing fake violence can be, not mentioning the cocaine like rush that veterans report of combat) The perpetrator character has to have a definite reaction to it, could be nearly crying, extreme anger or detached joke making. Thankfully seeing the shots of action and artistic craft the first time in the trailer was great. I really liked the lighting and pacing of the first water scene. The dark light and the waves, the breakage of bark from gunfire and most of the visuals go way beyond the in comparison static parts of the games. Vikander is a great substitute and her version could definitely replace the voice of Camilla, sorry:( Although i think I still prefer the white face and certain hair style of Dynamics Lara compared to her second act sorta pigtail look. With her full hair in the opening and the sleeked back look after getting wet, she looks amazing. The opening London Scenes were so cute and affecting. I would have loved way more of that. She's so great that now I definitely wanna start riding bikes pell mell around town and engage in the explosive and emotional fights within a padded gym. Not bad. Because of that, I can definitely say that it is a great thing that this all turned out and happened. So if they're open for change for the next snow one, here you are. And another thing I left out in this particular take is to make sure the dialogue is not imitative of so may others and go for unique introspective moments. Her state of suffering and life is something that needs to be shown in a new light. Theirs nothing like this in real life, making it more important to have some spark and care is taken into this interpretation. You shouldn't rely upon other examples of whats acceptable to our minds(I'm aware of how this sounds:) and make sure Lara is able to be her own.… Expand

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The3AcademySinsMar 21, 2018

The 2018 reboot of the Tomb Raider film franchise is both a serviceable homage to the legendary video game franchise and a workable film. Stylistically, Tomb Raider is a nice throwback to 1990s action/adventure movies. As far as the scriptThe 2018 reboot of the Tomb Raider film franchise is both a serviceable homage to the legendary video game franchise and a workable film. Stylistically, Tomb Raider is a nice throwback to 1990s action/adventure movies. As far as the script goes, it is very bare bones, but Alicia Vikander actually gives a surprisingly human performance. She is a great Lara Croft. While the action scenes are certainly thrilling, there just isn't a whole lot of substance behind the flashiness of it. Overall, it's an ok film if you need to turn your brain off for almost two hours.… Expand

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MallRat15Mar 19, 2018

A pretty boring movie to say the least. I know this is supposed to be an introduction to a new Tomb Raider series and Actress but it is just really underwhelming. Nothing important happens in the first 30 minutes with many moments justA pretty boring movie to say the least. I know this is supposed to be an introduction to a new Tomb Raider series and Actress but it is just really underwhelming. Nothing important happens in the first 30 minutes with many moments just feeling like fillers. Even the action sequences feel rushed and slow. She doesn't even user her Bow and Arrow till the end of the movie. It is good for a video game movie but not good for a movie in general.… Expand

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dannyk_115Mar 22, 2018

The movie is not really anything special. It has enough action to keep you interested for the most part, but the story was rather predictable, mostly because it is so similar to the games. With that being said, that IS the point of the movie:The movie is not really anything special. It has enough action to keep you interested for the most part, but the story was rather predictable, mostly because it is so similar to the games. With that being said, that IS the point of the movie: to represent the games. I myself have never played a Tomb Raider game, so I can't speak for fans of the series. I am aware that they had a lot of puzzles in them, which this movie had a decent amount of. But for those watching the stand-alone (without any knowledge or playtime with the games), the movie was only okay. If you really want to see it, try to get cheaper tickets.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingMar 16, 2018

Roar Uthaug and Alicia Vikander springs "Tomb Raider" to life with a quickly paced, action-packed, kinetic, and thrilling, if predictable and forgettable, adaptation of the game.

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ViniciusBritoMar 27, 2018

Adapt a game in a movie isn't an easy job, we can tell this because all the attempts that were made, mostly of them are bad or didn't reach the expectations from the gamers or even the general public. Much of that, i believe, happens becauseAdapt a game in a movie isn't an easy job, we can tell this because all the attempts that were made, mostly of them are bad or didn't reach the expectations from the gamers or even the general public. Much of that, i believe, happens because the games normally have more than 10 hours, and when they try to put it in a 2 hours story movie it gets limited and with missing pieces, they always replace things to make the story flow a little faster and the movie suffers cause of it, another thing that really makes the diference is that when we play a game we ARE the character, feel them and suffer with them because we actually are they, we feel in us the problems of the protagonist.. When this is tranposrted to the cinema, it's different, we need to the script to bring that to us, cause when we don't control the character it kind goes away, is easier for us to care about someone when we are controlling the person. Does Tomb Raider have this well done ?
The plot is based on the reboot from the video games, made to tell the origin story of Lara Croft. The father of Lara is considered dead, but she don't accept, once that she find her father's researches that lead to and island, she decides to go there hoping to find him alive.
I like how the movie starts, showing us how she gain her fighting skills, the physicality is justified at the 1st act, wich is very good, how they don't just throw she being a badass from nowhere, but on the other hand, they did not showed us how she got so intelligent, during the movie she do stuff and solve things that was just out of nowhere, it have a moment that a character say to her that she is very intelligent, but i actually wanted they to show this, not just say. This could have been fixed with the use of the flashbacks, the movie uses it a bunch of times but it simply repeat and tell the same thing a bunch of times, they could have used to show how interested she was in archeology and stuff, learning with the father. The flashbacks initially works to sustain something, but it gets to repetitive and badly used. Or also use the flashbacks to tell another characters story, it would fill the movie more.
The things the movie did to make it close to the game worked partially, it does have moments that Lara is interacting with the ambience and it is done in a very good way, the hole plane sequence works tremendously well, it can give you a sense of dangerousness, the action during the hole scene worked a lot, she trying to survive and struggling for it, that worked because you knew how she get the physicality to do that so, the sequence is pretty took out of the video game and was very good. But, again, on the other hand, there is a scene that she got to solve a puzzle to open a door, that she is really just pushing things for some minutes, and you have no idea what she is doing, they throw at us a nonsense flashback that didn't explained a damn thing, you don't know what she is doing or how she learn how to do so, the sequence is just terrible. It would have been so much better if they actually explained how thoose things worked, and we would be learning with Lara and solving the puzzles together with her, not just the puzzle, that hole ambience, i believe that it would make the movie much better to follow.
The cinematoraphy is wasted here, they had a big island with much to explor and show to us, it just have nothing to say neither about the island outside or inside the tomb. One thing that they did here in one moment and i enjoyed a lot, was that they filmed Alicia from behind, giving the impression that you were in the game playing it, it happens for some second, but i found it pretty dope.
The best thing in the movie is surely Alicia Vikander, she did everything that she could for portraying Lara at the best possibly way, not just mentioning her body, how strong she got, but the acting in general, much of the stunts that she did you could believe in what you were seing because of her. She have charisma, can pass different expressions and really make us believe that she is an adventurous with skills.
The movie is an generic adaptation, doesn't show nothing new, doesn't evolve the genre. It is a fun movie, that unfortunately isn't much memorable, neither for the gamers or the general public. Without great pretensions, the movie worked in some points, it is cool, but could have been so much better, considering how embracing the theme is and how good the acting was, so with a better script and montage the movie could have been great.… Expand

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thedaywalkerMar 17, 2018

This is a very poor movie, that had potential.
The movie itself is dry, when you make a reboot, there's a lot of risks of unoriginality, and wow, this movie has fun with it. Because it's very unoriginal, it's also very predictable, situationsThis is a very poor movie, that had potential.
The movie itself is dry, when you make a reboot, there's a lot of risks of unoriginality, and wow, this movie has fun with it. Because it's very unoriginal, it's also very predictable, situations that normally would be a shocking reveal, suddenly turn into scenes you think you've seen before.

The characters are so uninteresting, Lara Croft is alright i guess, but the surrounding characters are so damn uninteresting that it's just harder to watch. Lara Croft is shown in the beginning of the movie as a very smart and athletic person, the athletic part it is very well exploited in the movie, but the smart part only comes out when it's convenient, with her making some small stupid decisions, that make you think;"a person that smart would not have done that".

The action is kind of generic, nothing special, nothing bad by any means, some parts are actually good, but most of it it's very generic. I liked the beginning though, it was very fun and interesting.

The ending scenes just made it feel like the movie was just a huge expensive set up for the sequel. Which is kind of a shame, because it could have really been a great movie… Expand

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robbywarren93Mar 24, 2018

An incredibly monotonous, derivative, and stupid movie. It has some good performances (Alicia Vikander in particular) and a few intense action sequences but this was a big bore.

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WorldofLuckyApr 26, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was an incredible disappointment if you come in expecting Tomb Raider related to the series of games (or even previous movies). It made a so-so action movie with a bland taste and unoriginal story.

The acting was fine, there wasn’t a lot to show off the acting chops of anyone, but it wasn’t so horrible you cringe like you would on a straight to DVD movie. The story was bland, no real surprises and sadly no supernatural.

The lack of supernatural aspect was the most surprising part. It is the one thing that makes Tomb Raider the Tomb Raider you grew up with. Boss monsters, a bit of supernatural end of the world, etc was completely removed from the world. This was a straight forward action movie with no actual magic, or person locked in a tomb.

I really was disappointed they didn’t really stay with the video game reboot story. They kept a lot of chunks but left out most of the NPCs and all the cool portions of the story. The end result was a dry movie that was so bland and “meh” that I even now don’t remember everything.

The good: The acting was ok, but thats it – just ok.

The bad: The story was butchered and details of Lara Croft’s world so cut down that you wouldn’t recognize it as that world, even if some of the scenes were straight out of the video game.… Expand

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LamontRaymondMar 21, 2018

MUCH better than I thought it would be. I was pretty annoyed when they cast Alicia in the lead role, but she's does great things with it! Sure, it's a low-rent Raider of the Lost Ark, but I was never bored with it. If only they let WaltonMUCH better than I thought it would be. I was pretty annoyed when they cast Alicia in the lead role, but she's does great things with it! Sure, it's a low-rent Raider of the Lost Ark, but I was never bored with it. If only they let Walton Goggins do his "justified" thing, it could have been infinitely better.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticJul 5, 2018

A film that starts with good promise but flounders towards the end. Alicia Vikander is wonderful as Lara Croft and the first part develops her character well. Throughout there were many parts of the rest of the film however that left meA film that starts with good promise but flounders towards the end. Alicia Vikander is wonderful as Lara Croft and the first part develops her character well. Throughout there were many parts of the rest of the film however that left me bored. Overall because of Vikander's performance and just enough sizzle, it gets a very mild recommendation, a low 6. B-… Expand

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thebagginsJun 6, 2018

I set my expectations low and was pleasantly surprised by the movie. It's not a terrible movie in my opinion, it's getting slammed online however. As someone who's played a couple of the games over time I think this is a decent representationI set my expectations low and was pleasantly surprised by the movie. It's not a terrible movie in my opinion, it's getting slammed online however. As someone who's played a couple of the games over time I think this is a decent representation of game - Lara and also updates the character - Lara for a new actor. For TV or Netflix it's worth a watch.… Expand

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DubeauJun 2, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played all the TR games, and for me the intro and the general story of the new reboot game was vastly superior to that movie. First I don't think Alicia was the right choice. She don't seems at ease in an action movie, yet she undeniably have talents for acting. The story was just ok, and I think the element of the Trinity founded by the Croft should have been included from the start. The story would have been so much more richer that way. The action is good but the camera angles are just horrible 50% of the time. So most of them just feels distant. There is no beautiful landscape settings, and archaeology findings are almost in the background, no sens of discovery. At her first kill, Lara forgets to pick up a gun...in a survival story, that's a bad start. I didn't find the role of the father convincing. Not because of the actor, but his act revolves around 2-3 lines of thinking. I found the villain to be credible for once. The music was good on certain key points, but very generic otherwise. Some CGI weren't very well mixed together. I give it a 60%. I think the credibility of the characters and the action just wasn't there. In my view, that particular Lara would fit so much better in a TV series because of the survival and exploring aspects, who takes time to show and develop.… Expand

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benskylerhillApr 9, 2018

By the standards of filmmaking in general, it's not good. By video game movie standards, it's a downright masterpiece. Alicia Vikander is the most capable actress to play Lara Croft as of yet. She gives it her all, but her performance is theBy the standards of filmmaking in general, it's not good. By video game movie standards, it's a downright masterpiece. Alicia Vikander is the most capable actress to play Lara Croft as of yet. She gives it her all, but her performance is the only one that is not cringe-inducing and it does not help to elevate the script that's unintentionally comedic at parts. The action is fun, as is to be expected from the genre, but the story just leaves too much room for blatantly idiotic decision-making that, if avoided, would have cleaned up inconsistency but also would have severely truncated the film's length. That being said, there is quite a plot twist that is sure to satidfy most viewers. This is a movie for fans of the franchise. Tomb raider fans will be well-served by the story, but newcomers will find little enjoyable in this reboot.
Story: 6.5
Acting: 4
Script: 2.5
Visuals/Sound: 7.5
Entertainment Value: 5

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ahmedaiman9999Jun 17, 2018

One of the things that I liked about this movie is that it didn't rely so much on fantasy, of course it has some supernatural elements, but it has some sense of reality either when it comes to the adventure of Lara Croft or the depiction ofOne of the things that I liked about this movie is that it didn't rely so much on fantasy, of course it has some supernatural elements, but it has some sense of reality either when it comes to the adventure of Lara Croft or the depiction of Lara Croft herself, or at least at the beginning. She seemed as she is just a well-trained girl who is fit and has some good fighting skills, but as the movie proceeds and Lara becomes at risk, we see that she is more like a superhero rather than a good fighter, and that didn't work for me at all. Also, she is implausibly smart and quick-witted, and that saves a lot of time that should have been spent on putting some puzzle pieces and discovering important things.

Surprisingly, Lara Croft wasn't likable at the beginning, but as the movie goes forward she became more and more interesting, and that, in large part, due to Alicia Vikander appealing performance, she really nailed it! Alicia Vikander proved that was the right cast choice for Lara Croft, whether from her appearance, or her acting abilities in the dramatic moments. Speaking of drama, I am so happy that this movie didn't try to be a tearjerker movie, specially at displaying Lara's past and her father. But, that doesn't mean that we got a good origin story of Lara, actually everything else about Lara's past and her story with her father was terrible! The origin story here is not just uninspired, but it's a total mess.

There are some plot holes in the movie. In addition, there are a lot of exposition, and a lot of explaining. And the dialogue in general isn't very good. The plot itself is somewhat muddled. Also, there is a stupid plot-twist. The action sequences are by no means special or inventive, but what makes up for it is the camera work in these action sequences that resembles the video games. All the camera movements and the camera angles are pretty much look like those of video games, and that was really cool! While I didn't the action isn't intense, I was very entertained by it. That being said, The movie still has a cinematic feel, and it looked very nice. Thankfully, this movie is not CGI-heavy, as I mentioned above that it didn't rely so much on fantasy, but when there are some scenes that require using special effects, the CGI looked a bit poor. The humor isn't so great, but Nick Frost has two cameos, and he was hilarious as usual.

The villain is clichéd and very weak. Of course, there is a sequel bait ending Despite all its major flaws, I enjoyed Tomb Raider!

Tomb Raider is the only movie that based on a video game that feels like a video game, for better or worse!

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AugustKellerJun 4, 2018

Tomb Raider is very predictable but does its job well enough to be passable. The writing is bare-bones and the shot selections get ugly at times but Tomb Raider counterbalances those missteps with moments of emotion and adventure. Driven byTomb Raider is very predictable but does its job well enough to be passable. The writing is bare-bones and the shot selections get ugly at times but Tomb Raider counterbalances those missteps with moments of emotion and adventure. Driven by Alicia Vikander, who pulls off both swagger and vulnerability, this journey takes time to build its climax and earns its moments. Meanwhile, the variety of action sequences and character interactions throughout contribute to a steady flow of engagement.

While this film does fall victim to going overboard with special effects, the steady pace of the journey should warrant viewer investment. Like many broad action movies lately, Tomb Raider tries too hard at times but, it also accomplishes the smaller moments that many of those same action movies are missing. Tomb Raider may not strike many as a favorite but it should be mildly enjoyable for most.

Writing: 4/10
Direction: 5/10
Cinematography: 4/10
Acting: 5/10
Editing: 5/10
Sound: 7/10
Score/Soundtrack: 6/10
Production Design: 6/10
Casting: 7/10
Effects: 6/10

Overall Score: 5.5/10

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ValdiBJun 11, 2018

The tone of the movie is fairly uneven. Great dramatic core, with several illogical plot points. Alicia Vikander displays a more vulnerable Lara Croft, which is great but might not suit every fanboy's expectation. In spite of this, herThe tone of the movie is fairly uneven. Great dramatic core, with several illogical plot points. Alicia Vikander displays a more vulnerable Lara Croft, which is great but might not suit every fanboy's expectation. In spite of this, her performance at least makes up for an utterly formulaic last act, which one would expect from a video game movie.… Expand

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Jess_HillMar 16, 2018

A film lacking charm, finesse, and a sense of fun, this is a thoroughly uninspired devolution of an iconic character rendered into stagnant mediocrity. The cinematography is laboured, the storyline utterly predictable, with lacklustre setA film lacking charm, finesse, and a sense of fun, this is a thoroughly uninspired devolution of an iconic character rendered into stagnant mediocrity. The cinematography is laboured, the storyline utterly predictable, with lacklustre set design and dialogue that can only be described as sufficient, there is little to recommend what should have at least been a thrilling, if unsophisticated, adventure. Vikander is well cast, and her performance is solid, but this is a reboot that needed at least some moments of joyful violence, viciousness and flair, but ends up being a dour nothingness of disappointment. 4.37/10… Expand

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CineAutoctonoMar 22, 2018

"Tomb Raider" was a movie where he almost made the miracle of ending the curse of the videogame adaptations, but he squandered every opportunity to get it, and that made the curse stronger and that it was already finding, or better said make"Tomb Raider" was a movie where he almost made the miracle of ending the curse of the videogame adaptations, but he squandered every opportunity to get it, and that made the curse stronger and that it was already finding, or better said make a good quality adaptation made for fans and dealers of video games. Although Alicia Vikander achieved a great interpretation, and the story achieved a great connection with the new version of the video game of the intrepid Lara Croft. The story had a lot of flaws in the plot structure, and it turned out to be more of the same. It was slightly disappointing. Will someone make the miracle in this world of adaptations of video games? Not in a long time, that is the harsh reality.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJul 6, 2018

The reboot of Tomb Raider on the big-screen does a good job of making Lara a more down to earth protagonist. She's still difficult to relate to as her heritage doesn't just magically fade away despite the fact that the film finds her choosingThe reboot of Tomb Raider on the big-screen does a good job of making Lara a more down to earth protagonist. She's still difficult to relate to as her heritage doesn't just magically fade away despite the fact that the film finds her choosing to live below her means. It was a pretty hokey idea anyway if you ask me. Especially since it doesn't make sense for her to not use the Croft fortune as a means fund the adventure when you consider she was already in the process of accepting it before finding out about the island where her father was last known to be. Watching her get pummeled in the boxing ring was way more effective at humanizing her.

None of this would have mattered though if it weren't for Vikander as it's her that makes the character so intensely likable and not the change in lifestyle. She may not have the same sex appeal Jolie had back in 2001, but she manages to bring her own charm to the role and displays a remarkable physicality that lends itself well to the action sequences. All in all I'd say she's a fine heir to the Croft mantle and fits this new take on the source material by effectively matching Angelina's original performance without emulating it.

The movie follows in the same direction as the recent video games. This trial by fire origin story has a more grounded, desperate tone and gives some added brutality to the fights and stunts. Things are a lot of fun, but I do feel that the plot gets bogged down with too much exploration of Lara's daddy issues. This is really only a problem because the necessary emotion just isn't there. When they finally get to the actual tomb things play out like your standard Indiana Jones flick, only without the same level of urgency. Before that our time on the island is spent watching Lara try to survive her captors and the various dangers present in the environment itself. Those parts are much more interesting. The set-pieces are suitably entertaining ensuring that the movie is a solid bit of popcorn entertainment all the way through.

Something's not quite right with Tomb Raider's visuals. Everything looks kind of cheap, giving the whole thing much more of a B-movie feel than it otherwise would have had. Sometimes this works in it's favor as it reminds us that this is just meant to be a bit of dopey fun. Other times, not so much.

As far as the supporting cast goes, there's a real standout performance from Daniel Wu. While he wasn't portrayed as Lara's love interest, one might not have minded if he had of been. He's got a natural charisma and would make an excellent Wei Shen in a Sleeping Dogs adaptation should Square Enix ever choose to go that route. Walton Goggins as the film's villain is a surprising letdown. He's forced to give a really restrained performance and it doesn't suit him. Based on the works I've seen him in, he's at his best when allowed to cut loose and let the craziness fly. Dominic West is fine, but isn't really given much to do. That Nick Frost cameo is pretty nice.

The Tomb Raider film reboot adapts the game reboot, effectively letting both sides of the franchise take the classic heroine to some harsher places. Even with a compelling new lead in the role, the question still remains; does this actually make for a better movie than the one we got back in 2001? In my opinion, not really. It's hits a lot of the same notes. The final showdown between Vikander and Goggins mirrors that of Jolie and Ian Glen's in a lot of ways. Even a lot of the flaws are the same like a slow opening before getting to the real meat of the experience (a bike chase helps the pacing out in this one a bit). The new direction does allow the formula to feel at least somewhat fresh again though. Plus the action is solidly executed which helps the film stay afloat when things aren't delivering narrative-wise. Ultimately however, whether or not you'll find the character and concept worth revisiting is going to depend on your enjoyment of the original movie. I personally found it flawed yet passable then, and so I find it flawed yet passable now.

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paulraisedFeb 3, 2019

Vikander is very good as Lara Croft, unfortunately everything else is awful. The script is pretty terrible. The Jolie scripts were cheesy but they worked a lot better.

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Voodoo123Jun 18, 2018

Tomb raider 2018 is not as cool as jolie's 2001 comic book superheroine. Yet the film works as an enjoyable live action take on the 2013 game reboot. Some fun moments mixed in with some pretty outlandish action set pieces with only the merestTomb raider 2018 is not as cool as jolie's 2001 comic book superheroine. Yet the film works as an enjoyable live action take on the 2013 game reboot. Some fun moments mixed in with some pretty outlandish action set pieces with only the merest hint of raiding one tomb.… Expand

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AproxxAug 19, 2018

A typical mediocre action mindless movie. That's what it is and there is no more here.

Give this to Nolan and he MIGHT make it smarter a bit. With a bigger budget he would give us more amazing scenes. But with this budget, this is as goodA typical mediocre action mindless movie. That's what it is and there is no more here.

Give this to Nolan and he MIGHT make it smarter a bit. With a bigger budget he would give us more amazing scenes.

But with this budget, this is as good as it gets.

Those women haters (probably in the closet?) would say "a woman couldn't not fight like that"...

Yeah: A man wouldnt either. No woman or man could survive this type of movies. So turn off your brain (or not) and enjoy this brailess action flick (or not). But the movie delivers what it promised (but it doesn't give no even a bit more)… Expand

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HTGamerApr 9, 2018

Tomb Raider is a missed opportunity.

Tomb Raider is heavily inspired by the awesome 2013 Tomb Raider game, and I prefer this newer version of a more down-to-earth Lara Croft, instead of the classic oversexualised persona of the old games.Tomb Raider is a missed opportunity.

Tomb Raider is heavily inspired by the awesome 2013 Tomb Raider game, and I prefer this newer version of a more down-to-earth Lara Croft, instead of the classic oversexualised persona of the old games.

The movie's plot follows loosely that of the 2013 game, but it offers some surprises, both good and bad. The story is a slight disappointment, but the action is great and in line with the 2013 game. I disliked the videogamey puzzles in the end because they don't make any sense at all in a movie format.

Tomb Raider 2018 is a bit of a let down, as this movie could have been so much better. Still, I'd like to see a proper sequel done right.… Expand

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molitoniApr 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una pelicula bastante entretenida y disfrutable con una gran actuación por parte de Alicia Vikander, pero con una trama repleta de tópicos y con un villano bastante olvidable.… Expand

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MiniMovieManiacFeb 6, 2019

This was a potentially great video game adaption but the pieces just didn't come together. I would say the biggest problem with the movie was the tone switching and the consistency of the movie not being as good as it could've been. TheThis was a potentially great video game adaption but the pieces just didn't come together. I would say the biggest problem with the movie was the tone switching and the consistency of the movie not being as good as it could've been. The film starts out strong but fades as it falls into the generic action movie category. The lead actress playing Croft is the perfect fit for the role and I would like to see her come back with a better writer and director for the franchise. So, this is a usual, generic, action movie with nothing really special to make it stand out from other action movies that came out before it. But, this does show some potential for video game movies if they are handled by the right people. But, this film just wasn't able to break through and set itself apart from other films.… Expand

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ajzeg01Sep 21, 2019

I don’t even remember most of what happened in this movie. I forgot it even came out in 2018. It’s that forgettable. As far as video game adaptations go, this is fine. One of the better video game movies ever made, actually, but that’s notI don’t even remember most of what happened in this movie. I forgot it even came out in 2018. It’s that forgettable. As far as video game adaptations go, this is fine. One of the better video game movies ever made, actually, but that’s not saying very much. I’d say just skip this one and stick with the games and the Angelina Jolie movies. They are technically worse films, but they are more fun and memorable.… Expand

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DenXMar 16, 2018

For decades people tried to make movies based on video games and 95% of the time they ended up with a blander and lesser interesting flick compared to the games.
But here the story was already quite bland and uninteresting at the base... soFor decades people tried to make movies based on video games and 95% of the time they ended up with a blander and lesser interesting flick compared to the games.
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VirgonoShakaMar 24, 2018

So as a big fan of the new Tomb Raider games, I saw the trailer and I said: "Wow, that really looks good, and so much like the game" and immediately after said: "Can't wait to be disappointed". And lo and behold, just as expected. Now to beSo as a big fan of the new Tomb Raider games, I saw the trailer and I said: "Wow, that really looks good, and so much like the game" and immediately after said: "Can't wait to be disappointed". And lo and behold, just as expected. Now to be fair, the movie is not terrible, Alicia Vikander does a ok job and the sound is nice, and it really looks like the game. But the story is just soo many cliches, and the bad guy... uuuuhhh look he is so bad, and the execution is just so generic and boring, that I can't believe that the japanese published game makes more sense as a story. So as a dumb action flick... I guess is ok. As a movie and an adaptation? Plain bad. Can't wait to be disappointed in the sequel.… Expand

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CoreGamer1408Apr 14, 2019

Didn’t expect much from a game IP and film tie in like Tomb Raider. Ended up being a fun enough gritty action film in it's own right. More grounded and down to earth than the fantastical games. It did suffer from some predictability tropesDidn’t expect much from a game IP and film tie in like Tomb Raider. Ended up being a fun enough gritty action film in it's own right. More grounded and down to earth than the fantastical games. It did suffer from some predictability tropes and clichés. The main disconnect I never actually felt I was watching Lara Croft on screen. This film could of been about any random action hero looking for her dad and finding an unexpected adventure.… Expand

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JokohamaApr 28, 2018

Some parts of this movie tried too hard to looks like a video game, and failed.

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CriticEftaMar 21, 2018

Giving a 6 just because I'm a fan and I expected worse. Very bad Richard Croft, villain without motives or backstory. Lack of charisma for Lara Croft. Very good first half, bad second half of the movie.

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ukrScorpionJun 24, 2018

Game is better....
Why so hard take the scenario from the game?
scenario 1/10
Actor play is good 8/10
Director 5/10

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muldjordAug 23, 2021

Waaaay overused "sprout" nickname, silly overused kiss on the fingers and stretch out hand gesture. Annoying fight scenes where Lara kicks less ass than her opponents even though she is trained in martial arts and they are not. She alwaysWaaaay overused "sprout" nickname, silly overused kiss on the fingers and stretch out hand gesture. Annoying fight scenes where Lara kicks less ass than her opponents even though she is trained in martial arts and they are not. She always gets beaten down again and again, and only when the fight has gone on for a while does she start to overtake even a little bit. Why can't she just be bad-ass!? It's infuriating to watch the bad guys get so much head-room.

I get that this is sort of an origin story for Lara Croft, so she can't be superb at everything she does. But it just doesn't work well in this case.

The overall plot is ok but it's bogged down by clichés. It always does what you guess it will do - quite predictable in a bad way.
It also tries to be witty here and there, but it doesn't really work. It's more like dad-joke witty (which can be fun in other contexts mind you) than clever witty.

Alicia did a good job as Lara and I'd say she's the only reason to watch the movie. Her performance at least raises the movie to a level where it's watchable. Without her it would be a slog-fest. Yes, it manages to be quite boring too. And the predictability is to blame much of the time.

Example: Lara arrives at a port to search for a ship. She carries her bag over one shoulder very loosely. I instantly thought "She gon' get roooobb'd". 10 seconds later 3 lads show up, clearly up to no good. They ask her "Whatcha' doin' in our neighborhood? . . . Do you need help?". What does Lara do? She says "Yeah, actually I do, I need to find this boat" and moves up to them, bag swinging right up under their noses. And yes, they of course grab it and start running off. Cue long boring chase scene...

Some scenes also seems to have been added to make it look like the newer video games. I'd rather just play the game, thank you very much. They don't add anything either, other than being a "Wow, that's just like in the video game!". So I guess it's what they call fan service. I didn't care for it, even though I did like the games.

So, what's good about it? Let me think... I liked the first 20 minutes or so. I think it portrayed a rootless Lara pretty well. I also liked the Lu Ren character, but he's unfortunately only used in a few scenes. They should have spend more time on that. They acted well together and gave the movie some much-needed character substance.

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MattBrady99Apr 9, 2019

Dose anyone remember when this came out? Because I didn't until now.

'Tomb Raider' isn't a terrible movie, especially considering it's based on a video game which is usually poison with adaptions. However, film making wise it's pretty blandDose anyone remember when this came out? Because I didn't until now.

'Tomb Raider' isn't a terrible movie, especially considering it's based on a video game which is usually poison with adaptions.

However, film making wise it's pretty bland and looks like a Netflix movie at times. The dialogue is patchy with some laughable line delivery. The visual effects are terrible and painfully noticeable during action scenes. The villains are just whatever - the only thing worth mentioning is their bad facial hair.

Honestly, Alicia Vikander is the saving grace, as I thought she was solid as Lara Croft, but shes too good for this movie.… Expand

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OnaskOct 6, 2018

Película completamente olvidable. Basada en el primer videojuego del reboot de la protagonista de videojuegos contemporáneos más famosa, Lara Croft, llega esta especie de adaptación destroza-guiones de la mano de Roar Uthaug. La películaPelícula completamente olvidable. Basada en el primer videojuego del reboot de la protagonista de videojuegos contemporáneos más famosa, Lara Croft, llega esta especie de adaptación destroza-guiones de la mano de Roar Uthaug. La película adapta en cierta medida la historia del videojuego Tomb Raider (2013), aunque con sus propias licencias(la mayoría de ellas completamente absurdas), narrando la historia de Himiko y la Trinidad, unos malos muy malos. Si bien no comienza mal el primer acto de la película, esta comienza a desmoronarse en cuanto nuestra querida Alicia Vikander (que como siempre está a la altura de sus papeles) llega a la isla remota alejada de la mano de Dios. Las incongruencias del guión comienzan a surgir y la trama establecida un lustro atrás por el videojuego de Crystal Dynamics comienza a ser mancillada de manera escandalosa (aunque tampoco fuera nada del otro mundo). Encontramos decisiones realmente absurdas en cuanto a personajes que aparecen. Un villano que si vien el actor (Walton Goggings) no tiene la culpa, el guión sí. Acertijos finales realmente absurdos sin ningún tipo de sentido y una escena final que tiembla Angelina Jolie. En resumen, si quieres algo de acción sin quebrarte la cabeza, adelante, pero, en general, no recomendada.… Expand

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FilmanwaltFeb 11, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Game is top and the film is flop.

This Film doesnt have much good to talk about. I liked some parts and some direct adaptions from the Game are very cool to look at, but thats it. Everything else is replacable and they just put all action standards in the film but lacking anything interesting.

The Characters are all complete lifeless figures and didnt played very well. Lara Croft is from her looking a good fitting choice but she also couldnt bring Life to her Character. The enemy is just boring.

The Scenery is just bad, all CGI scenes are horrible, it just doesnt look good. It tries to copy so much of other good films in the genre but missed everything which made other films special.

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mitch99Oct 13, 2020

not a bad movie, but not great, it's not a bad adaptation from the game, much better than the assassin's creed film.

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Antoine__Jun 9, 2020

divertissant,pour une fois qu'une adaptation de jeux vidéo est bien ça fait plaisir.

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Victor237Oct 11, 2021

Tomb Raider - A Origem (2018): O filme tem uma edição fraca, o roteiro sofre com pontas soltas e os vilões poderiam ter sido mais aproveitados, mas o filme consegue ser melhor do que os filmes anteriores, tem um tom mais realista, as cenas deTomb Raider - A Origem (2018): O filme tem uma edição fraca, o roteiro sofre com pontas soltas e os vilões poderiam ter sido mais aproveitados, mas o filme consegue ser melhor do que os filmes anteriores, tem um tom mais realista, as cenas de ação são bem filmadas e a atuação da Alicia Vikander eleva o material. Nota: 6.3… Expand

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drlowdonJul 18, 2022

Still refusing to accept her father’s death nearly a decade after his disappearance, Lara Croft gains access to a secret chamber in her father's tomb. A discovery inside sends her to a mysterious island that may explain what happened to herStill refusing to accept her father’s death nearly a decade after his disappearance, Lara Croft gains access to a secret chamber in her father's tomb. A discovery inside sends her to a mysterious island that may explain what happened to her father. Based loosely on the rebooted video game series from 2013, Tomb Raider doesn’t do anything particularly new or interesting but the lead performance from Alica Vikander and some decent action sequences make it watchable enough.… Expand

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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023

Ehh film was ok tho it wasnt memorable :(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

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