Tomb Raider

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MothmannMay 28, 2019

Alicia Vikander plays a great part and you are rooting for her all the way. Tense and action packed, but does not quite hit the mark for me to give it a higher score.

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DawdlingPoetNov 26, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This really is a movie that is just as you'd expect - rather formulaic and reliant on CGI/effects and action scenes to keep you watching. Of course im sure that it will have done well from male fans of Jolie who will/will have enjoyed watching gun-toting Jolie in her skimpy skin revealing garb, full of attitude and so on, that will have been the main pull of the movie, although I discovered that actually the case is more varied and interesting, including not just ms Pitt but also Daniel Craig (who I could have sworn had a pretty cringeworthy accent feature in at least one scene, though later on I didn't notice it, which is a bit strange, maybe I mis-heard?) and even Chris Barrie, which I thought was rather random!. I'll admit to having never played the video games that this movie is based on but then I'm reviewing the movie rather than the game, so I suppose it shouldn't matter too much, although I used to be quite a fan of video games, particularly platform games and watching this movie I could see at some points clues as to what the games must be like, with some of Lara's movements and actions, I suppose.

A little bit of trivia thats worth mentioning, I suppose, is that Jon Voight, ie Angeline Jolie-Pitt's father, stars in this movie as Lara Croft's late father. I believe this was the first movie that Angelina starred alongside her father and with him playing her characters father, I suppose there's maybe an irony there, also I know that in real life father and daughter haven't got along too well and in the movie, she wishes that she had more time with her father, so I wonder if this hit home with her at all? probably not, I think it was after this movie was shot when the relationship went a bit sour but anyway, thats not got alot to do with the movie but I thought it may be interesting for any movie fans who weren't aware of it.

Back to my thoughts on the movie and really its a very bog standard action movie that is pretty superficial, as you may expect. It relies mainly on visual aspects to keep you entertained, though I would say that as the movie heads towards its climax with Lara Croft, Alex West (Daniel Craig's character) and Manfred Powell battling it out for the triangle, it is quite entertaining and there are certainly enough CGI/visual effects to make it worth watching. The movie is partly set in Cambodia and there are some nice shots of the jungle based area there with some children playing about which is quite nice to see, plus the action scenes are decent enough, so its not a totally rubbish film but neither is it one that really grabs my attention. I would have thought that fans of movies such as the Indiana Jones movies may be keen to see this, as it has a somewhat similar premise, only that here the 'Tomb raider' aka someone who invades ancient tombs/cave like areas in search of ancient old artefacts etc. (which is surely similar to what Indiana Jones does?) is female. I don't think I've bothered with the Indiana Jones movies so again I apologise but I can't really comment on how it compares but from the clips I've seen of those movies, thats what comes to mind in terms of similar movies.

In this instance, I'd say that this is perhaps more for fans of the video game or otherwise, fans of general action movies looking for an easy watch as this movie certainly doesn't require your brain to be switched on, put it that way, infact it could be a bit of a nuisance as I remember thinking at times that the plot seemed a bit dis-jointed (I thought Lara had under 10 hours to find the two parts of the triangle and later on her colleague seems to say that there's 15 hours left?!) but then its not meant to be about the story really, lets face it. Its all about the effects, the CGI/effects and the cast and the cast I found quite amusing at times and I thought that the effects made it pretty entertaining, so I can't totally dismiss it, as im sure some people (male admirers of Jolie-Pitt for the most part, thougj Daniel Craig fans may also enjoy it - there is one scene where he gets out of the shower in his suite naked and walks around the room but alas not all is actually shown lol...not that he's my type but anywhhoooo) will enjoy it at least in part at least.

I suppose I should say that I like that this movie seems to have a good mix of US and UK acting talent, from Chris Barrie and Daniel Craig to Jon Voight and Angelina Jolie/Jolie-Pitt, although, as I've hinted at already, this is by far an oustanding movie but I suppose it isn't too often that you see a cast like this in such a Hollywood movie (and this is a particularly 'Hollywood' movie).… Expand

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Ryo91Apr 17, 2020

7/10 * Es hätte man schöner und spannender machen können. Die Kämpfe fand ich nicht sooo interessant.

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MrPajamasAug 27, 2021

I've been playing the Tomb Raider games since the 2013 reboot. Although I prefer Uncharted, I liked the series so I gave this 2018 movie a try. I was satisfied. At first it looked pretty bad, but it didn't take long for it to get better.I've been playing the Tomb Raider games since the 2013 reboot. Although I prefer Uncharted, I liked the series so I gave this 2018 movie a try. I was satisfied. At first it looked pretty bad, but it didn't take long for it to get better. There was more or less always something going on in the beginning, but as time went on the movie picked up a little more pace and I enjoyed that. Mostly it comes down to the change of location and that is of course the island. The action scenes were great. The story was good too. What I still liked was the end of the movie where there was a little reveal the last scene was awesome. For me a good movie that I recommend.… Expand

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NnanekKJun 26, 2022

Je comprends certains reproches faits au film, cependant je trouve qu'il reste bien, il ne reprend pas exactement l'histoire du jeu de 2013 (ce qui aurait été sans réel intérêt) mais s'en inspire tout de même avec des références au jeu. Il aJe comprends certains reproches faits au film, cependant je trouve qu'il reste bien, il ne reprend pas exactement l'histoire du jeu de 2013 (ce qui aurait été sans réel intérêt) mais s'en inspire tout de même avec des références au jeu. Il a le mérite de se détacher de l'image sexy de Lara Croft des anciens films (tout comme le reboot des jeux Tomb Raiders) et reste un film d'aventure sympa a regarder.… Expand

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ALAMLEDPJan 19, 2023

Forget about the previous Tomb Raider movies, this new iteration is a more rugged, grittier, and grounded take on the character. Starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, this rebooted version follows a reluctant and headstrong hero, ratherForget about the previous Tomb Raider movies, this new iteration is a more rugged, grittier, and grounded take on the character. Starring Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, this rebooted version follows a reluctant and headstrong hero, rather than the over-the-top teenage dream of past years. The story follows Lara as she uncovers the truth about her missing father's work as an intrepid explorer, leading her to a mysterious island in the Devil's Sea where she faces off against a bad archaeologist, Mathias Vogel (Goggins). Though the plot is predictable and the dialogue is flawed, the movie is anchored by Vikander's tireless lead performance and it's one of the better video game adaptations out there. The movie's visual and musical elements are strong, but the ending is rushed and weak.
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Olvídate de las películas anteriores de Tomb Raider, esta nueva iteración es una versión más robusta, valiente y sólida del personaje. Protagonizada por Alicia Vikander como Lara Croft, esta versión reiniciada sigue a un héroe reacio y testarudo, en lugar del sueño adolescente exagerado de los últimos años. La historia sigue a Lara mientras descubre la verdad sobre el trabajo de su padre desaparecido como un explorador intrépido, llevándola a una isla misteriosa en el Mar del Diablo donde se enfrenta a un mal arqueólogo, Mathias Vogel (Goggins). Aunque la trama es predecible y el diálogo es defectuoso, la película está anclada en la incansable actuación principal de Vikander y es una de las mejores adaptaciones de videojuegos que existen. Los elementos visuales y musicales de la película son fuertes, pero el final es apresurado y débil.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Bigwillyhaver69Jul 21, 2023

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
But here the story was already quite bland and uninteresting at the base... so why even try ?… 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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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.

So just play the game and forget that there is a Film about it.… Expand

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BarnyJul 1, 2018

Pretty boring movie in fact: the photography is well executed and there is not a single doubt about that, but the acting and the story are far too much to the level of a very average B movie. Maybe it is in part because it looks like a remakePretty boring movie in fact: the photography is well executed and there is not a single doubt about that, but the acting and the story are far too much to the level of a very average B movie. Maybe it is in part because it looks like a remake of the video game produced a few years back... To me, this is a very forgettable production unfortunately.… Expand

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DemonioApr 27, 2020

Questo film non ha nulla a che spartire con Tomb Raider se non il titolo. Del videogioco ha nulla, la protagonista non e' adatta al ruolo di Lara croft e il film e' ben distante dalle atmosfere del videogioco.
Fa tristezza vedere come nelQuesto film non ha nulla a che spartire con Tomb Raider se non il titolo. Del videogioco ha nulla, la protagonista non e' adatta al ruolo di Lara croft e il film e' ben distante dalle atmosfere del videogioco.
Fa tristezza vedere come nel 2018 i videogiocatori siano considerati degli imbecilli che dandogli il contentino pagano e tacciono.
Il tutto non e' altro che un anonimo e piatto film di azione con un anonima starlet del momento, che probabilmente al botteghino sarebbe scomparso dopo 2 settimane di programmazione, per risolvere la cosa gli hanno dato il nome TOMB RAIDER cosi' almeno sono durati TRE settimane :D :D Vergognoso!… Expand

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cas514Mar 16, 2018

wow this was as **** as the reboot games, how is that even possible. Too bad too because I love Alicia Vikander

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bax4a99Oct 22, 2019

Awful copy game 2013, with the absence of any interesting characters. Despondent CGI.
It was attempt to write a story about the formation of Lara as Tob raider, but we got only female сharacter with zero charisma. Very sad because in game (3Awful copy game 2013, with the absence of any interesting characters. Despondent CGI.
It was attempt to write a story about the formation of Lara as Tob raider, but we got only female сharacter with zero charisma. Very sad because in game (3 after reboot already) we got some kind change to Lara which we all know ( powerfull, independent, intelligent)… Expand

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SrPepeMar 16, 2018

Es increíble lo que me aburrió esta película, 0 emoción, 0 entrañable, 0 todo. Ningún actor es bueno ni se le nota una conexión con el personaje que interpreta. Muy desilusionado de haberla visto el día de estreno. Las escenas y el villanoEs increíble lo que me aburrió esta película, 0 emoción, 0 entrañable, 0 todo. Ningún actor es bueno ni se le nota una conexión con el personaje que interpreta. Muy desilusionado de haberla visto el día de estreno. Las escenas y el villano son super cliché, y lo peor de todo es que termina en un vago final abierto. Tendremos una secuela que nadie quiere ni nadie pidió dentro de poco.… Expand

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eva3si0nMar 10, 2020

Making a good movie on the game is difficult, making a good movie on the 2013 Tomb Raider game is very difficult. The original source in quality was below average. Except in the film there is no third of what was in the game. Ultimately, theMaking a good movie on the game is difficult, making a good movie on the 2013 Tomb Raider game is very difficult. The original source in quality was below average. Except in the film there is no third of what was in the game. Ultimately, the film slips into a parody altogether, in which it is unclear whether the film originally wanted to be shot as cheaper and easier as possible or whether the film is counted strictly on fans of the series. The main antagonist is devoted to less than 5 minutes of timing, the conflict is not revealed. Judging by the installation, the action of the film unfolds on a small island, where there is nothing except the tomb. And the end of the film, in which the hint of a sequel causes longing. Please, it is not necessary.… Expand

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TalulaGreyJun 1, 2018

If you are expecting a remake of Lara Croft Tomb Raider you will be disappointed. I have watched my husband play the game and some of the scenes from the movie are similar to scenes from the game. Much of the movie is very badly acted,If you are expecting a remake of Lara Croft Tomb Raider you will be disappointed. I have watched my husband play the game and some of the scenes from the movie are similar to scenes from the game. Much of the movie is very badly acted, especially by Vikander and there is no real father daughter chemistry between her and her father, played by Dominic West. I have to say that I was sorely disappointed by the film. The only real bright spot were some of the scenes that involved some kind of action. The music was heavily implemented to carry some of the scenes or at least to give them more of a punch. I can and have been able to suspend any attachment to reality but for this film it was rather difficult as my mind would wander back to certain holes in the story-line. Over all I'd say it gets a 3 for atmosphere and somewhat decent production values because the story and the acting were terrible.… Expand

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VielzeitwechMar 17, 2018

Zeitverschwendung, Frau Vikander ist nett anzusehen und das wars, Null Plot, vollkommen vorhersehbar, voller stupider Archetypen und Logikfehler, wenigstens leidlich unpolitisch...

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amheretojudgeMar 17, 2018

all myths are foundations of reality..

Tomb Raider Even though there are stunning graphic visuals (all the water based sequences are beautifully shot), goosefleshing sound effects, brutal action sequences and jaw dropping stunts (hats offall myths are foundations of reality..

Tomb Raider

Even though there are stunning graphic visuals (all the water based sequences are beautifully shot), goosefleshing sound effects, brutal action sequences and jaw dropping stunts (hats off to the stuntmen) ironically the choreography; in a feature like this that relies a lot upon such stuff, is petty and questionable which at a certain point turns depressing rather than frustrating. At this stage of cinema, one would assume that the remake or the updated version of any feature or tale would be created with an aim to surpass the predecessor and fulfill the limitations (one is wrong). The premise never had enough potential to bedazzle the audience in the first place but in here the director Roar Uthaug is not even convincing the audience for a second look. Alicia Vikander, at the heart of it is so good and genuine throughout the course of it that it aches you to watch a talent go waste by. Tomb Raider has a shallow script that lacks gripping screenplay, better execution and editing (it ticks for around 2 hours which is way too much considering the material offered to the audience) to hold the audience on any loose thread of it.… Expand

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CoKronakanApr 5, 2019

This was a cheesy, super cliche adaptation of a video game to the big screen and a very sloppy and terrible at that one. The directing style started off interesting and it managed to create interest in the first half on the movie withThis was a cheesy, super cliche adaptation of a video game to the big screen and a very sloppy and terrible at that one. The directing style started off interesting and it managed to create interest in the first half on the movie with amazingly shot scenes and very good music, creative dialog choices and good script mixed with proper acting skills. In the second half of the movie everything changed. Like the whole crew and cast was fired and replaced. The movie's plot started to drag and had pacing issues. The acting was overdone due to Hollywood effect, and the script was totally and down right trash, with the cheesy and meaningless one liners and the non existent character dialog. God awful CGI at times and no music or high quality sound effects for a movie at this budget and magnitude. Terrible fake scenery which wasn't even exploited to the limit when it would have been acceptable. The plot was shallow, and cliche. Given the fact that they had so much potential with the Tomb Raider title, they went for the complete and utter lazy plot with the generic villain, easily predictable plot twists and superficial meaningless character motivation and emotions. Overall it felt like the biggest failure of video game adaptation (but we all know that is not true). It's a bad movie, which wasn't supposed to be made!… Expand

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MovieNightsSep 29, 2018

Wasn't a terrible flick but no where anywhere near great. The story was as generic as you could get for an action movie but it's hard to make a great movie on top of generic source material. I did like Alicia Vikander as Lara, would like toWasn't a terrible flick but no where anywhere near great. The story was as generic as you could get for an action movie but it's hard to make a great movie on top of generic source material. I did like Alicia Vikander as Lara, would like to see her return. Action was ok and the CGI wasn't all that great.

Overall I'd recommend it, it's a fun enough watch, just don't expect it to be great.… Expand

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dylanluke5Mar 26, 2020

Boring derivative action movie, nothing special here girlies give it a miss. Why on Earth is Lara Amelia Croft delivering curries at the beginning when she is supposed to be rich. I don't want a poor Lara and neither should you. Absolutely noBoring derivative action movie, nothing special here girlies give it a miss. Why on Earth is Lara Amelia Croft delivering curries at the beginning when she is supposed to be rich. I don't want a poor Lara and neither should you. Absolutely no likable characters in the entire movie. Ridiculous plot that only really involves one mediocre tomb. I'm still upset we were robbed of an even worse sequel though heres to hoping ladies!… Expand

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blacksunJun 1, 2018

It starts out strong, with good character building. I had high hopes at first. But as soon as they get to the island, it flips on you and turns in to "generic bad action movie". The pacing gets all wonky, the plot turns to mush, character'sIt starts out strong, with good character building. I had high hopes at first. But as soon as they get to the island, it flips on you and turns in to "generic bad action movie". The pacing gets all wonky, the plot turns to mush, character's motivations are uncertain and action sequences become ridiculous. It's too bad, I wanted to like it, as I like Tomb Raider in general. In the end to me it just felt like a rushed out origin story so they can reboot the franchise... again. Oh, and there's scenes where they clearly are making callbacks to moments in the games. Which felt odd. I like the games, but I expect more from the movies, not a re-enacted game. Member that one time in that one game?? Yeah, I member! I'd rather have fresh new scripts than member berries, thanks!… Expand

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psyberdelicJun 20, 2018

I was interested to see how Alica Viklander did as Lara Croft. Not very good as it turns out. Lots of getting the s*** kicked out of her while moaning and groaning. Way too many stupid decisions like running a boat into a rock. Not worthI was interested to see how Alica Viklander did as Lara Croft. Not very good as it turns out. Lots of getting the s*** kicked out of her while moaning and groaning. Way too many stupid decisions like running a boat into a rock. Not worth the $2 rental.… Expand

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SchnitzelPoofMar 16, 2018

Congratulations! You've made Lara Croft ugly. This is what passes for a feminine victory nowadays, and it's a hell of a lot easier than creating an interesting or entertaining film. Now, if the makers of this film can help society progress aCongratulations! You've made Lara Croft ugly. This is what passes for a feminine victory nowadays, and it's a hell of a lot easier than creating an interesting or entertaining film. Now, if the makers of this film can help society progress a little further by burning their next script, and throwing themselves down a deep pit, I'd consider giving this film a 3. Thank you.
Update: love to see all the feminists getting triggered by this review. Keep reeeeeing - you're not going to change us, or what we like.… Expand

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ozymandias79Jun 2, 2018

There wasn't any tomb raiding in the beginning, some cycling though and a boxing match? Focus on the title. After tomb raiding finally began, it was meh.

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kiki78Aug 17, 2018

I had to take pause in mid of this "movie". So boring and bland crap. Waste of time watching it. TR 2013 + ROTR games are something. This is fail.

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Joolsx80May 30, 2018

Good acting by Alicia Vikander is pretty much all there is to this movie.

Other than that, it's just an incoherent mess of convenient mishaps, and scenes or situations directly ripped off other movies (especially from the Indiana JonesGood acting by Alicia Vikander is pretty much all there is to this movie.

Other than that, it's just an incoherent mess of convenient mishaps, and scenes or situations directly ripped off other movies (especially from the Indiana Jones franchise).

Some events in this movie are so ludicrous that it completely redefines the expression "jumping the shark".

On top of that, the script feels like an intern's dissertation project for his Film Studies B.A.

Verdict: Get a Real Job… Expand

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WallnuutAug 11, 2018

I cannot say that Tomb Raider 2018 has much going in its favor. The characters are generally uninteresting and forgettable. This is most notably attributable to main protagonist, Lara, which acts as the typical generic, and bratty kid you canI cannot say that Tomb Raider 2018 has much going in its favor. The characters are generally uninteresting and forgettable. This is most notably attributable to main protagonist, Lara, which acts as the typical generic, and bratty kid you can expect to find in most action films. Plot points are not emphasized nearly enough for the typical viewer to bat even a single eye. Though its concept did seem promising throughout the movie's first couple of minutes, the execution of the story was unfortunately very poor. Additionally, due to the overbearing amount of vices presented as opposed to virtues, the concluding resolution felt very fabricated when reached.

All in all, Tomb Raider has showcased an impressive blueprint and conceptualization for its plot, though the way said blue print was utilized came out as more or less underwhelming. This film is tough to enjoy, casually or through a critical eye. For a better experience, its best to simply play the video games it is based off of.… Expand

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suzukiMar 17, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse filme é um verdadeiro lixo não teve um investimento necessario, parece até que foi feito nas coxa é bem genérico é um forte candidato a pior filme do ano.,......................… Expand

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foss1kDec 30, 2019

You know, by the picture of the moovie I guessed i won't like it because of actress she is too young and doesnt make me feel like it's Lara Croft. But I could not imagine the movie is a peace of sh*t, it's awful on every minute. Absence ofYou know, by the picture of the moovie I guessed i won't like it because of actress she is too young and doesnt make me feel like it's Lara Croft. But I could not imagine the movie is a peace of sh*t, it's awful on every minute. Absence of logic, evthing is commonplace and you already know all the answers for stupid questions. Story is stupid and predictable. I dont mention it because if I start it will take all night long. Original Lara (Joly) is much better in 2001 and 2003 movies. 1 point i put for logic explanation why Lara start all the adventures while in Joly's Lara was stupid moment when father asks his daughter to prevent some clan to take control over world or smth (idont remember) it's stupid cause no one normal father would do that fate for his child. This is only plus in movie.… Expand

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StanlionheartOct 21, 2020

sorry it's just a very poor depiction of Lara croft and nothing like the games i grew up on playing during the PS1 era , lazy writing too "woke" and the actress can't fill Lara's shoes

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imthenoobMay 23, 2018

My biggest issues would be the film's length and the pacing. This should not have been a 2-hour film, It should have been an hour and 40 minutes at best. The introduction, which took about 40 minutes for her to get on the island and to reallyMy biggest issues would be the film's length and the pacing. This should not have been a 2-hour film, It should have been an hour and 40 minutes at best. The introduction, which took about 40 minutes for her to get on the island and to really start the adventure, was just utter nonsense. There was no real story set up, Just a bunch of poorly written and acted scenes that did nothing to even get you remotely interested in the events to come. And it didn't help that the plot is so freaking generic, You can pretty much predict it from start to finish.

Another big issue for me would have to be the heavy reliance on CG. It's painfully obvious that pretty much every action scene is CG and that's such a huge disappointment to me. It doesn't just look painfully obvious but it looks fake and cheesy. I wish they had done a better job with it, Maybe make for a bit more realistic movie rather than a bunch of weak "action" scenes made from CG that stick out like sore thumbs.

Overall, This isn't even worthy of a rental because there isn't a single redeemable thing about this film. Sorry to put it so bluntly but they need to stop bringing back this franchise, It's never going to be good.… Expand

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GloriousWebMar 16, 2018

Awful! Butchered the game. Hate new Lara Croft - snarky and annoying. First 45 minutes, she's not even on a damn island - what's a point of that. The game was about a character of an innocent girl clashing with mercyless nature and becoming aAwful! Butchered the game. Hate new Lara Croft - snarky and annoying. First 45 minutes, she's not even on a damn island - what's a point of that. The game was about a character of an innocent girl clashing with mercyless nature and becoming a survivor. But in the movie it's all about saving the world. Boring and cliched. Walton Goggins was good tho.… Expand

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masterchief247Jun 4, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolute worst piece of SJW garbage I have ever seen. This movie is NOT a Tomb Raider movie. The original with Angelina Jolie opens with Lara Croft battling a robot trying to kill her. This movie opens with dozens of teenage boys trying to catch a fox tail off the back of Lara's bike while she tries to outrun them in some stupid game. THIS Lara Croft acts like a spoiled little brat. No maturity at all. Women are supposed to want to BE Lara Croft, but what woman wants to actually be like this. Even towards the end, where Lara is supposed to be finding herself, she still acts like a little girl. Certainly no tomb raider that's for sure. Also, you can barely understand the dialogue due to the over emphasis on everyone's accent apparently to try to make the movie more authentic. Avoid at all cost. We need to stop supporting movies like this that force a political agenda on the audience. Enough is Enough.… Expand

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leviathanargJan 30, 2021

This lady is nothing like Lara Croft. Flat chested, flat rear not intimidating with guns.
I loved the video games, specially the last one Shadow of the tomb raider. I liked Angelina's movies as well (especially the first one).
This iterationThis lady is nothing like Lara Croft. Flat chested, flat rear not intimidating with guns.
I loved the video games, specially the last one Shadow of the tomb raider. I liked Angelina's movies as well (especially the first one).
This iteration is a disaster everywhere. I recommend to watch only if they pay you 20 bucks to do so. Any of the Resident evil movies is far better.… Expand

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RenovatiaJun 7, 2018

Expect Social Justice tropes: boys chasing a foxtail on her bike, Lara has now small breasts, she acts like a brat even when she "finds herself", and you name it. Vikander is hired to attract the boys and she does it well going by the reviewsExpect Social Justice tropes: boys chasing a foxtail on her bike, Lara has now small breasts, she acts like a brat even when she "finds herself", and you name it. Vikander is hired to attract the boys and she does it well going by the reviews but that's it. After just over a half an hour the movie turns into a cheap action movie made by a student. She barely can't lift her legs (or even her arms) in fight scenes. Lot's of cuts needed to make a fight coherent. And so on and so on.

Conclusion: if you're a seventeen year old boy then you could download this movie and get off on Vikander and b-movie action - don't pay for it - otherwise forget about it and move on.… Expand

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BroyaxMay 4, 2019

Je crois que cette série de jeux passablement idiots -il faut bien l'avouer- ne peut pas être adaptée pour le grand écran sans paraître encore plus imbécile qu'elle n'est au premier et au second abord : c'est peine perdue.

Déjà que lesJe crois que cette série de jeux passablement idiots -il faut bien l'avouer- ne peut pas être adaptée pour le grand écran sans paraître encore plus imbécile qu'elle n'est au premier et au second abord : c'est peine perdue.

Déjà que les Indiana Jones sont idiots, alors comment voulez-vous que ça passe avec "Tomb Raider" ? Angelina s'est déjà ridiculisée là-dedans alors ils ont cherché de la chair fraîche, une fille plus jeune pour une Tomb Raider plus jeune qui nous "raconte" les débuts de l'aventurière à la manière du jeu "Shadow of the Tomb Raider"... encore un jeu bien naze d'ailleurs.

Alicia n'est certes pas vilaine mais son physique demeure très sec et disons-le carrément garçon manqué (que des abdos et des muscles dans le dos mais pas de cul... t'as oublié le cul dans tes exercices !). Quand je pense que depuis que ça dure, Lara Croft était une bombasse tout en pixels depuis bien longtemps et, qu'Angelina tout de même ne manque pas de sex-appeal, et qu'on se retrouve en 2018 avec la toute petite Alicia sèche comme un coup de trique (comparaison inadéquate ma foi...), les bras m'en tombent (et le reste aussi).

Ce n'est pas son "jeu" qui va remonter le niveau, ni cette histoire très bateau, très conne avec minable guimauve de comptoir avec son papounet. Ni la réalisation très cut dans l'action... mais pas tout le temps quand même. Du coup, on tient presque la moitié du film sans trop abuser de l'avance rapide. Et la séquence de l'avion est plutôt réussie, garantie sans QTE... Les effets spéciaux sont évidemment superbes. Mais bon on s'en fout...

Je voudrais faire un effort mais je ne peux pas mettre plus de... 0.… Expand

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WatermelonHelenMar 20, 2018

I own the game this is based on, and this whole film was shameful from start to finish. It's a sad day when the video game you based your film off of has better graphics and plot than your film.

The only good thing about this was the actressI own the game this is based on, and this whole film was shameful from start to finish. It's a sad day when the video game you based your film off of has better graphics and plot than your film.

The only good thing about this was the actress fitting my physical expectation of Lara Croft.… Expand

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LoapanMar 21, 2018

It was taribl filer rasepe just like the last jadi it shud have Ben like blakpanchar but it was taribl and it didn't fowl the video games story no amotion no nothiing a tip tomrader ok don folow the vibe game story but make it brutal actionIt was taribl filer rasepe just like the last jadi it shud have Ben like blakpanchar but it was taribl and it didn't fowl the video games story no amotion no nothiing a tip tomrader ok don folow the vibe game story but make it brutal action and a good story for the crktar and Make it not that easly pridiktapl… Expand

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aaronoz80Dec 29, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dear writers of TombRaider the movie.. YOU SUCK.

Oh and spoiler warning, the film was a mockery of the incredible work, thought and effort that went into the rebooted game franchise.

The game (as created by SquareEnix) was a story about an arrogant young girl trying to prove herself better than her father who’d committed suicide. Through numerous tribulations she was slowly broken, humbled and found the inner will to become what she was destined to be. Through sheer determination and grit, she began to discover the truth about her family and unlearned all that she took for granted in terms of faith and trust. With powerful dialogue and criticism of organised religion, Lara found in herself the resolve and strength to stop an ancient evil and set herself on the path to become the Tomb Raider.

The new Lara was the antithesis of the original video game. No tight shorts, pistols or pointy boobs, the new Lara was real - a relatable heroine who needed no man to get **** done. Just watch the behind the scenes videos. They knew Lara had become a sex symbol for horny boys and wanted to turn her into something that could inspire a new generation of gamers.

Sounds awesome, right? But let's talk about the movie. How did Hollywood handle all the depth of the new Lara? They turned it into a mockery of about a weak heroine with intense daddy issues who constantly needs to be rescued.

You trivialised her trials and pain, instead taking a visual symbol from each conquest and turning it into a bizarre, unrelated plot element. You destroyed the important scene where she was forced to kill for the first time and all the pain and mental anguish that was portrayed so perfectly by the voice actress was pissed away in two seconds of screen time before daddy dances onto the set like some kind of demented garden gnome.

You turned one of the best reboots into a sad shadow of a film where Lara can’t do anything without crying for her father. Oh, and to make it worse, you took all of the supernatural themes out and turned it into something mundane - stripping it of the fantasy and incredibly, the reality.

But hey, let’s just end it by showing the guns that tie this heap of steaming **** with the even ****tier movies starring Angelina and make all those fans happy, eh?… Expand

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Seryoga45Feb 19, 2022

Лара Крофт кубинка?Серьезно?Тощая.WB давно прогнулся под ЛГБД и феминиз итд .Декорации в стиле ДС?Мрачно как будто все после бури пылью засыпано.Да и сюжет полный отстой.Вы сравните Лару Крофт с Анджелиной Джоли декарации и сравните с этимЛара Крофт кубинка?Серьезно?Тощая.WB давно прогнулся под ЛГБД и феминиз итд .Декорации в стиле ДС?Мрачно как будто все после бури пылью засыпано.Да и сюжет полный отстой.Вы сравните Лару Крофт с Анджелиной Джоли декарации и сравните с этим шлаком… Expand

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dahurtbiznessMay 14, 2022

based on crystal dynamic and square enix's 2013's tomb raider's third reboot the story rip off the 2013 game to the tee its uninspired, unoriginal, boring and filled with plot holes and plot armor Alicia Vikander can't not act to save her ownbased on crystal dynamic and square enix's 2013's tomb raider's third reboot the story rip off the 2013 game to the tee its uninspired, unoriginal, boring and filled with plot holes and plot armor Alicia Vikander can't not act to save her own life she's a bigger crybaby then 2013 reboot lara croft she's annoying and everything is handed to her with a silver platter nothing is earn and that stupid bow arrow from 2013 tr reboot is incredibly lame they try too hard to be empowering and everything feels forced and convenient for the protagonist. GARBAGE!!!… Expand

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vassilisboboboAug 16, 2021

Wow that was really not good How can you make such an interesting character so boring and canine? The way the movie was written made me forget Lara as an iconic character
It was a really boring ride with scribbled elements that makes noWow that was really not good How can you make such an interesting character so boring and canine? The way the movie was written made me forget Lara as an iconic character
It was a really boring ride with scribbled elements that makes no sense
The worst thing about the movie was Alicia Vikander i don't say that she is not an good actress she just didn't fit for the role at all how the hell she got the role ?
Anyway for me this movie was a mess especially this new approach of her… Expand

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ernes_sierraFeb 18, 2022

mediocre garbage. Dull, uninspirng, actress feels like a secondary character in her own movie, the plot is generic, predictable and cliche, the movie doesn’t feel like the game because they refuse to use first person shots of the actionmediocre garbage. Dull, uninspirng, actress feels like a secondary character in her own movie, the plot is generic, predictable and cliche, the movie doesn’t feel like the game because they refuse to use first person shots of the action scenes when it is needed,… etc… Expand

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