Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Name: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Released: June 15, 2001
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 33
Cast: Angelina Jolie

2001

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 15, 2001 | PG-13

Starring: Angelina Jolie

Summary: The fate of mankind rests in the hands of one Lara Croft (Jolie), a twenty-first century heroine inspired by the most popular interactive video character in history. (Paramount Pictures)

Director: Simon West

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 100 min

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Roger Ebert

So monumentally silly, yet so wondrous to look at, that only a churl could find fault. Read full review

Jay Carr

As cumbersome as most films in this subgenre, Angelina Jolie makes it watchable.

Paul Malcolm

Ultimately, Jolie's efforts to establish a character are dashed against the film's increasingly inane dialogue. Read full review

Shawn Levy

The opportunity to give Jolie the room to swagger like the "Charlie's Angels" or "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" ladies is utterly squandered, and a video game franchise that might've resulted in a hoot of a film -- has been blown to dust. Read full review

Charles Taylor

Such an inept bundle of work -- crying out for the filmmaking equivalent of Ritalin, but still sluggish as syrup -- that it doesn't even provide an opportunity to ogle properly. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

Has the distinction of being a major motion picture that's far less imaginative, and quite a bit more stupid, than the interactive game it's based on. Read full review

Marc Savlov

The game is great fun -- the movie ought to be taken out back and shot. Read full review

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PennyK.

Oct 14, 2001

This movie was the best. I am the biggest Angelina Jolie fan. I give the movie two thumps up. Angelina Jolie rocks as Lara Croft. She shood make a second. I will certainly go see it.

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DavidHoltzer

Jun 1, 2019

This movie trueley represent what were the old Tomb Raider games about:A sexy and very confident protagonist wondering around the world and try being funny with her partners.It is obviously very underrated by "chritics" who are not even able to express why they gave low score for theThis movie trueley represent what were the old Tomb Raider games about:A sexy and very confident protagonist wondering around the world and try being funny with her partners.It is obviously very underrated by "chritics" who are not even able to express why they gave low score for the movie.There should be really a bad plot, acting and quality in any other aspects for example music or photography.It's not a ten in my book but i am compelled to give it a 10 because of the unfair reviews.… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

Kadeemluvmusic

Aug 9, 2012

I love Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Now that's what a good video game movie is all about. I know critics are still feeling the hatred of video game movies affecting Hollywood. Take a look at Tomb Raider: a good, successful, film franchise that's still holding on after all these years and now aI love Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. Now that's what a good video game movie is all about. I know critics are still feeling the hatred of video game movies affecting Hollywood. Take a look at Tomb Raider: a good, successful, film franchise that's still holding on after all these years and now a reboot is in the works. Although the sequel look a little decent, but I gotta give it up to Ms. Angelina Jolie. She is a phenomenal action star in her own right, marries with Brad Pitt, and of course, she still has the look of a role model. Playing Lara Croft in the movie is just too easy for me to say, but she definitely nailed it. I played all of the Tomb Raider video games, and the original game on PS1 may sorta a lot different than the movie. I really don't trust movie critics and I don't even care what those metascores might say, but can't they get a good and positive reaction, already.… Expand

3 of 5 users found this helpful32

Voodoo123

Jun 19, 2018

Amongst other things to remind you the soundtrack quickly ages the movie....despite this tomb raider makes an excellent marriage of OG angelina jolie and OTT cool action set pieces. Pacing feels a little off at times but overall things play out much like a 90's pearce brosnan bond film if itAmongst other things to remind you the soundtrack quickly ages the movie....despite this tomb raider makes an excellent marriage of OG angelina jolie and OTT cool action set pieces. Pacing feels a little off at times but overall things play out much like a 90's pearce brosnan bond film if it were gender flipped sporting a vague tomb raiding twist. Not many tombs raided overall but certainly worth checking out if just for the sheer zany-ballsyness!Also daniel craig and angie swap accents for added fun!… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Robwinz

Jun 28, 2020

I really enjoyed the fight scenes but I sort of forgot what the plot for this movie was. Also, there's good moments throughout this movie but not loads to make it a brilliant one.

Also, I've added an extra star for Angelina Jolie being in this movie

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

grandpajoe6191

Sep 24, 2011

I recommend playing the game rather than watching the movie. It's better.

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SeanB.

Jul 17, 2001

Ahhhhh!!!!! One of the most disappointing movies that I've seen. I'm usually not so hard on any movies, but this is an exception in my book. The only time I was happy was when it was over.

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