Tomb Raider

Name: Tomb Raider
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: March 16, 2018
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 48
Cast: Adrian Collins, Alexandre Willaume, Alicia Vikander, Antonio Aakeel, Beatrice Stein

2018

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Warner Bros. | Release Date: March 16, 2018 | PG-13

Starring: Adrian Collins, Alexandre Willaume, Alicia Vikander, Antonio Aakeel, Beatrice Stein, Bernardo Santos, Conny Stadler, Daniel Wu, Derek Jacobi, Dominic West, Emily Carey, Gintare Beinoraviciute, Hannah John-Kamen, Helena Holmes, James Heron, Keenan Arrison, Kenneth Fok, Kristin Scott Thomas, Nick Frost, Rae Lim, Rowan Polonski, Tamer Burjaq, Walton Goggins

Summary: Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander) is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen. Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier, barely making the rent, and takes college courses, rarely making it toLara Croft (Alicia Vikander) is the fiercely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished when she was scarcely a teen. Now a young woman of 21 without any real focus or purpose, Lara navigates the chaotic streets of trendy East London as a bike courier, barely making the rent, and takes college courses, rarely making it to class. Determined to forge her own path, she refuses to take the reins of her father’s global empire just as staunchly as she rejects the idea that he’s truly gone. Advised to face the facts and move forward after seven years without him, even Lara can’t understand what drives her to finally solve the puzzle of his mysterious death. Going explicitly against his final wishes, she leaves everything she knows behind in search of her dad’s last-known destination: a fabled tomb on a mythical island that might be somewhere off the coast of Japan. But her mission will not be an easy one; just reaching the island will be extremely treacherous. Suddenly, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Lara, who—against the odds and armed with only her sharp mind, blind faith and inherently stubborn spirit—must learn to push herself beyond her limits as she journeys into the unknown. If she survives this perilous adventure, it could be the making of her, earning her the name tomb raider. [Warner Bros.]… Expand

Director: Roar Uthaug

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 118 min

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Inkoo Kang

Mar 14, 2018

An obligatory setup for a sequel slows down the final moments, but until then, Tomb Raider feels like a perfectly paced trio of espresso shots, with a shot of adrenaline to the heart as a chaser. Read full review

Justin Chang

Mar 14, 2018

It's hardly the first or last time Hollywood has plundered one of its own long-dormant properties, but it's also a reminder that not every resurrection has to feel like a desecration. Read full review

Moira Macdonald

Mar 15, 2018

Vikander doesn’t have much to play, script-wise, but she makes a tough, appealing action star. Read full review

A.A. Dowd

Mar 14, 2018

When it comes to what should be the reliably dumb fun of tomb raiding, maybe there are worse crimes than insulting viewers’ intelligence or bombarding them with crappy special effects. Boring them? Now that’s a felony offense. Read full review

David Sims

Mar 16, 2018

Vikander, who can balance flinty charm with sympathetic humanism, helped keep me invested, but Tomb Raider could best be described as a solid step forward, away from past wrongs. I’ll take competence over silliness, but the Lara Croft brand still has a long way to go before her movies are truly memorable. Read full review

Stephen Whitty

Mar 14, 2018

Too bad the new actress doesn’t bring much to the party, and this “origin story” feels like leftovers. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Mar 15, 2018

Ms. Vikander has leapt into the void of a franchise reboot, based on a video-game reboot, that generates no joy, makes negligible sense, and seals its own tomb with a climax of perfect absurdity. Read full review

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Megajohn85

Mar 16, 2018

This is a great film!! Those complaining about it being an origin story really have issues. This really is the best video game adaptation by far. While the plot isn’t generic and predictable at times, there was enough solid action, unexpected twists, superb performances especially butThis is a great film!! Those complaining about it being an origin story really have issues. This really is the best video game adaptation by far. While the plot isn’t generic and predictable at times, there was enough solid action, unexpected twists, superb performances especially but alicia Vikander who really brought Lara to life. A far more realistic and grounded interpretation than what Jolie played years ago. This is a must see!! There isn’t enough action/adventure films in the sea of superhero films. This was a welcome change. Especially great seeing female action heros which is rare in this industry. My advice to naysayers, keep your expectations low which if they are high, you’re the problem with my video game films will never succeed. The elitist attitudes is the culprit. Just go in and expect a fun action film, nothing more/nothing less… Expand

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dypsomaniart

Jul 6, 2018

This movie is AWESOME. I have played all the tomb raider games right from the beginning, and I really enjoyed this version of Lara based on the 2013 game. Great character, great acting, good story with some good action. Obviously not as involved as the game but what can you expect when youThis movie is AWESOME. I have played all the tomb raider games right from the beginning, and I really enjoyed this version of Lara based on the 2013 game. Great character, great acting, good story with some good action. Obviously not as involved as the game but what can you expect when you have to fit it all into a 1.5 hr movie. Thoroughly enjoyed it.… Expand

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Necrophat

Mar 20, 2018

Easily the best Tomb Raider film to date, Alicia does a fantastic job of portraying Lara Croft in a much more grounded way, the action in this film is brilliant and this a great watch, especially for fans of the games. The best video game film adaption to date.

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MrScallops

Jun 19, 2019

"Tomb Raider" is a very promising reboot that could spark a new series but at the same time disappointingly basic when compared to other films in its genre.

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CoreGamer1408

Apr 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 tropes and clichés. The main disconnect I never actuallyDidn’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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benskylerhill

Apr 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 the only one that is not cringe-inducing and it doesBy 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

MY RATING: 5.1/10… Expand

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leviathanarg

Jan 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 iteration is a disaster everywhere. I recommend to watchThis 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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