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Orphaned heiress, English aristocrat and intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft, embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve the two halves of an ancient artifact which controls time before it falls into the wrong hands. As an extremely rare planetary alignment is about to occur for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider will have to team up with rival adventurers and sworn enemies to collect the pieces, while time is running out. But, in the end, who can harness the archaic talisman's unlimited power?
Lara Croft, a wealthy and adventurous English aristocrat, discovers a mysterious clock that holds the key to controlling time. She must race against time and a shadowy brotherhood to find two halves of an ancient artifact, the Triangle of Light, before it falls into the wrong hands and can be used to rewrite history.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider was met with mixed reviews from critics and a generally positive reception from audiences. While Angelina Jolie's performance as Lara Croft was often praised for embodying the character's physical prowess and fierce spirit, the film's plot and pacing received more criticism. Despite the mixed critical reception, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $274 million worldwide.
Angelina Jolie is praised for her physical performance and suitability for the role of Lara Croft.
The film's plot is often described as convoluted and predictable.
Visual effects and action sequences are a highlight for some, though criticized by others for being generic.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated Angelina Jolie's portrayal of Lara Croft and the action-packed adventure. Some viewers found the story engaging, while others felt it was too formulaic and lacked depth.
Angelina Jolie reportedly trained for months and performed many of her own stunts, including a difficult free-climb sequence.
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Angelina Jolie brings loads of energy and attitude to this action-packed CGI fest. She's the eponymous daughter of a titled archaeologist who lives at (and regularly wrecks) her family's Buckinghamshire manor house. She's at an auction wher...
I thought this was a good movie to bring to life from a video game. Angelina Jolie was the perfect person for this role. It's pretty much like the video game.
**Lara Croft: Tomb Raider captures the spirit of the games and casts the perfect actress as its lead. It's not a perfect film, but one it's still of the better video game adaptations ever made.** Lara Croft: Tomb Raider had high expectat...