Tomb Raider
Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider

2018Movie118 minEnglish

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father disappeared.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users64%
Director: Roar UthaugGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Lara Croft, the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she discovers the tomb of the legendary Yasuko. Forging her own path, she finds herself drawn into a perilous journey that will test her abilities and her resolve. Facing treacherous trials and ancient puzzles, Lara must uncover the secrets of her father's disappearance and fight to survive a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

Tomb Raider (2018) received a mixed reception from critics and audiences. While many praised Alicia Vikander's performance as Lara Croft and the film's action sequences, some found the plot to be derivative and lacking the charm of previous iterations. The film was a moderate box office success, failing to meet some expectations.

What Reviewers Say

  • Alicia Vikander is a strong and capable Lara Croft, bringing a grounded performance to the iconic role.
  • The film offers thrilling action sequences and impressive set pieces.
  • Despite improvements over earlier adaptations, the narrative can feel predictable and uninspired at times.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's modern take on the character and its action-packed adventure. Many viewers enjoyed Alicia Vikander's portrayal and found the movie to be an entertaining popcorn flick. However, some felt it didn't quite capture the spirit of the video games or offer enough originality.

Fun Fact

Alicia Vikander trained rigorously for the role, engaging in a demanding physical regimen that included boxing, rock climbing, and Muay Thai.

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6 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Alicia Wikander picks up where Angelina Jolie left off and after about fifteen minutes, I am fairly certain that she would have wished she had left well alone completely. I certainly wished she had. She is "Lara Croft", left a fortune after...
moovies

moovies

"Not dead yet, no sh*t!" Wanted to see this because I'm a long time fanboy of the game series. Liked the old movies with Angelina Jolie, perfect for a teenage boy with the humor; action and a beautiful lead actress. Alicia Vikander de...
Gimly

Gimly

Some of the most generic shit ever put to screen. Don't get how this was supposed to please anybody, Tomb Raider fan or otherwise. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product._
Splinter

Splinter

As a video game to movie adaptation Tomb Raider works on nearly every level, the only flaw being that there's so much of Tomb Raider to pack into two hours. I had great expectations for this film and wasn't disappointed in the least. On th...
Rodney Wollam

Rodney Wollam

Your typical adventure film. Neither Vikander nor Goggins stand out. Though there was the screen debut of Daniel Wu as Lu Phen. Wow!
bigchris1928

bigchris1928

ok walking into this movie i knew it was going to be fun not sure how much fun but fun however hen i sat down i got a treat there was a ton of action it was a really good movie too it had lots of adventure too and a good plot i really enjoy...