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Angelina Jolie is the first and best reason to watch Lara Croft Tomb Raider. She gives an extraordinarily committed, physically demanding performance, taking on the mantle of the video game heroine with real conviction and energy, and becoming the embodiment of every teenage boy's wish-fulfilment fantasy female. She's tough, sexy and tomboyish all at the same time, and even has a plummy English accent to give her a touch of class. It's a shame that the movie doesn't live up to Jolie's high standards. A soulless juggernaut of computer-generated effects and one-dimensional characters, the film falls into the same trap that has ensnared every other video game adaptation before it. The convoluted plot--which is concerned with a mysterious planetary alignment, a quasi-Masonic secret society known as the Illuminati and a mcguffin called the Triangle of Light--takes itself far too seriously. Oddly for a film with such a pedigree, the only humour is to be found in the endless repetition by Jolie of the word "bugger", which presumably is hilariously funny to American audiences. Director Simon West, an alumnus of the Brookheimer-Simpson school of filmmaking, choreographs the action sequences spectacularly enough, and their impact is boosted hugely by Jolie's ability to perform almost all the stunt work herself. But the end result is an empty experience that leaves the viewer with the feeling that this much-loved character and this dedicated actress could have been better served.
On the DVD: Eschewing the need for a second disc, this DVD still has plenty of additional material to keep fans happy. There's no single making-of documentary, but rather a series of shorter pieces on specific aspects of the production--the original game, the transition to the big screen, the special effects, the stunt work and the rigorous training endured by Jolie (apparently she got so good she could do the stunts better than any of the stunt doubles). There's also U2's "Elevation" video, some deleted scenes, DVD-ROM features and a chatty commentary from director Simon West. The widescreen picture and thumping surround soundtrack are impressive. --Mark Walker
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I, like other tomb raider fans absolutely enjoyed this film. It gave some insight into lara's personal life by allowing viewers to understand her relationship with her father.
However, i did feel that the film was too much focused on her family ties rather than the adventure. The adventure was also a bit too lame for someone like Lara Croft, and i believe they could have squeezed in lots more action scenes if they wanted to make this a truely brilliant film.
I also believe that the critics have made this film turn out to be worse whereas it really isn't. That may be because this movie is really intended for those who actually know Lara croft through the games.
I would definately recommend this film to all Lara croft fans, and those who like an action packed movies. I mean, how often do we see a female adventurer as smart and intelligent as LARA CROFT????
However, i did feel that the film was too much focused on her family ties rather than the adventure. The adventure was also a bit too lame for someone like Lara Croft, and i believe they could have squeezed in lots more action scenes if they wanted to make this a truely brilliant film.
I also believe that the critics have made this film turn out to be worse whereas it really isn't. That may be because this movie is really intended for those who actually know Lara croft through the games.
I would definately recommend this film to all Lara croft fans, and those who like an action packed movies. I mean, how often do we see a female adventurer as smart and intelligent as LARA CROFT????
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Yes, it's not the best film ever. I'll start off by saying this.
It is however, one of my favourite kinds of film. A brainless one.
With the simple plot of "bad stuffs goin' on", shortly followed by "Lara must stop bad stuffs". Really, that's about as advanced as the plot ever gets. But that's not a bad thing, it keeps the film shallow, and easy to enjoy in a simplistic way.
I think most people have assessed Angelina's acting, so I'll say this: Chris Barry plays an amazing butler in the film, and the film really has it's funny moments. There aren't loads of them, but they are appreciated. Additionally, the film really captured the feel of the games in terms of terrain (aka tombs).
For a brainless, yet ultimately enjoyable film, I'd say this one definitely fills the quota. I'd also say it's a lot better than most people give it credit for.
For the price, I'd say it's a bargain.
It is however, one of my favourite kinds of film. A brainless one.
With the simple plot of "bad stuffs goin' on", shortly followed by "Lara must stop bad stuffs". Really, that's about as advanced as the plot ever gets. But that's not a bad thing, it keeps the film shallow, and easy to enjoy in a simplistic way.
I think most people have assessed Angelina's acting, so I'll say this: Chris Barry plays an amazing butler in the film, and the film really has it's funny moments. There aren't loads of them, but they are appreciated. Additionally, the film really captured the feel of the games in terms of terrain (aka tombs).
For a brainless, yet ultimately enjoyable film, I'd say this one definitely fills the quota. I'd also say it's a lot better than most people give it credit for.
For the price, I'd say it's a bargain.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film has had a lot of bad press said about it since its release, i personally think this is unfair. Ok so the plot is a little thin, but surely a person sitting down to watch this film wants action???
Let me tell you there are some amazing action sequences in this film, brilliantly acted by angelina jolie, who looked like she was born to play this character. Angelina Jolie is an amazing actress who plays the character of Lara Croft with an air of elegance, she really does excel in this role.
This film deserves more credit than it is given, the action is far superior than most films out even today, you must buy this dvd if only to see the Lara try to defend her house, a standout part of the film. You simply have to ignore the reviews and find out for yourself just how good this film is.
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