Rating: 
Summary: YEAH!!
Review: I love Angelina Jolie, I love this movie, She is awesome as
playing Lara Croft. She's got it. She's got the hips, the lips,
the 5,000 lb. torpedo bra. She's got it. Angelina Jolie kicks some serious ass as Lara Croft... a tomb raiding goddes who soon
finds a secret from her father's past that will lead Lara to her
greatest challenge: The triangle of light, a legendary artifect
with the power to alter Space and time. Lara must find the triangle before it falls into the clutches of the Illuminati, a
secret society bent on world detomination. To stop the Illuminati
Lara will have to survive a cross-conential chase filled with
unimagineable danger. Do not believe what you hear. Tomb raider
is awesome. You should buy it just for Angelina's nude scene.
She has the biggest boobs you'll find in the movie.
Rating: 
Summary: Huge Disappointment
Review: There's something odd about a transition from a video game to a movie, and whereas it is often compared to comic book characters one would assume (after seeing this movie) it is much more difficult to carry off convincingly. Angeline Jolie is sultry, sexy and certainly focuses your attention, but the plot is thin, predictable and very silly in places. In trying to add suspense to a weak script the viewer is left with a comic depiction. The movie never intends to take itself seriuosly, and shouldn't considering that upon which it is based, but what starts out with such promise, ends in a contrived mess. One for a rainy day only
Rating: 
Summary: Fun shoot-em-up fantasy movie
Review: Jolie does a good job...in this movie. Nothing seems to faze her and she keeps her cool in all tight situations thru out this movie...Cool action and neat effects throughout the movie...enough to keep dad interested and the movie was clean enough to keep junior interested too.
Rating: 
Summary: MYSTERY WOMAN and more!
Review: There's just 'something about' this Utterly Spectacular Lady that brings you back for more and more! ANGELINA JOLIE has more sex appeal in her little finger than most established wannabees! AND she can act - so! Enuf said! This is a delightful little romp - kind of a throw-back to the sixties stuff - 'Modesty Blaise', 'Deadlier Than the Male', 'Fathom', etc.*** Great 'reversal' scene too when - instead of the usual 'Gal in the Shower Routine', it's the Guy - with Ms. Jolie as the Intruder, and very, very tasteful too! Classy - that's it! The Rest? Good to Superior special effects - especially the opening sequence with the 'haywire' robot - shades of 'Saturn 3'. No, as said, it's not a spectacular movie, but it does deliver and the DVD quality is excellent! Good directorial pacing by Mr. West - promising work! Sequel please Ms. Jolie!
Rating:
Summary: There's a difference between good and enjoyable...
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, as it was visually appealing and had an, uh, interesting plot. I did find myself laughing at some of the more predictable scenes though. However the cheesy accents, horrible script, and a very cliched villain are just a few of the good many things wrong with this movie. All in all, I think this a really bad movie, but nonetheless enjoyable. A screenplay like this sounds good in theory, but video game-to-movie transfers take more than just a large budget.
Rating:
Summary: Excellent adaptation of the Tomb Raider game
Review: I'm a fan of the games. Jolie brings the character to life perfectly, right down to the way Lara fires her guns. She's strong, independent, smart, and also fraily human. The story is good, with some nice twists and spiritual touches. It's not all action--it's Lara's quest to reach her lost father. The writers kept in mind the attraction of the two Raiders, the mystery of ancient rituals and the ancients' obsession with icons. The movie is set in terrific scenery with fantastic creatures for Lara to fight. I don't think it could have been done any better, and can't wait for the next one.
Rating:
Summary: Angelina Jolie Is a Fabulous Heroine in the Bond Mold!
Review: A great DVD, a pleasure to experience and the extra features are a lot of fun, particularly the documentary on Ms. Jolie's training for the physical stunts. Personally, I enjoy this movie for a variety of reasons. Angelina Jolie makes a perfect Lara Croft, for one thing. The movie looks fabulous, moves quickly, has a rather original design in terms of sets and locations, and the effects are spectacular without overwhelming the characters. Jolie makes Croft such a strong and convincing presence, and is so athletic and graceful in the physical stuff, that it is a joy to watch her -- and she's on screen almost every minute. The film is based on a videogame, but this movie is more cohesive and better plotted than some of the James Bond entries I can think of, and stunningly executed. It's a showcase for Ms. Jolie of course, and I can't see anyone else being as good at doing Lara. I never played the videogames, so I came at this movie fresh. I think Jolie creates a character as strong and well rounded as, say, Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones or Connery's Bond. Even though these movies have somewhat improbable premises and lots of effects, the actors remain firmly out front. Ms. Jolie achieves this with at least as much finesse and graceful detail as either of the other examples. And in all cases, the tone of the films is on solid footing, with sure direction, and never waivers. Finally, Ms. Jolie executes her physical action very realistically and artfully, looking quite comfortable and competent all the way. The bungie ballet alone is worth the price of admission in TOMB RAIDER (extra safety wires erased via computer notwithstanding). It's quite a tour de force, particularly for an actor as versatile as Ms. Jolie, who, don't forget, received justifiable critical acclaim previously in GIRL INTERRUPTED. It's a great popcorn movie of course, and a better movie all around than many big-budget fantasy films I could list that have less going on and more trouble taking themselves seriously. I like the strong female character and the father-daughter underpinnings for the storyline as well. All in all, for a movie that started out as a videogame, this is surprising and I've easily watched it several times for the pure pleasure of its entertainment and lack of pretension -- and the convincing, mesmerizing perfection of Ms. Jolie.
Rating:
Summary: Great movie
Review: The movie is great, it has action, and a great storyline. I am in love with all of the Tomb Raider games, and I love this movie as well.
Pros:
1) Great storyline
2) Storyline like the game
3) Takes twists and turns in the plotline
Cons:
1) Could have been better
Rating:
Summary: Decent Croft
Review: Lara Croft, the first woman Indiana Jones, is up against a holy revelation that requires some stern kicking. Angelina Jolie plays the video game ... kicker and is the best actress to have been picked for the part. Although there are some plot cliches, the movie does have some tense action scenes which will please most fans. Seriously, she needs to forget about her father (played by Jon Voight) and kick more ... . Get Van Damme to be in the next one and you'll have rich chocolate. Forget the robots and swinging on a big totem pole, fight a huge guy like Dolph Lundgren!
Rating: 
Summary: Plain and simple... I did not like this movie...
Review: It captures the feel of the game... and if that right there doesn't tell you that the... thing is boring, I don't know what else to tell you... the supporting cast needs all the support they can get, and the only thing that Joile excels at is LOOKING like Lara Croft. How bout some feeling in your performance next time, lady? And when I say she LOOKS like Croft, I'm not kidding.. I heard rumors that she was "enhanced" for the role, if you know what I mean... Lack of a good plot also makes my head hurt. Paper-thin adversaries seem one-dimensional, and we learn little to nothing about her father to make us even care about that little reunion in the movie. I stopped the DVD and looked at Trigun...
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