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Summary: The film can't top the game.
Review: "Thumbs Down!"In the film version of the video game, Angelina Jolie plays Lara Croft. Didn't director Simon West all ready make a mistake there? Con Air and General's Daughter were great! Now he comes out with this! Just because Jolie looks like a Lara Croft, doesn't mean she is a good actress to play her. Her acting sinks below surface and the adventure is just too wild. There is nothing that sets this film apart from unoriginal- it just blends these formulas together: RAMBO meets JAMES BOND meets THE MATRIX meets ANGELINA JOLIE means cheap summer stupitidy desguised as action adventure. This film's big mechanical monster, like Red Planet, has some of the worst visual effects ever created. Try Tomb Raider, but be ready.
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Summary: Lady Laura Croft
Review: The video game adventurer Lady Laura Croft comes to life in this action packed movie in which she races against time, villains, and obstacles to recover powerful ancient artifacts.
The video game series this movie is based on is enjoyed by most for its' puzzle solving and strategy tactics. The video game does not provide much for a story line and lacks enough substance in itself to make a well rounded plot. The characters in the video game do not have much for personalities, but prove their attitude and purpose.
The movie is full of bold attitude, intense action, and all the explorative adventure one could possibly hope for. I feel that this movie is quite easy to digest over all and can reach a wide age-ranged audience. And though the suspense will not make you grip the edge of your seat, the fantastic ride with some great stunts and stellar special effects just might. Locations as exotic as Lady Laura Croft and elaborate sets populate this movie from beginning to end. Unfortunately, the movie provides little opportunity to allow you to get attached to any of the characters in the movie. There are a number of events in the movie that may turn off those who value 'believability' within or throughout the story line. But on the whole, this movie was very well done as an exciting and adventurous way of attempting to put the video game onto the theatre screen.
I felt well entertained after watching the movie... I only hope that if there is a second Tomb Raider movie, there is more detail and character development.
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Summary: "WHERE'S THE MEAT"
Review: i wanted to enjoy this movie....i waited patiently for it to come out and even left work early to see it..but i just have to ask where is the meat...this movie went from beginning to end and never got deeper than the credits...don't get me wrong....i wasn't expecting a shakspearean drama with plot twists and deep charachterization.but it would have been nice if simon west gave the audience something to grab hold of..i kept waiting for the movie to start and then it was over. i'm pretty sure i was offended by the lack of effort that went into the tomb scenes...i mean honestly....big monkey statues that come to life to defend a relic...if we need to match movies in this genre...i have to compare it to the indiana jones series... what made the indie series so appealing was exploring ancient tombs that were trap laden with elaborate means...in "tomb" raider people just walk in to these ancient tombs conduct there business shoot at a few statues and then leave..(whoever sat around the board room and said lets make monkey statues come to life....should be fired!) honestly my main problem with this movie is that it was just too linear...it was all fluff and could have been so much better. the acting was fine.(angelina was perfect for the part) the premise of the story was fine.(relics...timetravel....all good) even the writing was decent.(lines fit the story) but there was no attention to detail,no grit,no meat to sink your teeth into....just a shallow mainstream action flick that never hits the mark...so i give it three stars because its neither good nor bad it just is...
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Summary: tomb raider - ridiculous
Review: As an avid fan of angelina jolie, i went to see tomb raider even though i have never played the video game it was based on. I was very disappointed. jolie's performance seemed good enough but the action scenes were lacking something and the plot was convoluted, overly dramatic and trite. the relationship between lara and alex was not fleshed out unfortunately. to sum up, tomb raider seemed put together in a hurry as if they were rushing to get the movie released in summer and the cast's talents were not put to good use as the dialogue was god-awful and in no way as witty as the girl version of Indiana JOnes that this movie was clearly striving to be.
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Summary: FUN ACTION AND VERY ENTERTAINING
Review: This movie had to be one of the most entertaining movies I've seen all summer. It had a strong endless flow of action, suspense, drama, and entertainment. I would most definatly recomend it to anyone looking for a fast fun film. Many reviews I have read for it on Amazon and other sites siad it was not a good as Indianna Jones or previous action movies. I'll be totally honest: it really isn't. Tomb Raider is NOT one of those movies that will go down in history as a fine example of American films. It is instead, just a fun, silly but entertaining, great way to spend two hours. Tomb Raider was probably not intended to be a "masterpeice" of a film. It probably wont get any Oscars, but I feel that above all, the film was made to be fun. And it is. Now for those of you that liked the game, I'll think you'll get a GREAT kick out of the movie. The reason some critics probably trashed it is because that are not at all familiar with the game. I belive Angelina Jolie does a wonderful job portarying Lara Croft-she has the same look, attitude, spunk, and even the same accent as in the game. The plot is definatly there, despite what some people feel. If you really pay attention to what is going on, it is a fun plot filled with much action. (By the way, dont you just love reading those reviews of people complaining that they didn't find a plot and that they were asleep through 1/2 the movie? Well there's your hint!!) Overall, this movie was well done. It was a beautiful and entertaining way of putting the game on to the big screen. I would recomend this movie to anyone who is looking for some good cheesy fun. Enjoy!!
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Summary: Good, For What It Is
Review: "Tomb Raider" is a filmified video game; make no mistake about that. If that's what you're looking for, it's quite good. Just as video game characters are physically two-dimensional and trying to look three-dimensional, so are the movie characters, only conceptually instead of physically. The settings are beautiful, magical, and often have a not-quite-real look to them. Lots and lots and lots of action occurs. There are very good guys, very bad guys, and a few hard-to-determine guys to lend the movie some mystery. The plot does not handle close inspection well. If you go to see "Tomb Raider" and want a real movie, you might be disappointed. It just doesn't have enough depth and complexity. It was pretty to look at, but don't think too much. What it reminded me most of was watching someone else, who was extremely talented and experienced at it, play a video game. If you want neat visuals, acrobatic stunts, lots of action, and lots of a very impressive Angelina Jolie, go see this movie. Just don't expect more than that. This movie will make money, as will its inevitable sequels. I prefer Indiana Jones.
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Summary: A good movie adaptation
Review: Let me start off by saying I have been playing the Tomb Raider games since the first one came out in 1996. Following that, I must admit I was pleasantly surprised with this movie. I think it has enough action mixed in with enough plot to make it worthy of the Tomb Raider title. I must admit, I agree with the people who complain about a lack of character development. But the movie is still FUN and EXCITING to watch, and that's what it's all about anyways. Angelina Jolie does a wonderful job as Lara, and the other characters all do a decent job as well. The bottom line: just one great time! I'm looking forward to the next, which, of course, is inevitable.
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Summary: Tomb Raider a great ride.
Review: Tomb Raider, was one of the first widely anticipated movies of the summer.It stars the beautiful Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft the famed video game character who must rid the world of an ancient artifact that controls time. I think this was a great movie with a good amount of everything. I suggest this movie to everyone. It is also a great film for Simon West to realy establish him in the world of directing. But overall this was a great film that does not disappoint. I read reviews on many movies and can tell you this is a good one.
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Summary: A fun action, adventure
Review: Tomb Raider is no Indiana Jones...I'll say that straight off. But it was a movie that I wanted to be entertained in...it did a great job of that. The plot is below average, but the action scenes are great and they entertain you. That's all the movie really is...cheap entertainment, but still one worth seeing.
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Summary: Tombraider
Review: Being an avid Tombraider game freak, I went, with some trepidation, to see the movie, and in particular, how Angelina Jolie was going to pull off becoming Lara Croft. I had read reviews that the movie was not going to be like the game, but rather, more about Lara Croft. Who she was, where she came from, etc. At the movie, I was very pleased at how well Angelina portrayed the character of Lara. I doubt they could have found another actress who could have done it better. The accent, the look, the moves. I couldn't have been happier. Even the plot of the movie, I thought, was very Tombraider. This is one that I will definetely be adding to my DVD collection. And the soundtrack rocks too!!
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