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Summary: This is Jolie at her very best!
Review: Your mission: obtain the clock powered by the All-Seeing Eye, which will begin its countdown to the complete solar eclipse in which all the planets will align. Use this to locate and reunite the two missing halves of the Triangle of Light, which will give its possessor power over time itself. Sounds like something out of a video game, right? Well, actually, it's the mission that serves as the plot for "Tomb Raider," which is based on the popular interactive adventure. The movie, which is packed with action that contains little to no suspense, rides to success on its exotic locations, daredevil stunts, and the winning actress Angelina Jolie, in a role she was born to play. I wasn't on the edge of my seat, but I enjoyed it more than expected. The movie introduces Lara Croft, born of a wealthy father whose expeditions took him out of the picture when Lara was a young child. Her wealth seems of little interest to her, though she puts it to good use by investing in mechanical beasts and reality-based scenarios in order to practice what she does best: discover artifacts. Lara is strong, careful of showing her sensitive side, and extremely witty and articulately sarcastic. This is the Angelina Jolie that we love and admire. Her charisma and charm are a force to be reckoned with, not to mention the fact that she fits the role perfectly with more than just her looks. While beautiful as an actress, it is easy to see that she also has a brutal side, one that makes her a very formidable action heroine. Upon investigation of a clock found in her home, she discovers a ticking clock, seemingly running on no apparent source of power, which is ticking down to the impending solar eclipse in which all of the planets will arrive. But when a pack of thieves invade her home and steal the clock, which has more significance than it appears to have, she learns that it is a key to the discovery of the Triangle of Light. At this point, all things about the mystery in the plot are explained: the reasons for which the secret group called the Illuminati wish to obtain the precious piece, and what can occur when the two pieces are united once again. Here, the movie segues into a race against time concerning who will win the prize, during which Lara will bargain with the opposite side in hopes of changing time and bringing back her father, Sounds kind of silly, huh? Well, it's inspired by a video game, so your expectations shouldn't be too high. The movie makes the mistake of taking itself a little too seriously, The action sequences are fun and interesting to watch, and may even evoke some chuckles from the suaveness Jolie brings to her character in the most tense of situations. But they have no suspense at all: predictability sets in a lot, and it's easy to guess who's going to end up where. But it's not a total loss. I found myself laughing at those actions sequences, not so much out of disbelief as out of sheer enjoyment. It's the kind of movie that makes me feel like a kid again, which is, at times, a lot of fun. The settings and locations picked for this film are divinely chosen. There are two places in the movie, the locations of the two halves of the triangle, one of which is an ancient tomb, and another in Iceland that holds a large, rotating model of the planets (trust me, it looks like something straight out of the prop department from "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"). Still, these settings call attention to the details throughout, while bringing back fond memories of the Indiana Jones films and other adventures. "Tomb Raider" is what it is, a good adventure, not making the mistake of trying to be something more. The action may be a little lifeless, but it can be a fun ride, mainly in part to Jolie's brilliance as an actress. If I were hiking in the Amazon, I'd want her as my tour guide.
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Summary: A Blast!
Review: First of all, I am not really an Angelina Jolie-fan - or I wasn't ... before Tomb Raider. It was impossible not to see her skill and admire her in this film. She's strong, talented, agile and unafraid to do her own stunts. She's got guts, style, beauty (obviously - please ignore the pointy bra, guys), and a special charisma you don't often see in young actors. The action & special effects in the film were excellent, the plot was solid & well drawn, and it actually allowed Jolie to demonstrate her own acting skills. I *Felt* a well of emotion from her, as she tried to 'prove herself' to her dead father. She had a lot to draw on in those scenes & it showed. In general though, I think Jolie just had great fun doing this flick. In the scene with the dog sled, you can see the 'endorphin-high' on her face. She's definitely into thrill seeking. At one point, she bursts into laughter for no apparent reason - and I definitely think that's Angelina, not her character. I like both sci-fi & fantasy, and especially since this movie is loosely based on a computer game, I certainly didn't expect a plot true to reality or even to the laws of physics. The same was true, of course, with the Matrix, the Mummy, Indiana Jones, the Bond series, etc. Some people don't seem to remember that movies are *about* escapism - so if a fact seems "out-of-order", it's OK. Truly. It's *just a movie*. Like to ride roller coasters? It's a great way to escape. And so is this movie ... but it lasts longer. ;-)
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Summary: Tomb Raider is Underrated
Review: Tomb Raider isn't the best movie for a plotline, the villains arent going to win oscars, but thats not what the film is about. Apart from flaunting Angelina Jolie's breasts, its a fun film. It has action, offbeat humour and Angelina plays the part of Lara Croft well. For those of you who only go to see critic hit movies, this film isn't for you, but for those of you that have seen Indiana Jones and The Mummy, this film is definetly for you, Go See It, Now!
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Summary: Big reach
Review: All through the movie I kept asking myself if I was having a problem with this movie because it's a women in the lead role as the super slueth or is it just too unbelievable for any gender? At the end I believe the latter is the truth. The story line, the special effects etc. they're just to hard to swallow. A twenty something toomb raider with unlimitted resources unmatched physical and mental abilities and connections everywhere. James Bond, Batman and Wonder Woman all rolled into one. They're are much more interesting movies out there.
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Summary: AWESOME movie!!!
Review: I've been waiting OVER A YEAR to see this movie. Yes, I know that sounds sad, but I'm a big fan of Lara Croft! I couldn't wait until it finally came to our theater. And, it's been a very, very long time since I was actually this excited to buy tickets to go see it. So, was it worth it? YEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!! This was one of those rare movies in which I was sad to see it end. I was just sitting there like an idiot, grinning through it all. So what did I see in it that I loved so much? First off, I'm a girl so I wasn't obsessed about Angelina Jolie's body like many viewers. What I loved about this movie, was: #1.) _THE PLOT_ It really keeps you entertained, and it's quite suspensful at times. Lara is trying to find two pieces of an ancient, powerful triangle. She has only a certain amount of time to do this, as it only works during the planetary alignment, which only comes once every five thousand years. But she's not only racing against time, she's also racing against THE BAD GUYS, the evil Illumati who are also trying to find these pieces. However, at times, Lara must work together with these guys in order to find the pieces. To top it off, her father, who disappeared on the field when Lara was a child (she misses him immensely) is somehow connected with it all...She must decide whether to save the world by destroying the triangle, or using it for herself in order to see her father again, and ultimately destroy time itself in the process... #2.) _THE ACTION_ Sit through the first ten minutes and you'll see how intense the action is. It's just awesome. Especially if you're a fan of the video game series - watching her whip out her pistols to shoot a baddie brings back pleasent memories... #3.) _EVERYTHING ELSE_ There's humor, some romance, great music, great picture. When they filmed the movie, they actually traveled to those places (Cambodia, etc.) to film, so it really adds a sense of wonder as you watch it. All in all, this is a GREAT movie and by FAR the best flick of the summer! I think the only type of person who wouldn't enjoy this movie would be a 90-year old spinster who never leaves her house all day. I LOVED and I can't WAIT to go see it again - I'm sure you won't either!!
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Summary: Absolutely excellent
Review: Angelina Jolie . . . Angelina Jolie . . . Angelina Jolie . . . HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! HOT!! Okay- to the rest of the film. Lara Croft was like Indiana Jones with nice feminine looks. This movie is a great action-adventure film, plus the plot is really good. The idea of controlling time itself compells many to become greedy, but the absence and input of Lara's father kick in dramatically to show that Lara really does care about not being evil. That kind of thing is one of the reasons why Tomb Raider is good. It was well written, well acted, and turned out to be good in every aspect. Go use some money and see it in theaters.
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Summary: Perfect action movie....
Review: ok i think they picked the best actress to be Lara Croft. The plot was good, and it was funny ( " Always a pleasure") Anyway if you haven't seen it you mus t go otherwise you don't know what your missing! Hopefully they'll make a sequel.
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Summary: oh man
Review: ....! worst action movie ever. the story in the first game was alot better. for those who dont know in the game laura was contracted to seek out an artifact that would give its possesor the ability to evolve but she doesnt know that and at the end she ends up fighting this 3 story monster on a platform surrounded by liquid hot magma. now thats exciting and dangerous. in this movie? i never cared less for a charater. in order to have a good action movie, you need to believe that the main character was actually in danger but tomb raider failed on that at every chance. every action sequence was uninspired and the jokes are almost non existant. laura's survant was the guy from red dwarf and his comedic talents were grossly under untilized. in otherwords, wait for the cassett, i wouldnt even waste money on the dvd.
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Summary: Tomb Raider Jolie at Her Best!
Review: Jolie delivers one of her best performances since "Girl Interupted." Jolie is outrageous and is sexy and portrays the Playstation character very well. There cold not be a better person to play the heroin like Jolie did.
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Summary: Lara should take some Lessons from Indiana Jones
Review: There is such a pile of macho manure in this film that you need a snorkel. Arrogance runs so rampant across the screen that you can't tell the good guys from the bad in this movie. I remember when heroes had a little humility. That's what gave them staying power. Look at the likeable Indiana Jones that Harrison Ford created. Even look at the characters in the MUMMY. In that film even the villain had his moment of pathos and he even got to come back this year! I'll tell you, that mummy was no dummy. Lara, you are out of your league.
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