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Saturday, April 21, 2018

Tomb Raider (2018): Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft


     Directed by Roar Uthaug, Tomb Raider (2018) is based on the 2013 version of the video game and is a reboot of the earlier Tomb Raider film series. The story follows Lara Croft, the independent daughter of a wealthy adventurer, who is pushed to the limits when she finds herself on the remote Pacific island where her father disappeared. Action and archaeology mix well with ancient curses and legend. The mummy of the mythical Queen Himiko, said to hold the power of life and death, adds a nice eery touch. The cast does a great job, including Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft and Dominic West as her father.


Tomb Raider. 2018

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Tomb Raider. 2018: Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003): Angelina Jolie and Pandora's Box


     Directed by Jan de Bont, Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003) sprung off the success of the previous film based on the popular video game series… with a bigger budget and bigger effects. The story concerns Lady Croft's search for the mythical Pandora's Box, the existence of which became known after her discovery of Alexander the Great's sunken Luna Temple. Exotic locales provide a beautiful backdrop. Tense shootouts amongst ancient Chinese terra-cotta warriors and Macedonian treasures are cringe-inducing. Like the previous film, the subject matter lends itself to the glorification of looting by presenting a sensationalized depiction of archaeology… but it is pure entertainment and is delivered with a modicum of humor. Angelina Jolie is beautiful, energetic and agile in her role, performing many of her own stunts. The supporting cast is good as well, including Ciaran Hinds and Djimon Hounsou. 


Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie and Gerard Butler

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie and Gerard Butler

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie and Gerard Butler

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie and Gerard Butler

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie and Gerard Butler

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life: Angelina Jolie