Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

PG-13

2001

1h 40m

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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This live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of Eidos Interactive's phenomenally successful "Tomb Raider" game series. It is one woman's fearless quest criss-crossing the globe, in an amazing attempt to save the world.

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Critics Consensus

Angelina Jolie is perfect for the role of Lara Croft, but even she can't save the movie from a senseless plot and action sequences with no emotional impact.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider is incredibly silly. So silly in fact, that you just have to respect it.

Feb 3, 2016

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Some great action sequences, but not much else.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 29, 2010

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

[A] movie based on a video game that's unafraid to look absurd but lacks the self-conviction needed to come off as camp.

Apr 12, 2010

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Aly Caviness

Midwest Film Journal

If you’re beginning to think that this movie works better as a collection of Angelina Jolie photoshoots set to a collection of certified bangers, then buddy, you are not wrong.

Oct 17, 2025

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A thoroughly numb and insulting excuse for an adventure.

Rated: D-

Apr 30, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Where's the quickening of the pulse, the racing of the heart, the holding of the breath? With Lara Croft Tomb Raider, the most a viewer can expect is the numbing of the brain and the closing of the eyelids.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 6, 2021

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Anthony S

Big fan of the tomb raider gaming franchise being a 90s kid. This film was probably as good as it got for the movie, but still only a 3/5 for me. So much potential to make good films, but lack of resemblance to the game, lack of puzzles etc to open up new tombs. The filmmakers, I think put too much pressure on themselves to create a storyline movie worthy rather than actually resembling what everyone loves about Lara Croft.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Oliver J

A great Action flick. i’m a big fan of tomb raider and i hadn’t seen this movie for years, so upon rewatching it i was pleasantly surprised with how good angelina is as the classic lara croft from 1997-2003, her mannerisms and way she looks and dresses are a spitting image of classic lara, although the story is pretty generic, the action scenes are great and just what you’d expect from a tomb raider film, angelina jolie plays the role perfectly and it’s exactly what you’d imagine classic lara to be film wise, Not just a great movie adaptation of a video game but a great action movie that does the character justice and you can sit back and enjoy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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Stephen C

Success in 1 hour and 40 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Some Sensuality and Action/Violence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $131,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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André C

Angelina Jolie is a great classic Lara Croft but that's it. That alone is the only thing about the movie. You'll probably enjoy the movie if you like silly early 2000s movies.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Justin W

You know you will get good adventure action from Joli and that's exactly what you get here. A good bedtime story, fast-paced plots and dynamic characters, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. Joli's ability to weave intricate tales filled with suspense and excitement makes her work a reliable choice for adventure action enthusiasts.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/10/25

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Pedro Henrique C

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) has serious script and direction problems, but some lovers and fans still love this absurd film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/24/25

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This live action feature is inspired by the most successful interactive video-game character in history -- Lara Croft. Beautiful and brainy, Lara (Angelina Jolie) is the heroine of Eidos Interactive's phenomenally successful "Tomb Raider" game series. It is one woman's fearless quest criss-crossing the globe, in an amazing attempt to save the world.

Director: Simon West
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Colin Wilson
Screenwriter: Patrick Massett, John Zinman, Simon West, Sara B. Cooper, Mike Werb, Michael Colleary
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions, Mutual Film Company
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sensuality|Action/Violence)
Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 15, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $131.1M
Runtime: 1h 40m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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