Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)

Release date: 2003-07-25
Country: USA|Germany|Japan|UK|Hong Kong
Language: English|Mandarin
Director: Jan de Bont
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Mutual Film Company, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Rating: 5.5/10
Length: 1h 57min

Storyline

Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft, makes the unexpected discovery of a throbbing golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's Box. As the legendary artefact contains ancient mysteries of unfathomable power, Lara needs to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands, especially the unscrupulous former Nobel Prize winner and now a bio-weapons dealer, Jonathan Reiss. With the aid of the former agent, Terry Sheridan, the fearless adventurer travels the world in pursuit of the precious item; however, can she retrieve it in time to save the day?

Plot Keywords

actress reprises previous role, greek mythology, greek island, mediterranean sea, horseback riding, tough guy, orb, ambush, strong female character, sensuality, shotgun, martial arts, one woman army, female lead, strong female lead, name in title, female name in title, death, eaten alive, wire fu

Short Review

It's not half bad, with cool locations and a great stunt leap from the top of a Hong Kong high-rise. Unlike the wink-winking Charlie's Angels, Croft 2 mostly, and wisely, keeps a straight face.