Judging from the reviews of the Angelina Jolie Lara Croft films, ones that i have not seen, i thought this one would just be a cheap rehashing of those. Now having seen it, I can say that I was wrong. Tomb Raider is a very effective, well made action film. Alicia Vikander does well in the lead role of Lara. She gives the character depth and is a good fit. I also really liked Dominic West here, he did well as Lara's father. The story was interesting enough to keep one's attention till the end. The special effects are top notch, and the sound is some of the best I've heard. I loved the visuals and sound effects. This is definitely one to watch on Blu-ray and with surround sound. This film is not just another generic action romp, it has heart and you can tell the filmmakers were trying to bring a fresh take to the Lara Craft franchise. I really hope we get a second one, and I can't imagine we won't, with the way in which the film ends.
Review of Tomb Raider
