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Lara Croft Tomb Raider The Cradle Of Life (2003)
Released By: Paramount Pictures   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Pictures
Genre: Action-Adventure
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Jan De Bont
Language: English
Official Website: http://www.tombraidermovie.com/index.html
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: 11/18/2003
Cast: Ciaran Hinds, Noah Taylor, Angelina Jolie, Djimon Hounsou, Chris Barrie, Gerald Butler
Published ID: 316350
UPC: 097360568943, 097363407249, 097360341645, 097363407225, 097360568929,
Plot: This sequel to the 2001 hit video-game adaptation Lara Croft: Tomb Raider finds Jan de Bont stepping in for director Simon West, helming his first feature since 1999's The Haunting. From a script by first-time scribe Dean Georgaris, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life finds Angelina Jolie once again portraying the titular curvaceous adventurer. But where the first film saw Croft in a race against the Illuminati to acquire an elusive relic that offers control over life and death, this entry in the series follows the heroine as she ventures to an underwater temple in search of the mythological Pandora's Box. Unfortunately, once she secures the legendary artifact, it is promptly stolen by the villainous leader of a Chinese crime syndicate. It is then up to Lara to get the box back before an evil mastermind gets hold of it and uses it to construct a weapon of catastrophic capabilities. Gerard Butler, Djimon Hounsou, and Noah Taylor head up the supporting cast. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide
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Pretty Good Action Flick
Added 5/4/2009

This movie was pretty good as a sequel to to the first one. Of course it doesn't measure to the video game, but usually the films don't.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
2.5 stars out of 4
Added 12/18/2008

The Bottom Line:

The original Tomb Raider was at least entertaining, if not great, but the sequel is fairly lifeless; aside from a couple amusing scenes, "Cradle of Life" is flaccid and forgettable.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
A good addition to the Tomb Raider collection
Added 12/10/2008

If you have seen and enjoyed the first Tomb Raider, then I recommend buying this one as well. This is a good film with the same type of action as the first one but I did not get into the story as much which is why I only gave this 4 stars. However, Angelina Jolie does another great job in this film and so does Gerard Butler (he was the Leonidas in 300). If you are new to the Tomb Raider movies though, I would suggest watching/buying the first one.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great Movies Are Hard to Find
Added 7/25/2008

I'm a fan of most Angelina Jolie films, but her series of Lara Croft Tomb Raider films are great. There is so much action & adventure that these films don't leave you bored. The actors that work with her are a good group and transform into a great cast of characters. We have made these movies among our top picks to take on vacations/trips with our portable DVD player.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Suspense and romance - just Gerry.
Added 6/17/2008

What can I say...where would Lara Croft be without Gerry Butler around the corner? He is believable in most any role and is such eye candy...it should have been easy for Lara to have lost interest in Pandora's Box with Gerry back in her life....
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Pretty Good Action Flick
Added 5/4/2009

This movie was pretty good as a sequel to to the first one. Of course it doesn't measure to the video game, but usually the films don't.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
2.5 stars out of 4
Added 12/18/2008

The Bottom Line:

The original Tomb Raider was at least entertaining, if not great, but the sequel is fairly lifeless; aside from a couple amusing scenes, "Cradle of Life" is flaccid and forgettable.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
A good addition to the Tomb Raider collection
Added 12/10/2008

If you have seen and enjoyed the first Tomb Raider, then I recommend buying this one as well. This is a good film with the same type of action as the first one but I did not get into the story as much which is why I only gave this 4 stars. However, Angelina Jolie does another great job in this film and so does Gerard Butler (he was the Leonidas in 300). If you are new to the Tomb Raider movies though, I would suggest watching/buying the first one.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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