![]() ![]() In order to understand where Lara Croft ends up at the film's conclusion, it's important to know where she starts in this picture. We'll get into spoilers from here on out as we discuss the ending of Tomb Raider, so reader beware. The only thing that might bring you up a bit short is Tomb Raider's ending, both from the point of view of a curious character twist for Lara Croft herself and that of a plot twist that, the studio hopes, could be the spark that ignites a feature franchise for the title character. ![]() (You can also read Matt Goldberg's review here for another perspective, though my own take is a little sunnier.)Įven if you haven't played each and every Tomb Raider game since the franchise's debut back in 1996, or its more modern reboot in 2013, and even if you haven't seen the Angelina Jolie versions of the story in the 20 features, the story of Roar Uthaug's film is quite easy to follow. ![]() ![]() It's especially entertaining if this is the first time you're seeing an action movie in the theater, which is a real possibility for the younger moviegoers out there who might find a heroine to root for in Vikander's capable Lara Croft. It’s set to be a busy few years for Hollywood's – and gaming’s – favorite adventuring archeologists then.If you're thinking about checking out the latest Tomb Raider feature this weekend, here are a few things to keep in mind: Alicia Vikander absolutely carries the movie, it's one of the best big-screen video game adaptations in existence, and despite being a rather paint-by-numbers action flick, it's serviceable for folks looking for a mindless, run-and-gun, tomb-raidin' adventure. That's not to mention Netflix's own Tomb Raider TV show currently in development. The Uncharted game series took its cues from Tomb Raider, which in itself was a play on the Indiana Jones films – also getting a sequel that's expected to hit cinemas in 2022. Interestingly, it now seems as though the Tomb Raider movie sequel release will follow that of another closely-tied movie adaptation, with the long-gestating Uncharted movie due a February 2022 release date. It’ll also be the first time a Tomb Raider film will be directed by a woman, which is as overdue as it is apt. Though she’s yet to helm a big blockbuster behind the camera, Green is a good choice to bring the franchise forward, with a keen eye not only for adventure, but for the supernatural, as shown by Lovecraft Country. It saw Vikander take the lead role once held by Angelina Jolie, in a story that more closely resembled the survival-focussed reboot games than the swashbuckling 32-bit originals. ![]()
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