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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life

July 21, 2003· 1h 57m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.8

Off the coast of the volcanic island of Santorini, the intrepid archaeologist Lara Croft makes the unexpected discovery of a pulsating golden orb able to guide its holder to the mythical Pandora's Box. As the legendary artifact contains ancient mysteries of unfathomable power - said to contain one of the deadliest plagues on Earth, Lara is tasked by MI6 to make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands. With the aid of former Marine turned mercenary Terry Sheridan, she travels the world in pursuit of the precious item in a race against time; she must beat the unscrupulous Nobel Prize-winning scientist turned bioterrorist, Jonathan Reiss, to it.

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18 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Lara shoots Terry after he betrays her for Pandora's box

7.5at 1h 48m
Lowest Moment

Chase sequence through Shanghai involving a pagoda and helicopter

4.0at 44m
Biggest Swing

The film drops significantly during the confusing Shanghai pagoda sequence but recovers strongly for the wingsuit escape, representing the difference between incomprehensible action and well-executed stunts.

Critics found The Cradle of Life to be an improvement over the original with better practical stunts and Jolie's more confident performance, but still hampered by weak plotting and pacing issues. The film peaks with its bold ending where Lara shoots Terry, which reviewers praised as unexpectedly dramatic and well-acted. While the exotic locations and improved action sequences earned praise, the middle portions suffered from incomprehensible set pieces and plot holes that kept the film from achieving true success.

18 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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Lara dives underwater into the Luna Temple⬆ Peak moment
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Chen and Xien Lo steal the orb from Lara
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Terry Sheridan is released to help Lara
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Chase sequence through Shanghai involving a pagoda and helicopter⬇ Lowest moment
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Lara and Terry escape using wingsuits after stealing orb
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Lara travels to Tanzania and meets with Kosa
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The entrance to the crystalline Cradle of Life opens
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Lara says goodbye to villagers and warns about wedding ceremony
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