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Action-filled sequel
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life is a rare sequel that is better than the ones that came before it. In the sequel, Lara must find Pandora's Box using a orb that will direct her where to go. All that it known about its whereabouts is that it is somewhere in the Cradle of Life, where mankind began. As well, this isn't the Pandora's Box of Greek mythology, but instead something that will unleash a weapon that could wipe out humanity if found. Also interested in finding it is a biological weapons expert/salesman who sees the possibilities it possesses. This is an action-packed movie that never slows down from beginning to end. That is the strength of the movie overall although there is some semblance of a real plot here. This is an enjoyable movie that will keep you interested throughout.

Once again, Angelina Jolie reprises the role of globe-trotting adventurer Lara Croft. Besides being incredibly gorgeous in the role, she is very believable as she performs many of her own stunts. Gerard Butler plays Terry Anderson, an ex-Royal Marine gone bad who must now work with Lara to retrieve Pandora's Box. Ciaran Hinds is good as the villain also trying to retrieve the box. Djimon Hunsou is also very good in a small role. The DVD offers widescreen presentation, 6 deleted scenes, an alternate ending, director commentary, five featurettes about the movie, and two music videos. This is by no means a great movie, but it is at least worth a watch if for nothing else than to see Angelina Jolie. For an exciting movie that never slows down from beginning to end, check out Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life.

Could Be Better
The huge success of the Indiana Jones movies proves there's a market for good action/adventure films. So why put out something with the obvious weaknesses of THE CRADLE OF LIFE? Are the movie moguls just misreading their audience, or are they simply willing to settle for less? A really well done Lara Croft flik could be a blockbuster. Instead, we get stuff like THE CRADLE OF LIFE, wherein they rely on action to make up for the lack of a good story and they rely on sex appeal to cover for under-developed characters. It's disappointing.

The good news is that this Lara Croft movie is better than the first one. What story there is (and it's pretty flimsy) hangs together better, Jolie continues to look stunning, and the action sequences are fun, with some impressive stunt work. But action sequences are almost all there is. And fortunately, I was watching the DVD, not trying to follow it all in a theater. At times, the action comes so thick and fast that it's hard to tell exactly what happened without going back and watching it over frame by frame. I do feel they're improving, though, so if they keep making them, maybe they'll get it right eventually.

Lara Croft II isn't a terrible movie, it's just that it leaves a lot to be desired. A good action flik could be huge, but instead Hollywood is content to toss out a mediocrity. It was mildly enjoyable to watch once. Personally, I wouldn't buy it, though. It takes something more to be worth repeat performances.

A job well done!
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle to Life was just as great as its predecessor, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. That aspect totally blew me away because as the case with most sequels, they usually aren't as good as the first. This one was just as good, if not that, better! It had the perfect balance of romance and action w/ just the right amount of dry humor to lighten up the story.
The action scenes didn't look fake or computerized at all, and Lara's ability to kick-butt didn't look newly learned.

Angelina Jolie is a superb actress and in this particular movie she absolutley out-did herself, playing a tough-girl tomb raider, out to save the world. Her love attraction, Terry, played by Gerard Butler was absolutley perfect for the part. A bit rough-around the edges but still intriguing, he is perfect for the part! Together they are magnificent.
I would recommend this movie to anyone who likes a chick-flick w/ action and a little bit of romance!

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