Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Director: Jan de Bont
Actors: Angelina Jolie, Gerard Butler, Chris Barrie
PlotArcheologist and adventurer Lara Croft embarks on a perilous quest to recover a mythical object known as the Luna Temple. After an earthquake exposes the ancient ruins beneath the sea, Lara explores the underwater site, narrowly escaping death. She discovers a mysterious orb, which is said to be the key to finding the mythical Pandora's Box, an ancient artifact that holds the power to unleash a deadly plague upon humanity. However, before she can secure it, the orb is snatched by a crime syndicate led by a ruthless bioterrorist who seeks to sell the box and its contents to the highest bidder. Determined to prevent the orb's power from being used for evil, Lara sets out to reclaim it.
Lara's mission takes her around the globe, from Greece to Hong Kong to Kenya. She gains an ally in her ex-lover Terry Sheridan, a former Royal Marine turned mercenary who possesses vital information about the syndicate's intentions. Together, they navigate treacherous terrains and battle both rival adventurers and the syndicate's henchmen. Lara is driven by her morality and sense of duty to protect the world as she races against time to locate Pandora's Box before it falls into the wrong hands. With her unique skills and unwavering determination, Lara Croft relentlessly pursues the orb, knowing that the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Writers: Dean Georgaris, Steven E. de Souza, James V. Hart
Release Date: 25 Jul 2003
Runtime: 117 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Hong Kong
Language: English, Mandarin, Swahili, Greek, Russian
Home Video Reviews
Cradle of Life outshines its predecessor with a more coherent story and solid 4K, but lacks new extras.
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