Tomb Raider is the new franchise reboot this time around seeing Alicia Vikander take on the roll of Lara Croft. The movie is very much an origin story and doesn’t really tie in with the previous Tomb Raider films starring Angelina Jolie. The film follows Lara’s earlier years as she discovers her fathers secret past which sets her on a path to an adventure seeking quest.

The absolute highlight of the film is Alicia herself. She does a brilliant job to embody the character of Lara and is captivating on screen . However unfortunately there are many lowlights from the clunky poorly written script to the sub par performances from the supporting cast members. This movie had the potential to be a much greater film.

To sum it up Alicia really is the saving grace of this film. When watching the Blu Ray special features you will see the trainng she went through for the role to truly commint to the character. Another great feature on the blu ray is the evolution of Lara Croft detailing how the video game character as evolved throughout the years. If you are a 3D fan this is a must buy for your collection as the action sequences and waterfall scene become truly immersive in 3D

SCORE – 7/10