The hype, the merchandising, the tagline, and even the box this movie came in, promised Angelina Jolie to be the "Ultimate Superhero."
Was Laura Croft (as portrayed here) the "ultimate superhero?" I'd have to say, "Yes!"
The sets were all exquisite in design and architecture. The props were top of the line, state of the art Hollywood eye candy. The wardrobe, specifically that of Ms. Jolie, was quite well done, and while the character development did come late in the movie, I honestly found myself emotionally invested in her character.
Frankly, I geuninely hope they make another "Croft" movie. I was so amused and entertained by the first one, I can't wait to see where she goes next.
The elaborate sets and props were nearly awe-inspiring, delicately and cohesively tying the story together with the setting, and working to Jolie's advantage through demonstration of her talents and obvious hard work in preparation for this movie.
If they DO make another, and I understand they already have at the time of this writing, I do hope they at least paid a good screen writer and kept the props manager from the last movie. As I have said so many times before, the little details add so much to a production; not just with this one, but any production, and they can often bridge the gap between avid fan and casual movie-goer enjoyment.
All that having been said, the action is quite stimulating, and extremely well choreographed and executed by Jolie, thanks no doubt to her personal trainer Eddie Chow. The soundtrack was very "now," with great songs as the background by Nine Inch Nails, Chemical Brothers, Groove Armada, Oxide & Neutrino, Delerium, Basement Jaxx, and more.
Great music with the action and extremely creative set designs lend for a very enjoyable movie.
It rates a 7.4/10 from...
the Fiend :.
Was Laura Croft (as portrayed here) the "ultimate superhero?" I'd have to say, "Yes!"
The sets were all exquisite in design and architecture. The props were top of the line, state of the art Hollywood eye candy. The wardrobe, specifically that of Ms. Jolie, was quite well done, and while the character development did come late in the movie, I honestly found myself emotionally invested in her character.
Frankly, I geuninely hope they make another "Croft" movie. I was so amused and entertained by the first one, I can't wait to see where she goes next.
The elaborate sets and props were nearly awe-inspiring, delicately and cohesively tying the story together with the setting, and working to Jolie's advantage through demonstration of her talents and obvious hard work in preparation for this movie.
If they DO make another, and I understand they already have at the time of this writing, I do hope they at least paid a good screen writer and kept the props manager from the last movie. As I have said so many times before, the little details add so much to a production; not just with this one, but any production, and they can often bridge the gap between avid fan and casual movie-goer enjoyment.
All that having been said, the action is quite stimulating, and extremely well choreographed and executed by Jolie, thanks no doubt to her personal trainer Eddie Chow. The soundtrack was very "now," with great songs as the background by Nine Inch Nails, Chemical Brothers, Groove Armada, Oxide & Neutrino, Delerium, Basement Jaxx, and more.
Great music with the action and extremely creative set designs lend for a very enjoyable movie.
It rates a 7.4/10 from...
the Fiend :.