4.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
Overview
Orphaned heiress, English aristocrat and intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft, embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve the two halves of an ancient artifact which controls time before it falls into the wrong hands. As an extremely rare planetary alignment is about to occur for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider will have to team up with rival adventurers and sworn enemies to collect the pieces, while time is running out. But, in the end, who can harness the archaic talisman's unlimited power?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Buddhism: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.3
Overview
Orphaned heiress, English aristocrat and intrepid archaeologist, Lara Croft, embarks on a dangerous quest to retrieve the two halves of an ancient artifact which controls time before it falls into the wrong hands. As an extremely rare planetary alignment is about to occur for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider will have to team up with rival adventurers and sworn enemies to collect the pieces, while time is running out. But, in the end, who can harness the archaic talisman's unlimited power?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around an individual's quest to prevent a powerful artifact from being misused by a shadowy organization, a narrative largely devoid of explicit political commentary. Its themes of individual heroism and global adventure are broadly appealing and do not align strongly with either progressive or conservative ideologies, resulting in a neutral stance.
The film features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, with no explicit critique of white or male characters as a central theme, focusing instead on adventure and individual character motivations.
Secondary
The film prominently features Lara Croft, who repeatedly engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against multiple male opponents, demonstrating superior skill and agility throughout various action sequences.
The film portrays the Buddhist temple in Cambodia as a place of ancient sanctity and the monks as respectful guardians of its secrets. The narrative treats the setting with reverence, aligning with the dignity and spiritual significance of the faith's cultural heritage.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes within its narrative. The film's focus is solely on action, adventure, and the protagonist's quest, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on action, adventure, and archaeological quests, without engaging with transsexual identity or experiences in any capacity.
The film adapts the established video game character Lara Croft, who remains female. Other significant characters are either original to the film or retain their canonical gender from the source material. No character established as one gender in prior canon is portrayed as a different gender.
The film adapts the established video game character Lara Croft, who is consistently depicted as white in the source material. The main cast, including Lara Croft, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the characters' established depictions, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different race.
Hindu mythology, specifically the 'Eye of Shiva,' is integrated into the plot as a source of ancient, powerful artifacts. The film treats these elements as significant and real within its fantastical narrative, without any negative or satirical undertones.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.9
Critic Ratings
2.1
3.3
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