Lara Croft / Tomb Raider - Cradle Of Life

Dr. Spec
Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
edited November 2003 in Music & Movies
Watched it last night. Better than the first one, I thought.

A modern day Indiana Jones type movie.

Great transfer - flesh tones were outstanding. No EE, no grain (except intended in one scene). Very film like.

Audio was also awesome. DD5.1 but great surround use and great bass power and character. Vocal were clear, but a "little" on the quiet side. 5 clicks under Reference Level (DVE) worked for me.

Story was interesting and kept my attention. Not an award winner but a pretty high rewatchability factor and good special effects and Jolie looks sexy as ever. A few scenes stretch credulity and require suspension of disbelief, but hey - most action movies do.

A thumbs up from Doc - 7.5/10. Worth a buy if you like this genre.

Doc
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited November 2003
    Thanks for the quick review Doc, now I know. The frist one sucked-****, mainly because of Jolie. I doubt I'll even borrow this one (if I can find anyone that has it). The a/v may be good but it's got one major down fall, just like the first...Jolie.
    Jolie looks sexy as ever
    Gotta put in for a major thumbs down to that comment. There aren't many actors/actresses I can't stand, but she is at the top of my list with Halle Berry a close runner up.

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    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by Dr. Spec
    Great transfer - flesh tones were outstanding.

    Hmmm. Jolie, and flesh tones outstanding.....I'm getting this one today.
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  • Fireman99
    Fireman99 Posts: 129
    edited November 2003
    Watched it last night as well good movie just hated the part in the begining with the shark.!
    Dan
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  • scottvamp
    scottvamp Posts: 3,277
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by Fireman99
    Watched it last night as well good movie just hated the part in the begining with the shark.!
    Dan
    Agree - laughable.
    Way to James Bond for me. Great PQ and sound though.
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