Despite this, both Jolie’s Tomb Raider outings are not exactly fondly remembered by critics or fans alike. Convoluted plots, bad dialogue, and wooden acting, were just some of the worst things about them, but CBR has compiled an exhaustive laundry list. Jolie certainly impressed in the role, helping Lara Croft: Tomb Raider set records for the highest opening for a video game adaptation and for a film featuring a female protagonist. Despite all the grand sets, the intricate special effects, and the presence of a big Hollywood name, the Tomb Raider movies may be the reason films based on video games never really took off. Most importantly of all they had a huge star, who had just won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in Girl, Interrupted in 1999. They had huge budgets, which allowed them to have huge practical sets and beautiful international locations. She is an awesome actress and she is so damn sexy most woman want to be with herlol. international marketing (uncredited) David Knight. completion bond representative (uncredited) Robert Hollocks. Angelina Jolie Replaced In New Tomb Raider Movie. i have seen almost all of angelina’s movies and love each and every one that i have seen. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. john honey i have got to agree with you 100 and whole heartedly. To say these movies were ambitious in their filmmaking is an understatement. 12 thoughts on Angelina Jolie Is Lara Croft For Tomb Raider 3 cristal says: Apat 11:58 pm. One of the biggest and most anticipated franchises inspired by this genre of film was Lara Croft Tomb Raider in 2001, followed by Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life in 2003, both starring then Hollywood renegade Angelina Jolie. Films like Resident Evil starring Milla Jovovich in 2002, and Doom starring The Rock in 2005 were meant to capitalize on the fervor fans had for the action game properties. In the early '00s, films based on video games were considered profitable franchises.