![]() We didn't want to make them as big as in the game, but at the same time we didn't want to take away from her the things that are, you know, her trademarks." But we did want to put in something for those hardcore game fans. But we did give her a bit of padding there. ![]() And in the game, she's a double D, so we took her down some. You know, we just had to enhance me a little. So it wasn't like we had to completely change me. When I wear a tight T-shirt, I look a certain way. "C’mon, I'm not so flat-chested to begin with. In one interview, Jolie was actually asked about whether her breasts were big enough to play Lara Croft, and her answer… well, it’s certainly a snapshot of the dumb shit actresses were forced to contend with in 2001: Apart from some pretty good stunt work and a basic physical resemblance, there’s just not a lot of skill required to dig into this version of Lara Croft-a problem reflected in the ludicrous questions Jolie faced on the promotional trail leading up to Tomb Raider’s release. Spoken like a true archaeologist!) Instead, Lara lounges around her palatial mansion, fighting training robots, doing bungee-yoga, and taking long, painstakingly shot showers.Īngelina Jolie glides by on charisma alone, winking and raising her eyebrows through pretty much every cool action scene-but it’s safe to say Tomb Raider isn’t really the best use of her talents as an actress. ("Egypt is nothing but pyramids and sand," sulks Lara. When her butler suggests some possible missions, she turns each location down. ![]() It begins with Lara rejecting the opportunity to go raid some tombs. So, 16 years later: Does it hold up? Viewed today, Tomb Raider feels, fittingly enough, like a relic of its era. Arriving near the peak popularity of the video-game series on which it’s based, Tomb Raider grossed hundreds of millions of dollars, and almost instantly became Jolie’s highest-grossing movie to date. Into that mix came the year’s biggest movie starring a woman: Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, with Angelina Jolie in the title role. And most of the year’s biggest action hits-which included The Mummy Returns, Rush Hour 2, and Jurassic Park III-were sequels to franchises that were already on the decline. ![]() Spider-Man, which kicked off our modern superhero era, was still a year away. The first Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings movies heralded a boom in large-scale fantasy. While fans eagerly await the release of the Tomb Raider series, they can currently catch Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in UK cinemas, with the US release scheduled for Friday, June 30th.Two thousand one was a strange time for the blockbuster. “And that is a very unusual position to be in. With a built-in fanbase of Lara Croft enthusiasts, Waller-Bridge recognizes the unique position she is in to deliver an exceptional portrayal of the iconic character. ![]() She emphasized the importance of embracing risks and creating something daring and exciting for the audience. “What if I could take the reins on an action franchise, with everything I’ve learned, with a character I adore, and also just bring back some of that ’90s vibe? It’s such a wonderful feeling to think you know what to do.”Īdditionally, Waller-Bridge expressed her intention to draw inspiration from the legendary Greek king Odysseus for the new Tomb Raider series. “Having worked on and having worked as an actor on, I feel like I’ve been building up to this,” Waller-Bridge revealed. In an interview with Vanity Fair, she expressed her excitement about the opportunity to bring an action character to life and to infuse the series with a nostalgic 90s feel. Earlier this year, it was announced that Prime Video would be adapting the beloved video game franchise into a shared universe, with Waller-Bridge taking on the role of the iconic Lara Croft, previously portrayed by Alicia Vikander and Angelina Jolie in live-action films.Īccording to a report by, Waller-Bridge, who previously played the goddaughter of Indiana Jones in the recent movie Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, believes her experience in the action genre has prepared her well for this new venture. Phoebe Waller-Bridge, known for her brilliant work in Fleabag and other projects, has dropped hints about her highly anticipated Tomb Raider series, suggesting that it will feature a 90s vibe. ![]()
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