The Cradle of Life is a rare sequel that improves on its predecessor in almost every technical and narrative aspect. It treats its audience with more intelligence, features a more committed performance from its lead, and boasts action direction from a master of the genre (Jan de Bont).
When discussing video game adaptations, the early 2000s Tomb Raider films are often dismissed as "dumb fun" or glossy popcorn flicks. However, 2003’s Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life deserves a second look. lara croft tomb raider the cradle of life