The Netflix series does not achieve anything groundbreaking and seems reminiscent of previousTomb Raiderscreen adaptationsin more ways than one.

Fortunately, Netflix’sTomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croftdoes not repeat the same mistake.

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Alicia Vinkander as Lara Croft in 2018’s Tomb Raider

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Lara Croft and Sam from the Tomb Raider franchise.

Tomb Raider features Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, a young woman who embarks on a perilous journey to her father’s last-known destination, a mysterious island. The film, directed by Roar Uthaug, presents Lara’s transformation from an independent, adventurous spirit into a resilient, skilled adventurer, determined to uncover the secrets of her father’s disappearance while tackling treacherous adversaries and ancient puzzles.

Lara Croft preparing to fight in Tomb Raider The Legend of Lara Croft

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Tomb Raider features Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, a young woman who embarks on a perilous journey to her father’s last-known destination, a mysterious island. The film, directed by Roar Uthaug, presents Lara’s transformation from an independent, adventurous spirit into a resilient, skilled adventurer, determined to uncover the secrets of her father’s disappearance while tackling treacherous adversaries and ancient puzzles.

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

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