Kadayi
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I'm with you. Viklander doesn't look remotely English Rose with a suntan which is what's required.
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First Pics of Tomb Raider movie
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I'm with you. Viklander doesn't look remotely English Rose with a suntan which is what's required.
CadetMahoney
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Will they be able to market it well though? And what is the target audience?
Will they like a "woe is me", but killing-machine, down and gloomy serious survivalist film.
I'm a glass half full sort of guy so it looks like awesome cosplay.
Will they like a "woe is me", but killing-machine, down and gloomy serious survivalist film.
I'm a glass half full sort of guy so it looks like awesome cosplay.
ElBoxyBrown
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And this is why nerds are not in charge of casting decisions.
ultracal31
You don't get to bring friends.
It's also why most fan films are terrible
Why would Alicia Vikander want to be in this? An already well-established actress, capable --and appearing in-- far more interesting projects, and all she'll get out of it is judgmental nitpicking that she isn't physically appropriate for the role and soggy reviews.
She won't be flexing her acting muscles, she won't get any praise for the role and at worst it'll damage her career.
She won't be flexing her acting muscles, she won't get any praise for the role and at worst it'll damage her career.
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
Think I'll pass.
Should have been Daisy Ridley (not that she'd necessarily want the part). She would have been perfect.
Should have been Daisy Ridley (not that she'd necessarily want the part). She would have been perfect.
It pays well.
a-list actors tryna be the ones to save video game movies is the new thing
A healthy, long career in well received films probably pays better in the long run.
I mean, I'd understand if it was her starring in the biggest blockbuster, like Star Wars or something. Even if you're probably not going to be chewing on as interesting material and lose a degree of satisfaction, you'll be paid very well and it's generally considered to be a step 'up' for your career. Starring in a video-game film has never been a good move for anyone.
You hate when people have different opinions than you?
The Original Tomb Raider launched Angelina onto the A-list when she was in a similar place career-wise, despite the fact that it had soggy reviews.
Right? She's perfect for this role. In fact I'm actually surprised she took it to begin with. She'll do great.
No idea how you could make this assumption from 3 pics of Lara and some trees and ocean.
CosmicGroinPull
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Hmmmm......dunno what to think. I neither like it nor hate it.
AgentOtaku
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Fucking really?
Camilla would nail the look but can she act?
Daisy was interested in the part and there were even talks with her:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/daisy-ridley-tomb-raider-talks-876986
The comments mainly on gaming side but also some here criticizing Vikander for not being "big enough" or whatever is downright embarrassing.
Vikander is an Oscar winner. That's all that should matter here.
Like this. How is this not bannable? She is not your fucking servant, stick to your children's toys.
We hate when sexist disgusting pigs who don't even know who Vikander is past what she looks like come in and shit up threads. They have objectively gross opinions.
Vikander is an Oscar winner. That's all that should matter here.
Like this. How is this not bannable? She is not your fucking servant, stick to your children's toys.
We hate when sexist disgusting pigs who don't even know who Vikander is past what she looks like come in and shit up threads. They have objectively gross opinions.
callmedave
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Can't wait to see the scene where she cries over the deer she just hunted then proceed to murder 500 mercenaries.
Finaika
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You should eat a sandwich.
Pretty interesting that both actresses that portrayed Laura on the big screen are Oscar winners.
How is that embarrassing ?
Everyone has different expectations...and some of us would prefer roles like Lara Croft to not always be filled with the model type actors.
Did i miss something unique about TR and this casting that makes it different to every other movie adaptation ?
How does knowing Vikander would change the fact that he think the actress playing Lara should be heavier?
It always amazes me the kind of talent video game films are able to pull, they're never well received critically and are inconsistent as hell in the box office.
Jaguar Victory
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I'm not going to judge off a few pics. Let's see what kind of soul the movie will have. They're going India Jones with it I hope.
Wesley-Sigma
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Didn't even know that this was being made. Huh.
Anyway, I cannot imagine any possible circumstance where I would watch this. We'll see how it is, I suppose.
Anyway, I cannot imagine any possible circumstance where I would watch this. We'll see how it is, I suppose.
Presumably for the payday. She'll be fine Angelina Jolie survived the previous Tomb Raider and Halle Berry survivived Catwoman.
RedAssedApe
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you guys are weird lol...if anything she has the look of Lara from the reboot down pat. then again this reaction kind of mirrors the reaction some have towards the rebooted games
H.Protagonist
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Don't know the actress, so maybe she'll kill it, but nothing about her screams Lara Croft for me. As others have said, it just looks like cosplay. I don't really have high (or any) expectations for a Lara Croft movie, though, so perhaps something a bit different is just the thing.
I wonder what you could possibly be referring to when you say she should be heavier. I also wonder how that plays any significance whatsoever into her performance or her character.
These are set photos taken by someone with a DSLR, impossible to glean what these scenes will actually look like in the movie.
RedAssedApe
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as do most of these type of shots of films in production
You know what i mean but you are playing dumb for some reason. The same way Negan is in TWD is played by a great actor doesnt mean that a bulkier actor - more inline with the intimidating version of the comic books - would have been the better choice in my opinion.
And we had alot of people that wished for a heavier Negan in TWD...thats okay but if your you wish something similar for a Lara Croft adaptation you are a sexist ?
Not even bringing up the performance ( how would you judge that from 3 screens anyway ?)....just a first look impression - does she look like your perfect Lara adaptation - yes or no ? Its a no from me - that doesnt mean she cant play a great Lara with a solid performance in the movie.
Raitosaito
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Holy fuck bro...
lvl99 Pixel
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Go watch Ex Machina, do it now!
Chuckie
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Yeah this.
Phreakuency
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Those pics are obviously before the films colour grading.
You guys know that right?
You guys know that right?
That just doesn't matter at all. And it'd be a weird way to cast a movie. Ok folks for the role of our 20 year old woman abandoned on Jakku we're thinking either Daisy Ridley or Academy Award winner Michael Caine. I think we're going to have to go with the Oscar winner here!
Do you think it's possible to think Vikander is wrong for the role without being a sexist disgusting pig?
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