How did Lara Croft become a global hero? The answer lies in “Tomb Raider” (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment), which stars Alicia Vikander as the 21-year-old extremely independent daughter of an eccentric adventurer who vanished seven years previous. She barely can make rent in the chaotic streets of East London, but refuses to take control of her father’s global empire.
Can Lara solve the puzzle of his mysterious death?
This title is loaded with options. Fans can purchase the title in a 4K Ultra HD combo pack, 3D Blu-ray combo pack, Blu-ray combo pack or DVD.
Bonus features include a cast-and-crew documentary, the exploration of Lara Croft in video games and movies, a featurette on how Vikander trained for the part, and a breakdown of the exciting rapids scene.
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