TOMB RAIDER is the latest Hollywood reboot, this time of the video game series about a female archaeologist scouring the globe and penetrating ancient tombs for their secret treasures. Previously two lacklustre movies were made with Angelina Jolie, and the good news is that this is a step up from those. It's not perfect, not by any means, but it's worth a single watch at least and it has some genuinely good elements to see it through. The film is still far too reliant on cheesy CGI action sequences which have no sense of danger whatsoever, which is why the best bit of action in the whole thing is the early bike chase through the streets of London, propelled along as it is by strong cinematography and efficient stuntwork. Alicia Vikander is far better in the role than Jolie ever was, putting across a sense of pride and toughness, and truth be told it's the first time I've actually liked her in something. Dominic West gives the best and most assured performance as the missing father. Okay, so Walton Goggin's villain is a weak spot and the running time is a bit overlong, especially in midsection where things flag a little, but with Daniel Wu in support and some nihilistic moments, this is better than something equivalent, like, say, Tom Cruise's THE MUMMY.