


Although Lara didn’t know it at the time, Richard Croft (Dominic West) was having his own adventures under the guise of running the Croft family business, something Lara has never done herself. In the film, the audience is given multiple flashbacks which show a younger Lara, at various points in her childhood, seeing her father going off on trips. Although she is not leading the expedition, it is Lara’s research that has led the group to find Yamatai and her theories that have convinced the Nishimura family to fund the expedition. James Whitman, and the group also includes Conrad Roth, Lara’s mentor and close family friend, as well as her friend Sam Nishimura, whose family has not only funded the expedition, but who also are also descendants of the people of Yamatai. The expedition is led by a celebrity archaeologist, Dr. In the 2013 game, Lara sets off on her first big expedition in search of the lost kingdom of Yamatai. And while the film is surprisingly faithful, here are five key differences between the film and the 2013 video game it took inspiration from. Beware, spoilers ahead! Lara Croft Has Never Been On an Adventure Before But, as with any big screen adaptation, “Tomb Raider” has made some significant changes from the video game series.
