

Unless you have been smoked some serious stuff. The movie’s release consolidated Cambodia as a traveling and cultural hotspot, leading to millions of visitors flocking to Siem Reap each year to snap a photo under the ‘famous tree’.ĭisclaimer: There will be no 20-foot, 6-armed, weird temple statues that will be attempting to kill you during your visit. Since being released in 2001, the Tomb Raider movie and its scenes within the temple continue to open up traveler’s eyes to the beauty of Cambodia. However the intricacy, beauty, and rich history of the set and the ancient city that surrounds it is undeniable. Not the most enthralling movie scene you’ll ever see to, that’s for sure. Grab a couple kernels of popcorn, here’s a tiny glimpse of some Tomb Raider temple action… However, most vibrant and hard-hitting scenes of the movie are set in an incredible network of ancient temples that are just a stone’s throw away from our Siem Reap Hostel. This plot line is certainly not everyone’s cup of noodle soup. Not on Angelina’s watch! Or very possibly when Angelina’s watching.

This evil little society is set on combining a very farfetched device along with the imminent planetary alignment to gain unlimited power… Not many have.Īngelina (a.k.a Lara Croft) still steals the world’s attention, strutting around ancient temples in shorts almost short enough to be hung on the G-string rack at Anne Summers.Īll in the name of saving the world from a Doomsday Cult of course. Tomb Raider Temple: A Walk With Angelina Jolieįirst and foremost, you will be instantaneously forgiven for having not viewed this film before. Not when Angelina Jolie does it, and this is your opportunity to join her…

Some even see it simply as theft from those who have passed away. Now, tomb raiding is rarely an occasion that fits into the average Joe’s weekend plans. Welcome to the deepest and darkest secrets of Cambodia’s real Tomb Raider temple…
