Before Salt , Jolie was the face of video game cinema. These movies are not high art, but they are the quintessential "full action" experience. Jolie trained for months to achieve the physique of Lara Croft, learning everything from kickboxing to weapons manipulation. The first film features a legendary training room sequence where Lara fights a reprogrammed robot while doing pull-ups.
Jolie catapulted to global superstar status by bringing the iconic video game character to life. To prepare for the role, she underwent months of rigorous training, including kickboxing, street fighting, yoga, and weapon handling. angelina jolie full action movies
While she began with dramatic accolades like her Oscar-winning turn in Girl, Interrupted Before Salt , Jolie was the face of video game cinema