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Tomb Raider takes $48m despite critics

'Tomb Raider' has fought its way to the top of the US box office in its opening weekend despite poor reviews.

The film, which stars Angelina Jolie, took $48.2m (£34.3m) in its first weekend. The figure is thought to be a record for a film with a female lead.

Critics slammed the film, calling it a "tedious bore", although Jolie was praised for her performance.

The animated 'Shrek' is the biggest grossing film of the year.

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